About Me
I run a positive website called Taking Ownership where I write about Mentoring, Education and Leadership development within the context of the traditional values in the Black community
The Purpose of Mentoring Update Your Identity Many of us have had someone who has been in a mentoring position within our lives. As we reflect on those relationships, we can say that from some mentors we have gained much and from others we gained not much
Some of our comments appear to be limiting "Black literature" to... moreSome of our comments appear to be limiting "Black literature" to "African American Lit". What about African, Caribbean, Latin and Afro-European literature? Our experiences will be always be limited if we take on the attitude of, nothing exists beyond our shores. Africans all over the world have so much to learn from and teach to, one another. First we'll have to acknowledge that we all fall under the category of Africans and we have to accept our family on the continent and the rest of the world and they'll have to accept us. There is an amazing amount of art being created all the time by US but if WE don't recognize it then we're losing our legacy. We all have to make more effort to develop ways to exchange and promote African arts among our fellow Africans and the rest of the world if we want to see our artists gain the recognition that they deserve. less
Definitely look forward to reading your blogs Mr. SoBo. Nice to ... moreDefinitely look forward to reading your blogs Mr. SoBo. Nice to meet you as well Candace. Peace and Blessings to you both.
Sable Femme said:
April Byrd said:I feel like current black lit... moreSable Femme said:
April Byrd said:I feel like current black lit has just become a dramatized, grimy reflection of the street, hood, and ghetto life. It's putting out an image of personalities that should not be subscribed to. Passion has been displaced with lust, filth and Ignorance. Whenever I turn the pages of Black Expressions all I mostly see is something about sex, and drug dealers, and just ghetto drama ugh. *Disgusted as I type*. Just venting a little, but I know all is not lost. I've heard rave reviews about Ernessa T. Carter's "32 Candles" Has anybody read it?
You are so right! I hate going into my local bookstore and walking over to the African American Lit section only to find Toni Morrison hidden behind 80000 copies of "Candy Licker" and "Welfare Wifeys".
Rotflmao! Touche'! less
April D. Byrd said:I feel like current black lit has just become... moreApril D. Byrd said:I feel like current black lit has just become a dramatized, grimy reflection of the street, hood, and ghetto life. It's putting out an image of personalities that should not be subscribed to. Passion has been displaced with lust, filth and Ignorance. Whenever I turn the pages of Black Expressions all I mostly see is something about sex, and drug dealers, and just ghetto drama ugh. *Disgusted as I type*. Just venting a little, but I know all is not lost. I've heard rave reviews about Ernessa T. Carter's "32 Candles" Has anybody read it?
^5@ April! less
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New York, New York –The Collaborations Group presents: Collaborations NYC Actors & Filmmaker’s Showcase, a live a... moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, New York –The Collaborations Group presents: Collaborations NYC Actors & Filmmaker’s Showcase, a live actors showcase for young black actors in New York, this Tuesday, May 21st 2013 at Taj Lounge...
Black Bloggers Connect is in Los Angeles, California attending the season 3 taping of Lexus' Verses & Flow, which airs on TV One. Verses & Flow highli... more
Black Bloggers Connect is in Los Angeles, California attending the season 3 taping of Lexus' Verses & Flow, which airs on TV One. Verses & Flow highlights the beauty of spoken word and neo-soul music in the African American community. The sho...
Columbia, MD --- Savvier Health, LLC is pleased to announce the first African American health app for Android and iPhone. Total Health for African Ame... moreColumbia, MD --- Savvier Health, LLC is pleased to announce the first African American health app for Android and iPhone. Total Health for African American Christians takes a mind, body, and spirit approach to healing some of the most de...
Songstress Vivian Green graced the stage of The Belasco in Los Angeles on Tuesday April 30th, for the Season 3 taping of Verses & Flow. The audience went ... more
Songstress Vivian Green graced the stage of The Belasco in Los Angeles on Tuesday April 30th, for the Season 3 taping of Verses & Flow. The audience went wild when she sang her hit song Emotional Rollercoaster. Verses & Flow is a one-of-a-kin...
There is a root to white supremacy. It always seem that no matter what racist say their reason were for denying people of color a right or claim that is rightfully theirs it all boils down to one thing. It’s not only the fact that racist hate people because they are not his same color. &...
Once upon a time, I knew I'd be the best prima ballerina, an Oscar winning actress and a millionaire. I knew I could do it, because Anton told me I would.
When we were young, my uncle Anton was my life coach, my playmate, my teacher, my inspiration and my partner in crime. He ...
There are some writers today complaining that the 99 cent eBook is ruining the game for them.
I’m sorry but that’s nonsense.
This isn’t a new argument. In fact, it’s just another re-hash of an old argument that goes back as far as the early 2000s.
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Scripture reference Matthew 6:25-34- especially verse 34. The Dali Lama once said, “If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit ...
To share information on how we can help our youth of today become successful. Share ideas and find mentors for youth. This group will also support children and families with disabilities.
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