WHOOPI AND JESSE JACKSON’S ACTIONS ARE UNACCEPTABLE By H. Lewis Smith Though he has issued a formal apology for his use of the n-word, Reverend Jesse Jackson’s actions were irresponsible, incomprehensible, and reflect poorly upon him as a supposed role model for today’s African American youth. And to compound this issue even more, Whoopi Goldberg [...]
LEARN, NOT "BURN" FROM YOUR MISTAKES By Dante Lee We all have made bad business decisions. Some of them were quite dumb, others were just bad instincts. Maybe you lost money, wasted time, or even both. Despite this, you must recognize that making business mistakes is a natural part of building your career as an [...]
ONE MILLION FATHERS ASKED TO LEAD THE NATION BACK TO SCHOOL THIS FALL 300 Cities Could Participate in the Largest, Organized Back-to-School Effort in U.S. History Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) – "Education has become a matter of national security. Because we cannot control our schools, we cannot control our economy. And because we cannot control our [...]
FAMILY REUNIONS: FOOD, FUN AND FAMILY HEALTH By Thomas A. Farrington President and Founder, the Prostate Health Education Network Summer is the time of the year for family reunions, those fun times where families come together to share, and celebrate. Delicious food and great times are the hallmarks of these gatherings, where discussions center on [...]
Columbus, OH – BlackWomenConnect.com is a new social network that enables professional Black women to “connect” with each other online. The site, which is free to join, gives African, Caribbean and African American women the ability to create a profile, view other profiles, and interact for business, networking, empowerment, entertainment and more.
SHOULD WE BE WORRIED ABOUT THE DECLINING BLACK MARITAL BIRTH RATE? By Algernon Austin It is difficult to understand the current changes in the black family because many different things are happening at the same time. Many people know that the percent of black births that are out-of-wedlock is very high, but few people know [...]
WEIGHT-LOSS ATTEMPTS FAILED? 4 TIPS TO GET BACK ON TRACK By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor Have you struggled to lose weight in time for summer-fun, beaches and vacations? Has your attempts left you feeling worse than you did before you started? If so, don’t despair; many people get discouraged after falling off the [...]
3 REASONS WHY MEN DIE EARLIER THAN WOMEN By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor If you are a guy, the only things that may be on your mind right now is the NBA Finals, your next meal or what gift your loved ones will be getting you this year. If so, you may want [...]
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 [...]
