Why You Should Look^UP!

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"If it ain’t one thing, its another!!" That's...

Why You Should Look^UP!

Photo Credit: Julian Myles Upsplash

As we approach the end of another week, another month, and yet another year - and what a year it has been - we face with bewilderment a sobering reality - "if it ain't one thing it's another.” From nation states like Russia and China with their aberrant and belligerent disposition, from inanimate entities like AI (artificial intelligence) and viruses Covid 19, Delta, and the mutant Omicron variant, to political entities with abysmal lack of empathy toward mankind to turning our back on “ Mother Nature.”  If it wasn't Alcee Hastings it was Cecily time.

If it wasn't bell hooks, it was Desmond Tutu, if it wasn't John Thompson, it was Colin Powell, if it wasn't DMX, it was Biz Markie. If it wasn't the Insurrection at the Capitol, it was a school shooting in Michigan.

If it wasn't the near execution of Julius Jones, it was the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse. If it wasn't an attempt to restrict voting, it was an attempt to overturn Roe versus Wade.  If it wasn't Andrew Cuomo, it was Chris Cuomo. If it ain't privacy violations in Facebook, it's Metaverse to make matters worse... enough already!

Maybe not; if it ain't "Too Sir with Love," it ain't Sydney Poitier.

In an effort toward summation of a year gone by let’s get real about why the pendulum swings (it's all good on one end and it doesn’t look good on the other end) the way it does and confront the reality in plain sight that myopia (nearsightedness) can’t justify and hyperopia (farsightedness) can’t clarify.

Both address the physical eye but the reality I’m referring to speak to the mind, emotion, and spiritual eye. Ophthalmology can address the limitation of the physical eye and a psycho therapist can speak to mental and emotional health while saving your spiritual issues for that introspective look up.

Editor's Note: Many people are talking about the controversial and provocative flim: "Don't Look Up," and how it relates to the impact of disinformation on our society and other salient issues.  After seeing the movie you'll realize "Why You Should Look^UP!"  You can see the trailer below...

Mama Zora, An African Icon

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Mama Zora, An African Icon

OP-ED By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa

Zora Mehlomakulu shall never die.

Instead she has multiplied.

She counseled those bothered either by personal issues, family matters, work injustices or just the ups and downs that we all encounter in this wonderful but imperfect world.

She traveled all around the length and breath of the country to organize and meet the downtrodden in villages, hostels, townships, community halls and open spaces and engaged industry bosses pleading for the plight of the workers to be improved to acceptable global working standards.

She worked and shared ideas with religious leaders, traditional leadership, industry leaders and working class, and community activists, members & representatives to found workable solutions to the challenges confronting humanity.

She sacrificed her youth and family life and marriage for the workers and the oppressed majority of South Africa, with numerous incarceration and ill-treatment at the hands of the apartheid regime.

But she never complained about her experiences as a true soldier of liberation, she stood her ground until the colonial apartheid regime fell.

Her story like that of her many compatriots who fought against the Apartheid regime must never be silenced and forgotten.

In the building of a totally liberated and prosperous nation, we have to refer back to the wisdom of people like Zora Mehlomakulu if we stand any chance of advancing the Struggle for a truly free and thriving society.

Watch As Bigg Robb Talks Southern Soul Music And Wows With His Performance On The Michael Colyar Morning Show!

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Bigg Robb Talks
Southern Soul Music and
Wows With His Performance On
The Michael Colyar Morning Show!

Watch!

Funnyman Michael Colyar welcomes Southern Soul Superstar Bigg Robb on The Michael Colyar Morning Show!

Bigg Robb guest appeared on the show Wednesday, January 4 streaming on YouTube and Facebook. He wows the viewers with his performance! Click Video below to watch now!

The multi-talented entertainer is a singer, recording artist, producer and songwriter.

He is one of the most exciting artists in the Southern Soul community, known for his high-energy performances, where he wows crowds with his sensational live shows and energetic showmanship.

Highly regarded in the music industry by both his peers and fans, Bigg Robb’s sound is a mixture of Midwest funk, R&B, modern blues, contemporary gospel, and Southern soul.

Eric Roberson Stops By The Michael Colyar Morning Show! January 7th Tune-In!

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Eric Roberson Stops By
The Michael Colyar Morning Show!

January 7

Tune-In Tomorrow Morning!

Funnyman Michael Colyar welcomes musician extraordinaire Eric Roberson on The Michael Colyar Morning Show!

