Many years ago, one of my all-time favorite comedians, the late George Carlin, released his best-selling book Brain Droppings. Anyone who’s witnessed his classic routines knows that Mr. Carlin had a twisted and acerbic sense of humor, but he never failed to crack you up and make you think. Toward the middle of the book… Continue reading Rings, Rants, Shallowness & Stupidity: A Cool Goodbye To Hot Mess in 2013
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Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, The MOC Preview & Knowshi.com Interview Link
In an illuminating interview with sociologist Dr. Francis Cress Welsing, Knowshi.com discussed her views of dysfunctional trends among African-Americans, and how non-whites can persevere despite the odds perpetually stacked against them.
Zach Thompson: AIDS, HIV & Protecting Dallas Teens
According to historians, citizens of ancient Rome watched helplessly for six days and seven nights as their city burned to the ground. The legend dictating that their emperor, Nero, attended to menial tasks as his kingdom crumbled remains uncertain, but what’s not in dispute is that a once-mighty empire famously fell to ruin because a… Continue reading Zach Thompson: AIDS, HIV & Protecting Dallas Teens
Cheryl “Action” Jackson: Feeding Stomachs & Souls With Minnie’s Food Pantry
Community activist Cheryl “Action” Jackson has not forgotten her humble roots. “Experience is the best teacher,” says the TX native, who founded Plano-based Minnie’s Food Pantry in 2008. “At one time, my husband and I simultaneously worked five jobs. I believe God made it that happen that way so that I could speak to people… Continue reading Cheryl “Action” Jackson: Feeding Stomachs & Souls With Minnie’s Food Pantry
Black Hair, Why Care? Battling Prejudice Against Africanized Tresses
The die was probably cast from the moment I was born. According to Mama, one of the first things she noticed, after counting the fingers and toes of course, was my hair. “You had the thickest, glossiest curls I’d ever seen. I would just brush it, braid it, put you in little dresses and take… Continue reading Black Hair, Why Care? Battling Prejudice Against Africanized Tresses