A Family Watches “Freedom Riders” by Stanley Nelson
I went to my brother and sister-in-law’s home in Virginia two weeks ago for Mother’s Day. Jenny B. Silver had wished for an extended Mother’s Day weekend with her children so we obliged. It was a sweet weekend of enjoying each other’s company and playing with Hoshi (my brother and sister-in-law’s dog). Saturday, we took
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Get Rid of “Communication Debt”
Get out of what I call “communication debt.” If you owe someone a return phone call or email, set aside time (every day if you have to) to get ride of those debts. Even if your reply email is to say “It’s going to take a little extra time for me to get back to
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Why I Don’t Use The Term “Brand”
Words are not simple. Maya Angelou said they are things. They are absorbed by people, they fill up rooms, they settle on furniture. Maybe. Like dust. Further, I believe that words carry spirits and intentions. They are magic in that they have the ability to transform, be it for creative or destructive purposes. So as
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I’m Speaking Here > “Remixed and Remastered: Defining and Distributing the Black Image in the Era of Globalization”
This Saturday (April 9, 2011), I will be speaking at the Remixed and Remastered: Defining and Distributing The Black Image in the Era of Globalization conference at the New School in New York City. The panel I’m on is entitled “Developing Brand Identity and Audience with Social Media.” It’s from 2:30-4pm. A glance at just
Rev. Al Sharpton and April R. Silver Endorse Rhymefest for Alderman
“We are asking them to get involved and give back. Che is doing that. I am here today because I support Che “Rhymefest” Smith. If he was a negative force, I would not be here today.” ~ Rev. Al Sharpton “Hip hop culture at its best teaches us love of self, love of family, and love
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I Host a Screening of “I Will Follow” THIS SATURDAY
I am happy to make this special announcement about the film “I Will Follow” and the fact that I’m hosting a screening THIS SATURDAY in New York City at 6pm (all details below). Shout out to ImageNation for doing great work and for helping to market the hell out of this indie film 🙂 —
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Walter Mosley, A Discussion, Reanding & Book Signing (Free in Brooklyn)
An Afternoon with Walter Mosley Discussion, Reading and Book Signing Sunday, March 20, 2011 1:30 p.m. Dweck Center at the Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11228 FREE & OPEN to the public. Best-selling author Walter Mosley, creator of the Easy Rawlins mystery series, and the novels Walkin’ the Dog; Always Outnumbered,
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April R. Silver Waives Speaking Fees
Social Entrepreneur • Activist • Writer/Editor APRIL R. SILVER Waives Honorarium through April 3, 2011 * For Women’s History Month and beyond, social entrepreneur, activist, and writer/editor April R. Silver announces that she will waive her speaking fee for select engagements, regardless of location, through April 3, 2011. Silver is a respected entrepreneur and activist
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Technology/Facebook at its Worst!
I missed this one folks. Here’s yet another example of why you should use social media sites, like Facebook, as your back up presence on the Internet. If being recognized in the public arena is an objective of yours, then invest your resources into developing and growing your own email list. Check this from The
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