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BECOME AN ACTIVE PARENT
Is you child finding a purpose? Let's work together to get him/her there. www.pedalnetwork.ning.com Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW Certified Parent Educator
Why haven't you "PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE...PEDAL?
I established the "Put your foot on the...PEDAL" social network to give parents a forum to discuss the joys and frustrations of parenting and prospering. At times, winning a child's cooperation can be
Rush Limbaugh Kicked To The Curb
Was Rush Limbaugh the victim of a "high-tech lynching"? One CNN guest panelist thought so last night on AC360. What do you think? I look forward to reading your responses. Jeffery A. Faulk
Are CNN Correspondents Operating as Impartial Witnesses?
CNN's reporting of President Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize is horrible. Their correspondents are projecting an attitude that contends he is undeserving of the award because he has only been in o
Can Married Couples Save A Fallen World?
Do married couples (i.e., one man and one woman) have the capacity to save a fallen world? I think so, but only if we use our marriages as vehicles for spreading the good news about Jesus Christ. We m
When Will America Embrace the Collective Prosperity Movement?
When will Americans embrace the Collective Prosperity Movement? I agree that more black Americans need to be in the forefront of this current racism debate, but I'm not one to downplay the importan
Is GLENN BECK Employing Transformative Media Practices?
A few days before we Americans commemorated the eighth anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, I learned that Fox television host Glenn Beck was organizing a 9-12 TEA Party Rally in Washington, D.C. To say t
Representative Joe Wilson Should Be Punished
South Carolina Representative Joe Wilson showed his level of respect for our president, and that's not a good thing. He should be punished severely for his poor judgment, lack of civility. He should
A Few Thoughts about the Text of President Obama's Back-to-School Speech
I just finished reading the text of President Barack Obama's Back-to-School Speech, and I must say it is excellent. It is all about students taking responsibility for their education, so I don't unde
Fostering Authentic Relationships
"Young, black American, you must be the framer and leader of a new campaign, one that unites rather than divides. This construct known as race is nothing but an illusion, created to justify the conti
What does it mean to give by design?
I just finished talking with Darryl Lester, principal of Hindsight Consulting and co-founder of the Community Investment Network (CIN). Mr. Lester is passionate about working with socially conscious
Welcome to www.jefferyafaulkerson.com
Filmed in August 2009 from the sunny beaches of Virginia Beach, Virginia, author Jeffery A. Faulkerson welcomes visitors to his website. Support his efforts by purchasing one or more of his products.
President George W. Bush and The Shelling of America
This morning, while watching "Good Morning America", I learned that President Barack Obama's approval rating has gone from 68 percent to 57 percent. The eleven point drop is largely due to his propose
What do you think about health care reform?
I have a problem with the individuals who are protesting against American health care reform. Don't they realize that we crossed this bridge several years ago, when Bill Clinton was the American presi
Excerpt from "EDUCATIONAL SAFARI Guidebook One"
If some of you think I can’t relate to what disadvantaged students go through on a daily basis, you’re wrong. I used to be an economically disadvantaged, black American student myself. I know what
Is Sgt. Lashley an "Uncle Tom"?
On Thursday, July 30, 2009, United States President Barack Obama sat down with Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Cambridge Police Department sergeant James Crowley in what is bei
EDUCATIONAL SAFARI GUIDEBOOK ONE Now Available for Online Purchase
In "EDUCATIONAL SAFARI: The Young,Black American's Guide to Collective Prosperity" (Guidebook One), author Jeffery A. Faulkerson offers young black Americans practical advice for 1) determining if the
The Metaphorical Significance of the Gates' Arrest
During a Wednesday, July 22, 2009 news conference, United States President Barack Obama told reporters and a national television audience that he knows Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates,
The Metaphorical Significance of the Gates' Arrest
During a Wednesday, July 22, 2009 news conference, United States President Barack Obama told reporters and a national television audience that he knows Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates,
Graham Overly Critical of Sotomayor's “Wise Latina” Comment
On Tuesday, July 14, I watched as South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham questioned Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor about her distinguished record as a federal court judge. Judge Sotomayor just h
African-American Author Seeks Agent Representation
Are there any literary agents on the BlackAuthorsConnect network? If so, I would be interested in speaking with you. I have written and illustrated four children's books and authored one book of sel
LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY: Author Rocco Micciche
Join "FIRM...but fair" host Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW, on Sunday, June 28th at 9:00 p.m. (EST) as author Rocco Micciche returns to offer a more thorough explanation of his "Principles of Leadership"
JON & KATE PLUS EIGHT: The Makings of a Faltering Marriage
By now, most of you have heard about Jon and Kate Gosselin’s separation. The Gosselins were supposedly the parenting superstars of The Learning Channel's (TLC's) Jon & Kate Plus Eight. I say parent
Find out why "IT'S GOOD TO BE GOLDEN"
Purchase one of my children's books to help me positively impact the lives of children and families. Visit my storefront at http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=1906985. Your monetary contribu
Have the Republicans Shelved Conservatism for Liberalism?
John McCain and other prominent Republicans have been overly critical of President Barack Obama for taking a hand-off approach to the Iran Election Scandal. Are they out of their conservative minds?