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Why Trump Was Elected
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Why Trump Was Elected

Many have wondered how this blustery, tactless, and outright bully of a man was elected president of the United States. But wonder no more as the reasons are right before our eyes. Only he can fulfil the role of taking the world to the predicted total disaster. His speech to the United Nation and his confrontational manner is just what the Spirit of the Universe required to complete the destruction of the earth. Does anyone doubt that we are in the end times? As entire nations are being destroyed by conflict, the weather, and climate change this is only the start of it. We may watch the pain of those who are already going through it and not suspect that it is our turn next. But who is that naïve? Previous presidents have trod carefully around the issues that are now coming to a head, and...
Is the Charlottesville Riot the Start of a Civil War in the USA?
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Is the Charlottesville Riot the Start of a Civil War in the USA?

One has only to look at the degree of hate in the country to understand that a civil war is imminent. It won't go away either because racial intolerance has too much support from high places. As the nation faces problems on many fronts the last thing it can afford is for an eruption of this nature at home. With most armed to the teeth with deadly weapons once it starts there will be no stopping it until the country is torn to shreds. Is this the price of democracy or something else - slavery? The most persecuted are those who have served America as forced labour in one form or another. Their sweat and tears built the country into what it has become today. Now those who see themselves as better are hell-bent on proving their superiority by ridding their regions of those to whom they owe so...
The Battle For Minimum Weight – Blacks and the Obesity Epidemic
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The Battle For Minimum Weight – Blacks and the Obesity Epidemic

Caught up in the frenetic grind of her fashion industry job, Allison Ferrell, 41, paid little attention to her increasing waistline. As Manager of Product Operation and Logistics for Abaete, a New York-based luxury apparel line, lunch was a luxury she couldn't afford. She said she was crazed and I couldn't spare the time so If I didn't eat by 1:00 p.m. that was it for the rest of the day. After a 2005 surgery left her stomach upset, she routinely avoided a litany of foods and routinely skipped meals. Her erratic eating habits kicked her body into pre-starvation mode. Believing it was starving, her body stopped burning calories and began to store food reserves causing an increase in body fat. I'd had a good run, but my negative habits were catching up with me and now it was time to take ca...
Tips on Choosing Black Skin Care Products
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Tips on Choosing Black Skin Care Products

When it comes to black skin care products there is a lot of mystery and a lot of misinformation about what products really work well for African American skin. But first let's talk about African American skin care in general. African-Americans have special needs for their skin primarily because of their skin tone and it's proneness to dryness,discoloration and hyperpigmentation. Over all black skin doesn't age as rapidly as white skin because it's pigment resist the damage from sun rays. Although "black don't crack" it does droop so products that work for elasticity. Other ethnic specific skin problems include razor bumps and ashy skin. Some traditions in black culture are to use natural products including shea butter and coca butter. These products in their raw form have natural healing ...
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Black Fraternities and Sororities Step to Celebrate Their Culture

Stepping is a rhythmic performance art practiced by Black Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities across the nation. It combines intricate footwork, foot stomps, hand movements, vocals, and handclaps. Stepping is also an expression of unity. "When you come together in synchronized motions, you're becoming one," says Aurelius Butler, Treasurer of Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu chapter. "For us, stepping signifies brotherhood. We will never tell a brother he couldn't step. If he's a bad stepper, he's just going to have to try harder." Stepping evolved from the chants and dances that slaves did to remind themselves of their homelands. You can find stepping wherever you find African America Greek-lettered fraternities. Stepping is an age-old tradition among black fraternities and sororities. It inv...
Tips For Young Fathers
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Tips For Young Fathers

Hopefully, if you are reading this, you are a man between the ages of 18 and 25 that is about to become a father. In this article, I will elaborate on three helpful tips for becoming a young father. Spend as much time as possible with the child, become financially independent, and constantly be focusing on your future. When you are a young man about to become a father, your family and friends get scared for you and they might say hurtful words. You need to block out all the negativity and take in all the positivity. Think about how you are about to have a mini you, how you can teach your child so many wonderful things, and how you get to watch them grow into their own person. Your number one goal is spending as much time as you can with your child. One of my favorite sayings is "you get o...
The Guide to Free Black Dating Sites
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The Guide to Free Black Dating Sites

Many people are considering exploring all of the free black dating sites that are out there. These sites can provide a potentially wonderful experience for you. However before you go exploring here are some general guidelines to look for at each site. Just by definition a free black dating site is really an affordable, fun way for black people to meet other black people or people in general for friendship, dating and romance. With people working more and more, sometimes 2 or 3 jobs to make ends meet, the online dating world is becoming a much more viable option. These sites are filled with people from all walks of life. However, all sites are not created equal and it is important that you do your homework before you decide to join any particular site. The first thing you want to do is id...
How Is White Women Looking for Black Men Popular Today?
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How Is White Women Looking for Black Men Popular Today?

The dating sites are ready and completely free for you to date online in order to meet your associates. These days white women are looking for black men is quite popular. You can use these online services free of cost from any corner of this world. You need not go into the bars and night clubs in search of your partner especially if you are a white female who is looking for a black male. Without paying a single penny, you can find thousands of black men online in present time through online dating websites. You have to decide what exactly you want. The best and fantastic part of these dating sites is that you can seek black men online with the comfort of your domicile. There is no need to leave your home for finding your life partner. Many white females are getting interested in dating th...
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Inhumane Practices Involving Young African Children

Pedophilia and Crimes Against Humanity A child abused by men unable tot control their sexual urges is horrendous and many women and children are viciously raped worldwide. The consequences can be disastrous as we saw recently in the case of the medical student raped on a bus in India. But children as young as a few months old are being used for sex by adult men and this type of crime is shown to be common in many societies. In some African societies, such as in Ethiopia, young girls are traded as brides for older men. They are usually very young and some are reportedly only 8 years old. In that case they are cared for by his family until she reaches puberty or near that time. They are then married and the girl is raped repeatedly. She may become pregnant even before her first period. Alo...
Mobsters in America – Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson – The Godfather of Harlem
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Mobsters in America – Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson – The Godfather of Harlem

Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson was known as a murderous policy numbers baron in Harlem during the 1930's, but he was, in fact, the conduit between the Italian Mob and the Harlem rackets for almost three decades. Ellsworth Johnson was born in Charleston, South Carolina on October 31, 1905. He got the nickname "Bumpy" because he had a huge dump on the back of his head. Johnson was said to be a brilliant child, and by the time he was eight years old, he had already skipped two grades. When Johnson was ten years old, his brother Willie was accused of killing a white man. Afraid of a lynch mob for Willie, Johnson's parents sent Willie to live up north. Bumpy Johnson was a proud black man, who was defiant of the segregation and violence perpetrated on the blacks in the deep south. Johnson's parents ...