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American socialization suggests that all citizens have the benefit of Democracy. Perhaps the greatest fallacy of American culture is that you are free to do whatever you want! That fallacy is the cause of confusion and consternation of... more

Quite often people are judged by the first impression others see! While the first sense is not always accurate, it does tend to have a lasting impact on an individual's interaction with others. Accordingly, it is very important for the... more

The fact that there are people in our society who do not feel free to take full control of their lives my come to some as a surprise! The unfortunate reality is that good people (Adults) are bound by fear, substance abuse, drugs and even... more

In a robust and powerfully informative dialogue, focused on answering the question ?What Does America Mean to You? – it was mentioned that there are numerous ethnic groups in the country. All people have faced some form... more

Thirty One years ago (a full generation now) the Stop The Violence Movement began. The rap group KRS -1 was inspired by the death of a friend (Scott La Rock), killed in a senseless act of violence. They laid down a powerful message... more

During this Black History Month is seem most befitting to address the social threat that far too many male youth across America face on a daily basis. As we reflect on our history and existence as a subgroup – we must also be... more

PEDIATRIC CONCERNS FACING SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN Increasingly, instructional time in public schools is hampered by absences due to childhood related illness. Many parents are simply not aware of the very common causes... more

Believe it or not… there is a major misconception about how what it means to be a ?Black Woman?. At the root of the problem is a mere lack of understanding of the social being referred to as ?Black Woman?. The family,... more

There are two common myths surrounding the relationship between Malcom X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Too often, many people say that the two prophets were of opposite positions. However, the truth is that both men were... more

A most important lesson for young people to learn today is the example of self determination that comes from economic Independence. African American History has many great tutorials for Urban youth who engage in risky activities trying to... more

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