Monthly Archives: August 2010

US-backed textile training center opens in Haiti

This is great example of Haitian rebuilding. US-backed textile training center opens in Haiti.

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Inspiration All Around

Wyclef in this commentary explains his inspirations and further illuminates his reasons for running for President of Haiti. Wyclef Jean: Inspiration All Around.

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Julian Curry- Niggers Niggas & Niggaz

Today I was engaged in a really interesting and in many ways profound chat with a member of the Soul Brother’s Facebook family over the Dr. Laura N-word diatribe. This poem from Julian Curry is a good epilogue to that … Continue reading

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M.I.A.- XXXO

Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam, better known as the rapper M.I.A. returns with her new single XXXO. She is very talented and mixes political commentary with social consciousness in her music. The graphics used in this video is based on her own designs.

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Ciara with Ludacris-Ride

Ciara is a beautiful woman. She’s also very talented. Her other career is modelling, she is represented by Wilhemina and has appeared in French Vogue. I’m not sure about this video, though. The song is pretty good especially the remix, but this video … Continue reading

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Housing voucher hysteria in Atlanta highlights national crisis

This was a fascinating article by Ronda Racha Penrice. Housing voucher hysteria in Atlanta highlights national crisis.

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Harlem high school celebrates a decade of 100 percent college acceptance

Congratulations to the young women of The Young Women’s Leadership School! This is a tremendous achievement and all of you should be proud. As a graduate of a single sex high school also I do agree that the environment does create an environment of … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Things That Unite Black People

This is a great article by  Samuel Aleshinloye that reminds me what binds us together as well as what makes us a great community. The Top 10 Things That Unite Black People | News One.

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Prison rates for parents of black teens

This article is disturbing and shocking. The question I have is, What do we need to do to change this? Prison rates for parents of black teens – UPI.com.

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Single Women Fend for Themselves in Recession

It’s tough for everyone during a recession. It just stand to reason single women and single mothers has it that much tougher. Single Women Fend for Themselves in Recession – COLORLINES.

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