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Reading powers imagination and imagination deepens creativity, and together the world of possibilities opens up especially for our children. Daily, young people are bombarded with negative images, limiting opportunities and behaviors that create regression instead of progression. The need to redirect negative energy, to eliminate self-hate, and to increase opportunities for healthy expression as well as to increase literacy is the motivating force for the Kuumba Family Institute, Inc. (KFII) to

First, I do not hate White people. I do view with disdain their collective actions/oppression of African Americans in the past. I also am strongly opposed to the beliefs of the KKK, Neo-Nazis, Fascists, and other groups that align with them. But, this essay is not about that, not exactly. Racism and bigotry are part of the American fabric. They have been around and have thrived since the beginnings of this country starting with the massacre of Native Americans. Globally, they have even earlier r

Jackie Aina, for sho, is the latest modern-day slave catcher. Gathering up a portion of the black community's trillion-dollar spending power to prop up a white owned cosmetics company like the pied piper, leading our coins further and further away from our block.... We need to stop letting these brands think they are doing us a favor by creating products for black people. Read more... 

One young lady is making it easier for us to rock African designs without the couture wait. Abiye-Yvonne Dede has always had fascination with fashion. Her interest turned into full blown obsession, her ready-to wear online fashion boutique, L’AVIYE.   Read more...

Black As a Mug is the dopest (I say dope, a lot) thing I have seen all year. Yeah, we have mugs with catchy statements that wash off after you've forgotten they are not dishwasher friendly, but nothing quite compares to drinking rich Colombian coffee out President Obama's dome! That's sure to piss off someone at the staff meeting that could have been an email and earn a head-nod from your only Black co-worker from down the hall. I am already putting in my bid for an Assta Shakur mug! Read more..

President Nana Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s new president, Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is, undoubtedly, one of the most resilient politician in the land. There is also no question that he was among the most qualified to ever sought the high office. The determination of this scion of one of Ghana’s most illustrious families, son of a former president, was also never in doubt, as he doggedly sought the presidency three times before he won in last December elections.

The 72-year president, a very astute and exper

Project 21 Members Say Stunt "Only Serves to Racially Fracture Our National Psyche"

 
- The NAACP recently issued a "travel advisory" for the state of Missouri that suggests a "looming danger" exists there.  Members of the Project 21 black leadership network who live in Missouri see this as an unproductive publicity stunt ignoring the real problems affecting black residents in the Show Me State – particularly in the city of St. Louis. 

Originating with the Missouri NAACP State Conference and rec

Hypocritical Actions, Hysterical Assertions Hurt Gore's Credibility

As Al Gore takes his An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power documentary into theaters nationwide, black activists with the Project 21 leadership network are criticizing the former vice president for being out of touch with the needs of the American people.  In particular, Project 21 members say Gore's green agenda is harmful to the well-being of poor and minority households and that his actions detract from his message.

On th

Amnesty Boss Set to Bag Peace Ambassador Award at Odi Festival
…As Bayelsa Chief Whip Applauds his Achievements

Satisfied with his sustainable reintegration and peace building efforts in the Niger Delta region, the organizing committee of the 60th edition of the popular Odi Ogori Ba Uge International Festival has concluded plans to confer a peace award on the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta/Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General Paul Boroh (Rtd) at th

Financial stability is the key to leading a happy and content life. It is not possible to live peacefully when you are always stressed about paying your rent and bills. It is important to learn to manage your money so that you do not have to worry about dealing with daily financial needs or even the emergencies. If you are not a good manager then no matter how much you earn, you will find yourself struggling. Good management will keep you away from a lot of stress.

There are several ways of knowi

South-South Youths to Wike: PDP is a discredited platform 

…..Warn Timi Frank, others

South - South Youths on Thursday praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for bringing about the needed change in Nigeria.

The youths heaped praises on the leaders of the party for getting Nigeria out of the predicament of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a statement by the South-South Youth Leaders Forum, the youths condemned the reported stand of Governor Nyesom Wike concerning the performance of the APC

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House of Marley announces the anticipated release of their Smile Jamaica Wireless headphones today in connection with their #MaterialsMatter campaign. The CES 2017 award winning, in-ear headphones incorporate the same superior sound quality and earth-friendly design of the brand's top-selling Smile Jamaica wired headphones, now with the convenience and portability of Bluetooth connectivity.

Earth-Friendly, Audio Maker Announces Partnership with One Tree Planted, a Reforestation Give-Back Platfor