April 03, 2013

Broken Vessels by Shellie M. Saunders

Bookcover.jpg God had given us all gifts, and I believe that writing is mine. I want Broken Vessels to touch people in a way they did not expect and will not forget. I hope someone finds strength in Trinity's story and the courage to press on through brokenness. Synopsis of the book: By all outward appearances, 27-year-old Trinity Porter has everything figured out. In reality, she has spent years hiding behind a façade, and now it's starting to crumble. With her world turned upside down, she questions her faith and must make a decision. Will Trinity get out of God’s way or continue to do things her way? God had given us all gifts, and I believe that writing is mine. I want Broken Vessels to touch people in a way they did not expect and will not forget. I hope someone finds strength in Trinity's story and the courage to press on through brokenness. AuthorShellieMSaunders.jpg www.shelliemsaunders.com Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shellie-M-Saunders/130430580472332?ref=hl blog: http://writerisma.blogspot.com/ Broken vessels book trailer: book trailer Link to Amazon author page: http://amazon.com/author/shelliesaunders Direct link to purchase book: http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Vessels-Shellie-M-Saunders/dp/0615547397/ref=la_B00C0A65O8_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364841840&sr=1-1

February 15, 2013

DNT Dynamite Design, LLC

BridalShower_Banner.jpg My purpose in life has always been to use my creative gift to bless and uplift others. Plus, I knew I had a responsibility to use my artistic skills to generate the positive imagery that our community and youth so desperately need to see. As my business continues to grow, it is an honor that so many have found a sense of joy and pride in the products we bring to the market. The DynaSmiles Stationery Gives People of Color Something to Smile About Trendy and chic stationery items that reflect people of color are steadily growing in today’s market place. However, finding such likeable and relatable designs still pose a challenge to your average stationery consumer of African descent. To answer the call, DNT Dynamite Design, LLC has launched its personalized stationery division entitled “The DynaSmiles Stationery” with its signature illustration work featuring people of color. As the name implies, The DynaSmiles Stationery collection features smile invoking designs to help express the joy felt when sharing life’s special occasions and memorable events with family and friends. "Through The DynaSmiles Stationery, we invite you to experience life the way we do... with great joy, appreciation and yes, a smile. " states Daveia Odoi, owner of DNT Dynamite Design and the brand's lead illustrator. Created with African American, Caribbean, African and multi-cultural consumers in mind, each character is drawn with the brightest of smiles that adequately resemble people of color with their varied skin tones, beautiful hair textures and bold sense of style. To further meet the needs of such a dynamic group of people, each design comes with a color it mine option to adjust the hues and tones of the characters to create a truly personalized and unique representation in each of their items. The first designs available through its online store (www.thedynasmiles.com) are over 20 unique bridal shower party invitations with matching thank you note cards. The company continues to introduce designs fit for the most popular social events of today including baby shower, birthday and graduation party invitations for both children and adults. The scope of their product offering is to expand into other fun to have stationery items such as wall art and calendars. For those interested in offering The DynaSmiles Stationery to their respective consumer base, a reseller program with insider benefits is also available. DNTbaby.jpg About The DynaSmiles Stationery The DynaSmiles Stationery is a collection of invitations, announcements and art prints featuring the signature illustration work of Daveia Odoi, owner of DNT Dynamite Design, LLC, a well-respected graphic design and illustration service company based in Franklin Park, New Jersey. Contact Daveia Odoi Owner/Lead Designer DNT Dynamite Design, LLC smile at dntdynamite.com www.thedynasmiles.com Social Media Presence Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thedynasmiles Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thedynasmiles Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/thedynasmiles Blogger: http://thedynasmiles.blogspot.com/ Instagram: thedynasmiles

December 05, 2012

I Love My SSU by Desmond Delk

When I think about my purpose in life, an image of Gilbert Young's "He ain't Heavy" painting comes to mind. I do share the ideals that this famous piece of artwork portrays: reach out to help someone else. I have wanted to be a teacher since high school, so that was one of the driving forces that propelled me through college and graduate school. Upon graduation I was blessed with the opportunity to teach at Savannah State University as a Health Education Lecturer. My goal was to leave an indelible impact in the lives of my students. In my eyes, I Love My SSU! is the manifestation of that goal- it shows my students that, with vision and persistence, many things are possible. Through this book, I am not only providing families another opportunity to read together, but I am also introducing the concept of higher education to children at an early age. In addition to the fun story line, fans of all ages are given a first-hand account to the legacy of Savannah State University. SSU.jpg CONTACT: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Love-My-SSU/457015124342724?fref=ts Twitter: @LoveSSU_Book Mascot Books: http://www.mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplace/buy-books/childrens-books-for-colleges/i-love-my-ssu/i-love-my-ssu-detail Blog: http://cascade.patch.com/blog_posts/i-love-my-ssu-childrens-book

November 25, 2012

"My Black Skin Is..." by Eugene A. Slusher

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October 16, 2012

Ten Black Commandments by Calvin Mann

EMIY.jpg Well I already know some people gone say who do you think you are? some will say I do understand what your saying, and most of you will know I do not care its just an opinion and something givin to me two years ago. My culture is in need of a direction so i think we can help us be better, so here we go. May God bless those that read this in spirit and truth. 1. Teach the importance of Fathers: We all have a certain amout of respect that we have for fathers, yet we see how our children look without them, as a matter of fact this society must teach our young men fatherhood as early as four. Men run villages and must be trained to do so. The system must stop attacking fathers and we must teach our son's and daughters to celebrate our fathers. All negative statistics come into play when the child is being raised by the mother only. Time to give Dad's the love they so greatly deserve. EMIY1.jpg 2. Parent with Encouragement: A child is born with no state of mine, but is taught that state. Until we think every one of our children are important we create the lanes for which prisons, and caskets are built for. Parents must share resources, teach, and show real life situations to the children. All children are important so many of you label a child with drug names your helping kill our seeds. Get behind our children uplift them, inspire them, and more importantly encourage them. The Medical field did a 40 year study and found the best way to raise a cild is to encourage them. I tell children "There is nothing you can't do, I wont you to become your greatest Dream" Repeat That! 3. Teach your children to read at four: Literacy as become our very own slavery which I don't like to use the word but it seems that makes us jump, so jump up and begin teaching your child to read early. When young black males can read they are less likely to join gangs and it cuts down on prison rates and crime. Most of us can read, but those of us who can't we must be responsible for to teach. The children can participate in a civil society as long as they have confidence and reading is a parental fundamental just like potty training, its egually important to their basics. 4. Save your money and learn Stocks: Financial literacy is vital to our community as we can see your dependent upon a system that is taking and only handing back scraps. The median wealth for black women was sited as very small I mean under sever pverty levels, I believe its due to all the mothers raising the children alone and you can see why real fathers are important, cannot do it alone. Black men median wealth is the lowest amongst men i the america, also due to the mothers having to raise kid alone and black males pay the child support on time in most cases. Google what im saying about wealth. Solution is begin to teach our youth the values of saving and getting into stocks and bonds. control your dollar. EMIY3.jpg 5. Create and Support more business in your community: This is a huge problem with in your communities as just inside of Detroit its business providers getting 73% of every black dollar and the goal is 85% if this happens you will only be getting 15% of your own money. Push back and help keep your businesses open, by training, creating a customer service that welcomes customers back to your places. Dont run out purchasing fancy cars and stressing your business and not able to hire. Train the kid right with in your area of business. Please stop with the critism of your pople while others smile and build communities off your ignorance. Remember "Share, Celebrate, and Teach" its now or it continues to cost your children. By the year 2020 blacks will have a trillion dollar spending habit if you just turned 40% into your own culture what will you look like? 6. Remove Video Games from your Home: The tv and video games are not a baby sitter just so you can party. Siting the medical field again a release on kids watching tv, playing video games, before the age of 8 develop mentally slower then those that dont use tv for baby sitting. The first lady Michelle Obama recently spoke on the alarming obesity rates and face time with technology, she said she even has reduced her children face time to 4-6 hrs a week. Kids need to run and boys need a routine to function. I believe this to contributes to ADHD because if your sitting and watching programs for a time and then you go to school and its not a tv or video's, they get a sudden burst of energy which may cause the brain to over react. Im not a doctor, but none of my kids have this. Get them involved with sports, and other outside activity. 7."Bury The Nword" I truly believe words have power and since so many of us like to refer to each other with this word it appears to have shaped our culture to failure. Its in the music and you still react when another culture uses it as if you own this word, It was created to control you and so far i see it does. I am not one nor will you call me one and we do not use this in our home. To my children this is a curse word thats so bad because we used proper words that inpsire not belittle a child or create dispare. You should not also curse in your home remember your teaching and if you think doing this is cool you are ignorant. You can teach a child the most before the age of six, so create more leaders not ignorance. It takes patience to raise kids and they deserve their time with mom and dad. *if you are getting high, doing drugs, drinking, cursing, in front of them your raising ignorant children" Bottom line. 8. Give your children Back: Blessing come in our little packages because its a chance for us to get what we did wrong right, your children are your second chance. I give mine back to God who gave them to me on barrow. I suggest this as your childs spirit is just as important to the fudamentals of parenting. Its funy i tell the story of my son getting blessed before we left the hospital and i called my brother and explained that if he was not at my house I would get another pastor to bless my son, he was there. I know you all think the nerve but its my opinion that we got away from taking care of our Children's spirit. I gave all mine back will you, can you even see how important this is? I do and many others have listen, which makes me proud. 9. Compete on Job and Classroom: Imagine had we been in charge of every invention we brought into this world, imagine if we cared to pass on to future generations, if you know this, the system knows this. Competing is very healthy and weather you know or not you have been dominated within this competetion in life, Can't blame others all the time get your children ready sit them in front of the class and let's see who is the best after the field is even. Stop being afraid of leading and take it on we can do what is put in front of us and do it well. I have my children going for it as a matter of fact once a month my children must create a business idea and so far none have worked but we keep building them, so when they are grown they to can run my business or start their own. Compete now! 10. Living the life you want them to Live: We always think back to when we were coming up and for most part there were some good things, but it was ton's of bad. My parents had companies which was destroyed from within, we had charter buses, my dad had albums, and when it was over we had a reality check for what was coming. My mom kept helping others, as well as my dad as i found out later. There is stories where my parents helped some of the greatest people in gospel music, did they help them No. did not matter i learned from them to do what i was taught your reward is later and greater. Today my children watch me as i do god's work in the community, my life has and will be lived in front of them to teach. All my kids know is what they see me live, I don't curse, use bad words and i refuse for them to see me acting ignorant. I am living exactly how I want them to live parenting is a every day job and your teacihng regardles if they are present or not. "The things you do today will show up in your kids tomorrow" These are the commandments i live my life by and thought i should share them with you as I want my culture and the views of our culture to change. For those of you who do not even understand just pray for the will to recieve this message. What are your commandments, do you have any and would you like to share. I wrote these two years ago and the reason for sharing is I know this will help my people as its helped me. print them out share them call me ill talk on them. I love you this you must understand. God bless you and your family! Calvin T. Mann Born from greatness to do greatness Here is our contact goodfathersonlyllc@gmail.com, This will help our vision grow to have our people see there way. EMIY2.jpg -- Thank You Calvin Mann CEO Good Fathers Only LLC www.emiyworld.com www.twitter.com/goodfathersonly Www.thegoodfathersonly.com www.youtube.com/emiytv Order your promotional wears with us. 313-332-3323

September 30, 2012

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September 21, 2012

Images of Culture

 

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ABOUT IMAGES OF CULTURE

Images of Culture was born out of a desire to instill self-confidence and self-appreciation in young children of color.  The introductory, one-of-a-kind educational product line is a series of spiral-bound notebooks that feature athletically-inspired graphics that are colorful, motivational and beneficial for children.  Unlike other educational supply products that utilize cartoons and mascots, Images of Culture integrates realistic and identifiable images that inspire children of color to develop healthy personal and family identities.  Visit us at www.imagesofculture.com and join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/imagesofculture and Twitter at www.twitter.com/imagesofculture.  For general press inquiries, contact Pam Richardson.

