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The Momentum Can't Stop Now...

Posted by Denise Bethune on November 5, 2008 at 5:04pm

We have progressed so much within our own community in preparation for the embracing of a larger community, the excitement, unity demonstrated during this past year has been nothing but sheer enlightment, and it can't stop now.How are we really going to support each each other whether it be business or personal. We are on the verge of making history over and over, if we just remember one thing..it is bigger than just I...Will we continue to focus only on those who have made it, or we will really make it a priority to commit in reaching out to the least of them who possess something out of the ordinary, because frankly everyone who steps out...don't do it just on their own understanding...the seed was planted, just need to be watered (guidance) every now and then...and freely if possible...because those kinds of seeds bring forth greater wealth...in all areas...Let's keep this momentum going...these are exciting times...and their are more to come...

Yes We Have...

Posted by Denise Bethune on November 5, 2008 at 4:47pm

Why I Celebrate

Posted by Nicole on November 5, 2008 at 4:43pm

I celebrate for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose dream is now officially a reality.I celebrate for Denise McNair, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson and Addie Mae Collins - 4 little girls killed while attending Sunday School at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.I celebrate for the Little Rock Nine.I celebrate for the Freedom Riders.I celebrate for Nat Turner.I celebrate for Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth.I celebrate for 14-year-old Emmett Till, a teenage boy tortured and murdered for whistling at a white woman.I celebrate for Rosa Parks.I celebrate for Medgar Evers, a civil right leader killed by a sniper's bullet.I celebrate for the murdered and exiled residents of Rosewood, FL.I celebrate for the black men and women who persevered through the Jim Crow Era.I celebrate for the three civil rights workers, found buried 6 weeks after disappearing in Mississippi.I celebrate for the four black students who began sit-ins at a lunch counter where black patrons were not served.I celebrate for Thurgood Marshall who successfully argued to overturn segregation.I celebrate for the thousands of African Americans killed by lynching.I celebrate for the 399 victims of the Tuskeegee Experiment - black men unknowingly infected with syphilis for a government study of the disease.I celebrate for 29 victims of the Atlanta child murders in 1979.I celebrate for Michael A. Donald the 19-year-old lynched by two Klansmen in 1981.I celebrate for James Byrd, the 49-year-old black man chained to a truck and dragged to death through the streets by 3 white supremacists in 1998.I celebrate for the men and women who marched in Selma, some who paid for our voting rights with their lives.I celebrate for those who never thought they would live to see this day, and for those who unfortunately did not.I celebrate for my children, who will grow up with the confidence in knowing that they can truly be anything they want to be in life, even President.What does this day mean to you? See this post with photos and share your thoughts at www.mahoganybutterfly.com

Vol. 2/No. 3 - NATURAL HEALTH & HEALING - November 2008

Posted by Inisea on November 5, 2008 at 3:22pm

NATURAL HEALTH & HEALINGVol. 2 No. 3 * November 2008FOODS THAT HEALPomegranateastringent – alterative - hemostaticUses: build red blood cells, bile (cleanse & improves flow), diarrhea,digestion, fever, gall stones, heart tonic, hoarseness, leukorrhea, & tapeworms.Nutritional Value: PotassiumTEA THERAPYHawthorn BerriesCrataegus oxyacanthusUses: Arteriosclerosis - Blood Pressure (regulates high and low pressure) – Circulation - Coronary Artery Disease - Heart - Irregular Heartbeat - NervousnessNutritional Value: Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, B9, B12, & C.Parts Used: BerriesPreparation Method: DecoctionHabitat: Africa, Asia (India), & Europe. Hawthorn can be found in hedges.AROMATHERAPYIncense/Oil/Flower: Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)Aroma: FloweryAction: Purifies the blood, heart, & kidneys.Use: Burn oil in oil burnerHabitat: Tropical Africa, China, & Japan

