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KWAME KILPATRICK PLEADS GUILTY, TO DO JAIL TIME
DETROIT (AP) — Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pleaded guilty to felony charges Thursday in a sex scandal and will step down after months of defiantly holding onto his job leading the nation's 11th-largest city. He was ordered jailed for four months and fin
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WHY SARAH PALIN SHOULD NOT BE VICE PRESIDENT
Have you had enough of the Sarah Palin saga yet? I have and I am clear that many will not like this post.Oh well.First and foremost - for the purposes of context - I am a proud mother - a single mother at that. Therefore, I get the whole "I am woma
- August 26th, 2008
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MICHELLE OBAMA: THE EMBODIMENT OF A CONTENT BLACK WOMAN
DENVER - Michelle Obama last night opened the Democratic National Convention that will nominate her husband for president with a high-stakes speech designed to place her family squarely within the experience of American households everywhere.To make
- August 22nd, 2008
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- August 20th, 2008
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BREAKING NEWS: STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES DEAD AT AGE 58
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — A Cleveland Clinic official says Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones of Ohio has died.Clinic spokeswoman Eileen Sheil says Tubbs Jones died at 6:12 p.m. Wednesday after suffering a brain hemorrhage caused by an an
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WHY I LIKE JOE BIDEN AS OBAMA VEEP PICK
I like Senator Joe Biden (D-Delaware) as Presidential candidate Barack Obama's pick for his Vice Presidential running mate.In general, I've always liked Biden and have often wondered why his candidacy for President in times past hadn't received bette
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CONGRESSWOMAN STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES DIES
BREAKING NEWS :U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Ohio) dies after being hospitalized for an aneurysms suffered.EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones was in a hospital Wednesday.Tubbs Jones, 59, was taken to the Cleveland Clin
- August 16th, 2008
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THE POWER OF PERSERVERANCE
Do you possess the power to persevere?Do you have the strength, courage and conviction to keep moving no matter how bad life looks?Many do not. Life has the capacity to take one through some of the most horrific of circumstances.I have often referenc
- August 14th, 2008
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SIGNIFICANCE
It's the eve of my 42nd birthday and I can't help but wonder what makes one or one's life significant?In looking up the word significant, I found one definition that refers to it as: "the level of importance or magnitude assigned to a particular ite
- August 12th, 2008
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KWAME KILPATRICK GETS PRAYERS ANSWERED
Judge Rules Detroit Mayor Didn't Violate BondDETROIT (AP) — Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's third trip to court in a week turned into a victory Tuesday when a judge threw out prosecutors' claim that a visit with his sister violated the terms of his bail i
- August 9th, 2008
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REST IN PEACE BERNIE MAC
My prayers go out to the family and friends of Bernie Mac. His passing seems to have come too soon for a man of his talent and intellect.I remember when I first became familiar with Mac. It was during his routine in the Kings of Comedy with Steve Har
- August 8th, 2008
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TODAY IS THE DAY OF PERFECTED MANIFESTATION
Whether it's 8-8-08 or any other day, everyday is positioned to be a blessed and perfect day. Faith and belief are needed in times and days like these more than ever.Be blessed today, now and always.You will be rewarded for your faith, trust and bel
- August 7th, 2008
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JUANITA BYNUM NOT PAYING HER EX'S LEGAL BILLS AS AGREED
ATLANTA (AP) - Lawyers for the ex-husband of Juanita Bynum are suing the televangelist, claiming that she has not paid the first installment of a $40,000 legal bill to his divorce attorney.Bynum agreed to pay the bill in four $10,000 installments as
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DARE TO REMEMBER
Periodically I make it a point to stop and consider why this blog and why this blog now.I have admitted that it was for selfish reasons and to serve as a reminder that our individual life experiences are not always mutually exclusive. We are more con
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KWAME KILPATRICK WAITS FOR APPEAL WHILE IN JAIL
DETROIT (AP) — Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was jailed Thursday for a bond violation in his perjury case, his pleas for leniency rejected by a judge who made it clear the mayor would get no special treatment.Kilpatrick, charged with perjury and other fel
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VICTORIA OSTEEN SUED FOR ALLEGED IN-FLIGHT OUTBURST
HOUSTON (AP) — The wife of renowned evangelical pastor Joel Osteen acted like a combative diva when a small spill on her airline seat was not immediately cleaned up, a flight attendant, Sharon Brown, who was also on the plane testified Thursday.The
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KWAME KILPATRICK ORDERED TO JAIL!
