Category Archives: News from the Soul Brother

U.K. recluse found to be war heroine after death

There are many persons in the U.K. and the U.S. not just from WWII but from every conflict and some in “peace time” that performed heroic acts for their country who cannot and will not discuss their actions. There are … Continue reading

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Number of uninsured Americans hits record high

This issues ties directly to the poverty rate in the United States. How can you go to see a doctor when you are focused on keeping a roof over your head or food in your stomach? We will only get sicker … Continue reading

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Poverty in the U.S. spikes

One in seven of all Americans and specifically one in four african americans live in poverty. This is horrendously shameful for this country. I wonder if the banks, oil companies, and other American businesses that have posted extraordinary profits or … Continue reading

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Is Innocence Overrated?

Excellent commentary by Alan Bean and the folks at Friends of Justice. I have read Michelle Alexander’s “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” and recommend everyone to read this book. It brings specific issues about justice and incarceration into a … Continue reading

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Above the Tearline: Facebook and Intelligence

Taken with the previous article, I realize that as technology brings us closer together, the more we and “Big Brother” knows about us. Scary!! Above the Tearline: Facebook and Intelligence | STRATFOR.

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6 Things You Should Never Reveal On Facebook

This seems like common sense,  but you would be surprised how many people do not do these simple things. What is really scary is the next article that shows just how much information can be taken from social media sites and … Continue reading

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For Colored Girls…Trailer

A few days ago I posted the release day. Today, I post the trailer for this much-anticipated movie adaptation of Ntozake Shange’s book. If you did not read the book, hit up Amazon, Borders, or Barnes & Nobles and read it! … Continue reading

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Wal-Mart gets its first cell phone plan

The behemoth that is Wal-Mart strikes again! Wal-Mart gets its first cell phone plan- Top Stocks – MSN Money.

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Mobile Apps: Changing the Face of Africa

This is an encouraging sign of technology implementation. Yet, there are much more pressing issues that need to be addressed: lack of clean water, famine, food production and distribution, mortality and immunization against diseases like typhoid and diphtheria, indigenous environmental sustainability, and … Continue reading

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Open Letter to Obama: Black Unemployment Must Be Addressed

Dr. Watkins hits a home run again. When the issue of Black unemployment is addressed it will help other groups employment prospects as well. Open Letter to Obama: Black Unemployment Must Be Addressed – BV on Money.

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