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Princess Haya Al Hussein: Putting Food First
I agree with HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein of Jordan wholeheartedly. It is time for the world to put up or shut up about this issue. We can make much more progress than we have. Princess Haya Al Hussein: Putting Food … Continue reading
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Tagged Economic Development, economy, famine, food, government, hunger, Jordan, politics, Princess Haya Al Hussein, starvation
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Africa’s Future Is Limited by Its Trade Ties to Europe
The global economy is like a body if one part is infected, the entire body responds. It was lunacy to think that the recession would not affect the continent. It is great news that the African economy is rebounding, private industry … Continue reading
Alicia Keys -Superwoman
There’s a report that Alicia Keys gave birth to a baby boy at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York today. Congratulations Alicia and Swizz!! You have joined the club of Superwomen; mothers.
U.S. Coast Guard appoints first black female helicopter pilot
Congratulations to Lt. La’Shanda Holmes! This has been a historic year in the U.S. Coast Guard for african americans. In May, Vice Admiral Manson K. Brown became Commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area and Coast Guard Defense Force West. Remember, we live history … Continue reading
Prince To Kick Off Welcome 2 America Tour In December
2011 is going to a BIG year for concert tours! Prince and Sade, all I can say is: “I have started saving my money for tickets to BOTH shows!” Prince To Kick Off Welcome 2 America Tour In December – … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Apollo Theater, Cassandra Wilson, concert, Esperanza Spalding, MTV, music, prince, r&b, Sade, soul
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Farrakhan’s ‘Million Man March’ 15 years later: Much ado about nothing
It’s true the promise the Million Man March is yet to be achieved. Fifteen years ago it was still more about “me” than “we” or “us”. Fifteen years ago, in 1995 unemployment was 5.6%, stamps cost .32 cents, Bill Clinton … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, anniversary, black, history, Louis Farrakhan, Million Man March, pledge, United States
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An Open Letter on Poverty to America’s Local, State and National, Leaders
The question is, Will they listen? Get out and VOTE! Hold ALL elected leaders accountable for their performance or lack of performance on this subject. An Open Letter on Poverty to America’s Local, State and National, Leaders | The Afro-American … Continue reading
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Tagged congress, economy, government, Jesse Jackson, legislators, local, midterm election 2010, Open letter, politics, poverty, social justice, state
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Harlem Getting its First Major Hotel Since 1967
This is fantastic from a business/commerce perspective. What concerns me is Harlem becoming too commercial, too branded. I love the small independent businesses that I grew up with. I love the rawness and comfort of the neighborhood I grew up … Continue reading
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Tagged ALoft, business, Harlem, Hotel Theresa, New York City, Starwood Hotels, W Hotels
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Rapper T.I. talks man down from hotel roof in Atlanta
This is a great example of how we need to be helpful and supportive of each other. T.I. did what any one of us can and should do; we are all a single family. Rapper T.I. talks man down from … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlanta, Atlanta Police Department, Grady Memorial Hospital, suicide, T.I.
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