Wednesday, January 8

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Black People And Our Fascination With Following Dead Leaders
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Black People And Our Fascination With Following Dead Leaders

"Why do you seek the living one among the dead?" Luke 24:5 We love to worship the dead. We wait till our good leaders die then we name a street after them and/ or put up a symbolic picture and claim that was my man... I follow him. Meanwhile, the living leader is ignored while we quote the words of a dead leader, marvel over his deeds and wonder what he would do if he was present. We can speculate all day but will never know how they will respond to present conditions. Once the[in the present] ignored living leader is dead we give him his props, put up a picture, name an alley after him and the cycle continues when a new living leader comes among us. While I am speaking of this as an issue within the context of the black community there is evidence of this being a universal phenomenon....
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We Must Have Black Unity Now More Than Ever
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We Must Have Black Unity Now More Than Ever

The Most Hon. Elijah Muhammad and The Hon. Louis Farrakhan have preached for a combined 84 year period that the solution to black suffering, poor black conditions and other ills is the simple principle of black unity. We have the brightest minds and the richest pockets(collectively), but we don't yet see the need for group unity and operations. Because a Muslim(Elijah & Farrakhan) have made the call many reject because they think it's a "Muslim thing". However, we are suffering not because of religion, but because of and simply due to us being black inside of this society. If we are suffering (collectively) because we are black then should we not put aside whatever differences we have for the greater good? If you are a Black Muslim you are suffering. If you are a Black Christian you ...
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Black Muslims And Black Christians Have To Be The Examples Of Spiritual Maturity To The World

"And thou wilt find the nearest in friendship to the believers(Muslims) to be those who say, We are Christians. That is because there are priests and monks among them and because they are not proud." (Qur'an 5:82) The Hon. Louis Farrakhan once said if Jesus and Prophet Muhammad(Peace be upon them) were standing on this stage with me they would both embrace, because they come from the same root, God. However, the followers of both divine prophets, in many cases, have not found the same love because of supposed religious differences. Muslims killing Christians and Christians killing Muslims dominate the news, but we all supposedly worship the same righteous God? Part of the mission of The Hon. Louis Farrakhan is to destroy these divisions in religion. From the beginning of his rebuilding o...
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Moving Forward While Remembering the Past and Embracing the Future
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Moving Forward While Remembering the Past and Embracing the Future

Moving Forward While Remembering the Past and Embracing the Future. I have realized that the best step to take when trying to move forward in life is to accept that sometimes we have to let go of the life we expected to have and to start living the life we are given. Looking back on our past is not always a bad thing. For me, taking an honest look at my past helps me understand more of who I want to see myself become in the future. I believe if I didn't remember past experiences during my life, I would not learn what truly were my mistakes and successes. I know that most of the time, I am my own worst critic and set unrealistic expectations for my life. But now that I understand this about myself, I can work on this aspect and continue to remember not to be so hard on myself. I have sp...
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Top Black History Heroes From Texas

There are many notable black historic figures from Texas. Each of them made significant contributions to black history of not only Texas, but the nation at large. Black Texans have made major contributions in politics, military events, music, and sports. The accomplishments of those Texans continue being discussed in history classes and homes throughout the nation. After surviving the 1900 Galveston storm, Arthur 'Jack' Johnson went on to make a name for himself in the world of boxing. At that time, boxing for money was considered a criminal activity, even though it was popular. In Texas, heavyweight boxing matches were illegal. Some of the governors of that period sent Texas Rangers out to shut down boxing matches. Johnson became known as "Papa Jack" or the "Galveston Giant", Johnson wo...
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Positive Black Role Models – Where Are They and Why Are They Important in Today’s Society?
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Positive Black Role Models – Where Are They and Why Are They Important in Today’s Society?

It is very important that we have different ways to show positive black role models. This is not just important for adults, it is vital for young children to see that the colour of their skin is a good and natural part of them. Examples of Good Role Models in Through Play We need to educate children from a very young age about their personal identity. Once way that we can do this is through play and the toys that they get to play with. Choosing A Doll for Your Child when you are considering the purchase of dolls for your child, you should try to get toys with colours that represent the different skin colours of the world. There are some fantastic dolls of colour that are out there on the market. You not limited to purchasing just the Sindys and the Barbie dolls. One lovely example tha...
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African-American Entrepreneurs: Online Affiliate Marketing As a Viable Way To Work From Home

The current economic crisis is being called the worst economy since the depression of 1930. While over-all unemployment continues to climb, African-Americans are experiencing job losses at nearly double the national rate, and this is expected to worsen as the condition of the economy declines. However, as more people lose traditional jobs, more and more business owners are being created. By becoming a business owner and working for yourself, you are at least gaining some control over your financial future, which is why more people are turning to home-based businesses for security. African-Americans, by and large, have always been a very entrepreneurial group. The statistics on new business startups are very encouraging. From 1997 until 2002, the number of black-owned businesses were up...
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Digital Marketing Trends – Targeting the African-American Consumer
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Digital Marketing Trends – Targeting the African-American Consumer

Do you plan to market or sell products and services to African-American consumers? If so, in order to successfully market to this community, it is to your advantage to understand certain digital marketing trends: how today's African-Americans shop, where they hang out, where they are most likely to be receptive to advertising and, more importantly, how they feel about marketing and media. It's been said that "2014 is going to be a killer year for social media and small business." It's also been said that properly implemented digital marketing strategies can help small businesses grow. So, what does this mean for small businesses that plan to primarily target Black American consumers? It means you need a realistic understanding of where Black consumers fit in this new media and cybercultur...
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The New Ku Klux Klan Movement in America
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The New Ku Klux Klan Movement in America

On November 8, 2016, in a political shock that turned the system upside down, Donald J. Trump pulled ahead of Hillary Clinton in electoral votes and won the United States presidency. Since Trump claimed the Oval Office, the United States has been in a complete uproar, with new racially-charged incidents occurring daily and riots ravaging major cities. With accusations of white supremacy echoing throughout the country, the question on everyone's minds is this: how did we get here? It's unsurprising to many that the Ku Klux Klan was found to endorse President-elect Trump, even though the organization is founded on racism. Today, the new Ku Klux Klan movement in America aims to further the goals of white supremacism in small, isolated groups nationwide. It is no longer one organization, but ...
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