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Malcolm Monday: Integration vs. A #blck Nation

I wonder what a conversation between Malcolm and Barack would be? I do understand his point about the need to turn the principles of the Constitution upside-down, especially at that time of heinous daily action, but that makes today all the more amazing.

13Apr2009 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
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National Museum of African-American History Gets Some #blck Architect Genius

Have you seen the final designs that emerged from the architects bidding to shape the National Museum of African-American History? I caught wind of the process via my Google reader and just had to share.
From the Washington Post:
[T]he Smithsonian Institution unveiled conceptual designs from six prominent architecture teams for what could be the last important [...]

8Apr2009 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
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Malcolm Monday: Who Taught You to Hate Yourself?

Interesting parallels to today’s discussions of identity and self-worth with Malcolm’s speech years ago. It’s worth a watch.
Click here if you can’t see the video in your RSS reader or email.

30Mar2009 | Fredric | 1 comment | Continued
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10 Easy Ways to Change the World

Ok, do I think the list below will change the world? Not exactly. I do think opening our minds to ways to improve ourselves, our relationships and communities is the beginning of changing the world. I am fairly certain we cannot change other people. Only ourselves. Our own minds. If I want to see more [...]

27Mar2009 | Garry | 3 comments | Continued
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Martin Monday: MLK Discusses Malcolm

Welcome to a new video series here at YBP Guide! Each Monday, I’ll pluck some video from the channels of youtube highlighting moments in time with two of the greatest American citizens, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
Enjoy!

23Mar2009 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
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Hello. How’s it Going?

Have you asked anyone that lately? Seriously.
The days surrounding us recently have been filled, absolutely jammed, with fake billionaires (read: Madoff), unconscionable murder, and economic doomsday that we all need a collective breath.
credit: -Ant
Hello. How’s it Going?

With that, how are you? How is it going? Are you having a good day?
Ask your co-workers. Ask [...]

12Mar2009 | Fredric | 1 comment | Continued
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on LENT …

I know it’s a few days late, but you can start whenever you want. I know it’s typically considered a Catholic tradition, but there is nothing denominational about fasting (or abstaining) or spiritual introspection. I have been a part and heard of many traditions (e.g., my former Baptist churches) that recognize the Lenten season.
Our minister [...]

28Feb2009 | Garry | 1 comment | Continued
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Don’t Divorce Us!

Marriage: pledge of union for mutual benefit
Courage: valor
Divorce: separation; disunion
Fidelity: faithfulness
Which of these would you like to see more of in the world? What would you like to see multiplied?

visit the Courage Campaign for more information.
image via getty images

24Feb2009 | Garry | 2 comments | Continued
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BigUps: Dr. Gina Francis

I saw this come across my Google Reader and wanted to share.

Dr. Gina Francis

Dr. Francis is an accomplished veterinarian and writer who not only holds the distinction of being the first practicing Black veterinarian in Jacksonville, NC, but also the recipient of the Intriguing African-American Women award by the Northeast Community Development Corporation.
More about Dr. [...]

17Feb2009 | Fredric | 5 comments | Continued
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Friday Video: Black Celebs on ‘The Day of Change’

A little long at 20 minutes, but just in case you didn’t get your full dose of change last week.
Enjoy!

30Jan2009 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
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Some Tools for Good Living

On the way to work recently, I found myself coming up with a small list of things I do regularly that keep my spirits high and don’t cost much:
credit: donbuciak
Some Tools for Good Living

Limiting “the News”: Sometimes a list of headlines is enough to make me want to disappear. I don’t want to [...]

29Jan2009 | Garry | 8 comments | Continued
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This Comic Made Me Tear Up

The Final Destination of Freedom Road

To say this cartoon is profound would be a definite understatement.
All those who suffered in the darkness…waving to one of their own…in the light.
via David Horsey, H/T to Villager

21Jan2009 | Fredric | 2 comments | Continued
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