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The Five Ring Circus - Upward mobility in the 21st Century

I have been trying to find a way to explain to a young Black person how to achieve prosperity and pursue happiness in the USA. This is a natural pursuit of all people. If this pursuit eludes many African Americans, what can be done to sustain the progress, and lift more of us out of the underclass conditions that we live in?

Here is what a young Black observer encounters as he or she contemplates alternatives for their future. The intent of this analysis is to construct a more effective upward mobility strategy for the 21^st Century.

The conundrum of Black Progress -- Where to from here?

The pinnacle of African American progress in the USA seemed to have been achieved with the election of a Black President. If so, why are African Americans so far behind in education, employment, home ownership, entrepreneurship, and our wealth is 1/20th of the average white household?

Happy Labor Day! What do we have to celebrate in this economy?

We must begin to speak with the strong voice of labor that made this holiday so important to our nation. We need our President to fight for outcomes that meet high expectations. Mr. President, go big or stay home!

How to Close the Black Wealth Gap -- The 10 Wealth For Life Principles

Recent headlines have pointed to the widening gap between white and black wealth. Below is a set of principles that are worth repeating. These principles can be followed by anyone, and if followed will create a foundation for wealth, and help close the Black wealth gap.

What Can Black Americans Do About the Economic Crisis? Don't Panic, Take Action

In this current crisis, there won't be another civil rights movement to address our needs, but there can be a civil action movement to address issues at the grass roots level which are having a disproportionately negative impact on the Black community.

Make a Difference For Our Children: Join the Million Father March

The Million Father March has grown out of recognition of the power of male involvement in the education of Black students. A father who actively participates in the educational and social development life of a child is invaluable and irreplaceable.

BECAUSE I AM BLACK -- Taking our future in our hands

There are very good econmic reasons for supporting Black businesses. We need to understand that every time we look at the unemployment statistics and the numbers go up, we are closer to being included. We should also recognize that when Black-owned businesses are successful, studies show that 70% of their employees are Black. I should support Black businesses that help address Black unemployment - BECAUSE I AM BLACK.

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