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Top 100: Felecia Hatcher, Co-founder of gourmet ice cream truck line
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!” Well this young black entrepreneur took it literally to the community and to the bank. Making Black History: How sweet it is!!!!
Read MoreTop 100: Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, a trailblazer for women in politics and the military
Post by Kevin Lankford in Black History Month on Feb 2, 2012 at 9:31 amToday’s history maker is Jennifer Carroll. The first African-American Republican woman on a statewide ticket…
Read MoreDon Cornelius’ memorable moments: Al Sharpton on ‘Soul Train’ and more
Post by Kevin Lankford in Black History Month on Feb 2, 2012 at 9:07 amBack in 1974 a young Al Sharpton appeared on Soul Train with Don Cornelius, to present a ‘black’ record to Sharpton’s idol, James Brown for his classic song “The Payback”:
Read MoreTop 100 Making History Today
Post by Kevin Lankford in Black History Month on Feb 1, 2012 at 9:27 amIf you havn’t been living under a rock, you know Febuary is Black History month. So how about a series that features today’s history makers? In 29 Days?…Let’s see!
Read MoreMy Favorite Author: Langston Hughes
Post by Kevin Lankford in Black History Month on Feb 1, 2012 at 8:49 amEver since I was in the play A Raisin in the Sun, I’ve admired the writings of James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967). He was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form jazz poetry. Hughes is best known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance. He famously wrote about the period that “Harlem was in vogue.”
Read MoreThe Advantages of Buying Penny Stocks
Post by Kevin Lankford in ON TOPIC TUESDAY on Jan 31, 2012 at 8:28 amIf you do not have a brokerage account yet, we strongly urge you to signup up for one today so that you may trade penny stocks,
stocks, options, currencies, futures and whatever else you please.
Black Americans losing homes over property taxes: It doesn’t have to happen
Post by Kevin Lankford in ON TOPIC TUESDAY on Jan 31, 2012 at 7:27 amSource: The Griot
Case and point: when you buy growth stocks like Apple and hold them, as they appreciate over the years you don’t pay a dime in taxes until you sell. Same rule applies to cash value life insurance policies — no taxes, as rich people continue to stash millions of dollars in them. The same rule should apply for residential property.
Could it be that assets such as stocks, bonds
Read MoreOprah Winfrey Reportedly Named godmother to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s baby Blue Ivy
Post by Kevin Lankford in Recent Black History Moments on Jan 27, 2012 at 9:40 amOprah’s a Godmother: “I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy (or wealthy) godmother to endow it (the baby) with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity. ” Eleanor Roosevelt
Read MoreThis new law mandates all churches, ministries, non-profit organizations and businesses to issue a 1099-Misc form to any and all people, businesses and corporations for payments of $600.00 for services, exchange for property or gross proceeds. This law requires your church to issue a 1099-Misc even if you buy merchandise.
Read MoreObama takes first lady out to celebrate birthday
Post by Kevin Lankford in Recent Black History Moments on Jan 26, 2012 at 9:49 amMake no mistake about it. I think our first family is awesome! So, join me in sending a positive vibe to first Lady Michelle Obama for a very blessed and happy birthday!! (yes she does reads this)
Read MoreMichelle Obama: School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains
Post by Kevin Lankford in Nutrition on Jan 26, 2012 at 9:31 amFirst lady Michelle Obama joins students at the food line to pick up lunch items at the cafeteria of Parklawn Elementary School January 25, 2012 in Alexandria, Virginia. Did someone say “mmm-mmm good?”
Read MoreSenate Democrats promise to push Obama tax agenda
Post by Kevin Lankford in Breaking News on Jan 26, 2012 at 9:06 amIn my humble opinion our President has the pacesetting leadership style that involves a drive to achieve initiatives, and a drive to achieve results. “Driven, not chauffeured!”
Read MoreObama to hold Google+ ‘hangout’ after SOTU
Post by Kevin Lankford in ON TOPIC TUESDAY on Jan 24, 2012 at 8:02 amDo you have a question for President Obama? Here’s how you can catch up, keep up, get fired up and get connected!
Read MoreAretha Franklin calls off her wedding to Willie Wilkerson
Post by Kevin Lankford in ON TOPIC TUESDAY on Jan 24, 2012 at 7:39 amAretha Franklin is famous for the song “Think”. Point being, she wants to think it over with her beau. Who would of thought?
Read MoreActors who hated their own movies
Post by Kevin Lankford in ON TOPIC TUESDAY on Jan 24, 2012 at 7:10 amThough I honestly believe that people should put 100% into what they decide to do. Shouldn’t they stand behind it if it involves people’s time and money? Here is a surprising look at what some of hollywood’s best think about their own work. (Can you say refund?)
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