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I see some of you are still here …
Doing the exact same ish you’ve been doing since 2007. Or was it 2010? Hell, I don’t even know. Carry on.
What is it with all these religious posts here lately?
This is BIA, not The Potter's House web site! If you want to post all this religious crap and debate beliefs go to a site specifically meant for that. There are plenty to choose from. Isn't faith
Just Searching for New Ideas from BIA Creative Minds
Next month, I will be hosting my third annual "IN THE BLACK" Black Business Empowerment Summit in Houston. The theme this year is, "Gathering of Eagles". To give you a little insight, the first ye
One of my proudest moments in life turned into a conversation worth pondering ...
This past Saturday, I was among a handful of people who were honored at an annual Gala Breakfast hosted by World Youth Foundation, Inc. I was accompanied by my 8 y/o shorty. I didn't have a prepared
Why I Don't Celebrate Juneteenth
620,000 deaths in a war fought by whites to give blacks their freedom … yet, we celebrate OUR freedom. No acknowledgment to honor the lives of all the white soldiers who fought and gave their lives t
In awe of the Williams sisters
Amid criticisms for lack of dedication, focus, etc. Venus & Serena have achieved the unfathomable: #1 & #2 rankings in the tennis world — 7 years removed from the last time they accomplished that same
A Unique & Potentially Profitable Opportunity …
As some of you may know, I publish the Houston Black Book African American Business Directory. We have just completed the fourth edition and it is SMOKIN' hot! I've always known that a business dire
BIA members are missing an nvaluable opportunity, in my opinion …
Seriously. Here we are in the 21st Century, all connected at the fingertips, even better than having face-to-face conversations b/c we actually get time to re-think our responses before we say them.
As The World Turns: What Was Down Is Up & Vice Versa …
Yesterday, I sat waiting on the Baylor vs Duke showdown. Not for any other reason other than I’m from Texas and always pull for the local team (although Baylor is @ least 3 hrs away). I was even mor
Apostle Paul, a talented writer, but he was wrong on a few things ...
One of my favorite scriptures is also flawed and causes many to accept pain unnecessarily ... 1 Corinthians 13 The Way of Love Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. L
What does the Holey bible say about women that are found not to be virgins on her wedding night?
Kill Women Who Are Not Virgins On Their Wedding Night But if this charge is true (that she wasn't a virgin on her wedding night), and evidence of the girls virginity is not found, they shall bring
Been away for a while, glad to see Jamaal kept things riled up on here
Just read most of the blogs/comments about the Black church and its effects in the Black community. While I certainly agree with most of Jamaal's rationale, to take it a step further, I just returned
Lucidity ...
is the exceptional ability to look back while stepping forward. Are you capable? I insert this today b/c of all this historical debate over religion. Who cares about what archaic men wrote thousa
A Unique Holiday Offering for B.I.A. Members ...
As some of you may know, I am a professional graphic designer. In recent years, I would spend money to have my Christmas cards printed, then more to mail them. This year, I sent out digital design
Top 20 List of Stuff White People Like
# #20 Being an expert on YOUR culture # #19 Traveling # #18 Awareness # #17 Hating their Parents # #16 Gifted Children # #15 Yoga # #14 Having Black Friends # #13 Tea # #12 Non-Profit Organiza
Some interesting insight[s] into our [true] history. All I can say is ... wow ... I'm [almost] speechless.
Start with the link above and proceed upwardly. I've only viewed 8,9 and 10 of the 11 or so clips thus far -- and they bring back astonishing memories of past conversations I had w/my late father, an
If I can just help save one person -- then my living would not be in vain.
Religion is used as a way to control the sheep. By sheep I mean people. Sheep + People = Sheeple. [Sheeple are people that don't think for themselves and blindly follow certain beliefs. Also they
Why Do Christians Ignore Jesus?
Ever notice that Christians ignore Jesus? Jesus made a number of very clear statements about money and wealth in the Bible. For example: Matthew 6:19 Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on e
What I've always preached from every corner ... nobody believes in fairy tales like us
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Programming Adam [2 of 2]
When you read this story and really think about it, you realize that Adam and Eve are a very special case. Look at it this way. When normal people like you and me are born as babies, we know absolutel
How many Christians believe the Adam & Eve story literally? (Seems very primitive and childish) [Part 1 of 2]
This is in response to an earlier post by Gregory Boulware “DESCENDANT”. This is a tome, so I'll post it in two parts. Please read BEFORE comme