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Let me preface this blog by saying that like nearly everyone else, I'm a big admirer of the legacy of MLK. Unlike nearly everyone else, I'm also a free-thinker and open to accept the good and bad tha

The Houston Black Book African American Business Directory is accepting entries for its third edition throughout the month of January! If you have or have seen a copy of either of the first two editi

Eye Exam -- Can you spot the 44th president of the U.S. in the chart on right? Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the president-elect and his family, and to everyone else too.

You already know that Jesus was born on Dec. 25th of a virgin, but did you also know that on this same date, and from a virgin, were born ... Atys, from the virgin Nana? Krishna, from the virgin D

Just some random, new thoughts: 5. All out burst of laughter my shorty makes while in a complete sleep. Funny as hell! Makes me smile and let's me know that to him life must be good. 4. Listen

100 years ago, one of the largest employers in America was the U.S. Ice Trust which cut, stored and delivered ice for people's "iceboxes". That industry doesn't employ many people now, although it's

Hi. My name is Samuel Wurzelbacher also know as "Joe the Plumber". I'm white, 34, bald, and not really a plumber, but I am seeking work in that field. As of yesterday I am out of work. It seems no

Didn't believe it at first, but has been confirmed by all the major news sources. If you haven't seen nor heard about it, here it is in its entirety: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m38kNLSEras

"Bend Over Here It Comes Again", Baby! I've chimed in to a few posts earlier but now must reiterate my stance. #1 In my opinion, Barack didn't really expect to win the first time around -- he was

This may sound like it's coming outta left field, but it has merit. What are the emerging markets today? The next boom countries w/a roaring stock market are Senegal, Mali & Ivory Coast. Where OUR

My BMH (BIG morning hug) from my six y/o son. The morning's first cup of coffee. Folger's. Black. Working from home. Being a SAHWD (Stay At Home Working Dad) allows me to drop at and pick up

After reading through several posts/blogs on here, I see there is a common thread: that we all want to identify and improve our current situation. But let's put upon ourselves a task. Don't be a par

Actually, I was simply tying to post to the "educator" that wrote "her and her husband paid ..." should be "she and her husband" -- b/c if her husband didn't participate, "her" still did. (Rule of th