Pre-K suspensions target black students | The Black Report

Pre-K suspensions target black students | The Black Report

NIU Education Leader Sees Lack Of Diversity | WNIJ and WNIU

NIU Education Leader Sees Lack Of Diversity | WNIJ and WNIU

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These Are the Most Stressed Kinds of Parents | TIME

These Are the Most Stressed Kinds of Parents | TIME

California Newsreel - ZORA NEALE HURSTON: JUMP AT THE SUN

California Newsreel - ZORA NEALE HURSTON: JUMP AT THE SUN




 Zora was surrounded by proud, self-sufficient, self-governing black people, deeply immersed in African American folk traditions. Her father, a Baptist preacher, carpenter and three times mayor, reminded Zora every Sunday morning that ordinary black people could be powerful poets. Her mother encouraged her to "jump at de' sun," never to let being black and a woman stand in the way of her dreams.

California Newsreel - HOMEGOINGS

California Newsreel - HOMEGOINGS




In the African American experience, death is often a defining moment and the Homegoings celebration is an important primary ritual for this rite of passage.

My spouse and I have a lot of unresolved conflicts which are driving us apart. What do we do?

My spouse and I have a lot of unresolved conflicts which are driving us apart. What do we do?

Focus on the Family: Helping Families Thrive

Focus on the Family: Helping Families Thrive

Dr. May on Faith that Lives Ministry

Rev. M.D. Rogers

"There has never been a time in our culture when ministries like this one are so badly needed. And Faith That Lives is just the type of ministry to start such a program. I have known Rev. Michael Rogers and ministered with him long enough to say with joy and conviction that he is a man of tremendous talent, dedication, and integrity. His skill as a Christian thinker is well developed, his gifts of communication are clear, and his heart to build Christ's kingdom and not his own are evident."  Dr. John G. May

Think On This..

When joblessness is combined with high rates of incarceration and premature mortality among Black men; it becomes clearer that there are fewer marriageable black men relative to black women who are able to provide the economic support needed to sustain a family.”

The Shepherd by Rev.M.D.Rogers

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  The Shepherd"
  
  "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." Psalm 23:1
  
  
  Who is your shepherd? A shepherd is one who leads his sheep from
  place to place and pasture to pasture. Is the Lord your shepherd
  this morning? Is He the one who is leading you along life's
  journey? Is He the one who leads you day by day in the way you
  should go? Is He the one you are following? Or is something or
  someone else your shepherd? Are you led by your emotions, the
  opinions of others, by your financial needs, by your family or
  friends? Do your possessions lead you? Are you following your own
  lust, fleshly desires, agenda, plans? Is fear your shepherd- fear
  of failure so you keep being lead by it in a direction contrary to
  the way you should go? Do bondage and addictions lead you?
  
  If you are following anything or anyone other than the Good Shepherd-
  the Lord Jesus Christ- you will be led in the wrong direction.
  Instead of being led to "green pastures"- a place of rest,
  abundance, growth- you will be led into lack, greater burdens,
  deeper bondage. Instead of being led to "still waters"- refreshing,
  peace, healing- it will led you to dryness in your soul, confusion,
  and despair.
  
  The focus in the verse should be on "the Lord"- "THE LORD" is my
  shepherd. If you are following Him, you can never go wrong, you
  will always be going in the right direction, you will be growing,
  fruitful, protected, strengthened, find joy and contentment. You
  won't be struggling and in confusion about which way to go.
  
  Examine your walk today. Look closely at it and see who you are
  following, what you are following. Is it truly Jesus? Or is it
  another "shepherd". If it's not the Good Shepherd, then you need to
  stop following it and start following Him. There is a benefit to
  following Him- just read the rest of the chapter.
  
  Have a great day. Who is your Shepherd?

4th. of July 2014

Good Advice

Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy received endless advice and criticism from the media concerning how he should run the country. Much of it he took good-naturedly. In fact, he often used a favorite story in response to the media's comments about how they thought he could do a better job.
He told about a legendary baseball player who always played flawlessly. He consistently hit when at bat and was never thrown out at first. When on base he never failed to score. As a fielder, he never dropped a ball and he threw with unerring accuracy. He ran swiftly and played gracefully.
In fact, he would have been one of the all-time greats except for one thing - no one could ever persuade him to put down his beer and hot dog and come out of the press box to play! Most of us can empathize, for we all have people in our lives who criticize and second-guess. They are quick to point out flaws and quicker yet to offer advice.

Sometimes it's just hard to rise above the dumb stuff. To look the other way when foolishness rears it head. To turn a deaf ear to lies and innuendos.  And when the dumb stuff, foolishness, lies and innuendos are directed it you, then it is even more difficult to keep your wits about you and avoid the "oh hell naw" moment. I'm guilty! I admit it! So, I guess that's why an unknowing colleague sent me (and others) the words of wisdom below. In sharing with you, I hope that you too will find the strength to Rise Above & Fly Like an Eagle!