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Forget all those slow outdated ideas about how black people can become wealthy by working hard and climbing the corporate ladder, investing in stocks, bonds and mutual funds, and owning a home. While those are safe investments for retirement and can help you increase your net worth, who wants to wait until they're 60 years or older old to receive the earnings from those turtle-like investments? Of course, you should keep contributing the maximum to your 401(k) to the point where your company stops matching, as well as maintain your planned contributions to your Roth IRA. But if your like me you want the what I call, "Now Money!" If you analyze the Forbes Richest Americans and The Black Economy's...

The role of Booker T. Washington is very important to bring the massive change and modification to the educational system which has later provided the scope and opportunity to the black community for getting education. His contribution to the nation is really a matter of praiseworthy. This erudite has the bright vision to make the black community much more competent and efficient to get the higher studies in schools and colleges. He didn't believe in the violent uprising. He was always optimistic to bring back the equal rights to the black colored persons for doing higher studies and research enjoying the equal status. If you search extensively in library, you will get the research materials which...

"Sir Charles" Barkley, former NBA star, is in trouble again... just the way he likes it. His latest comments regarding race had to to with his commentary on the state of Oklahoma saying it was "no place for black people." He then kept going with a funny comment saying, "The Oklahoma Sooners and Hornets were the only brothers in town." Make no mistake. Barkley has had a long career of making statements regarding race in an open forum. He has said things about both black and white people. He even once commented how the NBA was in "disarray" after a white ballplayer won the "slam-dunk" contest. Funny, but only due to his race could he get away with that comment. He even said seeing white people dance...

Looking for Black Crush Dating Site?  A free black singles dating community is located at Black People Meet.  Register now to begin an exciting new life with your special other half. Click here to begin your search for free today. After you register you can begin to browse through profiles. As you are trying to find a website where you can look for other black singles, you need to take into consideration how well the website is able to provide you with the experience that you want and need.   In other words, you want the website to provide a friendly experience that will facilitate the match-making process and make it fun and interesting throughout the entire process. The benefits of online...

What is the truth about African Americans & wealth? How well are we really doing? How far have we really come? According to statistics provided by The National Black Business Trade Association African Americans have over $750 Billion dollars of spendable income. If African Americans were an independent Nation & had our own land & country (which I think we should & will someday) that would make our economy the ninth largest in the world. We have several Black Millionaires. Oprah Winfrey, Russel Simmons, Jay Z & countless others. We have hundreds of Black executives in key positions at Fortune 500 companies. African Americans has the world imitating our style and swagger through...

Lots of people with black skin suffer from the uneven tones which can differ on their face and their whole body. Several products have been created in order to help even out skin tone including foundation for black skin which helps to restore the balance and make the skin look completely consistent. Reason For Uneven Skin Tones In Black People One reason for uneven skin tones is due to acne scars. If you get acne and then pick at it the skin wants to repair itself so melanin, the name for the pigment that gives skin its color, rushes to the infected area and as it heals, the skin gets darker. Over time the tone may fade, but the scar usually remains darker than the rest of the skin and can sometimes...

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Elvis Presley has had an extensive cultural impact since the start of his career. According to Rolling Stone Magazine, Elvis made rock 'n' roll the international language of pop. Elvis Presley was described at one point as an American music giant of the 20th century who single-handedly changed the course of music and culture in the mid-1950s. His dance moves, recordings, attitude and fashionable clothing came to be seen as embodiments of rock and roll. His music was heavily influenced by African-American blues, Christian gospel, and Southern country. But did Elvis Presley steal black music? In the 1950's, legal segregation and discrimination against African Americans was common. During Presley's...

The long awaited comeback of Whitney Houston is finally here. It is not easy for an artist to put it all together and make a comeback, but she has. We all have been waiting for her and rooting for her. She has this unique cross over appeal enjoyed by artists such as Michael Jackson and was one of the first black female artists to find success on MTV. Her successes in the mid eighties paved the way for other female artists to have a shot at fame. Whitney Houston has a rich musical pedigree. Daughter of Cissy Houston, cousin to Diane Warwick and Aretha Franklin as Godmother, she just could not escape the music in her genes. She exploded into the music limelight in 1985 with her debut album titled...

