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The noble supportive thing to do is to put your money in the community that looks like you. Uplift the Black entrepreneurs! This is a life lesson to all fledgling and veteran Black business owners do not expect a “Get Golden Pass Sales Ticket From Every Black Person Because You’re A Black Owner”.

The great Tiger Woods

     “According to the National Fair Housing Alliance, individuals filed 28,843 housing discrimination complaints in 2017,” said Waters. “Under the Trump Administration, fair housing protections are under attack…. According to news reports Secretary Carson proposed taking the words ‘free from discrimination’ out of HUD’s mission statement.”

     At the modern HCBU campuses, most have established courses in Black Studies, but few have departments dedicated to the field. Only Howard and Clark Atlanta universities offer a Master of Arts in Black Studies. Howard is the only HBCU to offer a doctoral program in African Studies; eight traditionally White institutions (including Princeton and Yale) also offer a Ph. D in African Studies.

I believe celebrating our heroes does as much for us as it does them. Most who put in work to improve our communities, using whatever resources they have, don’t do it for flowers, applause, or any other recognition. However, is it too much to ask of ourselves to let them know they are seen and valued?

      Depending on your age, people associate peace with protesting the Vietnam War, songs, movies and marches of the 1960’s, the time before 9/11, quiet getaway retreats, or their yoga class. So, what does it mean to teach peace and how would one do it? I think the why is obvious.

Natural Disasters, Nuclear Weapons and Budget Priorities

The Black King in America:

Political Neocolonialism

Is This A Resume Point?