Well there are so many ways to get back in love again. Go buy some candles and some wine and cuddle up to some great reading.
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Focusing on the factors: St Louis City NAACP hosts Civil Rights Mini-Conference
The St. Louis City NAACP has a long history of “Transforming Communities Through Education, Social Justice and Civic Engagement” and our February 19th, 2022, Civil Rights Mini Conference will focus on “Some of the Historic Systemic Failures Affecting Black Students, Families and Communities.” We will open with “How Democracy is Forged By the Fight for […]
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3 Non-Traditional Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Since the pandemic began, at-home dates have become a much more popular occurrence. While it can be a bummer that some of the less socially-distant activities are off the table, the added intimacy doesn’t seem so bad for Valentine’s Day. There a plenty of ways to celebrate with your special someone, whether you choose to […]
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Eating As An Act Of Worship: Spiritual Growth
Growing up is hard to do. That’s why many adults have no desire to repeat childhood. The same can be said for spiritual growth. It’s easier to remain spiritually immature instead of working out your own salvation in accordance with God’s Word. Read today’s article for motivation to take the baby steps towards health and fitness maturity through Christ.
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Abusive concerns are being wailed behind the dark walls at Menard Federal Correctional Center
In regards, the system protects abusive officers and ignores the prisoners wanting to be treated as human being. Despite the laws changing, the system is speaking another language to its members in the Department of Corrections.
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What is an NFT?
Meta: Beeple’s collage, “The First 5000 Days” sold as an NFT for $69 million.Source: The Verge If you remain sort of “passively” in the loop about NFTs, you may think they’re just one big meme — and to be fair, in the last several months of 2021, the Reddit community absolutely made them into just […]
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More Than 30 Black CDFI CEOs Team Up to Shrink the Racial Wealth Gap
Most see wealth inequality, especially between Black and white Americans, as too long-standing and intractable to be solved in any meaningful way. Lenwood V. Long, Sr. isn’t one of them.
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Sad to announce that Academy Award winner Regina King is grieving her son Ian, dead by suicide
Like Regina and many other moms who have lost teens and young adults to suicide. The question always remain, what could I have done to prevent my child from carrying out such a final moment of life?
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Soulfull Poet: What Do I See & Shitty Days
I see a sensitive, sensual, sexy, and spiritual person
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Poetry corner: Hush Your Mouth Gal!
YEMAJA YEMAJA say that again.. It took you over 30 years to be told by Angels to claim your real name!
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NBA BANG BANG! Kyrie Irving Fined $25,000 for “Obscene Language” Towards Fan
On Monday, the Brooklyn Nets faced the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA’s slew of Martin Luther King Jr. Day games. Irving is eligible to play in away games and played against his former team in Cleveland. That’s when a fan made a remark, and Irving responded.
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Call to Action to Dismantle Structural Racism and Economic Disparities in Minneapolis-St. Paul
In response, these leaders reached out to seven African American nonprofit executive directors (I was one) and together, we established the Itasca North Minneapolis Partnership. The Partnership’s mission: develop and implement strategies to better leverage private-sector employment and economic development assets against the disparate and deepening racial and economic disparities experienced by African Americans in North Minneapolis.
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4 Black Led TV Shows To Look Forward To In 2022
For two years, the movie and television industries have been stagnant. Filming slowed down because of the pandemic as mandates regarding gatherings prevented production. Now that things are beginning to normalize, the industry is coming back with a vengeance. For the first time in a long time, there are so many shows that we are […]
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COVID: The Road of a Long Hauler… Part 8
The goal was to sit and stand as many times as possible without using my hands. Something that many do without a thought was such a struggle that it brought tears to my eyes. My balance was off, my legs were weak, and the constant of getting up and sitting down drained me very quickly.
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Eating as an Act of Worship: Get Up
It’s difficult to stand up and continue to fight when you have been repeatedly knocked down. Those who do develop the characteristics of perseverance and resilience necessary to succeed in life and prevail over life’s trials and setbacks. This life principle applies to health and fitness, too. If you’ve fallen down and can’t get back on your diet and exercise plan, then read today’s article for inspiration to stand up and try again.
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How Twin Cities’ new Chase community manager can empower your financial journey
We sat down with Tessa to discuss plans to help the Twin Cities’ Black communities grow, the changes the new branch is expected to bring, and how you can work with her to chart your path forward and meet your financial goals.
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VIDEO: Thanks To Prime Time, Historically Black Colleges And Universities Are Reaching The Big Time
In Deion Sanders’ first full season as coach, his Tigers will face Prairie View for the SWAC crown and a shot at a national title. By Mark Gray December 3 , 2021 Deion Sanders’ first full season as Jackson State’s football coach has been more than OK. (Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for On Location Experiences) Few could pull off bringing prime […]
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Here’s Why Supply Chains Are So Broken — And Aren’t Really Getting Better
The pandemic had a hand, but only to light the fuse. The problem was prepared over years. By Erik Sherman January 12 , 2022 One strategy to keep supply chains flexible and capable of managing disruption is supplier diversity, both in the number of sources of any given product and geographic location. (Mario Tama/Getty Image) If you’re in business, any […]
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Founder’s Day- Empowerment to the People
In 1920, five African American women from Howard envisioned a sorority that would raise the consciousness of their people.
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Stepping into tomorrow: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Celebrates 114 years
A.K.A., was founded on January 15, 1908, at the historic black Howard University, in Washington, D.C. The late Ethel Hedgeman Lyle led a group of sixteen students who broke barriers in helping women have access to power.
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Picture this, Ibram X. Kendi’s new book ‘Goodnight Racism’ to be released in June
Goodnight Racism will give young children a better insight into racism. So, it should be a welcome addition to their little library.
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“Be My Baby” 60’s rock icon, Ronnie Spector is dead at 78
Ronnie went on to marry her manager Phill Spector in 1968. From that marriage, they adopted three children. The star would leave her marriage, fleeing on foot in 1972, in what she described as a severely abusive relationship.
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“I Have a Dream” on display next week as Smithsonian’s National Museum celebrates Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
The museum will be open to the public for normal operating hours 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be no walk ups permitted.
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How Zendaya Landed The Hit Show Euphoria
Meta: Zendaya as Rue Bennet in Euphoria.Source: HBO Zendaya has become a household name over the last few years. If you’ve turned on a television, looked at a magazine, or been on the internet at all since 2015, chances are you’ve seen her modeling, starring in friends’ music videos, or acting as the face of […]