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What Does Ashanti Know About Gold?

May 8th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Quite a bit evidently.
And if you’re into African stocks like I am you may also know that the Ashanti Goldfields Corporation was the first African stock to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
But if you’re more into pop culture like most people I may have just tricked you into learning something about stocks.
Seriously, […]

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Tags: Finances · Investments · News · Politics

Talk Radio for the YBP - Denounce Corporate Mass Media!

May 7th, 2008 · 4 Comments

I’ve been very thirsty for news and information (and commentary for that matter) that coincides with my thoughts, issues, and beliefs. We all like to be around those that support our views and convictions.
Let’s be real.

Watching corporate mass media is very painful and nauseating most of the time. I sit through it like I sit […]

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Tags: Media · News

From the Inbox: Philadelphia Cops Beating

May 7th, 2008 · 4 Comments

My sister-in-law is one of the coolest people I know. When you first meet her, the first thing that pops in your head is ‘Wow, she looks like that girl from Soul Food!’
She would quickly correct you and tell you her name is Nicole Ari Parker then quickly dismiss your quip as irrelevant in the […]

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Tags: Awareness · Community · News · Race · Safety

Sean Bell, Marcus Dixon

April 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The last few days have thrust two stories of Black men into the lime light. Both of their paths have trails reaching back, and both began with bad decisions. One has an ending that causes feelings of despair and anger, while the other sheds light to possibility and hope.
If you haven’t heard the story, Sean […]

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Tags: Faith · Love · News · Race

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