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At Fort Lee, Bingham becomes first female commandant of the Quartermaster School
Congratulations to Col. Gwen Bingham (soon to be Brigadier Gen. Bingham) on her historic accomplishment. At Fort Lee, Bingham becomes first female commandant of the Quartermaster School | Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Black patients less likely to survive heart disease
We must take better care of ourselves by eating better (that means ditch the BBQ, the McD’s, etc), getting regular exercise (start by just walking around the block), and stop smoking & drinking. In addition, pick up a hobby (not … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, Cardiovascular Disorders, health, healthcare, heart disease, life
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Single Moms Crushed by Recession
Black and Hispanic single mothers has zero median wealth. ZERO. That is surprising and depressing. When America encounters an economic recession or depression our community suffers earlier, longer and more dramatically than the majority. When looking at this issue from that … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, economy, hispanic, Mother, parenting, recession, Single Mothers, Single-parent, wealth, wealth gap
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New judge sworn in to history
Congratulations to Tanya Walton Pratt for her appointment as Indiana’s first african-american female judge. We live history every day! New judge sworn in to history | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star.
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Tagged african american, Indiana, Judicial Branch, justice, law, Tanya Walton Pratt
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Threat Response
I have heard Rev. Lowry’s appeal. Nicely done. African-American voters hold the keys to the success of this election for the Democrat base. Everyone must vote regardless of party affiliation. Op-Ed Columnist – Threat Response – NYTimes.com.
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Tagged african american, black, midterm election 2010, Obama, politics, voting
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U.S. Coast Guard appoints first black female helicopter pilot
Congratulations to Lt. La’Shanda Holmes! This has been a historic year in the U.S. Coast Guard for african americans. In May, Vice Admiral Manson K. Brown became Commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area and Coast Guard Defense Force West. Remember, we live history … Continue reading
Farrakhan’s ‘Million Man March’ 15 years later: Much ado about nothing
It’s true the promise the Million Man March is yet to be achieved. Fifteen years ago it was still more about “me” than “we” or “us”. Fifteen years ago, in 1995 unemployment was 5.6%, stamps cost .32 cents, Bill Clinton … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, anniversary, black, history, Louis Farrakhan, Million Man March, pledge, United States
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Nikki Giovanni- Balances
I discovered Nikki Giovanni in my freshman year at St. John’s. She opened my eyes further to the reality that surrounded me at that time and inspired me to interpret and understand it better. One of my favorite poems of … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, arts, literature, Nikki Giovanni, poetry
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Gwendolyn Brooks- Speech to the Young: Speech to the Progress-Toward
Other than school, my primary influence in the realm of African-American literature was my mother. A passion I enjoy to this day. Today, I would like to share a favorite from Gwendolyn Brooks. This poem has a message that all of us … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, arts, Gwendolyn Brooks, literature, poetry
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