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Black books are bigger than ‘ghetto lit’
Fantastic article from Ronda Racha Penrice and the Grio on the challenges of African-American literature in the age of the e-book. Black books are bigger than ‘ghetto lit’.
Buffett and Jay-Z trade tips in Forbes interview
Interesting. I’m going to pick up a copy of Forbes magazine, today. Buffett and Jay-Z trade tips in Forbes interview | Reuters.
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Tagged business, Def Jam Recordings, entrepreneurship, Forbes, Forbes 400, Jay-Z, Warren Buffett
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Facebook CEO Zuckerberg to Donate $100 Million to Newark Schools – WSJ.com
This is a great gift to the children of Newark. This can go a very long way to improve the quality of education in Newark. I am sure Mayor Booker and his staff will develop a comprehensive plan to address that issue using … Continue reading
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Tagged children, Chris Christie, Cory Booker, education, facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, New Jersey, Newark, Newark Schools
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Will the Fair Sentencing Act Really Make a Dent in Black Incarceration?
My short answer is, no it will not. Black crime and incarceration is the result of deeper problems in our community and in American society. I support the law due to the fact that persons of color is receive harsher and longer penalties … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, crime, fair sentencing, incarceration, law, Lynette Holloway, prison, The Root
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Cultivating a Better Universe
Jim Carrey writes about the great potential of System of Rice Intensification (SRI). This can help end starvation for many throughout the world, lower rates of water-borne diseases, and is ecologically responsible. Jim Carrey: Cultivating a Better Universe.
Winning the Right to Vote for Convicted Felons
This is an interesting legal argument. I have never understood why a persons who have served their debt to society are barred from voting. In addition, why the census counts prisoners where they are jailed and not where they lived before they … Continue reading
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Tagged Farrakhan v. Gregoire, felons, law, NAACP, voting, voting rights, Washington
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The 24-Step Modern Resume
This is a great checklist from Lisa Vass on how to get your résumé pass Applicant Tracking Systems. The 24-Step Modern Resume.
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Tagged business, employment, Human resources, Job hunting, Lisa Vaas, resumes
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Into the mind of your toddler
Seems logical to me….I don’t think it’s that simple, though. TODAYMoms – Into the mind of your toddler.
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Tagged chilldren, communication, family, life, parenting, toddler
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Samsung launches Galaxy tablet for U.S. market
Just when I was considering purchasing an Evo or Epic. Now, I have another option to consider! 🙂 Samsung launches Galaxy tablet for U.S. market | Reuters.
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Tagged 3G, 4G, Apple, AT&T, cellular, competition, computer, Galaxy Tablet, HTC Evo, iPAD, Samsung, Samsung Epic, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, technology, Verizon, wireless
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Cyber racism in high school
I was not aware of this event in Louisiana. Very interesting and thought-provoking article from Jeesie Daniels and Race Talk. Cyber racism in high school | Race-Talk.