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Get Affirmed 😉
Second best quote of yesterday (and I’m paraphrasing):“Some people look at great success stories and get inspired…that’s it. They never actualize what inspires them. Their response is emotional. Others look at great success stories and get affirmed because they are already en route to their own version of that success.”E. Omar Silver (at it again!)
Quote of the Week: When Hiring…
Best quote of the day: “You can buy someone’s time, their talent, and their skills, but you can’t buy nor train some one to be dedicated.” – E. Omar Silver Wow.
"What's In Your Hands?" speech by Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Today is the birthday of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. He would have been 101 years old. Here’s one of my favorite inspirations…period. Also, check out his autobiography: “Adam by Adam” (1971). Amazing Man!
Quote of the Week
“Nothing replaces diligence and discipline in the pursuit of growing your business…not hope, not good intentions, not luck. Nothing.” ~ April R. Silver
“Throw Your Wallet Over the Fence”
A year ago today, I was interviewed by JULIA O’FARROW of “Jaygeeoh Presents!” It’s about how AKILA WORKSONGS came to be and the inspirational quote that still drives me to this day. Enjoy!
Five Black Women Discuss “Precious”
The radio show earlier today about Precious was powerful. Esther Armah said that the calls and emails came in ALL DAY!! I posted bits and pieces on my Facebook wall. Pure fire! The women on the panel broke down the movie with such great precision. I was honored to be a part of the discussion. …
We’re Discussing “Precious” This Morning
On our weekly media roundtable on WBAI Radio later this morning (at 7:30am), we will discuss Precious, the film. Esther Armah is the host, Stacey Patton and I are regulars but this week we will be joined by Akiba Solomon and Nikki Moore. Here are a few points that have been swirling in my head …
POETRY: Contains Adult Content
The title of this poem is not “Contains Adult Content,” LOL! That is my blog post disclaimer. This is an erotic poem, reader discretion is advised. “Just Call My Name“ Your voice feels good in my earSo you can tell me anything tonight…just purr.Purr into the curve that is the nook of my neck,Just beneath …
Goal: Kill 140 Women This Week in NYC
I would really like to cry on the page right now, but I’ll get straight to the point. NANA CAMILLE YARBROUGH sent me a sickening email today. It warned that this week is GANG INITIATION WEEK in New York City (as reported by the Department of Education to the New York City Police Department). The …
“Social Media is the New Pen and Paper!”
The post below is based on my tweets from earlier today: My thirty minute keynote address at the COOL TWITTER CONFERENCE this Tuesday is supposed to be a powerful set-up for a seven hour day full of workshops and real live human networking about online networks. If I can do these four things, I’ll be …
Lift Them Up in Prayer!
Just a thought: When we ask for guidance from our ancestors, let’s ask for guidance from our ancestors who “kneel before God.” All of our ancestors ain’t elevated yet, ya know? Some of them need us to ” LIFT THEM UP” in prayer. Some of them ain’t resting in peace just yet. Sleep well on …
Thirteen (VERY RANDOM) Things I Learned While Off Facebook/Twitter for Two Weeks
1. PutOnBLAST!/Facebook/Twitter junkie that I am, even I recognize that fasting from social media, email, and even the telephone is good for the soul er’ once in a while. I survived! 2. TV and news fasts are even more nutritious. 3. My cue to exit: Right before the “can’t we all just get along” beer …
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Lani Guinier’s Take on the Skip Gates “Mini-Drama”
From TheRoot.comBy The Root Brass | Posted: July 27, 2009 at 11:03 amA Beer Bromance at the White House? Can Obama’s beer fest do anything to improve the relationship between black people and the cops who arrest them? Or does it waste valuable presidential time? I applaud President Obama’s willingness to step into this debate. …
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African Voices, Yvonne Bynoe, The Harlem Book Fair, and Me
I’ve been asked to speak at two events for this weekend’s Harlem Book Fair…both this Saturday, back-to-back. The first event, with African Voices magazine, is about how to use the Internet to sell your books. I have a popular email marketing service company (www.putonblast.com) and it houses over 30,000 subscribers. We service alot of authors …
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The BET Apology: A Good Thing, But Short-Sighted
This morning, allhiphop.com reported that BET has denounced the Lil Wayne and Drake performance at the award show earlier this week. Here is an excerpt from allhiphop.com: BET has expressed remorse over a performance by Lil Wayne, Drake and Young Money Records that involved underage girls during songs “Best I Ever Had” and “Every Girl.” …
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BET Network Apologizes
From AllHipHop.comBy Houston WilliamsFriday, July 3, 2009 BET has expressed remorse over a performance by Lil Wayne, Drake and Young Money Records that involved underage girls during songs “Best I Ever Had” and “Every Girl.” The songs, which have overt sexual references, were performed during the Sunday BET Awards ’09 show as a bevy of …
Beneath Low: BET, Lil Wayne Set the Stage for Child Pornography
Last night, live at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, a room full of head-bobbing, consenting adults bounced to Drake and Lil Wayne’s back-to-back performances of the hit songs “Best I Ever Had” and “Every Girl.” I watched, underwhelmed. I wanted more “Michael” in what was supposed to be this award-show-turned-Michael-Jackson-tribute. I watched, ever puzzled …
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“The Myth of the Happy Slave” and 6 Other Comments on The Senate’s Apology for Slavery
Earlier this morning, the weekly media panel on WBAI’s “Wake Up Call” (which featured regulars Stacy Patton and April R. Silver and this week, guests Chole and Hilary Crossley) was asked to dissect and comment on an article about The Senate’s apology for slavery. The Washington Post article can be found on this site (scroll …
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