Category: Black is Beautiful
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My Brother’s Keeper
President Obama launched an initiative called My Brother’s Keeper, an effort focused on creating opportunity for boys and young men of color. I watched the 39 minute speech and want to highlight a few key comments: “They never gave up on me, so I didn’t give up on myself.” “If you work hard, if you take responsibility,…
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One: Radio & TV
One of my Facebook friends suggested that we all should watch TV One more. Ok, I thought. So I checked out the 10-year old Network’s website and introduced myself to the Management Team, headed up by Alfred Liggins, Chairmen & CEO. (Liggins is also the CEO of Radio One, stream). My goal here is to…
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Black History Is
As I travel back to my hotel in a cab along the streets of Budapest, the driver plays the sweet, sultry sounds of Jazz. I tap my fingers, nod my head and think to myself: “Black History Is” and begin to reflect on what Black History is to me: Black History is Music. From blues…
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Brothas Leading the New School
This post was supposed to be about the BEATS EMPIRE (streaming music service, car audio, headphones, computers); but, as I type these words, my message has changed! I can recall times when some people complained about Black men not having jobs (or bringing home the bacon, if you will). But, what happens when Black men hold down multiple…
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