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President Barack Obama Comes to the ATL and Raises $5 Million!

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The Atlanta community was absolutely elated that President Barack Obama was coming to Atlanta!  He was visiting the city to raise money for his 2012 Presidential bid.  In addition to a host of fundraising activities on March, 16, 2012, the Obama for America campaign held its national meeting of the African American Leadership Council.  During […]

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United States Hispanic Leadership Institute 30th National Conference

Again, it was another spectacular United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Annual Conference.  This year the organization celebrated its 30th anniversary!  Congratulations!!!  Based in Chicago, USHLI seeks to empower Latinos and other disenfranchised groups with leadership development training and encourage civic awareness and participation in the electoral process. 

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Los Angeles Times Study Reveals: Oscar Voters Overwhelmingly White Male

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Every year when the Oscars roll around there is always a public discussion and criticism of the lack of African American and Latino nominees and awardees.  This year that discussion continues.  A revealing article in the Los Angeles Times by John Horn, Nicole Sperling and Doug Smith provides some explanation. Oscar voters are overwhelmingly white […]

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Remembering The Cultural Icon Don Cornelius

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How shocking it was to hear about the apparent suicidal death of Don Cornelius on the first day of Black History Month.  A television icon, Don Cornelius transformed the American  cultural landscape through his infamous show “Soul Train.”  Every week for thirty-five years America could take a trip on the hippest train in show business, […]

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What is Up with Governor Jan Brewer Disrespecting Our President???

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Are any of you shocked, bewildered and/or incensed by Governor Jan Brewer’s disrespect of President Barack Obama during his first official visit to her state of Arizona?  Does the photo of her “greeting” the President affect you in any way?  Can anyone recall at any point in American history where there has been such a […]

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Tips for College Success: The Syllabus

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Introduction to the Tips for College Success Blog   Do you, your child or someone you know have plans to attend college?  Are you overwhelmed by the application and preparation process?  Are you already in college and just need some guidance on how to make the most out of your college experience?  Then this weekly […]

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Inspiration: My Three Words for 2012

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Inspired by Chris Brogan   We are quickly approaching the last few days of January, and, hopefully, you have not abandoned those New Year’s resolutions that you made just a few weeks ago.  Of course, like everyone else, I set my resolutions, which were comprised of numerous personal and professional goals.  In the midst of […]

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Teaching the Value of Internships

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The Reid Project at Clark Atlanta University   This month I participated in a panel discussion at Clark Atlanta University coordinated by alumna Jacque Reid about the importance of internships.  The Media Arts Studies class, where James McJunkins serves as its professor, seeks to prepare students to participate in The Reid Project, an eight-week summer […]

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Inspiration: “Finish Fast!” – Spirit

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Inspired by the life of Steve Jobs   Inspirational Blog Background I never knew much about Steve Jobs.  My introduction and only knowledge of him was through my husband who showed me a video on the Internet of Jobs introducing the iPhone to the world.  Terreon was absolutely elated!  This new phone had all the […]

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Tuskegee University Celebrates the Release of “Red Tails” and the Tuskegee Airmen on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

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I had an absolutely magnificent time Monday at Tuskegee University (TU) commemorating the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and the Tuskegee Airmen!  Celebrating the release of “Red Tails,” Tuskegee University hosted a weekend of activities honoring the civil rights leader and America’s first African American military pilots.   What a glorious occasion to be involved […]

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