"> Welcome to Dominica - Land of the Sisserou Parrot! Eco-tourism Did you know- One of the most attractive natural wonders for visitors to the Island is the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from being home to abundant rainforests and wildlife, this park boasts the second-largest boiling lake on Earth. However, the Island has other amazing landscapes: for example amazing beaches, waterfalls, rivers, old towns, and spectacular mountains. The coastline of Dominica is also rich in marine life. Finally, about 70 percent of the Island consists of protected rainforests, one the highest of the world's developing countries, along with Suriname and Gabon. Democracy Did you...

For decades, heart disease has cut a wide swath through the health and well-being of American society. Over 70 million Americans are living with a form of heart disease, and it is the most likely cause of death. Statistics for African Americans are particularly dire. Of 5 million individuals diagnosed with heart disease, 725,000 are African American, with an estimated increase of 900,000 expected by the end of the decade. Although risk factors are identical across racial groups, blacks present multiple factors and symptoms are likely to be more advanced and aggressive. In 2003, American Heart Association statistics showed an alarming 41% of black males and 44.7% black females had cardiovascular...

This electronic world really helps us a lot. Many black single men found their dream mates at black dating websites. There are many black dating services out there to help black singles to find on line dates. So, seeking black single men or women at black singles dating sites is the best way these days. There are free black dating services and pay ones so online singles can select which one they need to register to. Most of black online agencies provide free registration, then charge members a fee to contact with members. There are some free black singles services that offer 100% free to their members because they really want to help single guys with black ladies. We have seen many black dating...

In the past, I had a disdain for America. When did I develop this angriness toward the American government? It began on the aftermath of the September 11 attack. So readers, it's important to note that I was in full support of the Clinton administration and the early part of the Bush administration. As I said earlier my disdain for the American government was because of the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. This is so because of the poor handling of the situation. I will attribute Bush major problem to poor advisers, and also, may be to family prestige. Where it has been said he went to war to complete what his father started during the gulf war, as has been insinuated in some quarters. Bush...

I came home, dropped down on the couch, closed my eyes and tuned in to an iSoap. What's an iSoap? An iSoap is an entertaining novel offered to you in an audio format. But it's not Books-on-Tape that put you to sleep as one reader drones on and on. These audios books are done like old time radio shows, with real actors reading all the parts, sound effects, and bringing the book to life. I've listened to a mafia story on one iSoap site called The publisher takes the listening experience to a new level. The production called "Jake and the Three Jamokies" has over 20 different New York voices. It's fun, it's entertaining, and I can do it with my eyes closed. Audio books are exploding. 22% of adults...

Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865, observing June 19th as African American emancipation day. Two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and the enslaved were free. Many great men and women were born into slavery, but overcame obstacles and became politicians, thus becoming spokespeople for the many who suffered and continued to suffer even after the Emancipation Proclamation. One such person is Booker T. Washington, born April 5, 1856 in Hale's Ford, Virginia. His mother was a slave and his father was a white plantation owner. Being born to a slave, he was also a slave...

Have you noticed that very few people are willing to talk about race when it comes to sports? That is really interesting, as genetically it appears to be obvious there, than in almost any other human endeavor. You can see the performance in the athletes and their race, thus, get a decent glimpse into their genetics, and yet, still, no takers. Everyone is just chicken when it comes to race. Not long ago, I had such a conversation with an acquaintance and he stated; "I think athletics/genetics/race is an area that warrants a little political correctness, or at least restraint, in the past, now and probably quite a while into the future. There are good reasons for it. Just remember Jimmy the Greek and...

One of the greatest advantages of dating online is that we've already had the chance to chat before we've met face-to-face. We already have an idea what interests this person and maybe what they've done with their lives. Online dating sites can make us think we're safe in assuming that once we go on the first 'real' date, conversation will flow - but not always. It's natural to be nervous on a first date - and nerves are the great enemy of easy, natural conversation. So if you already have been chatting to your potential new love online in a singles chat room, then before you head out on that all-important first date, make a mental note of what he or she has told you about themselves. Conventionally...

