Category Archives: News from the Soul Brother

More black people jailed in England and Wales proportionally than in US

I would like to hear from the family in the UK on this one. What I found interesting is that some in the United Kingdom admit that this is the “…result of decades of racial prejudice in the criminal justice system and an overly … Continue reading

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6 Revolting Breakfasts That Just Might Kill You Before Lunch

Wow! And, I was going to try the BK Breakfast Bowl! The stuff we can buy today. At least we can read the labels in the supermarket, but restaurants and fast food restaurants we must use some discretion. 6 Revolting … Continue reading

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The wind cries transmission

Google’s investment in green technology is laudable. They are essentially investing in the “last mile” to the power grid. It makes off-shore wind power generation a more attractive investment since connecting to the grid is a costly proposition. This is … Continue reading

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Morehouse’s President Responds to Vibe Article

Dr. Franklin has a valid view-point. Morehouse is turning boys into MEN, regardless of sexual orientation. There is an expectation of dress and behavior in the real world. There is an expectation of dress and behavior to get and maintain employment. It stands to … Continue reading

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Progressive Hunter

There is a responsibility to being a television personality. Glenn Beck and others of his ilk are continuous examples of irresponsibility. It seems as though they do not care that millions of people are listening, watching, and more importantly BELIEVING his … Continue reading

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Ntozake Shange Talks About Tyler Perry and Bringing For Colored Girls to the Big Screen

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange is in my list of the Top 50 books I have read in my life. It’s story is timeless. Everyone who has not read the book needs to … Continue reading

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25 most dangerous neighborhoods 2010

This is interesting, it is also alarming and sad. When people are desperate we tend to do desperate acts. This is a referendum on our culture, the lack of jobs, the disenfranchisement, lack of educational opportunities, the loss of hope,the … Continue reading

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New Job Skills Required: Unemployed Find Old Jobs Now Require More Skills

Sad, but very true in today’s job environment. New Job Skills Required: Unemployed Find Old Jobs Now Require More Skills.

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Nine Months After the Quake — A Million Haitians Slowly Dying

Bill Quigley writes a piece that provides us all with a picture of what the situation on the ground is and just how much aid to Haiti is needed. My position on this is and has been crystal clear, the people of … Continue reading

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Walking the Pathless Path: Do We Need to Travel to Have a Spiritual Journey?

Deepak Chopra gives us another inspirational, educational reminder. Deepak Chopra: Walking the Pathless Path: Do We Need to Travel to Have a Spiritual Journey?.

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