Thurgood Marshall, a true Revolutionary

Posted by Omitunde on November 5, 2008 at 12:00pm

I consider myself a revolutionary and have great respect for the individuals who paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy and sometimes take for granted today.During the 1950’s when I was born, the battle against segregation and discrimination was being waged in the court system all the up way to the Supreme Court.In many ways the tone and climate of the times influenced me to be a fighter for social justice and throughout my life I have always fought for the oppressed and those less fortunate. Mainly my causes have always been for women and children. Injustice is a serious issue for me and as a high school student I was involved in many protest for equal rights.The United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the land where all cases and controversies come under review when it is a violation of the right to be protected under the Constitution of the United States. The Supreme Court is the custodial protector and voice of the Constitution with the authority to change legislation or presidential orders by ruling on a constitutional issue and creating a constitutional amendment or a new ruling.Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall grew up in Baltimore and throughout his career fought for revolutionary causes that contributed significantly to the struggle for the civil rights of African Americans. Born on July 2, 1908, the grandson of a slave, he became the first African-American appointed to serve as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.Read moreOmitunde, Publisher of African American Family ConnectionAn online magazine about African American Family values and community.Visit AAFC for the latest issue each month and a copy of "The Ripple Effect".

3 Things We Can Learn From Obama and Apply to Our Businesses!

Posted by Trina Newby on November 5, 2008 at 2:30am

1. Don't react to the negative things people say about you or to you. If you notice, Obama was very respectful and would always show courtesy. He knows how to ride the storm.2. Be sure of yourself! That character is written all over Obama. He's stands tall and speaks with wisdom and assurance.3. Take action. Obama didn't allow the fact that he was a Jr. Senator or only in his 40's hold him back from his dream of being President. He took action!As Obama fulfills his dream, let it be a living testimony to you to fulfill yours in the same way!Here's to Fulfilling Your DreamTrina NewbyWomen About Biz"Become A Wealthy Woman Affiliate"

Today is November 4, 2008. In the United States we get to use our vote to usher in a new era for our Country. I am voting today because I am black, and many black men and women suffered and died so t

Posted by Sedruola Maruska on November 4, 2008 at 10:17pm

Today is November 4, 2008. In the United States we get to use our vote to usher in a new era for our Country.I am voting today because I am black, and many black men and women suffered and died so that I could have this opportunity today.I am voting today because I am a woman, and many women suffered long and hard, so that I could cast my voice into the pool of American voices.I am voting today because I am a United States Citizen, born and bred, and because I love my country.I am voting today because it is my right to make my vote count.I am voting today for Barack Obama and Joe Biden, because they represent a future for my family, especially my son, that I can believe in. Because I believe we as a Country are headed in a direction that cannot end well, and I want to change that course.

So whatever reason you have today to vote, make sure you do. If you don't vote, you cannot have an opinion, good or bad, for what happens to the future of this Country, your Country.I may not agree with your choice of candidate, but those same people that died for me, died for you. So whoever you vote for today, make your voice count, make their tears meaningful, and their blood worthy of the dropping.I'll see you tomorrow, in a new America, no matter what the outcome . . . every election is a chance to change course.

Why Some Men Avoid Commitment - The Conference 4 Women

Posted by Michele Baylor on November 4, 2008 at 10:05pm

Black Women 4 Change, LLCPresents2008 Women’s ConferenceMen and CommitmentDoes your mate shy away from the “C” word?Do you or your mate have trust issues?Seek the answers to the very question most women have,“Why Can't He Commit?”This is the conference you do not want to miss!November 15th, 2008 4pm—7pmRegistration : 3:30pmAtlanta Marriott Northwest200 Interstate North ParkwayAtlanta, Georgia 30339For vendor inquiries, please contact us for availability and prices

Call for Presenters!

Posted by Mothyna James-Brightful on November 4, 2008 at 9:28pm

The planning committee for Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation Conference is currently looking for workshop presentations for our 6th Annual Conference with the theme of Rejuvenating Sisterhood. We are requesting workshops that are informative, interactive and appropriate for women 16 and up. We are seeking presenters who are passionate about helping women to empower themselves and understand the relevance of each woman being a part of the cure needed in our communities. The conference will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 9:00am- 6pm at Coppin State University. Our expected audience participation is 200 plus women from the Baltimore, Virginia, Washington, D.C., New York and Pennsylvania areas.The purpose of this conference is to help perpetuate a nation-wide movement of healing for our families and communities, in order to generate a vibrant future. Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation, Inc. is a movement to gather, educate and encourage women from all cultures and backgrounds to utilize each other for the common goals of personal, community and nation-wide advancement.We invite you to submit a proposal detailing your workshop via email at conference@partofthecure.org, no later than November 14, 2008 by 5pm. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.Presenters will be notified of accepted proposals by January 5, 2009.For more details about the submission criteria, please visit our group page or our website at www.partofthecure.org.Questions can be submitted to conference@partofthecure.org or call 443-927-7805.Blessings,HWHN Conference Committee

Did You Vote Today? I Did?