"Pale Male" is the name of a red-tailed eagle that has nested in the tony upper east side of Fifth Avenue Manhattan, in the arguable world-center of New York City. The name was immortalized as a phrase in the 2008 Democratic convention when former Republican Virginia Governor Mark Warner, now running for a United States Senate seat, endorsed Barack Obama as the first United States Presidential candidate who was not a "pale male." The conservative white man endorsing a liberal black candidate is the beacon of light for America to go forward in a global world when a privileged "pale male" dominated global society comes to terms with a reality in which neither "pale" nor "male" dominates. European...

"America's Back!" a German newspaper in Hamburg announced the morning after the 2008 US election with a sense of joy and relief that rippled across the globe through Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, the Pacific Islands and even Alaska. After eight long years of unilaterally aggressing on the world, America had broken the global social sound-barrier of racism. America was the world's true innovator, maverick and land of opportunity again. Yet along with that festival air of "a giant step for humankind" as a London newspaper put it, there were the signals that global "business as usual" would continue once the jubilation toned down. Russia warned the United States not to continue its selfish...

You are probably thinking that an article with the words Obey Obama and bombing propaganda in the title is some sort of reference to US politics and terrorism. Sadly it is a much more lighthearted affair. This is the tale of what happens when a street artist decides to back the first African American democrat leader in his campaign to become President of the USA. Bombing is a reference to street bombing, a term which describes the process of pasting posters and stickers across a city in an effort to promote an event or cause. The street artist in question is Frank Shepard Fairey, an artist who has not only been doing this for over 20 years but has turned his Obey Giant propaganda into a brand in its...

The first debate of the 2008 US presidential election came on a Friday of an eventful week for the world. The high level segment of the United Nations General Assembly began on Tuesday in New York, the day the US economy and Wall Street were already in crisis. The high level segment of the UN's annual meeting of the General Assembly has brought a host of world leaders to New York since the end of the Second World War. In addition to creating traffic jams, huge business booms and overtime for law enforcement officials at every level from local to national, the annual confab allows the Heads of the world's 200 countries to tell their counterparts at the highest level about where they stand on issues...

While to the uneducated observer cornrows may seem like a modern trend that is especially popular with athletes and other famous African Americans and those who emulate them, this is far from the reality. Though it is true that many famous people keep their hair in this style it is more than just a fashion statement but a piece of cultural history. For many of African descent, cornrows are a way getting back to their roots while showing their pride in their heritage. Cornrows are a popular hairstyle that uses many rows of braids, which are very close to the scalp. Most often these rows are straight but as many stylists have improved their braiding skills complex designs and patterns have emerged to...

Growing beautiful black hair is actually fairly simple and easy. It only takes a little common sense and time to achieve that long beautiful length that you've always wanted. After reading this article you will no longer look towards the so-called "guaranteed" hair growth products nor will you rely on wigs, and hair extensions to add length to your hair because you will know how to actually add length to your hair naturally. So lets look at some hair facts about our hair so we can begin to learn how the hair grows and what we need to know to keep and add length! Hair Facts 1. All hair including black hair grows an average of 1/2 inch per month. 2. African American hair is the driest hair type in all...

Donnavinci plus size clothing has been in vogue for a very long time and business is getting better. This company realized that a portion of the market was getting overlooked in today's market and that was the African American women that not only go out in the evening, but those who attend church on Sundays. Instead of targeting the largest area possible for their line of plus size clothing, they targeted just this section of society and came out a winner with the plus sized African American church going women. One third of all American women are size 16 and over, so there is a need for Donnavinci plus size clothing. The market for this plus size clothing line has grown twenty percent since 1994...

Recently I was searching around online for different women's sites, and I just happened to find one I think you really might enjoy. These website are for African American women over the age of 50, of course society calls these women baby boomers, which usually means they were born between 1946 and 1964. Obviously these sites don't bar the age limit and anyone can visit the site but it is especially for African American baby boomers. I just found the site to be really inspiring, humorous and incredibly addicting. Lets face it, women in general have overcome an incredible amount of adversity over the years, we are no longer just housewives, we have jobs, businesses, careers, we own houses, automobiles...

African American hairstyles range from short to long haircuts, so you definitely have a lot of options to choose from. Many women opt for short, manageable African American hairstyles that can still look trendy and professional. The great thing about choosing short African American hairstyles is the fact that you can choose different styles at any time. African American hairstyles should adapt to your face, occasion, personality and texture of hair, so it is a very individual choice. However I can still give you some pieces of advice here. First of all, be creative. Try out several African American hairstyles at home; that can give you inspiration to modify your hair look. African American women...

