National Initiative Calls on Parents of College Bound K12 Students Springfield, PA (BlackNews.com) – Dr Stephen Jones, an expert on study skills, is broadening his national initiative to save students who are dropping out to include parents. Dr. Jones has launched his second book titled, Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide, Seven Secrets of How to Study, [...]
FAMILY LIFE So, You Want to See the Wizard? Our Children and Drugs by Dr. Terita Gusby-McCauley Nothing can be more destructive to a family than children using drugs. The infiltration of drugs in our communities runs across racial and economic lines. Drugs are everywhere. Our children have open avenues of resources to try, buy [...]
FAMILY LIFE How to Become Actively Involved in Your Child’s Education by Matthew Lynch “It takes a whole village to raise a child.” African Proverb Parental involvement is the best predictor of a student’s educational achievement. Parental involvement demonstrates to your child the importance of school, resulting in improved student attitudes, moral, and academic achievement. [...]
FAMILY LIFE Joyful Mothering by Cheryl R. Carter “We caught your hints mommy” my seven year old beamed as she placed the gift bag in front of me on the floor and they all surrounded me in anticipation. “Open it.” Smiling I hoped they had picked up my not-so-subtle hints about getting some nice black [...]
FAMILY LIFE Hip Hop Dad by Kelly Starling Lyons Eight-year-old Deron Medley chilled in the basement one night with a brother and his cousins. They nodded to music pumping from a boombox. It was just a typical ’80s night hanging with his boys until a special song came on — Planet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
