Journalism – Page 58

Are Dreadlocks Black Culture or a Unique Hairstyle For the Entire World?

15May

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Are Dreadlocks Black Culture or a Unique Hairstyle For the Entire World?

Can anyone grow dreadlocks or just Black people? Black people's kinky hair leads many to believe they are the only race that grows dreadlocks. Therefore, it's a part of Black culture. But everywhere in the world, you can find people with all types of dreadlocks. Dreadlocks are the natural result of three to six months uncombed hair. Strains of hair intertwine together and create "ropes" or "locs". All types of hair eventually clunk or matte together if left free of combs and hair relaxers for a long time. The texture of the hair determines how long it takes. Thick coarse hair develops or grows dreadlocks fast, easy, and may not need chemicals or twisting. Thin straight hair will take longer. Also, it requires chemicals and twisting. Most Blacks' hair is coarse while other races have stra...

Let’s Just Call a Spade a Spade – Black and Gay Not the Same

5May

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Let’s Just Call a Spade a Spade – Black and Gay Not the Same

Some things in this world are destined to change and some things, no doubt, will remain the same. When it comes to race and sexuality though, homosexual activists, with the help of some misguided black folk, are desperately trying to blur the lines of distinction. Take, for example, the Atlanta-based political lobby of Georgia Equality Project (GEP). The GEP has taken up the case of being black folks' advocates in an attempt to shore up support for homosexual agendas. They have introduced the People of Color Initiative, which among other things seeks out and encourages African-American homosexuals to run for public office. Harry Knox and his crew are busy profiling themselves with a case involving a black homosexual man who alleges that he is the continuing target of "homophobia" at Ford'...

The Inspiration to Roar – Michelle Obama

3May

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The Inspiration to Roar – Michelle Obama

Black women have always been an indispensable and fundamental bridge connecting, the elements and conditions of every day living to purpose, strength and determination. Working women were confirmed by the Feminist Movement that is it okay to be every woman successfully juggling multiple roles of wife, mother, caregiver and career while negotiating the obstacles of race, class and gender. In the past decade, there have been phenomenal achievements by Black women as Entrepreneurs Scientists, roles in technology, in the board room as executives, in many areas as athletes, world famous entertainers, television talk show hosts, moguls and actors in spite of socioeconomic indicators showing that Black women are still straggling to catch up to their White counterparts. A woman's role today can ...

1May

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The Cotton Club – A Harlem New York Institution

The Cotton Club has been a major tourist attraction and Harlem cultural resource since it was re-opened in 1978, at its present location on W 125th St, by the West Side Highway. The club started out as the Club De Lux, which closed in 1923, and then reopened as the Cotton Club. This was the in-place to be for downtown, all-white society. Many early black entertainers got their start at the Club including Duke Ellington, Ethel Waters, Cab Calloway, and Lena Horne. The club offered the opportunity to mingle with the gangsters, and the rich and famous, as well as, sample the best of décor, cuisine, and entertainment New York had to offer. It was resurrected in 1978 by the current owner, Mr. John Beatty. The Club is known for its Monday Night event, its Swing Time dance. The house band is a 1...

The World Order Ruled By Money and Myths

28Apr

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The World Order Ruled By Money and Myths

It's almost laughable when considering how easily people are fooled. It doesn't matter how much information is available the majority seem unable to get their heads around reality. That is because they are brain-washed and besotted by myths, most of which come from ancient ideas related to the after-life. Leaders who tortured and murdered and grew in wealth impressed their followers to such an extent that they became gods. It's happening today where some countries are ruled by such 'chiefs'. Kings who order armies into battle are murderers. Presidents who raid and conquer other nations are killers. Leaders who turn their backs on desperate people are likewise responsible for loss of life. Doing their bidding are men and women serving on the basis that it is God's will. This is what the W...

26Apr

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Automation Impacts President Trump Bringing Manufacturing Jobs Back To The US

When Donald Trump ran for President of the United States, he ran on a platform to bring jobs back from overseas. Trump believes that the only reason why the United States lost manufacturing jobs to overseas is because the United States government forced the American people to compete with those of another country. In other words, the government decided to trade with low production cost countries, which hurt the American people in the long run. However, it's President Trump's goal to fix the "mess" caused by previous administration. While it seems like President Trump has the best intentions for the American people, it seems like he is missing, or perhaps underestimating a key part of the manufacturing system, automation. Automation refers to the use of automatic machines and equipment for ...

24Apr

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Why We Need to Say Black Lives Matter

I'm going to give you an analogy here. It's not a perfect analogy, because I'm using the example of children, and Black Lives Matter is not only about children, by a long shot. Here's the scene: You're a white parent of a white boy, now in his junior year of high school in a town of mostly white people. This is a town where kids start in school with each other and are with the same kids all the way through high school-basically, a closed system. In testing all through school, your son came out just as smart as everyone else, and somewhat smarter than some. The minute your son stepped into kindergarten, almost all the other kids thought it would be fun to tease him until he cried. This went on all through kindergarten, elementary school, middle school. The teasing turned to name-calling, ...

21Apr

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What Black Men and Peacocks Have in Common

The interesting thing about being the only black man, and black person, in an office is that I have this unique opportunity to educate white people about black culture. For me, and many black men in my position, we find that once the initial barrier of resistance is overcome and a right of passage is granted, a competent and professional black man can go about the serious business of shattering stereotypes, representing the entire black race, and engaging in the refined behaviors that engender trust from our colleagues. After all, for many of the whites that we are exposed to, most will have had very limited, if any intimate contact with other black men. Yes, trust is the key that opens up the door to comfort and intimacy with our white corporate colleagues. That's why, when one of them ...

19Apr

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Dating in Black Culture

Dating in black culture used to start with meeting the girl, maybe in school or at the library. If you're older maybe you would meet someone at work or the grocery store. After that first meeting you would exchange phone numbers, talk on the phone a few times and set up that first date. You might go to the movies or a nice restaurant and you get to know the person you are dating. My how things have changed! Today first contacts are not happening in grocery stores but in chatrooms. Talking on the phone is replaced by text messages and emails. First dates and meetings are happening months later after spending lots of time getting to know each other often from great distances and also through the virtual world of the internet. Welcome to dating in the black culture, the 21st century edition....

17Apr

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Detroit and Soul Music History

They say the birth of soul came in the 1950s, when the parents of gospel and jazz came together to form a more contemporary and dance-friendly style of music. The Motor City is no doubt the backbone of modern soul and R&B. It became a powerhouse and industry standard for soul music throughout the country, competing with Atlantic Records and Stax for chart-topping hits throughout the 60s. BLACK EMPOWERMENT The one thing that stands out about Detroit's golden era of soul music, which isn't covered very often in many music documentaries or biographies, is the reverberation and inspiration drawn during the civil rights era occurring alongside its timeline. Soul music isn't just a genre, its black poetry set to the sounds that emanate from the soul. If that sounds like a profound state...