No matter what your hair texture, you can benefit from these African American hair care tips. Natural hair or relaxed hair needs special treatment and gentle handling to achieve optimal health. I hope these are helpful to you. Watch the Heat - Make sure your hair has been freshly washed and conditioned before using a heated styling tool. Do not redo your hair mid-week if it frizzes up. This can cause damage due the build up of styling products and dirt on your hair - Take a break from the heat! Retain more of your hair length by styling your hair with heat free styles like braid outs, French rolls, and buns. Proper Bed Time Care - Do not go to bed without wrapping your hair or pinning it up...

Orlando is rightly famous for Disney World and the other exciting theme parks in the region, but it also has some fine museums and cultural centers that can give you a nice change of pace and culturally enrich your vacation. Here is a brief guide to some of the museums of Orlando. Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens Albin Polasek (1879 - May 19, 1965) was a Czech-American sculptor and educator, and you can get to know his works on the beautiful grounds of his estate. The sculptures are placed in the museum's lush gardens on the shores of Lake Oseola. Here is the necessary information for visiting this museum: 633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789,phone: 407-647-6294, fax: 407-647...

The black community has made a history through the blood shed revolution, self sacrifice and loss of property. If you review the whole African American history, you will find that the major portion of the African American community is based on struggles and revolution to settle the civil rights. The black colored persons were earlier considered to be the outgrowth of the society. They had no human value to the European countries. Europeans thought that these black colored Negros were dull headed and they had no intelligence to perform excellently in upgrading the society. Therefore they were forced to work under the white colored masters mercilessly. The slavery was very common to people and the...

With the wellspring of cultural knowledge available to educate African American children about our rich heritage a solid anchor for all of this information is Kwanzaa. Unless you know where you come from, you can never arrive at where you should be going (huge paraphrase). Let's look at this quote... Kwanzaa was created to introduce and reinforce seven basic values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing family, community and culture among African American people as well as Africans throughout the world African community. These values are called the Nguzo Saba which in Swahili means the Seven Principles. Developed by Dr. Karenga, the Nguzo Saba stand at the heart of the...

Based upon my experiences earning my Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from UCLA, participating in the Writers Guild of America, west's Independent Screenwriters Caucus, and working in Los Angeles in the entertainment industry for over 10 years, I have compiled this list of the top 5 most significant diversity screenwriting contests, programs and fellowships. Actually, my list contains 6, because they were all so close in terms of prestige, access to industry insiders and the ability to promote the emerging diverse writer's career. 1. The Disney-ABC Writing Fellowship Begun in 1990 in partnership with the Writers Guild of America, west, this has become one of the industry's best known and most...

A Story of God's Grace in a Struggle to find His Purpose As the soul survivor of an automobile accident Lia Conrad is convinced that God had a purpose in saving her life. The accident took the lives of three of her teenage friends. Lia gives herself in complete dedication to a ministry of service in the church. Nigel Braxton, an aspiring young movie producer, convinced her it was God's will for her to join him and become his wife. As a result she moved to Hollywood. Once married, they were soon swept up in a fast paced lifestyle that sidetracked them from their dedication to God. Chaos follow as marital conflict, financial ruin, incarceration, and a drug overdose keep the reader in and suspense...

u been looking for academic materials that will teach you how to write abstract of your final-year projects in your various disciplines in the university? Have you been finding it difficult to write the abstract of your project? Here is the way out in a simplified form. Abstract is one of the most important aspects of your academic project; be it undergraduate project, dissertation, or thesis. Abstract depicts, at a glance, what the whole project is all about. It tells what your project is going to discuss,, how you are going to implement the project, and the methods (methodologies) you are going to use to implement the project or the activities involved in the project. Let’s take a very...

p>The most straightforward definition of feminism says that is a movement for social, cultural, political and economic equality of men and women. It is a campaign against gender inequalities and it strives for equal rights for women. Feminism can be also defined as the right to enough information available to every single woman so that she can make a choice to live a life which is not discriminatory and which works within the principles of social, cultural, political and economic equality and independence. Feminism can be also defined as a global phenomenon which addresses various issues related to women across the world in a specific manner as applicable to a particular culture or society. Though...