Should Blacks Vote Since Reparations Has Been Sidelined By Both Parties?

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Some Influential Black Social Media Thought Leaders Are Espousing Voting Apathy Because Reparations Isn't Taken Seriously By Either Party.

However Is This A Good Strategy?

By Kamau Austin, Publisher Scoop Publications

There has always been demoralized and apathetic black people who have felt voting, especially within the US 2-party system -- doesn't matter.  However, in the past these tended to be people who are economically and socially marginalized.

However more recently we have seen social media thought leaders, usually in a higher income and asset bracket - state this as well.  They have advocated for reparations as the litmus test of whether Blacks should vote in the US.  However it is becoming pretty apparent that both major parties are sidelining the reparations issue.

Did you notice the reparations question posed to former Vice President Joe Biden, in the last Democratic Presidential debate of 12/20/2019 - lasted like 5 seconds? Wow Biden redirected that question fast!

That's possibly the fastest redirect in US debate history?  LOL!  But Seriously, a Facebook Friend asked me "What does that tell you?" Hhhhhm good question. It tells me...

Black-Owned Directory Combines Groupon Features with Angie's List

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ENTREPRENEUR CREATES PLATFORM FOR BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES THAT COMBINES THE FEATURES OF ANGIE'S LIST AND GROUPON

Lynn Graham, founder of ClickUrban

Nationwide -- ClickUrban, the online directory and searchable database of cool Black-owned products and services, is now live. The official launch of the platform brings to the public a service based database of local communities across the US, and very soon, the rest of the world.

The New Black Angie's List is here!

Any local business can get a free listing on ClickUrban under its basic package. The features include searchable listing (third in search results), up to three categories to choose from, website link, phone number and ability to publish articles.

Getting featured in the directory is the first step to any Black entrepreneur's online success. The platform is dedicated to nurture diversity in all its forms, and the style, culture and taste of all things black and beautiful.

Discover Why The Shadow... It's closer than you Think.

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Be Warned: The SHADOW... It's Closer Than You Think

By JV Howard

The moment we show up in the universe we are on a timeline with events, milestones, anniversaries , discovery, challenges, etc, which may occur immediately, or sooner than later, with some forthcoming. Yet, as the cliche goes; time flies and what seemed distance all of a sudden - to our amazement - appear “closer than we think.”

The monticule before us is the dogged pursuit to be a paragon of excellence during the major or minor paradigm shift we experience during our journey. As we traverse the timeline of life events your contribution to humanity, whether cardinal or spiritual, will be summarized during the reading of your eulogy not your curriculum vitae.

How it's read then depends on your body of work now. Full disclosure: Get busy! The end games for humanity, the planet, and our “own mortality” is on the menu of the penumbra. Too engrossed in the vicissitudes of life we have become oblivious to the Shadow who - in plain site - sits at the door with ghastly connotations.

Checkout How This TEDx Speaker Went From Section 8 to Owning Multiple Homes And Authoring Financial Literacy Book

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FROM SECTION 8 TO OWNING MULTIPLE HOMES -- MEET THE TEDX SPEAKER WHO FLIPPED THE SCRIPT ON POVERTY

Nationwide -- On the heels of his new book entitled Financially Irresponsible, author Rahkim Sabree says that closing the financial literacy gap can be done with the establishment of a team.

"Each one, teach one," he says. "Each one, reach one. If you know, teach. If you don't know, learn." It's a mantra he mentioned he'd grown up with and declares he embodies today.

Having captured the TEDx Hartford audience's full attention, Rahkim Sabree, now 2x author, TEDx speaker, and non-profit co-founder is declaring that conversations around financial education should be had in every classroom, at every dinner table, and during every holiday.

Michelle Timberlake's Natural Beef Jerky Brand Makes History In Memory Of Her Mom

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THE ONLY BLACK WOMAN-OWNED BEEF JERKY BRAND CONTINUES TO MAKE HISTORY

Michelle Timberlake, founder of Marjorie's Beef Jerky

Nationwide -- Michelle Timberlake, founder of Marjorie's Beef Jerky, continues to make history as founder of the only Black woman-owned company in the country that manufactures, distributes and sells it's own brand of beef jerky. Recently, the company drew crowds of people during their appearance at the IGES Trade Show in Tennessee, and even closed some new distribution deals and purchase orders.

Michelle says that she explains to gift store owners/buyers as well as distributors, that her beef jerky products are like no other beef jerky products on the market. "Our beef jerkey is premium meat, high in quality, high in protein, with no MSG or preservatives outside of the soy sauce. Even more, it's only 150 calories per bag," she told them.

Michelle says she created quite an uproar at that trade show in particular. After encouraging those who don't even like beef jerky to try her products, she says that everyone of them all became new customers. (Article continues below)

See Why The Founder Of This Youth Organization Lived Homeless For 2 Years Serving Her Community

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FOUNDER OF NON-PROFIT ACADEMY LIVED HOMELESS FOR TWO YEARS TO KEEP PERFORMING ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY

Tyra Hawthorne, founder of Heartbeat Music Academy, with inner city students that are part of her program

San Diego, CA -- Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy is not just a non-profit organization to Founder & Executive Director, Tyra Hawthorne; it is a way of life to many of the inner-city youth in Southeast San Diego. Incorporated in 2014, Ms. Hawthorne has had her share of ups and downs with her non-profit.