  "Since I’m not a trust-fund baby, I know that I have to work! It took many years for me to realize which areas of “my working space” where I performed exceptionally well and enjoyed thoroughly. None of my previous corporate jobs incorporated everything that I liked or did well, but that didn’t stop me from pursuing “the perfect job”.

With Images of Culture, I feel that I now have my perfect job. I am actively involved in ethnic marketing (primarily African-American marketing); I am not stuck behind a desk analyzing numbers; I am meeting fabulous and inspiring people from around the world; I am providing an educational benefit to others; I am building a business from the ground up, utilizing the grassroots and traditional marketing tactics that I learned from my previous corporate jobs; I no longer have the daunting task of completing annual performance reviews, hoping that a manager doesn’t object to my observations; I can wear my “natural hair” style without having to explain its texture!
I can now do what I have always wanted to do – own my own business and help others at the same time."

Contact info:                                                                    

Pam Richardson
pam@ImagesofCulture.com

 

 

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August 08, 2012

DUMISAI and the COVENANT OF THE ANCESTORS

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Dumisai and the Covenant of the Ancestors is the story of an African boy that is born in America and who learns that he has been chosen to wield an extraordinary power that will allow him to communicate with animals and manipulate supernatural energies. His attempts to come to grips with what the power represents and how it must be used becomes the setting for him to learn the intricacies and dynamics of life-lessons which must be applied in the real world.

My goal of writing Dumisai and the Covenant of the Ancestors was to provide a hero that African and African-American children can identify with and embrace. Dumisai represents a paradigm shift to the image of the Black male that is often portrayed in the media. He is the type of character that I looked for while growing up but could never find.

A major source of inspiration for this story has been the Disney animated movie franchise. Disney has presented several animated features with a focus on characters from different cultures around the world, but until recently with the release of The Princess and the Frog, there were no African or African-American characters to speak of except for The Lion King which did not even use actual people to portray the characters (and the main character [Simba] did not even project as a Black African). I became convinced that if our story was to be told that we would have to tell it ourselves. This is still true today, even after the release of The Princess and the Frog. We need many stories to convey our vast cultural experiences and to educate the people of the world to who we are and what we have to contribute. We have some of the most rich and colorful cultures of any people in the world and they must be told as part of our effort to rescue, reconnect and reconstruct our communities. These stories are one way to help reclaim our children and instill some sense of self-respect. It is my sincere hope that Dumisai and the Covenant of the Ancestors will be the first of several stories to answer that call and provide real inspiration to educate and entertain generations to come.

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November 21, 2011

Naturally Beautiful Hair Dolls by Karen Byrd

114909_orig.jpg "It has been a goal of mines for some time to start a project where I can take dolls with straight hair and customize their hair to have ethnic styles and textures." 7706111_orig.jpg "As a young girl, I remember loving to play with my dolls...mainly with my Barbie dolls." karen_main.JPG "I thought the dolls where beautiful; but always noticed that my African American dolls did not look like me. Their features did not look like mines. And their hair certainly did not look or feel like mine! This did affect my view of what beauty was. In articles, videos and news stories such as Black Girls Want White Dolls, What a Doll Tells Us About Race, Black Doll White Doll, White and black children biased toward lighter skin & A Girl Like Me - it is apparent that this is something that affects many young people, and that there is a need for positive community change." 6668148_orig.png "The Naturally Beautiful Hair Barbie Doll project is something that I hope will help to bring a positive view of what ethnic beauty is. There is a serious need for our young girls to be able to have dolls that look like them. It is something that affects their self esteem and confidence, and how they few themselves. There have been quite a few studies done that show that African American boys and girls often think of black dolls as bad and white dolls as good. Of course, this is not something that the parent is teaching their child. So why are they getting these mixed messages about good and bad skin color, or good and bad hair? It all has to do with the images they see as they grow up. If a child is constantly looking at images, dolls, television, books and magazines - and only seeing beauty as something or someone with non-ethnic features and long, straight hair - then they are going to assume that this is what beauty is. It is something that has hurt our young people for centuries. But each day we learn that it is important to show them and teach them that their beauty is beautiful." ~ Karen Byrd Our Beauty Recognized... http://naturalhairbeauty.blogspot.com http://www.naturalbeautifulhair.com http://www.facebook.com/NaturallyBeautifulHair http://twitter.com/#!/FlyLocDiva http://www.stylishbella.com

October 17, 2011

Who's Schooling Who? Looking for the wizard behind the curtain who can answer questions on education for students, teachers and parents.

 

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Excerpt from www.wisw.net 

"There’s No Place Like Home

It is long overdue  for home and school to change their relationship.  It has been a shaky union.  Home and school must intentionally become sensitive to each other.  They must decide to actively support one another’s goals and purpose for the good of “their children.”

There was a time a note from the teacher was enough to summon a parent/guardian immediately to school.  And there once was a time a teacher knew the family and the family’s functioning level enough to offer authentic support.  In recent times both scenarios have dissolved – a bad union.

The times have changed enough that major life altering events are happening to children and neither home nor school can be counted on by the child.  Children are experiencing crisis and chaos at home.  They go from home to a school system that is broken.

Bottom of the Bucket

It is now imperative for education stakeholders to gain what is called the “new literacy.”  This “new literacy” is being aware enough to be comfortable navigating the layers that is the global economy. Up until now the public discourse is stuck on teacher’s compensation as it relates to local budgets. The “new literacy” goes beyond local municipalities and beyond conflict with unions and state.  These have been arguably more political than purely economic.

Keep in mind the goals within education include readying students for gainful employment.  Without an enlarged understanding of economics, education is at a loss being out-of-step with what, where and how prospective employment is to be found. 

Reflections on Student Sampling

Start from scratch, lose the idea that education will be a benefit to big government, and ask the true parties involved what they want and deliver it!

CONTACT: 

P.B.S. Publishers, Tampa Bay Florida

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September 01, 2011

Angel D. Washington

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"Writing this book has allowed me to give children, who have been hurt by parental neglect, comfort in unfortunate circumstances that they wont understand. single parenting has become an epidemic in our communities and shows no racial bias. to spread the message to these kids that they are deserving of unconditional love has become a priority for me. children are innocent and arent given choices when parents choose to abandon them. its painful for them. i want to assist in putting an end to their pain with the message conveyed in my book, "always remember, you are loved."

 

 

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always remember, you are loved: a child’s curiosity about the absentee parent by angel d. washington, is a childrens book that is passionate, heartfelt and necessary for those children that need kind and loving parental reassurance. inspired by personal events, as well as the universally common occurrence in many homes today, this book is an endearing story and a true lesson in love.


as parents, we often find that we must take the higher road when explaining the behavior of an absent parent to a child who is too young to understand adult situations. when a parent lies, a child knows. when a parent fails to keep their promise, a child hurts. having to explain the actions of the absent parent to a child is a difficult task. no matter the answer given, we must provide the answer with love, avoiding the harsh realities of an adult relationship gone bad. many times, an angry parent will share inappropriate information with a child(ren). this book focuses on reassuring a child that he/she is loved unconditionally, while hoping to ensure that a child has great confidence and a sense of self worth.


always remember, you are loved: a child’s curiosity about the absentee parent allows single parents to turn a negative situation into a positive one, because its the best reaction to another’s lack of action. angel d. washington hopes that you too, will find that this book offers an abundance of love and a great message. additionally, that it is a great tool that many families can utilize when explaining or experiencing difficult circumstances that are beyond ones control.


always remember, you are loved is available at www.amazon.com or by emailing angel directly at angelsdiary1@aol.com.


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Contact Name: angel d. washington
Contact Email: angelsdiary1@aol.com

August 23, 2011

My HBCU Interview.com

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The founder of MyHBCUInterview is on a mission to uplift the community through the power of education and the story of the journey. So many people graduate from high school not even knowing that an HBCU exists fifteen miles from their house, worse yet they do not know the majors, minors, and opportunities that they offer.

Through ignorance on various educational levels in regards to counselors, teachers, negative media publicity, and more children are guided away from the very institutions that helped pave the way for our ancestors.

Our mission is to spread the greatness of HBCUs one person and one word at a time. To this end enrollment will increase at HBCUs and communities will be uplifted from the ills of poverty one generation at a time.

Do not believe the negativity spewing from mass media just guide your self to our website and read the honest truth about the HBCU Experience, no editing, no bias - direct words from hard working HBCU Students, Athletes, and Alumni.

If you are a teacher, guidance counselor, or in any place within the realm of education feel free to contact us with ideas and networking opportunities at geteducated[AT]myhbcuinterview.com [AT] = @

We hope that this submission finds you and your staff well and again we thank you copiously.

Your Family at MyHBUCInterview

"We are not the minority. The world is populated by 85 - 90 % people who are melanin-efficient and 10-15% melanin deficient or european. My people know your power." - Unknown



 

August 08, 2011

One Isley Brother's Daughter

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  One famous rock n’ roll family...
One daughter’s personal journey...

Author Elizabeth Isley Barkley unveils a unique tale that will touch and inspire you. In One Isley Brother’s Daughter, she shares of a personal journey and of one daughter’s experience growing up in a famous rock n’ roll family called the Isley Brothers.

Will she be able to live her dreams?

Here, Barkley talks about what it was like going to her father’s and uncle’s concerts; the excitement, as well as the pressures of being a daughter and living the dream. And she is writing for all the fans, to try and soothe their obsessions about ‘stars’ in general—to let them see that the limelight isn’t always bright but could be a dark place. A place where you might not want to go.

Follow her story...

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Alvin Bess-The Objective Narrative of An Undaunted Black Male

 

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Five years in the making, this autobiography is thought-out and is meant to provoke worthwhile and necessary discussion on uncomfortable subject matter. Also, this book is meant to inspire millions of shunned persons with real-life and intimate encounters. A product of the sixties, the author knows the importance of surmounting, and not bypassing, obstacles or prevailing phobias. The author knows what happened in his life. The reader knows what happened in his or her life. It is your decision to accept it and then deal with it before it consumes and defines you. It cannot be hidden by money, status, rank, employment, sex and toys. It is there always; it cannot be washed away. Believing it does not matter is the shame. This book is honest. This book spares no one. In order for it to be effective, and help someone else heal, it has to meet a deep and aggravating pain. This book is written by someone who developed a love for words. His love is so intense that he is unafraid to play with constructions or guidelines to produce his own instrumental arrangements. He is respectful of ceremony and acknowledges the general comfort received by standardization: blue notes often bend the mind–and perspective. A thorough and honest account of my life, and of my retarders and how I succeeded despite them, this book is designed to serve as a guidebook or a handbook for individuals, young and old, male or female, Black, White, Hispanic, Indian, Asian, or Native American, during their undaunted and necessary travel through the underbrush of firm selective retarders and chameleon scarecrows. It is not too late to start or resume your journey. It is not too distant to behold what you believe you have the aptitude to do. If you fail–so what! Live!

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Born in New Haven, Connecticut on August 2, 1963, and reared in the nearby suburb of Hamden since 1969, Alvin Bess developed his severe stutter as a result of molestation around the time of kindergarten. Throughout his life, family, friends, teachers, administrators and professors had doubts about Bess's intellectual capacity and his ability to prosper. But he never doubted. In fact, Bess's own belief in the power of his mind and his deliberate determination propelled him to rise to a doctoral program in Urban Studies. Hard-working, honest & resourceful, this multi-faceted Black Man also had the foresight to develop his writing skills and a formidable comprehension of poetry and communication skills. An advocate for stutterers, Alvin Bess has written and published his own story in his own voice to enlighten and inspire those who feel that they have lost their voice. As this book represents the attainment of a challenge that he posed to himself, so should it motivate the reader to begin or resume their journey.

July 05, 2011

Chental-Song Bembry-The Honey bunch Kids

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Chental's objective is to inspire children, like herself, to dream big, set goals for themselves, and not be afraid to lead. This project will help fulfill her purpose in life by allowing her to achiever her goals through community service and leadership skills. 


 

Contact information for Chental:

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/thehoneybunchkids?feature=mhee
Website: http://thehoneybunchkids.net/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/chentalsong
Email: sweetsong05@gmail.com 

Mission Statement: 

To provide quality literature that both entertains and educates children between the ages of 7 and 12. To launch a literacy campaign that will one day change the way children think about reading. To inspire children to set goals for themselves. 

