Democracy Schlimocracy- Another Mugabe in Ethiopia
This was e-mailed to blackinformant.com by Sally M. Haile Selassie, President of the group Young Ethiopian Professionals in the Diaspora . More »
National Center for Black Philanthropy, Inc.
The National Center for Black Philanthropy, Inc. (NCBP) was established to promote and strengthen African American participation in all aspects of modern philanthropy. The Center was incorporated in the District of Columbia on November 30, 1999 and received a determination in 2000 that it is tax exempt under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Center is also exempt from sales and use tax in the District of Columbia. More »
Ballet Creole
History of Ballet Creole Active on the Canadian dance scene since August 1990, Ballet Creole comprises both a professional ensemble of dancers and musicians and a School of Performing Arts.While focusing on the traditional and contemporary performing arts of the Caribbean and Africa, Ballet Creole aims to establish a dynamic new artistic tradition in Canada through “creolization” or fusion of diverse dance and music traditions. More »
Cheap broadband?
The battle for Internet customers heated up yesterday with Verizon’s announcement it’s now offering “entry level” broadband service for only $14.95 per month. (more…)
The indoctrination of the American Negro–Cuban style
I just came across this article recently and I must say it almost made me want to puke. I have covered quite extensively on this site the part of Cuba that we normally do not hear about from our so-called black leaders who will use almost anything as an example to show the world just how racist and unjust America really is while they themselves pocket millions from the very country they claim to despise—please don’t get me started.
First, the article: More »
A little something I’ve noticed
HUGE DISCLAIMER: I am only asking this question because I know that there are many of you out there that have noticed the same thing. I am not by any means insinuating anything, so please don’t waste the time trying to read between the lines because there is nothing there. This is just one of those things that I have noticed, but never took the time to ask. More »
“We may be the first society in history to turn against its males.â€Â
From: vision.org
Boys are being socially reengineered. In the process, they have become victims of misguided sexual politics. More »
Some FREE options to Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop
For me, as long as it works, I can care less about the name of the product. Here are a couple of free products out there that are good alternatives to these popular software packages. More »
So much for the benefits of Socialism
China’s rapidly widening income gap has reached dangerous levels, risking social instability by 2010 if the present trend continues, a government report warns. More »
Choose your cereal carefully (hometownlife.com)
Look for cereals that have at least 3 grams of fiber per 100 calories. (Note: to get the most fiber, look for whole wheat, wheat bran, whole barley, brown rice, oats and corn). More »
Men: The minority in the church
One of the wonderful readers of this site just recently sent me this article and wanted to hear my take on the issue. I actually addressed this issue a while ago, there is another aspect of this issue that I wanted to address: the role of the pastor. Here are some excerpts of the article that was sent to me: More »
Man on the street: Gardena, CA
If you want to know one of my favorite pastimes, it is meeting people–especially people who are trying to make a difference in this crazy world we live in today. More »
Coverage of the 34th annual convention for th Tuskegee airmen convention
Tuskegee Airmen’s final flight
Chicago Tribune
Moments after retired Maj. William Watkins set aside his walker and sat down in the hotel lobby, a woman carrying a poster of him and other Tuskegee Airmen rushed up to get his autograph. More »
Black Swimmers Making Their Mark Across The Country (blackathleate.net)
“Correia (pictured) a multi-medal winner, known for her great relay performances, finally had her shot for an individual medal in the 50 meter freestyle. Her morning performance was the best out of the field, going in top seed for the finals that night, Correia’s odds of winning a medal were high. “I wanted to be the fastest for tonight. More »
Chaos in Ecuador
First, the news:
“Ecuador’s army has stepped up efforts to quell protests which have crippled production in the oil-rich Amazonian region of the country. More »
Nairobi Golf Safari Tournament
The “Golf Safari” focuses on sports in economic planning and development to assist in enhancing the quality of peoples lifestyle in East Africa, as similar to what’s going on now in the Western Hemisphere. More »
’round the hood: News highlights from Charlotte, NC
North Carolina News : Most N.C. cities don’t lean left or right More »
It took a t-shirt to get their attention
First, the news:
It’s one of Philadelphia’s hottest - and most controversial - fashion statements: T-shirts and hats that say, “Stop Snitching.”
Those who wear and sell the shirts say it’s part of a style, a fad, the “in” look - as Jay-Z’s oversize striped, button-down shirts were a few months back.
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