She comments, "I took on a sector in this non-profit world that is extremely hard to get support for. We are losing funding for Performing Arts programs in our inner-city schools every day, so when I created Heartbeat it was to create the beginning of a solution to this problem."

Like many non-profit organizations that do not receive enough support to sustain, in 2016, Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy was on the verge of closing its doors. She continues, "No matter what I did it was never enough. I work full time, so there was never a need for me to take a salary from the organization.

NY State’s Largest African American Chamber of Commerce LIAACC’s 2019 Annual Holiday Celebration & Awards Gala on Dec 5, 2019 At Uniondale Marriott

LIAACC President
Phil Andrews wins
SBA Award

New York, New York - Come celebrate with one of the City & State Magazine’s 2019 Top Power 100 List Members, LIAACC’s President Phil Andrews.  Also meet and greet Officers, Board of Directors, Members, Corporate & Community Partners, and Honorees at our 2019 Annual Holiday Celebration & Awards Gala on Dec 5, 2019 at the Uniondale Marriott.

Time: This year’s event is appropriately themed “Supporting & Honoring Excellence In Diverse Sectors” The Chair of this year’s gala is LIAACC’s Nassau County Director Valerie Anderson Campbell and the Co-chair is Elizabeth Wellington, LIAACC’s Nassau County Deputy Director.

The Uniondale Marriott is located at 101 James Doolittle Blvd, Uniondale, New York, 11553. The Gala will start at 7:00 pm and end at 11:00 pm. The gala will include dining, dancing, entertainment, vendor display, and awards presented to prestigious organizations and individuals across diverse sectors in society.

Discover The Latest Fashion Secrets Of The Celebrity Designer For Oprah, Halle Berry, And Madonna!

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Angela Dean, Iconic Celebrity Designer & Creator of the Revolutionary Shapewear "Shaped By An Angel"

“I created Madonna’s original bullet bustier,” said Celebrity Designer, Angela Dean. In 1987, Dean created the original bustier worn in Madonna’s “Open My Heart” video and the famous lace -up metallic gold bustier that Madonna wore on her tour.

 In 1990, Jean-Paul Gaultier did a rendition of Dean’s original version of Madonna’s bustier that she wore in her “Blonde Ambition” tour.

Madonna’s lingerie look influenced fashion and became a trend at the time to wear lingerie as outerwear.

It’s undeniable that this bullet bustier is forever etched into our pop culture psyche!

Author/Blogger Cynthia Lombard Lives with 30 Stents in Her Body!

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Doctors Amazed with Staggering Number OF Stents In This Inspiring Author And Thought Leader

(Nationwide) October 8, 2019 – Doctors are amazed with the number of stents in the body of  author/blogger Cynthia Lombard – an astounding 30. Although there is not a limit on the total number of stents that should be implanted in the body, the number installed in Cynthia is staggering.

  

In 2003, she suffered a life changing heart attack.  And, at the age of 41, she learned of an illness she was born with known as SCAD – Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, an uncommon emergency condition that occurs when a tear forms in one of the blood vessels in the heart.  The rare condition can cause a heart attack.

It is her journey with SCAD that inspired her second book, ‘The Heart Chronicles.’  She is the founder of  “She is Still Standing,” a Women’s Empowerment movement that provide a platform for women to tell their stories of overcoming obstacles.

Gifted Artist Romeo Dale Ross Is The Next Great Emerging Musical Talent

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Meet Musically Gifted Artist Romeo Dale Ross The Next Great Talent of His Generation

Romeo Dale Ross is an R&B soul artist, born in Los Angeles, California. He has built a reputation for being musically gifted, free styling on the open mic circuit or

just performing acappella for music-lovers in clubs and at various venues.

Since playing the piano at the age of 3-years-old, Romeo has been known as an ‘old soul.’ Deeply inspired by the R&B/Soul sound of the 70’s and 80’s, the 26-year-old multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, producer and writer is considered to be one of the next great young talents of his generation.

Growing up in a musical family added to Romeo’s love of music. His father Ray Ross is an established and respected artist, pianist and songwriter. Romeo was influenced by R&B, funk, blues, jazz, and gospel influences which can be heard in his songs.

Bishop Ray M. Ross, A Faith Leader and Prolific Musician On A Mission to Add Positivity and Lift Spirits

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Bishop Ray M. Ross A Faith Leader and Prolific Musician On A Mission to  Add Positivity And Lift Spirits

Nationwide – November 25, 2019 – When you hear the name Ray Ross, chances are, you think about music. But what is synonymous to his name is not only music, but also teaching and ministering to congregations nationwide.

He is a motivational teacher/preacher who adds positivity every day to anyone who comes across his path.  Bishop Ray Ross is celebrating over 25 plus years actively involved in the ministry which include pianist, choir director, and minister of the Gospel.

He is an ordained Apostle and consecrated Bishop who has received a multitude of honors as one of the most prolific and anointed songwriters and record producers in the Christian music industry.  The multi-faceted ‘man of the cloth’ and artist is a naturally gifted pianist, anointed teacher and minister of the Word of God.