Posts by Member
1st African American Women To Sit In The 5th Districts State Senate
March is women's history month---a month that can not be ignored. Women have become some of the most prominent makers and the shapers of our nation--and world. It is a known fact that behind every
Chicagoans look forward to a brighter day: The Men Of The Mayoral Race Speak
The men of the Mayoral race consist of four. But according to research as it pertains to everyday Chicagoans, the most accessible thus far have been William "Dock" Walls and Miquel de Valle. This ty
It's Just An Illusion......Why Are People So Caught Up On Material Things?
Shifting The Mindset From Material Gain To Unconditional Love. We live in a world full of natures beauty, but opposed to enjoying the beauty of nature and what the Creator has given us---many have
Chicago Politics: The Battle For The 24th Ward Which Has Been In Distress Since The Death Of Dr. King!
An Alderman is the liaison between local, state, and national government---he/she is the voice of the people. The person who stands up for the people of his or her community based upon the needs of
World Politics: Let The Shift Begin
Trinity United Church of Christ's Mayoral forum according to the the crowd is definitely one to remember. While the panel of Mayoral candidates were probed with intense questions, the audience sat wi
Know Thyself
The mind body and soul are connected to a realm of galactic divine love that is waiting for us. We are able to tap in and be feed the moment that we allow for these frequencies to take over. The fre
We Are What We Eat..........
Chicago, IL- The pig , cow, chicken, and fish are all apart of the averaged American diet. Without further research we eat the above choice of meats based on that in which we were raised on as child
Keeping the youth in tune with the political process
The Alderman seat in the 24th Ward seems to be a position which is in high demand. Out of the 23 people who had initially sought the position,
Keeping the youth in tune with the political process
The Alderman seat in the 24th Ward seems to be a position which is in high demand. Out of the 23 people who had initially sought the position, currently 18 are still running the race and it is certai
Passing the torch forward: The Dream Of An African American Inventor
In the contemporary world that we live in, it's not often that you hear the great news of an inventor staying loyal to his craft. This is because of the long process that it takes in order to make sur
Who Will Be The Best Candidates For The Future Of The Youth?
Voices of love and compassion rolled through the halls of the Union League Club during a press conference held for the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organizations endorsed candid
The significance of fulfilling "The Dream" through education
"Let Freedom Ring!" These are words that were so passionately expressed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a world that was ready for change during the August 28, 1963 freedom march speech in Washingto
Teaching The Youth To Eat Healthy During The Holidays And Always
Thanksgiving has passed and now it's time to prepare for what the kids would call, "The Best Holiday Of The Season," Christmas. Yes, Christmas is here and the shopping list for all that's needed to m
This Is Sick.............
To My BH family, BIA, and EOTO family, What has this world come to? In the process of my working on an editorial, I came across this website. I hate to bring such negative in
Preparing your child for the mindset of "Going back to school is cool"
The summer is simmering down while the autumn air is working it's way in and children nation wide are preparing themselves for one of the most important days of the year, the first day of school. Afte
Positively Getting Into The Minds Of The Youth
Children nation wide are stuck with the unfortunate stigma's of being "too young" or "too poor" and not being able to move forward with goals and aspirations due to the labels that have been given the
Helping the youth to deal with the ingnorance of prejudice
Nig&er, jungle bunny, moolie, pickaninny, shvartz, coone, czigger, chernozhopyi, cliff ape and jiga-boo are only a few of the derogatory terms... For more log on to: http://www.examiner.com/x-23626-
Secondary Education Is Essential For The Future Of Our Nation
Education is key, when we think about the future of the youth. Whether it is their involvement in academics, community advocacy or social awareness, secondary education is the main ingredient in fully
Chicago Public Schools lunches: would organic foods improve academic performance?
Potato chips, soda pop, fried chicken and Cheetos Red Hots are among st the food selection that school children have in the Chicago Public School vending machines and lunch lines. However, did you kn
Words Of Wisdom For The Young At Mind: Passing on the torch of positivity
Passing the torch forward, many would say is the responsibility of the elders---in order that the youth will maintain the integrity of being the future leaders of tomorrow. But what type of torches ar
What Type Of Messages Are The Youth Receiving From The Mass Media?
Hip huggers, cleavage, pants sagging down to the knees and belly buttons seem to be the most popular happening trends as it pertains to the images shown on the most popular television shows that our y
Accountability Is the key to youth success!
Accountability, as it pertains to the youth--at times is a hard word for the young ones to fathom. Especially because according to many young children in correspondence to the word accountability "We
Financial Freedom: A Lesson For Our Youth
During these times of financial crisis and economic down falls--parents, executives, business owners and even our government continue to search for ways to stay abreast during these odd times in Ameri
How Will Your Child Spend Their Summer?
The flowers have bloomed, Spring break has passed and the long Summer break for the youth is just around the corner. Although elementary schools in Chicago have decided to go all year around, the pare