 

May 25, 2011

Kevin and Danye Foxx

 "Praise the Lord ...I've been invited to go to the Republic of Georgia to preach in a missions conference. I'm very excited about the opportunity.

I wanted to know if anyone could donate any $$ towards the trip.

It is $1500 in just travel expenses.

If you would like to help:

Website: Call to Grace 

Mailing Address: Grace Pentecostal Worship Center 

1828-C Rosemont Ave.

Frederick, MD 21702 

Email: GPWC@calltograce.org

Facebook: Kevin L Foxx

"...We are going to have tremendous moves of God.

The dates are from July 7-July17, 2011.

God be praised & thanks in advance. "

Pastor Kevin Foxx
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May 23, 2011

Lyrical Toye

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"my work fulfills my purpose in life by allowing me to share my life stories opinions view points hopes dreams fears concerns with others who may not have the fortitude or the courage to speak them. It helps foster the ideal of self love & healing thru my own life story."

Latoye Manley 



CONTACT FOR BOOKING CONCERTS:

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April 27, 2011

African American Military Westmoreland County, Virginia

African American Military Westmoreland County, Virginia

The book entitled, African American Military Westmoreland County, Virginia, highlights and pays tribute to to many of the military personnel from an extremely rural environment.  The time frame captured is 1756-2010.  There are authentic photos, certificates, fascinating military stories, and heroic awards are shared with the utmost grace, respect and dignity.


To request an autorgraphed copy, please write:

Daisy Howard-Douglas

PO Box 37
Sandy Point, Virginia 22577

 

Buy NOW!

 

April 20, 2011

"Shaking the Money Tree" by Zhana

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"Shaking the Money Tree" by Zhana
The book is a concisely written and timely guide to raising funds in a tight economy. Zhana has obviously taken the time to patiently track down and interview some of the most saavy people in professional fundraising and distilled it down to the basic "hygiene factors" for success.  The book avoids wasting your time by enabling you to quickly act upon the wisdom revealed on each well organized page. Whether your need is in the private or public sector, this book holds an approach that has been proven to work with stated results by each expert.  If you are person seeking the shortest distance along a path, this book must be in your library!
Joan E. Gosier, Author of "Cotton Pickin' Paycheck-A 21st Century Journal of Escape from Slavery (1805-1988)"


March 27, 2011

"Bright,Talented & Black" by Dr. Joy Lawson Davis

"My work is a mission to help all families and schools see the BEST in our children, know how to recognize their gifts and have the tools needed to nurture them so that they can reach their highest potential. I am a career educator, working in different roles over a period of 30+ years (see my vitae  Download file ) and have seen many, many students excel because they had teachers and families working with the academic, intellectual and affective needs in mind at all times. These students excelled.
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I have also seen situations where other students with the same potential were limited because the adults around them either neglected to see their strengths or didn't have the right training to know what to look for and thus, students languish in classrooms and communities or worst are labeled as behavior problems, begin to underachieve and eventually drop out while still IN schools..of course, many drop out and end up never reaching their full potential. I have worked in the field of 'Gifted Education' for so long and I am committed to eradicating under-representation of children of color and low income in gifted programs.
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These children are just as gifted and some, even moreso than children in classes and programs receiving services. I am working for EQUITY & EXCELLENCE in EDUCATION for ALL children. Black children suffer so much in schools and need advocates..I want to help their families learn the skills to advocate in schools, how to set up their homes so that they nurture an Achievement Motivation Mentality in their children.
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I want them to know that their children are Entitled to receive an Excellent Education and Entitled to have people recognize them for the Bright & Talented Black children that they are!!
Attached is a JPEG image of the book cover and my vitae (for your records- share as you wish with interested schools, community leaders, etc.-- you'll see from my vitae that I have shared my work in South Africa and in Trinidad/Tobago, as well)"
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Contact Info: profjoy1022@gmail.com
Phone numbers: (337) 482-2073-o; (804)450-6730-c

 
thanks for including my work on your site!!!
my best,
Joy

March 01, 2011

“A World Without Chores” by Rebecca amd Sophia Banks

NEW BOOK HELPS KIDS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF CHORES

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For Immediate Release

Company: Emperor Publishing
Contact: Lena Arnold
Phone: 937-654-9859
When eight and ten year olds Rebecca and Sophia Banks set out to answer their moms question; “What would happen if you didn’t take out the trash,” they had no idea it would turn into a whole book.

The main focus of “A World Without Chores” is to teach young children about the importance of doing chores.  With each turn of the page, kids of all ages will come to understand the importance of keeping the house clean, raking the leaves, and not littering.  As they read, they also come to understand that this is part of the greater goal—keeping our world clean.

 

“We also thought, it was important for kids to see that there are risks and consequences of being messy.  You might not be able to get around easy enough because of trip hazards.  Clutter can cause fire hazards, and your mom may not allow you to have company until you clean up,” said the Banks sisters.

A World Without Chores” further promotes responsibility and recycling.

The siblings are currently hard at work on their next book, “A World Without Plants.”  To purchase “A World Without Chores,” or to schedule a book signing with your organization or school, visit www.ChorePals.com.

Full Contact Information:
Emperor Publishing

937-654-9859 emperorpublishing@yahoo.com

Web URL: http://www.ChorePals.com
Promo Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LFjssMuBKs

 

February 23, 2011

Beans-N-Frank

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Beans-N-Frank is an inspiring and creative team of educators passionate about teaching children AND making good music.  For so long, it seemd as if these two goals were completely unrelated before they created the Beans-N-Frank program.  Using their ingenuity in developing these two NEW and INNOVATIVE characters, they are pursuing their purpose in life by doing both!
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This year, Beans-N-Frank have plans to visit every region of the country that would invite them to their school or community events. 
School administrators, promoters, and/or event planners can feel free to contact them to schedule an appearance. 
 
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"There is no fun like having the family enjoying positive hip hop music together, so Beans-N-Frank looks forward to bringing first class edutainment everywhere!"
You must check out the links and images below because the music speaks for itself and the awesome website captures the spirit of the team!

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PLEASE CONTACT THEM TODAY AND BOOK YOUR PLAYDATE(s) NOW!

 

 

January 15, 2011

BLACK IN TIME ENTERPRISES

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As I begin each work day, I can look at the photographs that hang above my desk and see generations of wisdom in the face of the enslaved African, the stern, watchful eyes of  Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Frederick Douglass' imposing dignity, that moment of connection  forged by a single handshake between Malcolm and Martin, the quiet, yet resolute defiance of Rosa Parks and Jesus with the elders (all of whom look like me), sitting at the table for the last supper.

These defining images (and others) occupy an almost spiritual atmosphere from which I draw inspiration and focus on a  daily basis. I'm compelled to make proud, my African and Black American ancestors. I'm infused with their spirit and humbled by the legacy of greatness they have bequeathed to me.

As Black Americans we stand upon the shoulders of men and women whose experience in this country was unlike that any other ethnic group. They were kidnapped from their homeland, enslaved, tortured, terrorized and murdered -- all in the name of White supremacy. Yet, the strength and power of the Black spirit endured and prevailed.

It is because of my profound admiration for OUR TRIUMPHS  and  GENUINE LOVE for OUR HISTORY and THE PEOPLE IT PRODUCED, I created  the BLACK IN TIME ENTERPRISES RESOURCE ONLINE CENTER --- adding the mantra: "Celebrating Who We Are By Honoring Who We Were."

I strongly believe that Black people have a responsibility and obligation to continue the legacy of greatness we've inherited. We do that by creating positive, unique stories within our own lives. I say everyday that In order for Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It -- that's the message we need to give our children.

Please use this website as a source of information and inspiration.  It is my sincere hope that this will be a useful tool that  will help anyone interested in promoting and teaching Black History and Culture, more effectively. Encourage your family, friends and associates to visit, too. I've tried to create a virtual forum that will get you EXCITED ABOUT BLACK HISTORY and enable you to Channel That Excitement Into Positive Action That Will Enhance Your Life.

In the words of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, "The mere imparting of information is not education. Above all things, the effort must result in making a man think and do for himself."

Again, THANK YOU for your interest in BLACK IN TIME ENTERPRISES. We value your patronage and look forward to hearing from and serving you.

Peace & Blessings,

Hugh Gaddy, Jr.

Founder/President - BLACK IN TIME ENTERPRISES










 

January 11, 2011

The Rose of Education Organization, Inc.

 

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The Rose of Education Organization, Inc.

www.theroseofeducation.org

We believe that Everyone should be helped to enjoy quality of Life. That is why The Rose of Education supports Mentors, Educators and Teachers, who nurture and inspire families in every community.

We are aiding them to employ a socially responsible, holistic and positive approach, which will help empower, enrich and uplift these families, through a unique blend of Mentoring, Education and Technology.

Who are We?

We are You.

We are an organization that is dedicated to Being of Service to Those who Expend Themselves in the Service of Others.

We do so Freely, so that more of those who need their services might be reached.

Anthony Hall, Founder

19 years of creating and implementing successful sales and business strategies in the high tech industry. Writer and proud grandfather.

anthony@theroseofeducation.org

216-854-1235

Have you M.E.T.T. The Rose?

November 17, 2010

365 Days of Black Facts Calendar

Jamaal Brown Created the

www.BLACK365.US

 Calendar to Inspire

 

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2010) - Jamaal Brown once believed that the only thing African Americans could be were athletes, drug-dealers, gang members or entertainers. He eventually put all of his eggs in the athletics basket; however, he was diagnosed with a rare heart condition and forced to have heart surgery while still in high school.

No longer spending time on the court, Brown began cataloguing what he considered to be the most inspiring and uplifting facts in Black history, along with the dates they occurred. Little did he know then, that his actions would be inspiring, uplifting and encouraging thousands of people across the country in the form of a 365 Days of Black Facts Calendar, found at www.Black365.US

Brown, became his high school’s first-ever African American valedictorian, was accepted to eight universities and received nearly $50,000 in scholarships. He credits the inspiration he received from the information in the 365 Days of Black Facts Calendar found at www.Black365.US as “being miraculous for me, and helping me succeed both inside and outside the classroom.”

Many others feel the energy from this 365 Days of Black Facts Calendar. Principals throughout the Palmdale School District in California read the Black fact of the day featured in the BLACK365.US Calendar over the loud speaker during the morning announcements. The district’s superintendent knows the information within the BLACK365.US Calendar is contributing to the growing success of his students.

Black Fathers Radio, Black Teen Empowerment Radio, Black Home Schools Magazine, and a large number of organizations throughout the country have all endorsed the BLACK365.US Calendar.

The calendar is also a great fundraising opportunity for youth organizations,churches, non-profits, and even individuals to earn extra income. A portion of the proceeds from the calendar support a scholarship for deserving high school and college students.

For more information visit www.Black365.US

Jamaal Brown

661.609.8193

www.JamaalBrown.com

www.Black365.US

info@Black365.US

 

November 14, 2010

BLACKTASTIC NEWS NETWORK

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  Can We Regain Our Trust in “Buying Black”?

by Aishah Jeffries-El


Over the years, I’ve noticed that interest among African Americans in supporting Black owned businesses has not significantly improved. Many of the same complaints continue to surface as to why we are still apprehensive in supporting one another, so I would like to share the major ones with you in hopes of reducing those concerns.

  1. Poor customer service is the number one complaint that we have about one another (i.e., when you enter into a Black owned establishment and the owner is on the telephone or assisting another customer, they don't acknowledge you to let you know that they see you and will be with you shortly. You are made to feel like they are doing you a favor by waiting on you).

  2. Cost of products or services can be more expensive than other businesses (based on an individual’s priorities they may not feel the product or the service is worth the price).

  3. Web sites don’t have contact information or the links don't work (i.e. I found a Black owned restaurant on the Internet and when I went to their Web site they didn't have a telephone number, address or e-mail information anywhere on the site. Fortunately, I was able to get their telephone number by “Googling,” so I called, didn't get an answer, left a message and one week later no one had returned my call.

  4. Black hair salons — There was an article a few months back about how Black women are increasingly going to Dominican salons to get their hair done. I personally know a few people who are doing that and their reasons aren't necessarily because they feel Dominicans do a better job. They cited things like they are cheaper, better organized and they get you out fast.

