Reaching The Next Generation - African American Culture
The world did not end with this generation. It did not end with the previous generation. However, it may just end with the next generation, if something is not done to reach them. We are responsible for what happens next. Are we raising leaders ... [... more]
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Preparation
The holiday season is upon us. Lots of lights and festive cheer. Stockings hung with great care. Christmas tress decked with dazzling lights and cherished family ornaments. Stores are buzzing with last minute shoppers. Families are preparing for ... [... 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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National Foster Care Month - African American Culture
May is national Foster Care month. It is estimated that nearly 600,000 children are now in the foster care system in the United States alone, up from 513,000 in 2005. Thirty-five percent of those children are African American. It is quite ... [... more]
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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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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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Black Women and Money...Getting Finacially Fit - African ...
For years, Black women have learned to budget out of necessity. Whether being the only provider in their home or stay at home mom or just barely making enough to make ends meet, budgeting was key to survival. Not much has changed over the years, ... [... more]
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Black Women and Daughters - African American Culture
What is it about the Black woman? What is it that makes her who she is, and determines where she is going? Was it the women before her; her mother, grandmother, great grandmother? Who gives the Black woman her strength and character? Was she born ... [... more]
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Feeding Your Spirit - African American Culture
It is a wonderful thing to know that we have a Heavenly Father that loves us all. Happy father's Day to every father and father to be. For a long time, African American fathers have gotten a bad wrap. Yes, there are some who have not stepped up ... [... more]
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Mother's Day - African American Culture
We often take for granted the time we have with our mothers; expecting them to always be there. And for the most part, they are always there when we call. Every day is Mother's Day. For a mother's job is never done. Day in and day out, she is ... [... more]
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Going Green - African American Culture
Have you heard the buzz word? It's been around for a while now. Lately, due in part to the recent economic change, and the ever changing environmental structure of our world, it has really taken on new momentum. What's the buzz word you ask? ... [... more]
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A Soulful Christmas - African American Culture
Who could believe that Christmas is but a couple of days away? This year has certainly gone by quickly. Many people are rushing about, doing last minute gift buying and perhaps some grocery shopping for the few extra people that invited ... [... more]
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