BREAKING NEWS: Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has just been ordered to jail by a Detroit judge for violating his bail for going to Canada without notification to the court.DETROIT (AP)-- Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been ordered to the county j
- August 5th, 2008
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SURVIVING THE TURBULENCE OF LIFE
Are you going through what seems to be life's turbulences?It seems as if so many are.A record number of foreclosures are taking place and unemployment seems to be steadily growing. America is in an apparent economic slump to put it mildly and when yo
- August 4th, 2008
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- August 2nd, 2008
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NICK CANNON IS SET TO KICK OFF COUNT DOWN TO THE 3RD ANNUAL ANGEL CITY CLASSIC
On Tuesday, August 5th, Nick Cannon will join Black Educational Events, LLC and Farmers Insurance Group for a press conference at 10 a.m. in front of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to promote the value behind the 2008 Farmers Insurance Angel City
- July 31st, 2008
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BE GRATEFUL!
It can be too easy to become depressed by looking at all you don't have.It can be a challenge to work so hard to make life happen only to realize sometimes the best we can do is just be still and count the blessings.There are so many going through so
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Luther Cambell: Rappers Gone Wild with Family Values
First it was Ice Cube, now it's former 2 Live Crew member Luther "Luke" Campbell. Luther "Luke" Campbell, 47, got married recently in Dallas to 27-year-old native Kristin Thompson. "People say that Kristin needs to write a book on how she nabbed th
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AMERICA APOLOGIZING FOR SLAVERY
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday issued an unprecedented apology to black Americans for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors who suffered under slavery and Jim Crow segregation laws."Today represents a milestone in our nation
- July 29th, 2008
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Los Angeles Earthquake: I'm/We're Still Standing
Today I found myself in the middle of an earthquake - in more ways than one.I know I have been absent for the last few days, yet, it could not be helped.I won't be writing much today. However, just know that although I was rockin' and rollin' - in th
- July 22nd, 2008
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- July 21st, 2008
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- July 20th, 2008
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One More Day
About 20 days ago, I shared my intended efforts to embark upon a 21-day journey of no complaining and negative speak. I'll admit, I was not perfect at it, however, I am satisfied that I did give it my best effort.With tomorrow serving as the 21st day
- July 19th, 2008
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Roland Fryer & His Paying Black Children to Go to School
I have been a fan of Dr. Roland Fryer, a tenured Economics professor at Harvard University, for some time now. I like this photo of him best because the one at his Harvard site looks like a mug shot.I love his story and how he grew up in Texas strad
- July 17th, 2008
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West Virginia Man Pleads Guilty for the Torture of Megan Williams
LOGAN, W.Va. (AP) — Another defendant has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the suspected torture of a young woman held captive in West Virginia last summer.Bobby Brewster, 25, pleaded guilty in Logan County Circuit Court on Tuesday to second
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Anticipation vs. Anxiousness
The delicate dance between anticipation and anxiousness never ceases to amaze me. Being a person who sets goals based on deep-seated ambitions, I've learned the invaluable lessons of patience.A watched pot never boils like a watched rose bud never s
- July 16th, 2008
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Pope praises Australia for Apologizing to Aborigines
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict praised the Australian government on Thursday for apologizing for past injustices to Aborigines, saying it was a courageous move to repair race relations and offered hope to the rest of the world.Pope Benedict, in Syd
- July 14th, 2008
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The Pope (and My Kid) Visit Australia for World Youth Day
My kid is hanging with the Pope this week. Please keep them and all the pilgrims in our prayers.Catholic Youths In Sydney Celebrate World Youth DayBy Vittorio Hernandez - AHN News WriterSydney, Australia (AHN) - While the 200,000 Catholic youths in
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The New Yorker's Attempt at Tasteless Satire
What if Senator John McCain was shown in the form of a "political cartoon" turning his back and smirking on his first wife as a cripple after she suffered a car accident while reaching for a bombshell Cindy McCain? Or what if Cindy McCain was shown