  5. We don't know any Black owned businesses in our neighborhood. This is a big reason why Black owned businesses don't get supported, because we simply don't know they exist. Outside of beauty salons, barbershops, restaurants and daycare, how many other Black owned businesses in your neighborhood can you name? A large number of small businesses don't have big budgets for marketing and advertising to help get the word out.


Because of the “trust issues” that we have with each other as a community, African American business owners have no choice but to work harder than other ethnic groups to win the support of Black people, so here are some solutions:

  1. Provide EXCELLENT customer service – go “above and beyond” to make the customer feel that you are grateful to have them in your place of business (when a customer enters your place of business, greet them with a smile, ask them what they need and if you cannot help them, try to refer them to someone who can).

  2. Make sure your Web site has ample information about your products, your service and location (if you have a traditional brick and mortar store).

  3. If you operate a restaurant, why not have several clear photos of the exterior and interior of your establishment and photos of some of the dishes on your menu to help entice people to come visit your store?

  4. Don’t be afraid to include prices so that customers know right away if they can afford your product or service.

  5. If your only contact information is via e-mail, make sure to check your e-mails frequently and respond ASAP.

  6. Presentation of store and/or Web site should be visually appealing:

    • Store should be clean and organized with nicely painted walls and polished floors.

  7. If your store hours say that you are open at 9 a.m. then you should be in the store before 9 a.m. (I remember at one company that I used to work for, the supervisor told us that if your shift starts at 5:30 p.m., that does not mean come in the door at 5:30 p.m. It means be at your desk and ready to work by 5:30 p.m.)

  8. A Web site is a necessity these days because it's the fastest and simplest way to locate a business.

 

Unfortunately, we tend to remember our negative experiences more than we recall the positive ones. Therefore, we, as Black business owners will have to work harder and more creatively in order to persuade people in our community to overcome their reservations and regain their confidence in BUYING BLACK.

 

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"My purpose for creating the Blacktastic News Network is to create a more balanced view of events taking place in the Black Community. " Aishah Jeffries-El


 

October 29, 2010

Tony Animator Anderson

       

Creative Brilliance of Tony Anderson 

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"This is a remixed song and video for Old McDonald. Kids today are into 3D animation because of video games and movies. They also love to dance to music that makes them feel good.

Song is original using no samples.

All animated elements are created by me.

...I wanted to teach kids how the real animal looks compared to the cartoon animals. I've heard far to many tales of children calling cows "Big Doggies", and chickens "Little Big Birds".

So hopefully this can teach children the real names of the cartoon animals they love. "

 

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"Enjoy my Quake's House cartoon staring comedian Earthquake.

This was supposed to be on B.E.T but I couldn't get the needed funding to create more episodes. Decided to post it to promote myself.

Contact me if you have a cartoon show idea that you want to pitch to a network and a budget to back it. I can get it done.

Thanks,
Tony Anderson"

3D Animator

Hometown:Baltimore Maryland

B.A. Graphic Design Cape Fear Technical Institute, 1999

Tony Animator Anderson has devoted his brilliant and creative career primarily and specifically to the athletic industry.

Past clients include: NBA, NFL, MLB and most recently ASA Softball.

He has produced over 500 animations and is currently a 3-D Animator for Immersion Media [IMSports.com]

Recently partnered with actor/comedian, Art Garfield, a former writer of “Cosby”, he has launched Animinded, LLC. [AnimindedProductions.com]

 

romanthony1970@yahoo.com

October 15, 2010

Theodis Jackson

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"I believe that we (Black People) can start a new movement that is based upon coupleship building, with living example as President Obama, and his wife, Michelle. They prove that two can move better than one.

The Spiritual Conspiracy

An ingenious idea was dreamt up in the 1940's. So we may imagine that it came from the HEADS of the Lucifer culture which is vastly different from the Supreme Being culture.

In order to stop and destroy the positive culture legacy (which is past onto the future generation), with its interconnection to womankind, and femininity, the HEADS of the Lucifer culture realized that humankind must not be given information on the two pulsations inside of the human spirit (love/hate).

Here, in 2010, it is now easy to understand the plague-ridden minds of the HEADS of the Lucifer culture. The conception of understanding spiritual relationships between man and
women, the family unit and neighbors, womenfolks and pets, individuals and nature, adult males and mother earth, the softer sex and the universe, the humans race and religion is
nowadays, a lost art form to our youth.

To learn the make-up, and nature of the next identity of the human sprit please e-mail: Theodis.jackson60@yahoo.com, who is organizing, financing, and managing the new
HEADS of the Supreme Being culture."

For further information see below.

http://groups.google.com/group/relationship-anonymous

 

Theodis Jackson
 
Location:
 
New York, New York
  
Industry:
 
Education
Email address:
 
  
  
  
 

September 29, 2010

The Hoop Dreamz team (Australia)

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"Some of the pictures are pictures of some of our trips to the country to play other clubs. David and many others volunteer their time. Trainings are from M-Fridays. The kids are from as young as preschool age to those in their 20's. Since the fiasco, some of the kids have not come back which has been sad. Most of the kids come on their own and do not have their immediate parents to take care of them as some are in situations where they are still looking for their parents in their home countries so most will be living with aunts of uncles and grandparents..."


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 "Australia from what I know so far does not have any humanitarian policies set in place.

I also know the statistics from Indigenous kids and kids of various ethnic backgrounds entering any sports is so low. Last I know is that David Yohan told me that the La Trobe University did some research ont his and apparently the stats are so poor. There is so much talent but alot of the time financal circumstances will not allow this kids to pursue a sporting career let alone the sporting body that governs who goes or not. As you can see majority of a sporting athelets from Australia are white Australians. Kathy Freeman our Olympian is one of a very minute % of ethnic and indigenous kids making it...."
  
"The site that people can have a look at is PAWES.com.au It has information on our organization which is a community base and non profit organization. The founder of the group is David Yohan, his story in itself is a so interesting. I became a involved with the group from the beginning. We recently sat through a hearing and all we got was nothing but everyone avoiding the issue of discrimination. No one wanted to touch on the topic of discrimination and skirted around the main issue. We await the outcome of the last hearing in two weeks. 

 "We the minister for multi cultural affairs and our local MP coming hope to see more including teams from other clubs who will be coming for the day. "

We get our support from govt. grants and donations. All those involved are basically volunteers...

This weekend is our community Basketball day and we will give a shout out to your Blog. I'm known as Aunty Irene to the kids and to David. My letter to the tribunal about institutionalized racism was miscontrude by the media and so the team copped alot from the media. There is also an australian white supremist site that has called the kids monkeys and all. We have faced so much here since we were banned from Brisbane Basketball Inc who are also in with Brisbane Basketball Australia."


Thank you again,
Irene Petero-Rhodes

I appreciate your support in giving these children a fair go..

WEBSITE: http://www.pawes.com.au/Main/

September 15, 2010

Unitee Design-National Black Teen Expo

 

“The greatest resource for our communities of children, teens and young adults is all of us.”

The National Black TEEN Empowerment Expo (NBTEE) is building a national youth movement, community by community, to collectively discuss, determine and deliver better ways to reach and teach today’s young generation.  We believe our strength in numbers will also mean social, economic and political power that can help our children’s needs be a greater fulfilled priority.

Youth Movements are coalitions of concerned citizens and committed groups working together to improve the quality of life and learning for (and with) our children, teens and young adults.

New youth movements are now underway in Brooklyn, NY, New Jersey and Baltimore.  In 2011, we will form youth movements in other NYC boroughs, and in Atlanta, Texas and California.

Here are September’s youth movement events:

The Better Detroit Youth Movement and Infinite Scholars proudly present The 2nd Annual Detroit Scholarship Fair (on September 22nd, 2010).

About $30 million was awarded to junior and senior high school students throughout Southeast Michigan at last year’s fair.

The 1st Brooklyn Teen Hall Meeting (on September 24th) will provide a powerful forum for our young men and women to share with us some of the challenges they face, let them know and see there is a caring and concerned audience of community committed to help them rise above and overcome some of these challenges.  This monthly event also provides us a wonderful opportunity to consistently connect participating youth to vital resources that can help better their tomorrows and brighten their futures.

The 1st Brooklyn Youth Resource Summit (on September 30th) and The 1st Greater Hudson County (NJ) Youth Resource Summit (on September 29th) will engage and assemble a community of youth service providers around one table so we can discuss, determine and collectively deliver better ways to reach and teach today’s young generation.

M.A.P.S. 4 TEENS:   New York City’s First Teen Newspaper

The NBTEE has just signed a publisher’s agreement with IQ, Inc., to produce and distribute M.A.P.S. 4 TEENS (M4T), New York City’s first TEEN newspaper.

Being billed as a “Lifestyle & Resource Publication to Successfully Guide Our Young Generation”, M4T’s fresh and hip layout is designed to visually appeal to our TEENS and young adults.  More importantly, it will deliver a variety of valuable information, events, programs, activities and opportunities to help them succeed in school and life.

More than 25,000 copies of M4T will be distributed throughout NYC each month (and we’ll reach many more online readers via a digital version).

Most M4T articles will be designed and written by TEENS, for TEENS.

Each edition will promote the good works of great groups in NYC that provide important services to our youth.

M4T will also spotlight fashion designers, artists and musicians, and highlight the wonderful works of our creative (graphic and web design) community.

We’re seeking graphic and web designers who can volunteer to help us with this project.  And we’re also extending great ways for businesses, corporations and organizations to support M4T and, thus, directly contribute to improving the quality of living and learning for our young generation.

If you’d like more information about M4T, the NBTEE or youth movements, please call 734.395.3079, or email us at info@nbtee.org.

Join us for live, lively conversation, special guests -- and very special teens -- on The Black TEEN Empowerment Radio Show every Sunday, 3:00 p.m EST.  Listen in any time at www.blacktalkradionetwork.com.
 
R. Lee Gordon (cell:  734.395.3079 )
www.uniteedesign.com
rgordon@uniteedesign.com

UniTee Design is a Black Youth Empowerment Enterprise with powerful programs and custom RBG tee-shirts that uplift our children and inspire all our souls.

www.betterdetroityouth.org
rgordon@betterdetroityouth.org

The Better Detroit Youth Movement is a volunteer-driven non-profit coalition of caring citizens and committed groups working together to improve the quality of learning and living for Detroit's young generation.

www.nbtee.org
rgordon@nbtee.org


The National Black TEEN Empowerment Expo is actively applying the power of community and the spirit of collaboration to reinforce the values of living, learning and loving in our children."

September 07, 2010

"Mr. Special" Children's Book Author-Sharon J. Grant

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The author, Sharon J. Grant holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Broward Community College; Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Education Specialist Degrees from Nova Southeastern University.


She has all of her degrees in Elementary Education and has been an Educator for the past eleven years in the Broward County Public School District.


She was inducted in the Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2003-2004.


Sharon J. Grant wants every child to know and feel that he or she is special in one way or another. She is married to Ezzell Grant and has four sons, three of whom are in the Military. She is currently writing a book series on Mr. Special.

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TESTIMONIALS


I liked this book because the book shows you how to be kind to other people. The book also shows how to play nice, share and apologize. I really liked the ending because you always say thank you to anybody that visits you.


Gabriel, age 9

Plantation, Florida


I like the book and would love to read it to my two and half year old twin brothers!


Tacianna, 9 yrs.old

Lauderdale Lakes, Florida

BUY NOW!

For general questions or comments please contact: info@mrspecial.us
To purchase our products please contact: sales@mrspecial.us
For website questions or comments please contact: webmaster@mrspecial.us
Mr. Special Enterprises, Inc.
707 Villa Point Parkway
McDonough, Ga 30253
770-510-8961
info@mrspecial.us

 

(Paul) Ifayomi Grant

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Ifayomi Grant is a writer, management consultant and public speaker.

He is the author of six books:

  • Niggers, Negroes, Black People and Afrikans – The Human Dimension of Building Effective Organisations: An Afrikan-Centred Perspective

  • Blue Skies for Afrikans – Life and Death Choices for Afrikan Liberation

  • Saving Our Sons – Strategies and Advice for the Parents of Afrikan Teenage Sons

  • Sankofa The Wise Man and his Amazing Friends

  • Why Willie Lynch Must Die

  • Buy Now Pay Later – How Debt is used to create Financial Slavery

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He has also published a booklet ‘Let’s All Pull Together – Ifowosowopo Economics’

Ifayomi has lectured, run workshops and seminars in the UK and overseas on a variety of topics related to the condition of Black people in the UK and around the world. He has been interviewed on a number of radio programmes in the UK and US.

