Smith says of her writing, "…The majority of the stories that I write are considered to be ‘Outside the box,’ but writing is an art form and our experiences are metaphorical for life
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News
Book: The Race Card
The author, Ford concludes that opportunists who resort to the tactic of playing the race card “are the enemies of truth, social harmony, and social justice.†His solution? “For all decent and honest people†to join in condemning any such perpetrators.
Obama Obliterates Clinton’s Penn. Lead; Now 42% vs. 47%
Forty-seven percent (47%) say they have followed news stories Very Closely about Clinton’s Bosnia misstatements. Another 27% have followed those stories Somewhat Closely. Overall, 19% consider that issue to be Very Important in their voting decision.
Emmanuel Hector Gets College Credit
For community service . . . All About Business participant, Emmanuel Hector receives college credit.
Renaissance Man’s Second Chance
At 37, after 13 years of a living death sentence, Mott’s determination paid off when he was able to convince a judge to objectively view his demonstration of him being wrongly sentenced to life in prison.
Teen Career Day at Riverside
The Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, between120th -121st Streets will be holding its 17th Annual Career Day, Saturday, February 2, 2008, from 9:00 am – 3:30pm. This year’s theme, “My Passion, My Purpose, My Future,� will offer over 30 workshops for youth, youth mentors, parents and guardians.
Eagle Academy For Boys
Added principal David Banks: “We are committed to providing a high quality education for each student in a safe and nurturing environment.�
Teachers For Africa
Since 1992, more than 1,000 American teacher-trainers have been recruited and assigned to African teacher-training colleges, universities, governmental educational agencies, and curriculum institutes.
Malcolm, Martin, Medgar
Due to the high volume of requests, on Thursday, February 21, 2008, the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, Community Works in association with New Heritage Theatre Group will once again present “Malcolm, Martin, Medgar� at The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center
Reading: Malcolm, Martin, Medgar
Bailey, a close associate of Malcolm X during the last fourteen months of his life, witnessed what some would call Malcolm X’s most transformative period