Eric Roberson stops by the show Friday, January 7th to talk about his music, up-coming projects and all things Eric Roberson.

The Michael Colyar Morning Show streams Monday - Friday at 7 am PST on YouTube and Facebook.

As a GRAMMY Award-nominee, singer, songwriter, producer and Howard University alum, Eric Roberson continues to break boundaries as an independent artist in an industry dominated by major labels, manufactured sounds and mainstream radio. Described as the original pioneer of the independent movement in R&B/Soul music, Eric has achieved major milestones in his career, from being a successful songwriter and producer for notable artists such as Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Dwele, Vivian Green and countless others, to headlining sold out tours across the country.

Legendary Singer & Trumpet Player Johnny Britt To Release New Single, "Is It Cool?" feat. Josh Britt

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Legendary Singer & Trumpet Player

Johnny Britt To Release New Single,

"Is It Cool?" feat. Josh Britt

Jan. 30th / LISTEN!

On January 30th, legendary musician and songwriter, Johnny Britt is set to release "Is It Cool?" feat. Josh Britt, the highly anticipated new single from the legendary trumpeter.

Talking about the new song, Britt says "Is It Cool? is a fresh and smooth track that I hope everyone enjoys." He adds, "The song includes my son, Josh on the piano. Now, how cool is that?"

"Is It Cool?" was originally written while on tour by Britt with Maxwell and the song was first recorded by Boney James with the title “Deep Time."

Once Rejected By 25 Universities Dr. Eli Joseph Become A Highly Respected And Sought After Educator and Researcher

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27-YEAR OLD WITH DOCTORATE DEGREE IN BUSINESS WAS INITIALLY REJECTED BY 25 UNIVERSITIES

Dr. Eli Joseph earned a bachelor’s degree at the age of 20, a master’s degree at age 21, and a doctorate degree while teaching at an Ivy League institution by the age of 24. As a TEDx speaker, he has always had a chip on his shoulder that was cultivated by the amount of failure and rejection that he has endured over the years. For that reason, he has authored a new book called The Perfect Rejection Resume that examines the introspective contrast of success (rejection) while providing unique ways that people can build confidence to overcome their failures.

Dr. Joseph has faced many rejections along the way. He comments, “We have a résumé that highlights our successes throughout our careers. Well recently, I created a rejection résumé which highlights all of my failures.” He cultivated a single-page document, formatted like a résumé that highlights all his major failures through education (rejections from institutions), work experience (rejections from firms), and awards (rejections from organizations).

The book uses his chapter interludes to collaborate with some influential people including Dr. Janice Gassam (Forbes Contributor), Jarry Lee (NYC signed Model/ Former BuzzFeed Deputy Editor), Devyn Simone (Wendy Williams/MTV television host), and many more.

2021 Year End Wrap Up: OP-ED By Distinguished Contributor Tolson Banner

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I’m Puttin’ 2021 In My
Rear-View Mirror:  Post Haste!

Art Credit nZinga Austin | Photo Credit Kamau Austin 

I’m Puttin’ 2021 In My Rear-View Mirror: Post Haste!  OP-ED By Tolson Banner

I’m jumpin’ into my black hoop-dee.  I gotta jet out of 2021 ASAP!

My spirit tells me to head to the NORTH STAR to meet the new dawn of twenty deuce deuce (2022) - the moment it peaks over a new horizon.  I’m feeling a mystic cord of memory: like the great black migration from the south - a push and pull of the soul.

Historians have captured this Black journey with this soulful flow: “The lazy laughing south, with blood on her mouth and I who am black would love her; but she spits in my face.  So now I seek the North, the cold face North, for she, they say, is a kinder mistress.” I don’t believe we ever met that mistress.

I’m blazing out of 2021 like black people fleeing their homes set ablaze by the vitriolic antics of the Tiki torch boys or duped by the mortgage sub-prime loans orchestrated by the banks.

I don’t think I’ll travel along route US 50 (red and blue states).  I’ve convinced myself to revisit the roads less travelled - like Promise Street, Voting Rights Circle, Defund The Police Street (I think?) and Democracy Court.  I floored my black hoop-dee and got busy on Freedom Expressway.

I took the first exit up ahead, Promise Street via Biden Avenue.  The streets were strewn and dilapidated.  Word around here was these blocks held so much promise for change, like meeting the “kinder mistress.”