Ifayomi is an active member of the Afrikan community in Nottingham and has been involved in a number of community groups, most notably:

Nubian Link a community education group established in 1995. This self-funded group has delivered a range of educational activities including, Kulture College, an annual summer school for Afrikan boys and girls aged 12-15, annual Kwanzaa celebrations, Afrikans in Science award for Afrikan young people aged 11-16. Nubian Link is self-financing with members tithing on a monthly basis. www.nubianlink.org.uk

ABDF Ltd (formerly Afrikan Business Development Fund) a community economic development company which he conceived and co-founded in November 1996. The ABDF Ltd became a limited company in 2001 and as of February 2010 had 118 Afrikan shareholders/investors making monthly investments to a collective pot. The group has bought two houses in Nottingham, invested in an Afrikan owned company Nubian Natural and formed a company in Ghana ABDF Ghana Ltd. Investors are now spread across England in the following towns and cities: Nottingham, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Manchester, Stafford, Leicester, Derby, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Kent, Bristol, High Wycombe and London. To find out more about the ABDF Ltd visit our website www.abdf.co.uk

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Vice-Chair and co-founder (in 1998) of the Nottingham Black Families in Education Parent Support Group which provides educational advocacy and support. Ifayomi acts as a volunteer educational advocate and also trains the group’s Jenoch (Mentors). www.nbfe.co.uk


He was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Sustainable Development of Africa (FOSDAF) www.fosdaf.org , a Non-Profit Organization created in order to network African Diaspora and resident civil societies’ skills, as well as African development NGOs to empower Africa’s grass-roots communities for a sounder, self-sufficient and more sustainable development.


In February 2006 Ifayomi returned to self-employment and he works as a management consultant. He is married to Beverley and they have two children, Jawanza aged 13 and Abiba aged 9.

To contact him please email him at: ifayomi@ntlworld.com or telephone Ifayomi on 0115 9109835 or 0770 3004813 or visit his website www.houseofknowledge.org.uk


www.houseofknowledge.org.uk
www.abdf.co.uk
www.nubianlink.org.uk
www.nbfe.co.uk

September 04, 2010

Dr. Jacqui Wade-Scholar and Educator

 

Dr. Jacqui Wade

 

 Dr. Jacqueline E. Wade is a scholar, educator, lecturer, trainer, program administrator, organizational manager, and consultant. She is founder and president of Wade Educational Programming and Consultation Services. Through this agency, Dr. Wade conducts Afrocentric/multicultural-centered training and development programs and related services for students, faculties, and staff in educational institutions, as well as for members of corporate bodies and community organizations. Dr. Wade also conducts highly-interactive presentations on issues of white supremacy, racism, sexism, heterosexism and other forms of human degradation, with an emphasis on ways and means of rooting out these social ills.

From 1996 to August 2003, she was the Director of the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center and adjunct faculty in the African American Studies Program at Austin Peay State University. She organized and directed cultural programs that provided holistic knowledge about the historic and contemporary contributions, achievements, and social perspectives of African Americans and other people of African descent. She also taught courses focused on African American and African diasporic experiences. Dr. Wade is the former Executive Director of the National Council for Black Studies, Inc. She was cited for her consistent record of exemplary leadership in the development and implementation of some of the most dynamic and effective Afrocentric programs in the organization's history. Throughout her professional career, Dr. Wade has held successful faculty and/or administrative positions in various colleges and universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, Bennett College, and Middle Tennessee State University.

Dr. Wade has a Ph.D. in Education, with a specialization in African American students' educational development and a Masters of Social Work degree, with an emphasis on educational equity and social justice. She earned both degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Wade has an eminent, multi-leveled career that allows her to distinctively address issues that are commensurate with promoting "academic excellence and social responsibility." She has devoted her entire career to the socio-cultural, political and economic empowerment of African Americans and other people of color. Dr. Wade describes herself as a "scholar/activist . . . I am very committed to using my natural talents, intellectual attainments, and professional skills for salient and lasting social transformation."

Dr. Wade's writings have been published in several professional journals. Among her titles are:

:: The Spirit and Substance of African Heritage: Saving Our Children.  (Forthcoming, 2007)

:: "Race and Raceness: A Theoretical Perspective of the Black American Experience"

:: "The Role and Significance of African American Studies: Revisiting the Miseducation of the Negro"

September 01, 2010

Dorothy Alves Holmes-"The Poet Who Loves to Sing!"

 

 

 

"I am a poet who loves to sing...Currently I coordinate a reading program for pre-school children in Tappahannock, Virginia. I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and have lived in Millers Tavern, Virginia for the past 15 years. "

Dorothy Alves Holmes is a mother of two adult daughters, Roletha and Shelly, the grandmother of seven and the great-grandmother of three. She lives in Millers Tavern, Virginia, having moved there from Baltimore, Maryland several years ago. Prior to her move, Dorothy was a part of the Cultural Enrichment Program of the Baltimore City Schools, performing as a poet and storyteller. Dorothy held this position for six years.

Prior to her work in the schools, Dorothy was employed for twenty years as an award-winning District Sales Manager for Avon Products, Inc.  Dorothy is in the Who's Who of Avon District Managers being a member of the Circle of Excellence which consists of the top ten percent in-sales increases.

Dorothy is currently the coordinator of a preschool reading program called 123READ. This unique program encourages reading readiness and language development.

Undertaking this project as a self-published author. Dorothy published her 4th book of published poetry, Let The Music Play,  Her other books are People Talk, If Butterflies Are Free and Somebody Said, a coloring book of verse illustrated by David Crain.  Somebody Said is a book dedicated to anyone who has had their feelings hurt because "someody said" something unkind to them or about them.

            

 

Dorothy has won several awards for her poetry, and in 1987 won the prestigious Mid-Atlantic Poetry Award.  It has been said that Dorothy's poetry is important because it deals with real people and describes real situations with great warmth and sympathy.

BUY Dorothy's wonderful works of art at this LINK

Read Dorothy's creative poetic works at this LINK

Experience Dorothy's lyrical poetic works set to music at this LINK

Dorothy's books are available for sale for $14.99 plus S/H of $1.00 US $2.00 others and can be purchased through her webstore where you may pay by paypal or order directly by personal check mailed to

CONTACT
Email: askabp@rivnet.net
Dorothy A. Holmes
P. O. Box 344
Millers Tavern, Virginia 23115. 

August 19, 2010

Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia by Patricia Neely-Dorsey

 

 

Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia: A Life in Poems

My book Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia is a true celebration of the  south and things southern. Using childhood memories, personal thoughts and dreams, I attempt to give a positive glimpse into the southern way of life. There are so many negative connotations   associated with Mississippi and the south in general. I want to show a flip side of the coin.There is much to love about this much maligned and misunderstood part of our country. I would really love for you to get to KNOW Mississippi (and the south) in a different light and I want to introduce you. I invite you to Meet Mississippi Through Poetry, Prose and the written word.

Thank you for stopping by my site and showing an interest in my "little book of southern poems"

 

                             ISBN: 978-0-9796294-2-6    

                                        Paperback: $15

                     GrantHouse Publishers                              

by Patricia Neely-Dorsey on 08/19/2010  

 

August 17, 2010

Educator, Author and Storyteller

Daisy Howard-Douglas wrote "Daisy's Bayou Tales" in order to share the background of her unique storytelling tradition.  Since "the whole village" helped to rear children during her youth, she chose to recreate the loving, caring and respectful relationship that existed between young people on the sunny island kinown as Morgan City, Louisiana. 

 Miss Daisy now resides in Sandy Point, Virginia (Westmoreland County, birthplace of George Washington, our first President, and James Monroe, our fifth President of the United States of Amercia).  She and her husband, James Allen, have one daughter, Jewel Linzy.

 

 

 She has 100 plus awards, plaques, certificates, and trophies honoring her humanitarian efforts.

To contact her for storytelling, speaking engagements, books and articles:

msdaisydouglas@gmail.com

August 04, 2010

Brandon Khalil

 

 

CLICK HERE TO VISIT HIS INDUSTRY PAGE

Career Highlights: Young actor Brandon Khalil made his television debut on the season finale of IFC’s “ZRock.” He has worked with many directors, such as Academy Award–nominated director Amy Berg, Gil Junger and Leonard Garner. Brandon has worked in the Green-Screen setting and in theater, having appeared off-Broadway in the play “The Colored Garden.”  His latest work is as "Bo" on Lifetime TV's "Sherri."  Brandon continues to perform regularly at his arts-oriented elementary school.

July 29, 2010

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July 25, 2010

Rene Rawls-Screenwriter

By OLU ALEMORU, Staff Writer

A local writer poised to break out into the mainstream has had a weekend to remember with the scheduled debut of a short work that celebrates one of her heroes.

Tribeca Film Institute: Sule and the Case of the Tiny Sparks

Florida-born Rene Rawls, who lives in the historic West Adams district of Los Angeles, wrote and produced “Sule and the Case of the Tiny Sparks,” an animated short that celebrates the life of Nelson Mandela in “making an imprint to change the world around them.”

The film is one of five entries chosen last year for a competition sponsored by 46664, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and New York’s Tribeca Film Institute’s Tribeca All Access program, which awarded five $10,000 grants for short film concepts to mark the first annual Mandela Day Tribeca All Access Award.

Taken from Mandela’s prison number, 46664 is an initiative to inspire individual and collective action towards an AIDS-free world.

The entries were uploaded to the Tribeca website Monday, a day after Mandela celebrated his 92nd birthday on July 18.

The short introduces Sule as a young Sherlock Holmes, a wise and brash African child who helps other kids solve their problems and learn life’s lessons through the meaning of proverbs.

Rawls, who has optioned a feature script, “Homecoming Queen,” slated to begin production this year, teamed up with twin animation directors, Shawnee and Shawnelle Gibbs, an Oakland-born duo who she met through the Organization of Black Screenwriters.

“We met up with Rene in October and she asked us if we would be interested in working on the project,” said Shawnee. “The story of this tiny little detective was such a cool idea. There are few stories set in Africa. It’s a really inspiring, positive message.”

She added: “After seeing our reels and bios, they approved us and we started gathering a team of artists to work on the character designs, storyboards and animation.

“We only had a few months to get it done, but we were blown away by the team’s work.”

Meanwhile, Rawls, a recipient of the renowned Guy Hanks and Marvin Miller Screenwriting Fellowship, has also traveled to various cities across the country teaching screenwriting and filmmaking to high school students.

“I found out about the competition this time last year and immediately knew I would submit something because I have so much love and respect for Nelson Mandela,” said Rawls, who has an English degree from Hampton University and a graduate degree in communications from Georgia State University.

“I used to teach high school English and one of my favorite books to teach was [Nigerian author Chinua Achebe’s] ‘Things Fall Apart,’ a book full of proverbs. I’d talk to my students about proverbs and they would get the meanings. One student came to class one day and said, ‘Yeah, we’re proverb slayers.’ That stuck in my mind, and two or three years later I birthed this character Sule, a young proverb detective and initially did a picture book. Then, when I heard about the competition I knew he’d be right for the story.”

Taking to her laptop, Rawls wrote the script in an 11-hour writing session and then traveled to Florida to see her mother.

“I got an e-mail notification and instead of the ‘Thanks for entering your work,’ it said, ‘Congratulations, your script has been chosen,’” recalled Rawls.

“I was jumping up and down and screaming. But my mother was like, ‘Just give thanks to the Lord, baby.’”

To get the look and feel of an African village, Rawls drew on a trip she made to Ghana and also ran it by a Nigerian friend.

“For me the main theme of the story is to do what you can and that may influence others,” added Rawls.

July 23, 2010

The Sisterhood Boutique

New African-American Doll from The Sisterhood Boutique Inspires Women

The creation of the Ivy Rose™ doll collection from The Sisterhood Boutique hopes to unify women who like creator and founder, Rochelle McAllister, desires a purpose driven lifestyle and a natural appreciation for fashion and style.

