LJ: A lot of Internet Gods are out here now. Shit, I can join a group on one of these websites and they’ll send me some lessons for joining. SA: You were telling me the day we were in the studio about that incident. The person didn’t even know who you were. LJ: They didn’t […]
One for All, Brand Nubian’s first and controversial record was released on December 4, 1990. The group was not only inspired by the teachings of the Five Percent Nation of Gods and Earths, the members were and continue to be members of the Nation today. In July 2014, I met with actor and recording artist, […]
(An excerpt from The Righteous Way – Infinity Edition) In these times of continued racial tensions and unjustified police shootings, it can sometimes be difficult to do the right thing. The lines between competing values, morals, and ethics can be blurred by fear, stress and other emotions. The appearance of having no choice can force […]
The process of changing a street name begins with signatures. An individual hoping to change a street name needs signatures (online or in-person) and addresses from at least 75% of residents and/or business people on the specific block.
Many people think they can do it all by themselves. But even the most talented and passionate people benefit from having part-time assistance so they can focus on what they do best and which makes the most income and impact.
People feel powerless largely because they aren’t plugged into their personal POWER. Some call to an outside force to help them fix or address a problem, but they don’t realize that power is already in them. Some hope to simply win the lotto. Others sit around and wait for good fortune to come into their […]
For far too long, we have watched politics become creepier by White House ghouls and goblins. We have watched wealthy entities secure even more wealth at the expense of the poor and voiceless. In some states, we have watched voter suppression laws remain. We have also watched gerrymandering suffocate congressional districts. It stands to reason […]
Around here, we strive to make a difference in the communities we live in through social equality. We understand we are the grassroots in these concrete jungles and we do what we can without waiting for a government handout or a mystery god to bring us relief. We come together and do the work. No […]
When I asked my Haitian father about our ancestors, he told me that his great grandparents came from Cuba. I then asked if he could go further back. He told me that according to our family’s oral tradition, our people came from Dahomey, near Nigeria. The kingdom of Dahomey lasted from about 1600 […]
I once proudly served as a peer mentor and former president of the Men Achieving and Leading in Excellence and Success (M.A.L.E.S.) initiative at Queensborough Community College. The M.A.L.E.S. initiative focused on providing support services for African-American males and other underrepresented groups. This enhanced my desire to give back to my community. After graduating from […]