Posted by Audrey Bell-Kearney on November 4, 2008 at 6:23pm

Many I am just so excited about the history that is being made today. I am glad that I was able to participate in what be a great day.

Democracy is a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people."

Posted by Omitunde on November 4, 2008 at 6:00pm

In the dictionary definition, democracy "is government by the people in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system." In the phrase of Abraham Lincoln, democracy is a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people."Democracy is supposed to be set of ideas and principles about freedom. We have been told that is consists of a set of practices and procedures that have been set forth by our forefathers consisting of these four basic elements:1. A political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and fair elections.2. The active participation of the people, as citizens, in politics and civic life.3. Protection of the human rights of all citizens.4. A rule of law, in which the laws and procedures apply equally to all citizens.Today we have the opportunity to exercise what we believe as a collective group of citizens.What will we do with this opportunity? We will get drunk and raise the roof, what are we celebrating? It will be time to roll up our proverbial sleeves and improve upon whatever we are doing to be individuals that model the behavior of new president. Let's be sensible and really make a difference.President-Elect Barack Obama has shown us what it takes to fight for what he believes in. He has shown us that he believes in the America we were destined to be. Not just a super-power globally, but a country that takes care of its citizens.Be proud, be happy, be mindful the now the work has just begun.Omitunde, Publisher of African American Family ConnectionAn online magazine about African American Family values and community.Visit AAFC for the latest issue each month and a copy of "The Ripple Effect"

I HAVE VOTED!!! OH YEAH!!!!

Posted by Rickey on November 4, 2008 at 2:41pm

Hello Community, Just reporting in.I have voted and have the sticker!!! May everyone cast their vote today. It is a moment to treasure.Networkingly yours RickeyThe Cell Phone Revolution GuyStart your own wireless store for $49.99www.juniques.us

"SOULED OUT"..NEW CD IN STORES TODAY-HEZEKIAH WALKER & LFC

Posted by The King's Daughter!/Advertising-Promotions-Marketing on November 4, 2008 at 12:47pm

STOP BY YOUR NEAREST MUSIC STORE AND PICK UP THIS CD:"SOULED OUT"...BY HEZEKIAH WALKER & LFC ...GET A COPY FOR YOU AND A FAMILY MEMBER TODAY...SPREAD THE WORD....I PRAY THAT YOU ARE "SOULED OUT"!!!

Hot Off The Press!

Posted by Dominique on November 4, 2008 at 6:00am

Hello Friends,The cover of "The Tension Reliever" has been posted to my homepage. Please check it out and let me know what you think. http://dominiquewatson.webs.com/dominiquesbooks.htmAlso, I'm starting a new newsletter called "Hot Off the Press" This newsletter will consist of inspirational messages a long with great info about my books, websites etc. This newsletter is free and is received monthly through the mail. If you are interested in receiving this free newsletter monthly, please sign up here: http://dominiquewatson.webs.com/hotoffthepress.htmEverybody needs to be inspired sometime!I look forward to being able to inspire you!!!!!!Thanks, DominiqueP.S if your not on my websites emailing list you can sign up here: http://dominiquewatson.webs.com