 

 

New Collection from The Sisterhood Boutique, Pretty As Is Doll Line

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release)Sep 17, 2009 – A  new African-American doll has been created exclusively for The Sisterhood Boutique™  by the Alexander Doll Company, a New York-based company that continues to draw on the tradition, elegance and innovation of Madame Alexander® dolls. Ivy Rose™ is a "first" for the Alexander Doll Company.

The creation of the Ivy Rose™ doll collection hopes to unify women who like creator and founder, Rochelle McAllister, desires a purpose driven lifestyle and a natural appreciation for fashion and style.

The three dolls from the 2009 “Pretty As Is” collection include the 2009 Ivy Rose™, Ivy, and Rose. Like the first Ivy Rose™ doll created in 2008, each aspect of the 2009 collection has been meticulously considered as each doll is hand-crafted by Alexander Doll Company. This exquisite heirloom doll is perfect for sorority sisters, gift giving, and doll collectors alike. Ivy Rose™, Ivy and Rose, celebrates the diversity of beauty with in the sisterhood of women.  “Pretty, takes on many forms. The bonds we honor and the ties that bind us help us to realize pretty is physical, mental, and emotional and as created-beings we are Pretty As Is™,” says McAllister as she created the collection’s concept.
 
The Sisterhood Boutique welcomes back the Ivy Rose doll
Submitted by Rochelle McAllister
Originally posted 7/21/2010

BLACK PR WIRE — The Sisterhood Boutique, an African-American web-based doll company, is elated to reintroduce its Ivy Rose™ Doll at a cost of $125 plus shipping and handling. First introduced in 2007, Ivy Rose is The Sisterhood Boutique’s inaugural and signature product.

The 2010 edition of Ivy Rose is limited to 300 pieces. Orders for the Ivy Rose 2010 doll can be placed from now until August 24, 2010. Due to the limited supply, we have elected to take orders exclusively through the Company’s facebook page or in response to direct e-mails gene-rated by The Sisterhood Boutique to its mailing list. The anticipated ship date is between December 2010 and January 2011.

The Sisterhood Boutique’s collectible fashion dolls are specially crafted by the Alexander Doll Company and are official Madame Alexander® dolls.

IVY ROSE

IVY ROSE is adorned with pearl earrings and a necklace of precisely twenty pearls. Her pink and green dress, with a hand-stitched border of ivy and pink roses, is an original design. She has Black hair that is styled into an elegant up-do. Manicured nails and ribbon laced heels round off her look. Ivy Rose is set to enjoy an elegant evening.

To Learn more about The Sisterhood Boutique and to connect with our community please visit the company’s website at http://SisterhoodBoutique.com.

 

For more information about the Pretty As Is™ collection from the Sisterhood Boutique™, visit http://SisterhoodBoutique.com and follow Ivy Rose on Twitter at http://Twitter.com/IvyRoseDoll.

About The Sisterhood Boutique™
The initial concept for The Sisterhood Boutique™ came about when Rochelle McAllister was preparing to apply to business school. The process of preparing essays allowed her to dream big and to realize her passion lies somewhere between the world of fashion and the universe of femininity. McAllister seeks to build a company that combines her personal affections with her eclectic and entrepreneurial spirit. Through The Sisterhood Boutique™ and the dolls we create, McAllister’s aim is inspire the next generation of women entrepreneurs.   Additionally, it is her hope to collaborate with other women who like her, in addition to being purpose driven, also and have a natural appreciation for fashion and style. We actively seek to build business relationships with liked minded individuals.

July 20, 2010

Zhana-Author


Zhana is the author of Success Strategies for Black People and Black Success Stories

Motivate yourself to achieve success in every area of your life - starting today! Success Strategies for Black People uses positive cultural reinforcement to help you to overcome your difficulties and achieve your goals. Success Strategies for Black People is the product of many years of research and practice. Some of the topics covered include: The Black Family - Connecting with the Ancestors - Help with Love/Romance - Family relationships and communication - Money and finances - Work and career - Radiant health

  The purpose of Zhana's work is to support and inspire you to achieve your unlimited possiblities. 

  


This book celebrates positive Black role models. It is a brilliant resource for people of African heritage, particularly parents, teachers and mentors. Black Success Stories covers: - how to be a positive role model for your child - how to support and inspire your child achieve in education - how to research your family history and much more. Those interviewed in this book are at the top of their fields in: politics education business and enterprise the media and health. What steps have successful African Caribbean people taken in order to achieve their goals? What problems and difficulties did they face, and how did they overcome them? What mistakes did they make along the way? What kind of future are we building for our young people?


This is the link to Zhana's blog:  http://ancestralenergies.blogspot.com/;

This is the link to Zhana's Amazon Author Profile: http://tinyurl.com/393bud7



Thanks so much for doing this, Joan.

All the best,
Zhana

http://www.black-success.com/

http://www.blacksuccess1.com/

The Village Griot-Sharon Steinhouse

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http://www.scribd.com/doc/33603317/The-Village-Griot-eZine-Summer-2010

 

 
Who is a'Kihoro?

Based in Baltimore and established in 1995, a'Kihoro SPIRITUAL CREATIONS is a creative arts ministry developed by Sharon Moore Stenhouse (aka) a'Kihoro. It is committed to community, faith-based organizations, and individuals seeking quality service to enhance their image. As a publisher, a'Kihoro SPIRITUAL CREATIONS looks to assist first-time authors get their work published. (see the publishing tab for details)

God's Plentiful Gifts…
The term a’kihoro is derived from the African language, Kiswahili word a-kiroho, that translates to mean spiritual. Christian doctrine, faith and spirituality is the foundation of this Ministry.

God gives all of us special talents or “gifts” (Matt. 25:14-30), which when used for His glory become greater than we ever imagined. When by faith we multiply these talents and use the gifts to uplift and glorify His name, the Lord will bless us in even greater abundance. It is this “gift” from God that has become a’Kihoro SPIRITUAL CREATIONS.


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July 16, 2010

Positive Multi-Genre Music

 

Positive Multi-Genre Music

The Howards “Because We Care” CD is using a multi-genre approach to bring positive meaning back to music instead of sex, lack of respect for women, violence and self hatred.

Check us out if you would be so kind. 

 

The Howard's consist of Father (William T. Howard Sr.), Son (William T. Howard Jr.), Daughter (Kenya Howard-Bell), Daughter (Kyrstalann Howard) and family relative (Ricky Ross) Papa Howard is a Minister of the Gospel Of Jesus Christ, Community Activist, Song Writer and Artist. William T. Howard Jr. has had a project out in the title of Six (He is a song writer and artist, writing and performing with Trick Trick), Kenya Howar-Bell is a song writer, outstanding vocalist, mother, and wife of one of the NBA's finest Mr. Charlie Bell, Krystalann Howard (Is a song writer, vocalist, and outstanding poetress) This is a one of a kind project presenting, Gospel, Social R&B (Positive Social Messages For All Ages), Reggae, Jazz, and Country.

 

Purchase: “Because We Care" by the Howards on iTunes

http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/search?term=The%20Howards
 

Scroll down to the CD Category. Purchase: “Because We Care" by the Howards on Amazon MP3

http://www.amazon.com/BecauseWeCare/dp/B003HIZSCW/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1278679691&sr=301-1

 

Press the CTRL button on your key board in addition to left click on the mouse to open the above links, or copy and paste them in your browser.

 

Contact

PO. Box 13444 Detroit, MI 48213 

Send email to eldhoward890@hotmail.com

 

The Howards (Because We Care CD) is historic. It is comprised of selections that are unique and inventive in the areas of Gospel, Social R&B, Reggae, Jazz, and Soul Country.

What is the world saying about our music and purpose?

1.young girl Nicaragua, San Jose- It's a pleasant surprise to find a sanctuary from all that modern inane garbage they call music.
2. Dear Elder Howard I love your music and I will support you forever love bro.- ear
3.Bernadette Watson- What a pleasure to meet you and have the opportunity to hear your positive message about solutions to many of the problems our communities face. Your presence and participation in the Cincinnati Health Department's Community Health Forum was much appreciated. May the Creator watch over you and yours. My husband sends Greeting! "Thanks for the acknowledgment of the correction"
5. Friends From Little Rock, AR- This is the most uplifting cd I have ever listened to. Especially the title cut "Listen to your parents." This song has really inspired me and my incorrigible son who was constantly getting in trouble. Once he heard that song, he has made a great effort to do better in school. Thank you so much Elder William T. Howard, we love you in Little Rock. Are you touring soon?? On your tour, pleassssssse consider coming to Little Rock. Bless You. We hope to see you soon. P.S. When are you coming out with your next cd? By the way, you sound a lot like Sam Cooke
6. Larry Jones-Souland Blues Report- First Time Ever Project That Is Right On Time
7. Admirer in the UK- Great Sound! Great Family! Great Product! I downloaded a few of the tracks on iTunes.
8. Ivy Rose- I like it. The songs are so positive and you don't get that too much these days. I love gospel. It seems like it is so much more respectful than the standard churches. This Is Ivy from La Quinta of Detroit-Southgate.
9. Rev Noah Jackson- Elder Howard has arrived! this is a delightful a truism in today's times! A much needed reality check, while being something to cling to!
10. John Telford: As an educator I'm finally glad to hear some music with great meaning and sound for the entire family.
11. Liking your style. Frazerman on My Space—United Kingdom
12. PAP Records
In my experience there is no Old School or New School. There is only school and no school. I’m blessed and honored to be touched by Elder Soul. New York, N.Y.

Dear Joan:
 
This is my effort to address the negative music that bombards our youth and the rest of society.This historical presentation is multi-genre.
 
Please see attachment
Elder William T. Howard (Brother Bill)

July 14, 2010

HBCU TODAY

  $24.95 per bookHBCUTODAY

Sure that it is known that the African American high school dropout rate in too many urban communities exceeds 50%.  This is identified by many individuals and organizations as being a crisis.  Did you know that in 1860, only 10 out of 100 African Americans could read or write?  Communities are seeing its children not graduating from FREE HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES?  What can we DO TODAY to invest in the future...a future about which many of our ancestors could have only dreamed?  HBCU kidz, Inc. believes that PREVENTION is our most POTENT weapon to win this battle of apathy.

If your company, family or organization  has a commitment to or interest in enhancing awareness of the cultural and educational opportunities available at our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and inspiring youth to treat education seriously, then we believe you will find our campaign to increase enrollments at HBCUs a perfect complement to your multi-cultural marketing initiatives.

HBCU Today, published by BEE Publishing Division, is the most comprehensive resource guide ever created on HBCUs. It is vital to youth considering post-secondary education, as well as those parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and youth leaders who have chosen to be responsible for ensuring that our youth receive the information needed to intelligently evaluate educational choices.

This unique book is not sold through bookstores or retail outlets. Distribution of HBCU Today is solely through individuals, companies, and organizations that have chosen to support the future of minority youth and promote the importance of our HBCUs.  HBCU kidz, Inc. is a proud distributor of this awesome resource guide.

The guide provides articles of information, stories about various aspects of life on the campuses of black colleges and universities, brief testimonials from students, faculty and alumni and brief profiles of each of the 100+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities all presented in a graphically appealing manner. The book is an 8 ½ x 11” format, approximately 320 pages and 2.5 lbs in weight.

As an additional distribution vehicle for HBCU Today, your company, family, fraternity, sorority or organization has a unique opportunity to play a significant role in increasing enrollment at HBCUs—and enhancing your corporate brand identity through association with the education of our minority youth. With the nationwide high school dropout rate for minority youth approaching 50 percent (and, sadly, higher in many urban communities), it is more important than ever to include our youth in corporate and organizational cause-related marketing.  Product is easily and conveniently available 3 ways.

1) Book

2) CD Rom

3) Website Access

Digital is the wave of the future and e-books are in. A growing number of our students are very “tech-savvy” especially when it comes to games, gadets and social networking.  GREAT NEWS!  HBCU Today is even available in an instant downloadable PDF that is available in bulk quantity (125 downloads for $489.00, or $3.91/copy)! This makes the book available immediately with complete search functions and live links to all of the colleges and universities featured.  This is something we believe every school, organization, business (large or small) will be excited to offer as a resource. A small business or group could inspire 125 youth to consider an HBCU as an institution of choice by purchasing 125 downloads for only $489.00 and creatively distribute the free downloads via special gift cards to 125 young people in the community. In addition a bulk package of 100 CD books ($595.00) in a very nice gift folder.