- July 13th, 2008
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Confessions of a Church Girl
Alright. I guess I can stop counting now. I have been to church four times in three weeks (I attended midweek service after dropping my daughter off at the airport on Wednesday). As I have said previously, one day and one Sunday at a time.In the mean
- July 12th, 2008
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GUILTY PLEASURES
So, my kid is off for her summer outing half way around the world and I keep getting the same question: "So, what are your going to do with yourself while your daughter's away?" Even my daughter asked what I would do with myself while she was gone.A
- July 10th, 2008
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A MOTHER'S LOVE
Last night I put my only child on a plane to Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia for World Youth Day (WYD).Organized by the Catholic Church, WYD brings together young people from around the globe to celebrate and learn about their faith on a
- July 7th, 2008
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Freedom: A Real Conspiracy Theory
Guess where I was at 6:30 a.m. yesterday morning? Church. That's right. I was in church for a 2nd Sunday in a row. And guess what? I loved it.! It was so moving and inspiring.The theme for the month is The Call to Freedom. Yesterday's key message po
- July 4th, 2008
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
The operative word here is Happy! These images represent one of the numersous benefits of living positively positive.HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
- July 3rd, 2008
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CELEBRATE: IT'S ALL GOOD!
This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118: 24How are you doing on your 21-day commitment to life without complaints or negative speak? Have you been tested? I know I have. But you know what? It's all good!I
- July 2nd, 2008
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The Black National Anthem & America's Discomfort
Lift every voice and singTill earth and heaven ring,Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;Let our rejoicing riseHigh as the listening skies,Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,Sing a song
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LIVING POSITIVE ON PURPOSE MAKES FOR AN OPEN HEART
Happy Wednesday all!It is day 2 of the challenge and the feedback I am getting is tremendous. Thanks to all who have unofficially signed on to the effort to transform our lives by living 21 days without complaining or negative speak.How are you doing
- July 1st, 2008
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THE POWER OF BEING POSITIVELY POSITIVE
With each new day comes a promise of new wonderful and maganificent opportunities that are beynond anything we could ever hope or think. Today is no different.From e-mails, to comments, to phone calls, I received a pretty strong response to my post y
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SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES: BLACK WOMEN IN BUSINESS
(CBS) At age 40, Dawn Fitch is part of a fast growing movement in America - black women who are launching their own businesses."There is another choice beside corporate America," said Fitch, president of Pooka Pure & Simple. "You can start your o
- June 30th, 2008
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REBIRTH & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Just how often can one be re-born in one's life?The concept of rebirth is essential in the popular assessment of Christianity. 2 Corinthians 5:17 states: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, a
- June 27th, 2008
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KWAME KILPATRICK PUTS HIS MAMA'S JOB AT RISK
DETROIT (AP) — For a dozen years, Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick has routinely defeated all opponents in the Detroit-area congressional district she represents. But a text-messaging scandal involving her son, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, could
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: BYNUM-WEEKS DIVORCE IS FINAL - FINALLY!
I'll admit, I've been dealing with more pressing personal matters as of late. Therefore, I am a few days behind on the latest concerning the continuing Bynum-Weeks saga. Prophetess Juanita Bynum and Bishop Thomas Weeks III ended their nearly six-yea
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OBAMA & CLINTON TOGETHER IN A SHOW OF UNITY
Today is a big day in this phase of the U.S. presidential campaign. Senators Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and Barack Obama (D-IL) came together for a Unity Rally in Unity, New Hampshire where each received 107 votes - a dead tie - during the primary season
- June 26th, 2008
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IT'S A MATTER OF TRUST
Depending on one's life's experiences, trust can be an extremely complex concept to grasp.For me, life continues to get interesting as I travel my designated journey. Within the last 90 days, there have been three people who I once dated who have ree
