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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Reflections on the Boss and the Infamous Summer of ’77
Cheryl Willis and I are of the same ilk. This piece saluting The Boss and the summer of ’77 sums it all up for me. As you all know I am a die-hard Yankee fan. The Yankee championship run that … Continue reading
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Tagged 1977, blackout, George Steinbrenner, New York, summer, The Bronx, Yankees
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Does the NAACP Have a Leadership Problem?
Lynette Holloway brings up some interesting points on both sides of th argument. Ben Jealous has in some respects has energized and embraced the youth movement, which to me is anyone below the age of 45. In some respects prior … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Jealous, justice, leadership, Lynette Holloway, NAACP, politics, Shirley Sherrod, Troy Davis
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Mary J Blige-Each Tear
Is it just me or do you get a burst of energy when you hear Mary?
Kindred The Family Soul-Far Away
This was such a great song. Just the type of song to chill out on and get away from the stress for a few minutes.
Posted in Soul Brother's Music Videos
Tagged Kindred The Family Soul, music, neo-soul, r&b, soul, video
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Stevie Wonder-All about the Love Again
Stevie Wonder writes such simple and poignant songs, this was nominated for a Grammy this past year. I see why…
John Mayer- Waiting on the World to Change
Last year when Continuum dropped, I immediately gravitated to this song. The question is, how long do we have to wait? Or, will it ever change?
Working Dads: Hidden Heroes in the New Fatherhood Movement
Mr. Glazer points out a community that is more than overlooked, men who are active in their children and family’s lives. The media generally covers all the negatives about us. The media generally covers us as irresponsible, immoral, distant, not active, and deadbeat. … Continue reading
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Tagged family, father, life, love, parenting, working dads
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Sick Neighborhoods Create Barriers to Health for Men of Color
I wholeheartedly believe this. Before, I moved from NYC I had really bad asthma and allergies, splotchy skin and psoriasis, and a nervous muscle twitch in my hands. Needless to say, since I moved the asthma is almost non-existent, my allergies … Continue reading
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Tagged black, environment, health, men, neighborhood
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Keys to Prosperity
Sometimes we find ourselves trying to find a way to achieve. In some respects our failures are part of a journey on the same merry-go-round that we have not found a way off of. Maybe these keys will get you … Continue reading →