 EVERY FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD LIBRARY SHOULD HAVE HBCU TODAY!

"Our 6 and 7 year olds love just sitting down and looking at the colorful student pictures and pretending that "they" are in the various photo images as college students!

They often pretend that they are sleeping in their dorm rooms or getting ready for classes!"  HBCU TODAY PARENT

HOW TO GET STARTED?

CLICK HERE!

Whether you choose to purchase a book for your family, church or organization, we at HBCU kidz, Inc. look forward to our continued relationship in DOing good things for our FUTURE DREAMERS, LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS. We hope to speak with you further on your participation in and partnership with our HBCU Today Campaign, and discussing the co-branding opportunities that are available.


1-888-HBCU-kid x701


Sincerely,


Joan E. Gosier

www.HBCUkidz.com

 

Creating Financial Literacy, LLC

 

Jennifer S. Matthews is trained as a financial coach and provides financial literacy services, training, and mentoring that helps people understand cash flow and better manage cash on hand. She has delivered financial workshops nationally for the US Small Business Administration and other organizations.

 

 

Jennifer was a Delegate at the 2009 Global Summit on Financial Literacy. In 2008, she was one of only 100 people invited to participate in the White House Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives Compass in Action Roundtable on Financial Literacy.

She has been a regular guest financial expert on WUSA TV9’s Mind Over Money consumer show in Washington, DC (a CBS affiliate station). Jennifer was a featured expert in the PBS documentary Facing the Mortgage Crisis in DC.

Select Seminar Topics

o The Four Keys to FinancialSuccess: Discover the four simple things anyone can do to achieve financial success

o Planting Seeds to Grow YourOwn Money Tree: Recognize why you need to take financial control; ways to create cash; spending plan benefits; and more

o Your Credit Score – It’s not as Bad or as Permanent as YouMay Think: Learn how to get a free credit report. Identify the 65% of credit scores within your control

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how knowledgeable you are and how interesting you made the topic.

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~ W. Kaufman, Founder and President

Glad you’re coming back. People here need your words of wisdom!

~ DS, Director of Marketing

About the Book:

12 Ways to Put Money in Your Pocket Every Month Without A Part Time Job shows readers how to convert 12 everyday expenses into 12 Money Opportunities. When the steps are repeated the money is added to your pocket every month, which adds up to thousands of dollars in extra cash every year!

how to convert 12 everyday expenses into 12 Money Opportunities. When the steps are repeated the money is added to your pocket every month, which adds up to thousands of dollars in extra cash every year!

Book Testimonies:

Using what I learned in this book, I was able to create more than $1,000 each month! I’m using half to pay down debt and putting the other half toward buying a home. Jennifer made it pretty easy and I don’t need a second job!

~ R. Williams, Baltimore, MD

Last year, Jennifer shared some of the principles in her book with me. I didn't think I could save $400 each month, but with Jennifer's help, I've actually been saving more than that for more than a year!

~ J. Reid

Jennifer S. Matthews, MA, MBA Creating Financial Literacy, LLC

PO Box 9644

Rosedale, MD 21237

Phone: 877-279-2701

Fax: 410-741-3531

Jennifer@12WaysBook.com

www.12WaysBook.com

 

July 13, 2010

"I Did It Nanna's Way"

I DID IT NANNA'S WAY
 
 I Did It Nanna's Way
When Carly was six, her father walked out. When she was ten, her mother left. It is Nanna who steps in and raises Carly and her sister, Lissa. Come into the world of a 13-year-old girl who strives to be a teenager with values and integrity, while facing the joys and pains of adolescence—peer pressure, class politics, unpredictable relationships, and intense competition. Readers will be able to relate to Carly, as she struggles to have a life filled with meaning and purpose.  
Carly Finds Out
Carly Finds Out
Although Carly’s mom left when she was ten, she continues to expect her mom’s return. Having led a sheltered life with her sister, under the guidance of her protective Nanna, Carly is introduced to a new life--high school. In this book, Rena Roberts Shipp allows readers to peer into a realistic view of Carly’s life, her feelings, and experiences as she asserts her adolescent independence.
Rena Roberts Shipp, born and raised in Cleveland County, North Carolina, received her bachelor’sdegree from HBCU Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. After teaching sixth grade language arts in local schools for three years, she settled in Tappahannock, VA
with her husband and son.
The deep interest in children’s well-being that made Rena a gifted teacher made her also a lifelong learner. She taught full-time while completing a master’s degree in education from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA with emphasis in reading, and then earned credentials in counseling and administration. (Click to read more)

April 17, 2010

Gifts to Pittsfield Gifts to Life.

A collector's book of prose, poetry, presentation and photography, that embodies and embraces local, regional, national and international perspectives. Each "well-received" essay was published by newspapers in Massachusetts. It comprises a compelling letter of acclamation from Roxanne Spillett, President of Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America as well as notations of appreciation from 42nd President William Jefferson Clinton.

March 28, 2010

The We The People Education and Community Investment Project

 

The "We The People Education and Community Investment Project" is named for a poem (titled We The People) that has encouraged and warmed the hearts of many. It was written by our founder, Mozell Fleming, who although never had the financial help to receive higher education, has decided to dedicate his efforts to providing financial resources for our children, our schools and community. 

A special edition of this poem is available on this site. In celebration of our national launch we are inviting you to become an exclusive partner and member of the project and help us -pay the price- by sowing into our children, our future. You can join us in our efforts by ordering directly from this site or by contacting us to order these 13x19 posters in bulk amounts as a fundraising tool for your specific needs ( minimum bulk orders start at $350.00 in price and 100 units in quantity). 

Our participants are set to raise thousands of dollars by investing in these unique posters and selling them at their own retail value or you can simply display them as artwork in your home, office or institution. Not only will you be helping yourselves, but also you will be investing into the education of our young bright minds and the growth of our communities as we will develop a funding pool for scholarships and other community needs. Please contact us for more information about our project. Thank you for your consideration and participation!


 
MOZELL FLEMING

mzflem@gmail.com

407-322-9604

www.Wethepeopleedu.com

wehepeoplefund@live.com

February 28, 2010

From Within I Rise

 A [true] story of spiritual victory over “deathly” negative episodes and lifesaving encounters with “The Divine Presence” (God/Source), this self help revelation is powerful and inspiring!  A secret held for over twenty years has finally resulted in this    long awaited expression of love for God, self, nature and humanity.  From spoiled man child, to gangster men affiliate, to[true] self realization—the experience of triumph over one’s own understanding is full with the miracle of redemption and mental      transformation; leading to a new life of prosperity and well-being. 
A former public school district colleague wrote,“Thanks for blessing me with your manuscript.  I  always knew you were cool, but I had no idea how thoughtful, insightful and    provocative you are.  I agree wholeheartedly with you that our thoughts and attitudes    determine our fates.  Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop.  Keep up the good    work—two thumbs up!” [Frank Mitchell -L.A. Unified School District]

EXCERPTS FROM THIS RIVETING TRUE STORY:

"Thus far in my (life) experience of cause and affect I’ve experienced far too many traumatic and dramatic episodes directly related to negative, or inappropriate, thought processes.  No doubt we are, in essence, what we think, feel and therefore manifest into this so-called reality; an 'illusional matrix' perceived as ‘life.’  With deliberate intent to instantly transform a life cycle of preventable and UNWANTED self solicited, negative life threatening episodes from continuing, I must, at this time, tell what must to be told..."  [page 9]

February 08, 2010

Cooling Well Water

Cooling Well Water

“Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work By An African-American Bi-Polar Woman”

  Beginning with the bold and gorgeous cover, a beautiful collection of resources, poetry, and prose reveal deep insight into the world of mental illness. Agnes comes forth with much courage and bares her soul deeply about living with an incurable brain disorder known as Bipolar.

From the bone-chilling testimony in The Vanilla Room and a powerful collection of short stories, readers will be inspired from the heart to join in this journey to raise awareness about Bipolar and support those loved ones who have this brain disorder with renewed love and hope. The poetry selections minister those living by faith as God reveals that He is Omnipotent.

Cooling Well Water is a collection of over 50 inspirational poems, a chilling testimonial of deliverance, and short “episodic” fictional stories creatively written. Readers get a glimpse into one woman's battle and determination to beat the odds of a stigmatized mental illness diagnoses by developing an up close and personal relationship with God. In doing so, she attains spiritual wellness and survives a bad marriage, a severe nervous breakdown, and single motherhood of three children.

Can you believe she even has a child with extreme developmental challenges that would send any normal parent to a nearby psych unit?

Agnes shows and tells how her life turned for the better after her nervous breakdown instead of for the worse in a very unique!

Through faith, Agnes was able to overcome fear, shame, and abuse that kept her buried in a valley so deep, all she could do was lay in bed day in and day out; scared for her life and of her life and her story serves as an inspiration to other individuals oppressed by society because of any disability.

Ever hear that God has the answer to all of life's questions? Well, He does and Agnes bears her soul to the world that God is real! “Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work By An African-American Bi-Polar Woman” is all the proof you will need! Enjoy a few excerpts from “Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work By An African-American Bi-Polar Woman” by clicking above and may God bless you and keep you free from your valley.

Bi-Polar affects over 2 million people in the United States.  It is a stigmatized mental illness that cripples individuals simply on its namesake. Through education and self-determination, an individual can live a productive, compatible life with the illness.  My testimony confirms this. It will encourage readers who are suffering from depression, oppression, and fear to not succumb to a life of pain.  My story will encourage families and friends to approach the sufferer of a mental illness from a new angle.  That is an angle of support and encouragement and not disrespect, stereo-typing, and stigmatizing.
 
This Collection will be targeted to mainstream America, but especially focusing on the African-American race group.  I will be promoting this Collection to organizations specializing in mental wellness such as the National Association of Mental Illness, mental health support groups and organizations, empowerment workshop opportunities, Church groups and associations, organizations that seek to help women in oppressing abusive relationships (i.e., domestic violence), organizations primarily focused on substance users and abusers, and general genres (i.e., Christians, Poetry, Health & Mental Health, Non-Fiction) to name a few.
 
"Briefly, I am currently an advocate, part-time teacher, and author.  These accomplishments come in the aftermath of being diagnosed with Bi-Polar and being told by doctors that my diagnosis was so severe, that I should be institutionalized for the remainder of my life.  However, when God gave me a vision for His purpose for me, I asked for the wisdom to realize that vision.  When God turned that diagnosis around for me, I knew I would never, ever stop praising Him!"

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Unfailing Healing

 

This book is for everyone who is in need of a unfailing healing process from the Lord.

This is an easy to read and understand guide to the Lord's word on healing. It will help you if you believe!

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Edna Romell (Reed) Ransom was born in a little town in Middlesex County, Virginia.  She is the eighth child of nine children born to the late William Thomas and Ernestine Scott Chamberlain Reed. Edna was raised up in a Christian home; she and her family attended the UnionShilohBaptistChurch in Laneview, Virginia. Edna went to the MiddlesexCounty public schools and graduated from high school in 1972.
In 1973 she married her husband now of thirty six years Thomas Jesse Ransom and moved to Remlik, Virginia. They are the proud parents of three children and one loving granddaughter and one loving grandson  which was stated in the dedication. In 1980 Edna joined the Lebanon Baptist Church in Urbanna, Va where her husband was a faith member of.
Being at Lebanon, Edna learned more about the word of God and grew stronger in His word. In 1991and 1992 Edna attended the Community Bible Institute (CBI) two nights a week. She has accredited certificates in Bible Survey, General Bible, Counseling, and Revelations as well as many others, this is just to name a few of her accomplishments. In the spring of 1991, God called her into the ministry. She was licensed in June of 1991 and was ordained in November  1992 to preach the gospel of the ministry. Edna has been called to the office of a Prophet by God to speak His word to His people to help them to be the best they can be for the Lord.
 This is Edna’s motto: I love the Lord with all my heart, my soul, my mind and my spirit. Everything can leave me but if the Holy Spirit leaves I’m running after Him with everything that I have in me, because I cannot make it without Him.
Thank you for taking the time to read my book on healing. I pray that it will help you in your walk of faith in the Lord.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY

November 24, 2009

NMP Information Services

NMP INFORMATION

 

 

NMP Information Services is very excited since changing our “Black Pages” name to “NMP Business Pages” which has enabled us to expand our market nationwide. In 2010 NMP will release our 10th Anniversary Commemorative issue “Remember The Time” which will not be a directory, but a memorable keepsake with highlights over years of businesses, articles, testimonials, past black page covers and so much more. In order to make this issue a success, we need your support by either placing an ad or by being a $10 individual patron or a $25 business patron and a copy will be mailed directory to you.

