Category Archives: News from the Soul Brother

African-American Adoption of Broadband Surges

Let’s continue embracing new technologies! Report: African-American Adoption of Broadband Surges | News & Opinion | PCMag.com.

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US-backed textile training center opens in Haiti

This is great example of Haitian rebuilding. US-backed textile training center opens in Haiti.

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Inspiration All Around

Wyclef in this commentary explains his inspirations and further illuminates his reasons for running for President of Haiti. Wyclef Jean: Inspiration All Around.

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Housing voucher hysteria in Atlanta highlights national crisis

This was a fascinating article by Ronda Racha Penrice. Housing voucher hysteria in Atlanta highlights national crisis.

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Harlem high school celebrates a decade of 100 percent college acceptance

Congratulations to the young women of The Young Women’s Leadership School! This is a tremendous achievement and all of you should be proud. As a graduate of a single sex high school also I do agree that the environment does create an environment of … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Things That Unite Black People

This is a great article by  Samuel Aleshinloye that reminds me what binds us together as well as what makes us a great community. The Top 10 Things That Unite Black People | News One.

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Prison rates for parents of black teens

This article is disturbing and shocking. The question I have is, What do we need to do to change this? Prison rates for parents of black teens – UPI.com.

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Single Women Fend for Themselves in Recession

It’s tough for everyone during a recession. It just stand to reason single women and single mothers has it that much tougher. Single Women Fend for Themselves in Recession – COLORLINES.

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Sovereign Citizens Spin History, Reject Government

Interesting concept, during desperate times desperate measures are taken. These are desperate times. This reminds me of a Thich Nhat Hanh quote, ” “Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we … Continue reading

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Some job-screening tactics challenged as illegal

Screening is fine, however to disqualify someone because of credit in this economy is ridiculous or a past conviction (at least 10+ years) for a minor offense is just as ridiculous.  How can you repair your credit or truly rehabilitate … Continue reading

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