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VIA MSNBC.COM More than three dozen of America’s wealthiest individuals and families have joined Bill Gates and Warren Buffett in agreeing to give away at least half their fortunes to charity. The announcement was made Wednesday by The Giving Pledge, an effort officially launched by Gates and Buffett earlier this year to persuade the richest […]
By Nicole Massie Martin “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” Proverbs 3:5, NIV Life is filled with experiences that, if taken at face value, could persuade you to stop trusting God. As a single person, perhaps you expected to be married or remarried by now. Since the possibility of […]
It cannot be denied that African-Americans have made tremendous progress — and one of the most significant factors that contributed to black success and survival has been our faith in God. The manifestation of that faith is the religious community, which consists mostly of Christian churches that have produced positive spiritual, social, economic and political […]
VIA: Elev8.com A new documentary, “An African American Quest for Authenticity,” documents the travels of 21 African Americans who left the States to reconnect with their ancestry and heritage in Ghana, West Africa. The film reveals a theme that seems to connect them all. Read more.
Some black women (and gay men) are angry about Essence magazine hiring a white woman as the fashion editor, but they should really be angry about the constant images in all media that damage girls self-esteem. Girl Talk and other local non-profits have teamed to present the documentary “Cover Girl Culture.” It will be screened […]
What’s that song that you just can’t get enough of?! Or maybe it’s that song you want to hear, but wish we played it more? How bout that old song from your childhood that reminds you of Junior Choir at church, but you haven’t heard it for a while? Drop me a note and let […]
Last week on my drive home I noticed these little signs on the side of the highway and streets near my house. They say “No Matter What Trust God”.
VIA NBC.NEWS A committee on Dover’s City Council has granted the city solicitor time to research a possible public decency ordinance that would fine people who wear pants that sag below the buttocks. The committee discussed the possible ordinance at its monthly meeting on Monday. Council member Reuben Salters wants the proposal to be considered, […]
Yahoo! ranked Charlotte as one of the Top 10 cities for young people. We ranked alongside Chicago (too cold), Austin (too hot) and D.C. (just right). According to Yahoo!: PROS: A cost of living that skews well below the national average, reasonable rents, a bustling downtown still being developed, high-paying advancement opportunities in the financial […]
Via: http://www.charlotteobserver.com Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials said this morning they will be able to restore 141 teaching positions for the 2010-11 academic year, because state budget cuts were not as steep as expected. Superintendent Peter Gorman called it “a good day,” and said up to 120 more callbacks could be coming, depending on decisions about the […]