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Help This Independent Author Raise His VOICE
A portion of all book proceeds support the efforts of PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS Nonprofit Services Division (http://www.practicalwritingeditingconsulting.com), a faith-based social research and service orga
THE PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP: A Conversation with Author Rocco Micciche
Join "FIRM...but fair" host Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW, on Sunday, February 22nd at 9:00 p.m. (EST) as he chats with Rocco Micciche, author of "The Principles of Leadership". In the description to th
Amiri Baraka: Evolution of a Revolutionary Poet
African-American Literary Book Club video about poet, writer, activist Amiri Baraka.
Is Our Desire for More Sinking the Ship?
This economic recession has opened a number of people's eyes to the greed and corruption that has long been defining Wall Street. Wall Street executives, knowing that their institutions were failing,
'Americans are not your enemy,' Obama tells Muslims
President Obama reaching out to the Muslim world.
The Wake-Up Call
September 11, 2001 will always be at the forefront of most Americans' minds. But for me, I consider it a wake-up call, not justification for continuing wars against terror in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Are You Being Treated Better or Worse?
After President Barack Obama took the Oath of Office last Tuesday, I got the impression more Whites were going out of their way to say hello to me. While such treatment is refreshing, I wonder if the
Is the Christian Church Broadening Horizons, Challenging the Status Quo, and Breaking Mores?
I just revisited an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s book "Stride Toward Freedom". In this book, Dr. King wrote: "It has always been the responsibility of the church to broaden hoizons,
Communicating the Kind of CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN
On Tuesday, January 20th, President Barack Obama encouraged Americans to pick themselves up, dust themselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America. These words came from a bi-racial Ameri
Brighter Days Ahead? What Does Success Mean for President Obama?
Barack Obama is now the 44th President of the United States of America. While I never thought such a feat was outside the realm of possibilities, I did think it would be more difficult, especially
Are Educated, Black Professionals Getting Their Due?
Last night on "FIRM...but fair" with Jeffery A. Faulkerson, I had a wonderful conversation with health expert and author Shawnte Wells and education consultant Okpara Nosaphasere. The question on the
Winning the Politics of Fear and Desire
NOTE: From the weekly blog "The Purposeful Writer" (www.purposefulwriter.blogspot.com) by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW Have you ever wondered why we do the things we do? I have. Not because I
CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN: Winning the Politics of Fear and Desire
Join host Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW, on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. (EST) as he explores propaganda and its impact on the American populace. Listeners will be introduced to Edward Bernays,
Propaganda in America - The History of Public Relations
Here is an interesting video that I discovered on YouTube.com. It chronicles the life of Edward Bernays, considered the creator of modern-day public relations. Bernays is also Sigmund Freud's nephew. I tend to believe that racism was a strategic effort to keep Blacks and other persons of
"FIRM...but fair" with Jeffery A. Faulkerson Returns Sunday, January 4th
I just wanted to post a brief blog to let all my faithful listeners know production of "FIRM...but fair" segments will resume in January 2009, with the first show of the new year streaming live on Sun
YouTube Pays
Did you know that YouTube has a partnership program?
Godtube.com Video: "Aim Lower"
The World Congress on how to not mess up the Great Commission too much.
THE HISTORY CHANNEL: "Christmas unWrapped" - 1/5
Why Aren't Mainstream Writing Magazines Doing More To Highlight Black Authors?
I have been putting pen to paper for most of my adult life. Because I am becoming more serious about the business of writing, I have maintained subscriptions to "Writer's Digest" and "The Writer" for
Guests Needed for Internet Talk Radio Show
As most of you know, I am the host of "FIRM...but fair" with Jeffery A. Faulkerson, an Internet talk radio show that is broadcast exclusively on blogtalkradio.com. I am writing today to invite you to
Get Published! Book Publishing for Self-Publishing Authors
Here's a video produced by Infinity Publishing, the company that prints my book "Raising My V.O.I.C.E. (Verbalizing Orderly Impressions through Creative Endeavors)". Check them out at www.infinitypub
FROM VICTIMS TO VICTORS: Black America Rising in the Age of Obama
Like most Americans, I was relieved when Cable News Network (CNN) anchorman Wolf Blitzer announced Barack Obama’s election as the United States’ 44th president. The fact that he was elected to this o
The "FIRM...but fair" TOWN HALL MEETING Logo
Logo for The "FIRM...but fair" TOWN HALL MEETING social network. New members are welcomed to join us by clicking on the following link: www.firmbutfair.connectplatform.com Be blessed, and conti
"It's a New Day" by Will.I.am
Music inspired by Barack Obama's historic victory. Enjoy. Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW The "FIRM...but fair" TOWN HALL MEETING www.firmbutfair.connectplatform.com www.jefferyafaulkerson.com
Change Agents Needed - Apply Within
Three days before Americans went to the polls to vote, I had the honor of serving as a volunteer for Barack Obama’s Campaign for Change. When I arrived at his Morgan Street headquarters in downtown R