“My favorite things in life don’t cost any money. It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.” Those were the words that the late Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple once said. He was a pioneer of the personal computer revolution. His leadership helped to transform nearly all the industries of the world. Additionally, while being the CEO of … [Read more...] about Treasure these moments
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Let’s start a New Year
The great year of 2013 is over. The New Year 2014 is upon us and the time for new opportunity arises with its coming. A new year means the possibilities are endless for society and individuals. A new year can bring everything a person or race of people could ever want. One key to achieving what you wish in 2014 is to leave 2013 in the past. We offer a few suggested things to … [Read more...] about Let’s start a New Year
Rebuilding our Community By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D.
A matrix of new leadership As the 21st century continues to unfold, we are witnessing an end of an era in which many topics that were once thought of as being untouchable are now being reconsidered. This is also a time in our society when a number of subjects that were taboo, off limits and the rule of law are being challenged. Some of our most recent controversies include … [Read more...] about Rebuilding our Community By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D.
Being Frank By Frank James IV
Retire the word The world is a beautiful place. There are peaceful parks and enchanting forests to venture in where people can gain peace of mind. In the majority of cities there is running water and electricity to keep society moving along. Why bypass the beauty of the world to dredge up old racial slurs that only mean something to ignorant people? As a suggestion Americans, … [Read more...] about Being Frank By Frank James IV
Rebuilding our Community By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. 11/7/2013
Standing the watch Throughout history and all across the globe, countless nations, neighborhoods, communities, towns, and cities have adopted various forms of what is called the “watch.” The term and concept have been used with a number of professions, careers and the military. To have the “watch,” has come to symbolize an effort to be on guard or on the lookout for things … [Read more...] about Rebuilding our Community By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. 11/7/2013
A message to progressives
By Rev. Al Sharpton President, National Action Network Last night, I was glued to my television set like many others around the country, watching and waiting for election results to pour in. It was a historic evening to say the least. A liberal Democrat won in Virginia; a non-tea party candidate who openly worked with President Obama was reelected in the state of New … [Read more...] about A message to progressives
To prevent premature infant deaths, try preventing premature infant births
By Nicole Angresano, Vice President of Community Impact, United Way of Greater Milwaukee “There is no footprint too small that cannot leave an imprint in this world.” ~Author unknown According to the March of Dimes, each year more than half a million babies are born too soon in the United States. The nation’s premature birth rate has risen by 36 percent over the last 25 … [Read more...] about To prevent premature infant deaths, try preventing premature infant births
Being Frank By Frank James IV 11/7/2013
What’s behind the chaos? The world is in a state of constant confusion. People every place on the planet are in a state of constant chaos. Technology was supposed to cure people of various anxieties but instead seems to have created more. Many people rush to doctors to receive therapy or drugs to calm themselves. Other people turn to sports or hobbies to achieve peace. But … [Read more...] about Being Frank By Frank James IV 11/7/2013
Rebuilding our Community By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. 10/31/13
A time for honor “Why do you want this so bad?” This was the question Jo (Aunjanue Ellis) asked her husband Chief Carl Brashear (Cuba Gooding Jr.) in the movie “Men of Honor.” His answer to his wife was…“Because they said I couldn’t have it.” His wife asked this question of him to find out the real reason why he wanted to return to full active duty in the Navy as a deep … [Read more...] about Rebuilding our Community By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. 10/31/13
Discovering my true self in Africa By Tony Farrell 10/31/13
God sent the Angel I asked Him for I went to Africa in the first place because God had clearly been calling me there in order to work on eradicating hunger and poverty in the world by teaching agricultural entrepreneurship. As long as there are hungry people, this work is not complete. Therefore, with such a huge goal to accomplish, I earnestly prayed asking God to send the … [Read more...] about Discovering my true self in Africa By Tony Farrell 10/31/13