Vitamin Truth

Posted by Katrina May on November 4, 2008 at 12:40am

What's really in that multi-vitamin? If you want to know the truth continue reading. For years the "natural" health industry has marketed thousands of vitamin supplements. Did you know that most vitamins are made or processed with petrolatum derivatives or hydrogenated sugars. Yes even the vitamins labeled "natural". Yes even the ones in your local health food stores.Some vitamins are labeled vegetarian because they are not derived from animal ingredients not because they are from plants.(Food source vitamins will list the names of the plants the vitamins are derived from on the label.)Check your Vitamin's Label for these synthetic ingredients:Magnesium StearateStearic AcidSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateFlavors or Natural FlavorsSilicon DioxideTitanium DioxideColorsLactoseCelluloseGelatin Sodium GlycolateTalcSucroseCalcium StearatePalmitateHydroxy Propyl MethylcelluloseEthylcelluloseGlazeShellacStarchMagnesium Stearate (aka Stearic Acid): Poisonous Flowing AgentsOver 90% of the vitamin/mineral products consumed today contain magnesium stearate, also known as Stearic Acid."Stearic Acid inhibits T-cell dependent immune responses. Plasma membrane integrity is significantly impaired, leading to a loss of membrane potential and ultimately cell function and viability."Sodium Benzoate: A Poisonous PreservativeSodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate are used as preservatives in most of the liquid vitamin products sold in health food stores or by multi-level-marketing distributors. Usually these juice products have claims that they are the secret of peoples in a far away place who live to be 150 years old! These people did not live to be 150 drinking juices that have sodium benzoate in them!What does a preservative do? It kills everything alive in the product so it can sit on a shelf in a warehouse or store for weeks or months without spoiling. If the preservative kills everything alive in the product, what do you think it does in your body?Synthetic vitamins wered developed because they cost less.Food source vitamins are smaller in size for better bioavailability, in chemical forms that the body recognizes.Look for vitamins that are 100% FOOD. The term “natural” does not mean pure food. Some companies try to confuse the consumer by using the term "food based". "Food Based" vitamins are almost always USP vitamins mixed with a small amount of food that does not change the chemical form of the vitamin.The truth is that only supplements composed of 100% FOOD can be counted on to perform the necessary functions in the body.www.peakenergyscience.com

Hello Book Lovers,

Posted by Debra on November 3, 2008 at 11:57pm

Hello book clubs,My name is Debra Owsley and I am the owner and creator of Simply Said Reading Accessories www.simply-said.net. I create by hand a full line of bookmarks, and book thongs, for book lovers. As an avid reader myself, I have designed this line with us in mind. They come in many categories, such as motivational, provocative, wit and wisdom, I love my pet, and a children’s line and more.During this holiday season what would more perfect and fitting to give your fellow book lovers? They also are great gifts for teachers, your children’s classmates, your church congregation, your co-workers, or and one else you want to give a thoughtful and useful, inexpensive gift to for the holidays. If you have a lot of people to buy for, you can buy assorted packages, mixed and matched for your needs .I also can create mini packages for specific people on your list by request, to make it even more special. I also do custom work if you want to create bookmarks for your book club.They are wonderful stocking stuffers and they will fit into a holiday card for easy mailing. Please visit my site www.simply-said.net as well as my www.myspace.com/odebsimplysaidand browse the many pictures andLet’s make your shopping for the holiday, Simply Said !

Things Happen for a Reason

Posted by Kamilah Campbell on November 3, 2008 at 10:49pm

I’m always a person who believes that things happen for a reason, whether good or bad. I believe that each and every person is destined for great things and that we just have to have faith and seek them out. Sometimes we use all the excuses in the world because of the fear of stepping out and just going after our dream. We believe that we have so much to lose if we do when in reality we have a lot more to lose if we don’t. At times we need that hard push because we neglected the writings on the wall. Well I’m here to say I got my hard push on Friday, when my employer laid me off. At first I was upset because I wasn’t prepared. However, after talking to my family and friends I realized it’s probably going to be the best thing that has ever happened to me. Although I have a sense of worry I’m learning that worry and faith do not go hand in hand. The crazy economic downturn has made me realize that we all need to pay attention and re-prioritize; we need to put our families and ourselves first. I read an article over the weekend called “The Top 10 Reasons to Love a Recession,” and one of them was the chance for business opportunities. What does Disney, HP and Microsoft all have in common? Well, besides for being power player companies, these three companies along with 30 others were all started in economic downturns. Now my question for you is, are you willing to step out on faith?By: Kamilah C.The Pink Lockethttp://thepinklocket.com

