28 Facts for 28 Days, its Black History Month 2012
Facts February 1 – The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was adopted by the 38th Congress. Ratification was completed December 6, 1865. Also in 1870, Jonathan Jasper...
View ArticleBlack History: The true cost of a black education (video)
“Plantation owners did not allow slaves to read. They knew that by denying slaves the right to read they would be able to keep slavery alive”. POWERFUL. This is an amazing video that puts things in...
View ArticleYOUTH RIGHTS – RIGHT NOW
Written By: William Jackson M.Ed. A Dialogue On The Fair Representation And Equitable Treatment of 16 – 24 year olds. This historic dialogue was attended by several hundred youth of various...
View ArticleAllow Yourself To Succeed To Your Full Potential
You don’t need another course on how to make millions in the stock market. You don’t need another program on how to get rich in real estate. You don’t need any more “secrets” of how to build a...
View ArticleTime for Fathers to Step Up (video)
82.3% is the number of African American children born since 1990 that will not live in the same home as their biological fathers before graduating High School. Today, a generation of African American...
View ArticleWill Smith gives a powerful testimony at awards ceremony (video)
Will Smith and Jaden attend an Awards ceremony in Philly, and inspires many to do more and be better with his great testimony. Will Smith talks about growing up in Philly and what it takes to become a...
View ArticleLouis Farrakhan to fight violence in black communities (video)
Min. Farrakhan was on WVON 1690 AM in Chicago for an interview with Cliff Kelly “When the Nation of Islam was strong, we were in the streets and when we were in the streets, the violence—we had it—but...
View ArticleDwayne Wade: A Father First Book finally released (video)
September 4, 2012 is the release of NBA Miami Heat Basketball star Dwayne Wade. DWade has written a memoir about his life and how there is much more to his life than basketball. Being a father is what...
View ArticleTV ONE New reality show: Save My Son
Reality TV has been lately scrutinized for the demeaning portrayals of African Americans. In an effort to change this TV One is offering viewers a totally different option with it’s upcoming show “Save...
View ArticleDwyane Wade hosts fashion fundraiser in Miami
NBA superstar Dwyane Wade hosted his first fashion show fundraiser down in Miami along with Jill Martin from the “Today Show” as his co-host. In an effort to increase his philanthropy work in South...
View ArticleMotivational Moments by Marvin Sapp (audio)
‘Marvin’s Motivational Moment “Relationship Thoughts” A 90 Day Journey’ speaks Marvin Sapp thoughts and reflections on relationship. The book provides advice for couples and singles. Sapp shares a...
View ArticleHow to make Martin Luther King’s Dream a reality for Kids
Here are 5 simple suggestions from a Dad on the front lines: Don’t wait till Martin Luther King Jr. Day to discuss diversity. Halfway through the school year is hardly the time to discover the topic....
View ArticleCoca-Cola along with Magic Johnson and Common look for the next young...
The Coca-Cola “Pay It Forward” program takes you behind the scenes with Magic Johnson and Common as they get together to shoot several spots. The Coca-Cola “Pay It Forward” program will reward four...
View ArticlePoverty is Real and so are these Influential people that fight against it
Poverty is a serious issue in the United States. With the stagnate wages, lay0offs, and the dropping of property values, things have only gotten worse. Many influential celebrities have been on the...
View ArticleSteve Harvey’s Mentoring Camp for Young Men to Be Held in Dallas this June;...
If you are a young man between the ages of 13-18, are enrolled in grades 8th – 11th (at the time of submission) and are being raised in a single female home, Steve Harvey is looking for you! Steve...
View ArticleNFL star Nnamdi Asomugha gives the gift of education
NFL star Nnamdi Asomugha distinguishes himself both on and off the field. The Philadelphia Eagles player was featured on The Today Show’s Extra Yard for his passion for helping others. Dubbed “Senator”...
View ArticleChirs Brown to begin promoting the arts in Teenagers through his foundation
Singer Chris Brown is planning to start a new Foudation that will focus on giving grants to Non-Profit organizations that focus on teaching teenagers the arts. This is right up Chris Brown’s ally as...
View Article100 percent of Urban Prep seniors college-bound for 4th year in row
NBC Chicago - Urban Prep Academy is continuing its record of success. For the last three years, all graduation seniors from the charter school’s Englewood campus have been college bound. This year, the...
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The spirit of authentic celebrity giving was alive and well in Dallas, TX last week as 100 young men from around the country participated in the annual Steve Harvey Mentoring Program (SHMP). Black...
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