Ken and Jacquelyn Payne are the owners of The NMP Information Services and have over 18,000 email club members nationwide with services to include: NMP Business Pages, an online directory which targets East Tennessee, West Atlanta, Nationwide, and Kid Entrepreneurs. NMP KIDS offers K.E.N.N.Y. (Kid Entrepreneurs Need Nurturing Young), P.A.C.I.N.O. (Placing All Children In New Opportunities) Project, S.O.B.B. (Save Our Black Babies) Intervention & Prevention Resources and S.O.B.B. (Save Our Beautiful Babies) Bookstore.

NMP Also offers financial services, a website posting Simply My Opinion articles and A Diary of a Mad Black Business Woman featured entries that offer a logical, yet humorous and spiritual solutions.  For more NMP services visit www.nmpinfo.com or call 678.398.2092

Thanks joan!


 

November 20, 2009

Step-by-Step Employment Services, LLC

Step-by-Step Employment Services, LLC was established in Tennessee January 2008 by Kimberly Karnley, MRC, CRC.   Since 1993, Principal, Kimberly Karnley, has been performing vocational rehab services in contract agencies, state government, as well as in federal contract and subcontract positions.   

Kimberly was formerly employed as a vocational rehabilitation counselor with the State of Tennessee Division of Vocational Rehabilitation services from 2002-2007 and prior to that, served at Shelby Residential & Vocational Services as an Employment Consultant for people with moderate to severe disabilities. Kimberly has a masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Utah State University and is a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor.

CONTACT

www.steptoworkemployment.com  


November 06, 2009

Let's Talk About Brains

Many children wonder, "How do I master self-control in my classroom?" My elementary school uses a tool that rewards behavior that is "on green". This means that you behaved well and completed your tasks. My mommy and I developed this little book to help other children "get on green" each day!

 

Co-Authored by Mom and Daughter Team

Joan and Tomeara Gosier

Victorious Living for Women

Victorious Living for Women, is a project fueled with principles for transforming your life, overcoming fear, finding your purpose, defining your destiny, recovering from divorce, healing your heart, healing your body, and so much more. What began as a book in print is now a movement.


Over 40 women with transparency, insight and incredible wisdom share their personal stories.
They have endured personal pain and have come through empowered, encouraged and victorious. As they take you on their personal journeys you will find inspiration, encouragement and blueprints for victory embedded in each chapter.

Joan E. Gosier's Chapter Contribution is Called 

"From Invisible Family to Victorious Family"

Seeing Heaven in the Face of Black Men

Love prayers and greetings
Tod


 

Seeing Heaven in the Face of Black Men takes a unique look at the day to day realities that must be faced before America can become “post racial.”

Focusing on the Black/White divide, it calls for a profound and dramatic transformation of consciousness on the part of both groups. It challenges them (and all of us) to examine what it calls “the practicality of spirituality” as the vehicle for such transformation. 

Spirituality, as defined in this book, is not necessarily connected to a particular religious affiliation. It is an inner quality and depth of consciousness that realizes interconnectedness with all humanity. When drawn upon it impels us to act from our noble self.  It also provides the strength to transform (not deny) the emotional pain and anger associated with race, into the motivation, will and strength to build unity and justice. 

Too often we admire that ability in others, yet fail to choose it for ourselves. 

The image of “heaven” is the very opposite of how Black men have been viewed historically.  Therefore when (US) Americans expect to, want to and see heaven i.e.: dignity, honor, strength and beauty, in the face of Black men, a profound milestone will have been reached in this country’s journey toward racial unity and justice. 

We need only recall the universal reaction, this nation’s election of a President of African descent had, to get a glimpse of the influence such a demonstrable transformation of consciousness and behavior can have on the entire world. 

There’s still work to be done. 

Read this book and let’s get on with it! 

August 28, 2009

The Magic Pencil

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Magic Pencil

The Magic Pencil ia a book for YoungStars and anyone else who chooses to visit.  The story is about Malcolm Bakersfield and his mysterious classmate, Nia Stellar, whom you will meet later in the story.The story is narrated by Malcolm who can communicate in various ways of speaking.

He'll be schooling you on that in the near future.
If you can't understand him at first,
Try reading aloud then you'll have a thirst.
Malc has something to say about everything,
Even if no one's really listening.
You might agree with him or have a different view,
It's OK wit him if it's OK witchu!


Now read his story and you will see,
He's pretty much like you and me!
Things are seldom what they seem once you see a pencil gleam.

Young Adult Novel THE MAGIC PENCIL IS HERE!!!!!
Category: Writing and Poetry

THERE'S A MAGIC PENCIL WAITING FOR YOU!


JOIN MALCOLM BAKERSFIELD IN HIS QUEST TO FIND THE POWER OF THE PENCIL!


MEET HIS MYSTERIOUS FRIEND, NIA, WHO STARTED IT ALL!
DISCOVER YOUR AND MALC'S HIDDEN POWERS!

"Things are seldom what they seem -- once you see a pencil gleam!"


The Magic Pencil   245 pages, softcover   $14.95
$4 shipping, $2 shipping for each additional book

Dabs & Company
PO Box 47327
Oak Park, MI 48237-5027
313.632.3384
check or money order payable to Karen E. Dabney

Urban-American-Success.Com, a self-help site

“Comin’ up as a nigga in the cash game, livin’ in the fast lane, I’m for real.” – Tupac Amaru Shakur

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Urban-American-Success.Com, a self-help site, is for all the “for real” folks, the everyday, “on the grind”, “gotta hustle”, “tryin’ to make a dollar outta fifteen cents” folks.

This site is for the urban Americans who are, have been, or might get, caught-up in the cash game, livin’ in the fast lane, and are looking for a level of success that, so far, has been hard to attain.

The cash game forces people to do work that they hate and to live miserable lives. It drives the drug trade and the pimp and prostitution professions in every state. It moves the unscrupulous to theft, burglary, robbery, and violence. It causes the old, the ill, and the infirm, to work when they should be resting.  

It’s the sparkle in the bling, the glitter of the gold, the chrome on the rims, and the swagger in the stride. It’s sometimes the pride, and sometimes the wanna-be, but, it’s always a trap. And, it leads far too many urban Americans (especially those of color) to incarceration and a cycle of revolving prison terms, frustration and poor decisions.  
The cash game is the illusion that money is more than a tool, that money is sustenance itself, “bread,” “cheese,” “cheddar,” etc.  


It’s the addiction that plays on our fear of poverty, illness, and old age. It motivates us to trade the bulk of our time on earth (or at least the best years of our strength and vitality), the bulk of our thought and energy, and sometimes our right to be free, for food, shelter and the hope of security at some point in the future, or worse—and far too often—for the notoriety and feeling of power that cash can temporarily provide.  


It’s the urgency that pulls the trigger or thrusts the knife. It’s the crimson stain on the floor in the projects, and on the corner down the block. It’s the grime on the blue collar, the anxiety inside the power suit, the premature gray hairs, the short meal breaks, the long hours and the lack of time off.  

The urban American cash game is alive and well, and it’s being played out in every city in the country. It’s being played out in every home where there is more month than money, more debt than assets, where due bills must go unpaid, and fear governs spending.  

This site is for all the urban Americans who hate the game, not the player, and are looking for a serious, nonthreatening, self-help path to success. If you are willing to reconsider what you have believed until now, how you think, why you do what you do, and what you are willing to pursue in order to have what you want, then this site may be for you.  

Urban-American-Success.com is a self-help site for personal development, based in the principles of universal law. Through the use of these laws, yours can be an urban American success story.  

Teaching In Elementary Schools:The Real Deal

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Teaching In Elementary Schools: The Real Deal has been written with a single purpose in mind. This purpose is to raise the awareness of the general public about what the total picture of teaching implies.

While the book grew out of experiences as an elementary teachers for more than 32 years, it is not just for teachers. People of all  professions need to know that teaching is the most important job in the world. My aim is to raise the awareness of what the job of teaching entails.


Regina Long Southall is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and a life time member of Gamma Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She retired from the educational arena rendering 32.8 years of service. This is her second publication. You can find her books on Amazon.com and Barnes& Noble.com

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March 10, 2009

SUNRISE FROM THE WATERS

 

 

As children we live and learn traits that are taught to us by those who have experienced life before we came to be. We learn the language that is spoken by those who make up the environment in which we most likely will grow up in. Today they are calling it culture and some cultures lead us to do things we don't understand nor do we want to exist. Life is full of challenges and we battle them not knowing what the outcome will be and most times death is the cure for our battles with the unknown...

WE CAN BATTLE EVIL AND LIVE AND THIS IS HOW...



Sunrise From The Waters Written by: Olafemi

http://olafemi46.newsvine.com/

 

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January 29, 2009

PantsHangingDown.com

 
Hello Mrs. Gosier.  How are you? This is Gene Stubbson, author of Pants Hanging Down.  We communicated through the BLackPlanet site initially.  Congrats on your book.  I wanted to send you the info you asked about  including a photo of my book.  Your interest in my actual subject matter was noted.  Sorry about the "N-Word" incidents that you experienced.  Unfortunately, those were far too common back then which is why we must be smarter about our approach now.  With subjects such as these, you can easily find an instance to interject me and my book since that is what I discuss in my presentations which are designed to encourage "people" to think and do better.  Please feel free to contact me here or call me with questions and comments.  Congrats.  God Bless.

Gene Stubbson

author, Pants Hanging Down

creator, PHD Life Improvement Series

http://www.pantshangingdown.com/

713-306-5709

November 09, 2008

The Chamber of Commerce Journal

 

 

 

MY NAME:                 Carl Lee-McGill, Publisher

MY CONTACT:          P.O. Box 881657
                                  Los Angeles, CA 90009-3020
                                 
                                  (310) 348-2978  

 

MY WEBSITE:          www.chamberofcommercejournal.com

September 28, 2008

Bigger Than Your Block

Bigger Than Your Block

 

 

My name: Shay Olivarria


My business: Bigger Than Your Block
 

My site: www.BiggerThanYourBlock.com
 

My column: www.SquareRootz.net 

September 26, 2008

What are U doing to pursue your passion in life?

Many people tell us that they love coming to visit this blog.

I just wanted to take a moment upfront to explain its purpose.

This blog was the "baby step" that led to a series of books that I wrote to fulfill MY PURPOSE and PASSION in life. 

"Cotton Pickin' Paycheck-A 21st Century Journal of Escape from Slavery (1805-1988) fully explains and answers the questions I initially posed below in 15 LIFE LESSONS LEARNED from studying the lives of my ancestors and my own diaries and journals.

I completed and self published the first of three "blooks" (blog + book) on August 15, 2009.  

I truly hope this clarifies!

  
Cotton Pickin Paycheck on Amazon!

How did U discover this gift and how are U using it? 

What do U do to keep others from discouraging U or wasting your time? 

What tips can U share to uplift others who are struggling with their purpose? 

As we face the potential of our nation's first Black President, are there lessons we can learn from South Africa?

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This is a historic moment...In fact each day becomes more important than the day prior. 

As U read the above article which was written anoynmously approximately 1 year after the democratic election of Nelson Mandela, can we learn from some of the stated oversights? 

 

Do WE consistently seem to sacrifice true freedom for material posturing or as the kids would say "bling-blinging"?

 

We are witnessing a SEASON that we should have been and should continue to PREPARE. GOD IS GOOD!

How do U define FREEDOM?

We would love to hear back from U on what your passion is in serving our community and in any creative ways that our families can work together to become FREE.

 

WE CAN DO THIS!