Tag Archives: poverty

Poverty in the U.S. spikes

Posted on September 17, 2010 by The Soul Brother

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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Mobile Apps: Changing the Face of Africa

Posted on September 14, 2010 by The Soul Brother

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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Record gains for US poverty with elections looming

Posted on September 13, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Not surprising with the economic and employment situation in the United States. This is exactly why we all must educate ourselves on all the issues facing us in the upcoming elections and VOTE!! Record gains for US poverty with elections … Continue reading →

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Support the NAACP

Posted on August 20, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This article was written by Shirley Sherrod and appears in The Afro. It is an eloquent piece about “Sherrodgate” and the NAACP. More importantly, she lays out in a very personal way why the NAACP is important for all Americans who … Continue reading →

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The Recession Will Have Long-Term Effects on Black Kids

Posted on July 2, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This information was not a surprise. As the saying goes, “When America sneezes, Black America has the flu.” However, the devastating impact to children was very surprising. Yes, they will live with the generational debt that the current and previous administration … Continue reading →

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Asbestos Dumped In A Field In Impoverished Black Township

Posted on June 24, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Among the many words that comes to mind after reading this the one that is safe for general reading is HORRENDOUS! Asbestos Dumped In A Field In Impoverished Black Township.

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Attention Whole Foods Shoppers

Posted on June 17, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This is a great article. It definitely looks at the “larger” picture about food production and areas of the world like, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Indonesia that experience malnutrition and/or straight out starvation daily. I believe that companies like … Continue reading →

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