A Fresh Outlook for the New Year - African American Culture
In just a couple of days we will be celebrating a new year. What a perfect opportunity to start fresh. Out with the old, and in with the new. An opportunity to let go of all the would've, should've, and could'ves. It is another year to begin ... [... more]
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Black In America - African American Culture
What does it mean to be Black in America? Are we any closer to the dreams that our grandparents and great grandparents held for us? Has Dr. King's dream come to past? Or, are we still struggling to make it in a society that continues to divide ... [... more]
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Pecan Pie Deluxe - African American Culture
The holidays are fast approaching, and for many of us this means we are going to be up to our elbows in flour and sugar! Nothing says holiday like a homemade pie fresh from the oven. Whether it's your grandma's recipe, your auntie's recipe, or ... [... more]
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GRAND PRIZE
For most of us, Winter is a long-grueling process of battling the cold weather and fighting bouts with the flu. It is an extremely tough season to handle and many are already looking forward to the warm Spring days that lie ahead. If you've been ... [... more]
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Feeling Safe and Secure - African American Culture
Feeling safe and secure. That is what has been on my mind lately; feeling safe and secure. In the past couple of months I have wittnessed, heard, and read about some horrible things. Things that have occurred to take away a person's sense of ... [... more]
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In Her Presence, A Book Review - African American Culture
Are you looking for a page turner to read this summer? Then, IN HER PRESENCE: A HUSBAND'S DIRTY SECRET, by Nancy Weaver may be the book you are looking for. Nancy Weaver, spins a tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat, not wanting to ... [... more]
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Marriage & The Black Family - African American Culture
Growing up, I was taught that marriage was for grown folks. Marriage should be seen as a sacred vow, a commitment between two people, deciding to share their lives together, having the understanding and knowledge that it is not all a bed of ... [... more]
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Feeding Your Spirit - African American Culture
With all the things that we do throughout the day, we can often find ourselves overwhelmed, overworked, harried and just plain exhausted. There is a part of us that is crying out to be fed and nourished. It is our spirit. That part of us that is ... [... more]
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Phillis Wheatley, From Slave to Important ...
Phillis Wheatley (b. 1753) was brought from Africa and enslaved in 1761 as an 8 year old child. Unlike most slave/master relationships, Ms. Wheatley was encouraged by her Boston merchant owner, John Wheatley, to actually write. He realized that ... [... more]
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Black Love Day Pledge:
Nya Akoma - (pronounced Knee ah Ah-coma) is the slogan and greeting used on BLD, meaning "Get a heart! Be patient!" Traditionally, February 14th is a day when men & women all over declare the day a day for lovers & love. A day in which [... more]
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Rollerdance Icon: Richard Humphrey - African American ...
Rollerskating has had a long history in the world but probably saw an amazing peak in popularity in the mid 70's to early 80's. During that period, roller rink activity was heavy as was outdoor skating, particularly in places that had year-round ... [... more]
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Letting Go - African American Culture
Letting go. Two seemingly simple words, right? Yet the hardest to do. In our life we will inevitably come to some crossroads. We will have to make some decisions. Make some wise choices. However it may seem, the choices are not always that easy; ... [... more]
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