Book Review - Diane Martin

Posted by Diane Martin on November 3, 2008 at 10:12pm

Title: Autumn LeavesAuthor: Diane MartinMaking Choices and Keeping Secrets Can Be DeadlyIn Autumn Leaves, author Diane Martin, introduced readers to a unique and interesting story of forbidden love, secrets, revenge, and choices. Claire thought she had everything she wanted – she was in love with the man of her dreams and she had a great best friend. Yet, there was still something missing. After being introduced to Autumn, a high school friend of her boyfriend, Claire began to experience desires that she never felt before. Claire began to make choices that affected her relationship with her boyfriend. She also began to keep secrets and tell lies that became deadly to them all.Martin has written a very sensitive story. Readers will become involved in the lives of the characters as they made choices that affect everyone. Many of the topics discussed are considered taboo despite being considered mainstream by others. Martin discusses the consequences and options that character Claire had to face and the impact her choices had on her everyday life. I found the book to be very entertaining and l literally dropped my jaw when I got to the end. This book is a must read for anyone that likes drama mixed with some mystery.Reviewed by Priscilla C. Johnson

-Diane MartinAuthor of "Never What it Seems, Autumn Leaves, & Fallen Angel"http://dimartin01.books.officelive.com

Of Course you're going to Vote....BUT THEN WHAT????

Posted by Margarette on November 3, 2008 at 5:52pm

November 4th is a day that seems to not be able to come fast enough. After months of screaming YES WE CAN…the day of reckoning is just around the corner. Now many of you think I’m speaking of the election….but instead I think it’s time for all of us as newly engaged citizens, on fire for a candidate, to use this day to confront our own needs for personal and spiritual housekeeping.We, more than most, get and connect with the fantastic voyage that is Barack Obama’s story. The question becomes, “will we allow Barack’s story to be just that, a story that happened in the midst of our daily complaints, fears, errands and etc.?” Will we get stuck in the land of amazement at our baby boy or girl’s love of Obama or will we figure out how to transition his faith walk and determination into lessons our babies can understand? Will we worry about the attacks coming from his opponents or will we make sure that we learn valuable lessons about moving forward through our own fear and threats of evil opposition? Will we make sure some young person understands that their opposition is not based on perceptions of their weaknesses but the fears of their undeniable strengths?As an early voter, I can say that I felt a surge when I was able to mark an x beside Barack Obama’s name. I was surprised at how choked up I felt when walking back to my car. I kept thinking, Lord Have Mercy…I just voted for Barack Obama, FOR PRESIDENT. I was proud for all of the reasons that we all are. But I admit that there were other things that I thought about that day and most days since.Maybe it’s just me, but when I look at Michelle Obama I see the many sisters coming out of the hair salon after a sweet blow out…when you can’t tell us a thing. When she infuses a certain look when making a point, I see my mom and my girlfriend Lavita. When I see her standing eye to eye with her husband, looking feminine and strong, it reminds me of my girls Nicole, Toni and Tina. When I see Sasha and Malia I see my very bright cousin Madison and the snaggle toothed smile of MaKenzi. When I see Barack’s cool “what’s up” swagger, I see men from my circle like Henry, CJ and Wade. When he’s blamed for being too much of an intellectual, I merely hear the same style of speech used by my friends Omar, Artis and Mike.So in the end, I guess that my greatest pride won’t be JUST that Barack may win but that people and images that are NEVER shown on TV, heck are rarely ever acknowledged, will be selected by MILLIONS for the role of the ultimate leader. And as many are patting themselves on the back for being so FORWARD thinking by selecting Barack, I will know that the things they admire are right in my circle; in my community; in my family.My only desire now is that our pride and recognition of similarities with the Obamas will transition beyond next week. Most of us won’t ever meet Barack Obama. He won’t come to our church and he may never kiss our babies, no matter how cute. Nevertheless, we’re not out of luck. On November 5th, every community has the ability to connect with its own Obama by meeting the NEW YOU. You won't be new because you’re gonna change but new because you’ll decide to share more of your gifts with the people around you. You will choose to vote NO to fear and self doubt. You will recognize that you're only limited by the questions you're scared to ask and the opportunities you're afraid of pursuing.On November 5th communities far and wide can learn that actually we have lots of great black fathers. We can choose to show that there are plenty of happy couples out there who actually like and support each other. Most importantly each of us can introduce our zip codes, our families, our jobs and our friends to a person who truly has FAITH not only in a candidate but in themselves. I’ll leave you with the words spoken by Mandela, but written by Marianne Williamson….“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”May we all be blessed and inspired during this GLORIOUS upcoming week. Enjoy your liberation. :-)Margarette PurvisFounder and CEOThe Purvis Consulting Groupwww.askpcg.com

ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS....!!!!

Posted by Denise Bethune on November 3, 2008 at 5:02pm

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