National
Author Stewart Buck has a new book, “Acting White: The Ironic Legacy Of Desegregation” in which he claims that integration has had a negative affect on African-American education. Richard Thompson Ford at Slate wrote this about the book: It was desegregation that destroyed thriving black schools where black faculty were role models and nurtured excellence […]
DEVOTIONAL: Past, Present, and Future And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us. — 2 Corinthians 1:10 Imagine holding a winning lottery ticket worth millions of dollars, but not claiming what is rightfully yours. According […]
From Elev8.com: For 3 spiritual laws of detachment, continue reading: 1. Allow yourself and those around you the freedom to be as they are. Participate in everything with detached involvement. Understand that there is no need to force or impose your ideas about how you think it should be. 2. Know that uncertainty is an […]
From ESPN.com: Free agent Joe Johnson is staying with the Atlanta Hawks, his agent said in a blog published in the Huffington Post website on Sunday. Arn Tellem, Johnson’s agent, said that Johnson was impressed with the team’s commitment to him and would accept the club’s offer of the six years at the NBA’s maximum […]
From Hellobeautiful.com: The summertime can be a busy time for a variety of factors: the kids are out of school, it’s warm out, and there’s both the temptation to relax in the sun or even taking a spontaneous road trip. It can be a crazy and unpredictable time, as there are plenty of activities to […]
Mary J Bligeadded two more accomplishments to her impressive resume: She received her high school diploma, and she unveiled her new fragrance, My Life, at this weekend’s Essence Music Festival.
Sharing the following video, which is an excellent history lesson from actor, Morgan Freeman, and reading of The Declaration Of Independence by various Hollywood celebrities. After viewing the video, reflect on the words that follow by Frederick Douglas. Share your thoughts by commenting below. The following is an excerpt from The Life and Writings of […]
Black women have returned as the nation’s strongest performing demographic group in official monthly unemployment figures. The release of today’s US Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals that black female unemployment declined for a consecutive month in June, falling 5 per cent from a rate 12.4 per cent in May to 11.8 per cent in […]
From the New York Times: COLUMBIA, Mo. — Only something so heavy could lighten their burden. Three men gripped a 150-pound headstone around the edges, lugged it 40 feet across the grass and lowered it into the dirt. “Got it?” the anesthesiologist asked, tilting the slab in gently. “Yeah. Yeah, over here,” the insurance man […]
From the AJC.com: It was the way the teacher jumped on his desk refusing to be ignored, pushing a catatonic class beyond the complacency of can’t to a chapter of no excuses that hooked parents. This Ron Clark. This wiry white guy who turned around test scores in a Harlem hood with shtick, high expectations […]
From Glamour: The last time you wore a tassel was probably at graduation, but that’s all about to change. SOURCE RELATED: GALLERY: Summer Dresses Sale! All For Under $50!
From CNN.com: Larry King, the iconic TV interviewer, will step aside from hosting of his prime time CNN show later this year, he said Tuesday. King, 76, made the announcement with a short posting to his Twitter account, citing his desire to spend more time with his wife and young children. “I want to share […]