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The Wall Street Movement What\’s Really Behind It

PART 1 I had been hearing the rumors for decades. When the planes flew into the twin towers, I wasn’t surprised, and yet, I stared at the TV in horror and disbelief. It was hard to believe what I was seeing. It was as if someone was playing a cruel joke; a sick social experiment, […]

The Wall Street Movement What\’s Really Behind It

PART 1 I had been hearing the rumors for decades. When the planes flew into the twin towers, I wasn’t surprised, and yet, I stared at the TV in horror and disbelief. It was hard to believe what I was seeing. It was as if someone was playing a cruel joke; a sick social experiment, […]

Education: Land of the Giant Bimbos

The Most Revealing Education Anecdote Ever, that’s the topic for today’s rant. In researching why American public schools sank into mediocrity, I’ve read about 60 books and hundreds of articles. The writers are always describing juicy conversations and revealing scenes, as quick ways to illustrate what happened to public education. I’ve encountered many great stories […]

2011 Year-in-Review; 2012 Goals For Black Community

2011 was the year of the revolution. Time magazine even named “the protestor” as their person of the year. From the Occupy Wall Street movement in our beloved country, to the uprisings throughout North Africa and the Middle East, revolutionaries let their voices be heard and change occurred rapidly in places that had fought it […]

Why I Prefer Location Portraits

While there is a need and a time for studio portraits, given a choice I will always prefer to photograph families and children on location instead of in a studio. Maybe it is just me, or maybe I like being outside with a camera and people making memories. As I am writing this at my […]

Black Elitism Should Not Be Misconstrued as Black Consciousness

On Dec. 4, my pastor Dr. Ralph Douglas West delivered a sermon on the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Anybody who knows Christian theology knows that Jesus did not come from a royal background. He came from regular folks with regular, everyday problems, but they still produced the Person who would save the world. The story […]

3 Major Features That You Might Want in a Massage Chair

A massage can provide you with relaxation and a way to ease your aching body, which may be caused by stress. Having a massage chair at home can allow you to enjoy this relaxing pleasure anytime you want in the comforts of your own home. However, because of the different designs and features they have, […]

You Can’t Beat The Jansport Big Student Backpack

This backpack is considered super cool along with being super convenient by most everyone from about the fourth grade through college. It’s also well liked by the young professional. It is an oversize version of the Jansport Superbreak Pack. This backpack keeps everything protected and dry. You never need to be concerned about it deteriorating […]

Veruca Salt – Because You Want it NOW!

Veruca Salt is a blog like no other blog. What does Veruca want? Veruca wants everything luxury. And she wants it NOW! Scouring and searching the globe for purveyors of luxury, Veruca Salt showcases the very best of what the world has to offer in terms of food, drink, fashion, beauty, travel, entertainment, lifestyle and […]

Horror Fiction Can Work in an Ebook Format Too

Although October is generally the time for horror movies, horror novels can and are read anytime. They provide a great escape when you want to confront imaginary scares instead of the one is everyday real life. For so many years, I remember reading horror by hardcopy; curled up on the couch at night, book in […]