Blacks Helped Save President Biden's Candidacy But
Many Feel He Hasn't fulfilled His Promises
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Meet Janelle Harris The 'Powerhouse' Founder/CEO of SheExist/HeExist Magazines

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Exclusive Interview With Janelle Harris The 'Powerhouse' Founder/CEO of SheExist/HeExist Magazines 

"She is At the Top of the List of

 Global Business Influencers"!

Janelle Harris, founder and CEO of SheExist and HeExist Magazines is not only the mastermind behind the newest business publications everyone is talking about, but also recognized as a respected global influencer.

SheExist and HeExist Magazines, the online digital business publications will launch, the first quarter of 2022. HeExist will 'go-live' first in January, 2022 with SheExist to follow in Feburary. Both publications are geared for the business-minded individual.

It is not hard to see why Harris, the creator of the two publications sits on the top of our list of business influencers. She flows with ease connecting like-minded business entrepreneurs with each other which has led her to create a successful community of entrepreneurs in the business world.

We sat down with Janelle Harris as she graciously shared the vision of the much-anticipated release of SheExist/HeExist Magazines

Join The Small Business Roundtable Conversation

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The Small Business Roundtable

"A Monthly Event Bringing Together

Entrepreneurs from across the Globe!"

The Small Business Roundtable is a 'power-packed', fully charged event of dynamic entrepreneurs from across the globe.

The monthly Small Business Roundtable offers an important educational opportunity to smaller businesses. The roundtable is free, but space is limited and registration is requested.

The topic of discussion changes monthly, allowing attendees to learn how to enhance their business and increase their success in a different way each month!

More than 200 million businesses in the United States generate a combined $3.5 trillion in sales and employ more than 100 million Americans. That's a lot of businesses working together to drive an enormous amount of economic growth, but there's even more potential to be tapped if entrepreneurs’ risk being more productive over being busy. Let's work together to find ways to help small business owners better navigate the road ahead.

The small business roundtable led by Rick Rhodes, Small Business advocate and owner/designer of RICKRHODES FASHION, Oron Harris-Small, business advocate and founder of CONS2DONS, Janelle Harris, global influencer and CEO of SheExist Magazine, and Phyllis Calloway, City of Fort Myers Assistant Director of Community Redevelopment Agency Foundation.

Black Owned Subscription Based Social Media Platform Fanbase Goes Global To Help Users Monetize Their Content

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Black Owned Subscription Based Social Media Platform Fanbase Grows Worldwide By Helping Users Monetize Their Content

Fanbase, the subscription social media platform that empowers any user to monetize their content, announced today, the expansion into 177 countries as it rapidly grows worldwide. On the heels of its successful launches in the United States, Australia, UK and Canada, Fanbase is now available across Europe, Latin America, in Asia and in many countries throughout Africa.

The expansion represents Fanbase's continually growing user base and ongoing commitment to building financial autonomy and wealth within the creator community.

FANBASE GOES GLOBAL EXPANDING INTO 177 COUNTRIES

"I started Fanbase with all users and their needs at the forefront. Social media apps need to offer monetization and  equality to every user through a level playing field which is exactly what Fanbase is doing, now on a global scale," said Isaac Hayes III, Founder and CEO of Fanbase.

Fanbase Founder and CEO Isaac Hayes III

"The move into new territories is testament to the scalability of the platform and Fanbase's ability to support creators around the world," said Ramiro Canovas, CTO of Fanbase. "We've built an app and algorithm that is both innovative and deviates from the traditional ad-focused scope."

See How The African Most Beautiful USA Pageant Showcases Beautiful And Brilliant Women While Helping Important Causes

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The African Most Beautiful USA Pageant Showcases Beautiful And Talented Women While Helping To Uplift Africa

The "African Most Beautiful USA," pageant is an event which showcases the beauty, talent, and brilliance of young women of African descent and direct lineage between the ages of 18-28.  The purpose of the pageant is also to raise money for important causes in Africa.  It is organized by the Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. (AAF). 

Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. (AAF) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization based in the United States. The AAF is the brainchild of Nana Obaahemaa Nkrumah Akosua Adasa III, a Ghanian-American, who started the organization with a desire to provide the village of Abofrem, her original hometown located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, as well as the surrounding villages in Ghana and other African countries access to food, employment, education, sanitation, and medical needs.

In the year 2019, the foundation proudly constructed a new school building which encompasses Grades 1-5 to benefit the children in the village so that none would be left behind in gaining vital education.  A medical hospital was constructed within the village in 2021 to be dedicated January 5, 2022.

Checkout The African Most Beautiful USA Pageant