Category Archives: News from the Soul Brother

Haiti Still Waiting For Pledged U.S. Aid

This is completely unacceptable. A certain political party talks about streamlining government. Yet, according to this article one of their own Sen. Tom Coburn is aiding the hold up by injecting an additional $1 million expense for an “independent” administrator … Continue reading

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What History Actually Teaches Us About Race

Excellent piece from John McWhorter of the Root. To understand and plan for the future we must know, understand, embrace, and more importantly learn from our past. Our past decades ago as well as the recent past one, two, five … Continue reading

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Black Enterprise Best Companies for Diversity

Interesting list of companies. Diverse companies tend to have a more creative and adaptive workforce. That can translate into financial  and business success. Black Enterprise | Best Companies for Diversity.

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Toys R Us to hire 45,000 workers for holidays

  This is some good news. Especially, for the 45,000 who are hired into those positions. If only the jobs were permanent.  Toys R Us to hire 45,000 workers for holidays – Business – Retail – msnbc.com. 

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GOP, U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Beat Back Bill To Combat Outsourcing

I am not nor will I be a proponent of outsourcing. I know too many people whose jobs have gone overseas. I think American companies who make a regular practice of outsourcing jobs to foreign countries should be penalized. Companies should be fined … Continue reading

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In defense of indigent defense-how the broken public defense system exacerbates racial disparities

This is something that if you are from the ‘hood you already know. To be adequately represented under the law takes money and lots of it. How many people do you know that did a stretch of time in prison for … Continue reading

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Don’t know much about religion? You’re not alone, study finds

  Interesting results. There’s a lot of people who like to quote scripture and impose their beliefs on others. This confirms that it may not be correct. People can be espousing their interpretation of faith, not what Scripture actually states.  Don’t know much about religion? … Continue reading

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Jim Greer: Many in the GOP “have racist views”

I agree with Jim Stratton. I didn’t see this coming either. Wow! Jim Greer: Many in the GOP “have racist views” – Central Florida Political Pulse – Orlando Sentinel.

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‘Super WiFi’ Coming: FCC Opens Up Unused TV Airwaves For Broadband

This is a great development especially since the plan is for the spectrum to be free of charge. It can really be a boon to rural areas. ‘Super WiFi’ Coming: FCC Opens Up Unused TV Airwaves For Broadband.

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Southwest to acquire AirTran

  If you have ever flown on AirTran, you may understand why this is good news!   Southwest to acquire AirTran.  

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