“So please ask yourself: What would I do if I weren’t afraid? And then go do it.” — Sheryl Sandberg In a stroke of marketing genius befitting the Chief Operating Officer of the social…
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Whenever somebody says something like, “Now, I know this isn’t PC, but…,” watch out. It probably means they’re about to say something rude. In the case of Dr. Ben Carson, the world-famous neurosurgeon and director…
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In January 2004, as the president of TransAfrica Forum, I had the honor of leading the first African-American delegation to meet with the leaders of Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution. It was important for us to conduct…
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All major cities have street gangs. Some can be violent and many can be criminal organizations. Los Angeles, without a doubt, is the world hub of ethnic street gangs. Blacks have the Bloods, Crips and…
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced a state takeover of the troubled Camden school system this week. Christie informed city officials that the state will assume control of both the educational and financial management of…
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In today’s challenging financial times, the cost of living finds many consumers with an ongoing financial challenge to hold on until their next payday arrives. Even worse, when banks peddle predatory payday loans, they pose…
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