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A Glimmer Of Hope For Africa

Book Excerpts
Written by Ron Watkins
Friday, 29 December 2006
Ron Watkins During the 1950s, Liberia boasted the world’s second-fastest-growing economy. This was not surprising, given its abundance of natural resources – iron, ore, timber, diamonds, gold and tin – as well as rich vegetation. Today, after 14 years of civil war, Liberia is one of the poorest nations in the world, with no running water, electricity, decent public hospitals or schools. At least 85 per cent of the country’s three million-strong population are without jobs and most people are forced to live on less than $1 per day. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 734

Speaking of Leadership

Our Community
Written by Jasmyne Cannick
Wednesday, 20 December 2006
Jasmyne Cannick The Black leadership today is operated more as a business venture complete with media hype, photo-ops, corporate indulgence, and cult personalities. It’s to the point now, where certain “leaders” won’t attend events where they are not the main attraction, some even go as far as to charge an honorarium for their services. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 381

6 Essentials to Execute the Right Strategic Goals

Black Business Advice
Written by Sherese Duncan
Tuesday, 19 December 2006
Sherese Duncan Goal setting is a basic process, but many people find it difficult to understand. Take a look at the six essentials that you must know and understand in order to execute the right strategic goals. Remember, in this stage of building your infrastructure you want to be strategic about the focus areas of your goals. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 292

It's Your Nigger Problem Not Hip-Hop's

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Written by Mark Anthony Neal
Friday, 08 December 2006
"There is no private space to distinguish between the nigga in the black linguistic world and the nigga in the white." Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 344