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A New Meaning of Christmas Needed

December 26, 2010 by

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December 25th is why our children belief system is as weak as any on earth. At birth, we teach them with great enthusiasm that Santa climbs down the chimney, reindeers that fly, one with a light bulb nose, Rudolf, is real and they all live… in the North Pole. Then, we reinforce that lie with […]

Can Americans Lead Together?

December 24, 2010 by

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Our elected officials would ask, what does this mean? Boehner has vowed to make the “people’s House” more transparent, and the first order of business will be passing a new set of rules for the House. In a nod to many new GOP freshmen with ties to the Tea Party, the Constitution will be read […]

Ms. Bineta Gueye

December 24, 2010 by

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My daughter, in African tradition, Bineta Gueye, returned to Allah (swt) on Monday of this week. She was a young woman (25 yrs old) with a mountain of grace and dignity. She was born in Senegal, West African; lived in Harlem, New York for 5 years where she departed. She displayed her eloquent as if it was a […]

Memphis City School Board Out of A Job

December 23, 2010 by

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There are no legal references pertaining to dissolving a public school system or its charter. Therefore, it appears as if the Memphis City School Board decided to relinquish their power under a Corporate Act. It’s likely that Boards of Education are State institutions and the powers of Boards of Education are limited to resignation of school […]

How do You Say, “White is Right.”

December 22, 2010 by

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I’m not at all surprised by the School Board vote, last night, to give up its state charter, after years and decades of downing African-American students as can’t be taught, violent, and outright trouble makers. In addition, after, years of social observation, I’ve concluded, we are witnessing the conduct and action of the worst group […]

Memphis City School Board, Illiberal?

December 16, 2010 by

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The most important issue in Memphis to date is about education; will Memphians agree with the Memphis City School Board leaders to relinquish their charter and allow the county of Shelby take control of the school system. What would this move mean to Memphis and Shelby County families and students? Our greatest contribution to the […]

Premier Christmas Party by Thaddeus Matthews

December 16, 2010 by

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Umovement, Inc. founder and WPLX 1180am radio station owner Thaddeus Matthews is giving a Christmas party Friday December 16, 2010 on Beale Street.  This party would include live entertainment by local stars.  Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.  Mr. Matthews made a wise decision to entertain his listeners, friends, and associates […]

Unknown Facts About STAX

December 16, 2010 by

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Randle Catron, Executive Director of Beale Street Development Corp., in a conversation told me something that is really interesting. While working with Jim Steward of STAX Recording Co. he suggested to Jim that he call and interview Al Bell for a job. At that time Al was working as a DJ for WLOK a Memphis […]