August 2013
August 8th, 2013
Written by Manny Otiko in Race Relations with 0 Comments
Despite accusations to the contrary, there are black members of the Tea Party who claim there is no racism in the movement.
When the Tea Party first sprang into existence in early 2009, there were many accusations of racism directed at it, with pictures of rally signs that painted President Obama in a negative light flooding the Internet. But Jerome Hudson, a Tea Party member from Tallahassee, FL...
August 8th, 2013
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Race Relations with 0 Comments
As we approach the beginning of another school year, we as a nation have another chance to get it right. America continues to lag behind many less wealthy nations in providing high quality education for its children.
This underachievement on the world stage is particularly glaring in the critical areas of math, science, technology and English language arts. It is not a sporadic problem, but a...
August 7th, 2013
Written by Rita Cook in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
With so many places to visit and things to do in Thailand, it's hard to know where to begin. Along with the rich culinary options, the possibilities are diverse – a traveler might be riding an elephant one day and immersing themselves at a Buddhist temple the next.
In any country, however, there are certain places or activities that truly highlight that country's culture and should be at the top...
August 7th, 2013
Written by Russell Roberts in Setting It Straight with 0 Comments
Anthony Burns, an African-American hero who fought for freedom and against slavery, ever hear of him?
Today, many people know the names of Civil War-era African-Americans who helped bring about the end of slavery, such as Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. Less well-known are those whose bravery played just as important a role in ending slavery, but who have been forgotten by history....
August 6th, 2013
Written by Rita Cook in Eyes On The Enterprise with 0 Comments
The use of money cards is on the rise, and they come in all forms from gift or store-value cards to pre-paid cards to access various products and services.
Last year alone, Americans spent $483 billion using store-valued cards. While there is nothing wrong with store valued cards necessarily, it is also projected that this year $52.4 million will be lost on these cards according to a recent...