Black Farmers Fight to Stay on Land

Moving Farmer’s Rights Forward to be Left Alone on Their Property     Fighting to stay on their land with the gospel hymn “I Shall… Magazine Topics: Urban Homelessness Has a Black Face Black Firefighters Struggle for Recognition Despite Heroism Increasing Number of Black Hunters Despite Gun

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African American Architects: Praise Long Overdue

African American Architects:  Saluting Designers of the Past Who Still Shape the Future   Charles McIlwain, a noted math teacher and school administrator died recently… Magazine Topics: Police Brutality Cases Must Cease Community Social Issues Crime Community Service Faith Men’s Rights Race Relations Hate Crimes A Soldier’s

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A Soldier’s Story

    Robert Payne A Soldier’s Story         Since the inception of this nation, African Americans have fought valiantly in wars for the… Magazine Topics: Community Social Issues Crime Community Service Faith Men’s Rights Race Relations Hate Crimes Driving While Black Single Mother Survives Homelessness

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Overcoming Adversity Through Faith

Truly Overcoming Adversity               Often, many of us face trials and tribulations in life that we do not deal with in a positive… Magazine Topics: Faith Houston Pastor Pens First Book Black Clergy Should Return to Days of Serving Their Communities Houston Pastor: Criticism of

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Houston Pastor Pens First Book

  Houston Pastor Pens First Book         We have all been at a crossroad at some time in our life.  Whether it is… Magazine Topics: Faith Overcoming Adversity Through Faith Black Clergy Should Return to Days of Serving Their Communities Houston Pastor: Criticism of Church

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Many Former Inmates ‘Imprisoned’ Again by Unemployment

Many Former Inmates ‘Imprisoned’ Again by Unemployment

Former Inmates Discover Employment Opportunities during Recession     Wearing blue jeans and a brown sweater—the standard outfit for new releases—Wesley Thompson nervously walked off… Magazine Topics: Crime Wake up Black Men Are We Too Quick to Judge Rape Suspects? Half of Murder Victims are Black Men

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Positive Role Models Don’t Have to be on TV

Positive Role Models Don’t Have to be on TV

Being a role model does not require being famous. Positive Role Models; Keys to Encouraging Others     Society today has designated certain people as… Magazine Topics: Community Service Louisiana Man Helps At-Risk Youth Black Charities Struggle to Survive in Recession Young Brandalyn Gill: A True Community

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Community Volunteerism Necessary Not Just After Disasters

Community Volunteerism Necessary Not Just After Disasters

First responders cannot do it alone, as seen after the destruction of Hurricane Sandy.  Community volunteers are essential to real recovery (Photo courtesy of USA… Magazine Topics: Community Service Louisiana Man Helps At-Risk Youth Black Charities Struggle to Survive in Recession Young Brandalyn Gill: A True Community

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