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When is it OK to Tell a Lie?!

When is it okay to Tell a Lie? Is it ever okay to tell a lie? Even if it’s a white lie? White lies are said to be minor lies which could be considered to be harmless, or even beneficial, in the long term. White lies are also considered to be used for “greater good”. Is this really true? What is “greater good” and who defines that? What is considered my “greater good” may not be yours? And in turn people may get hurt from small “minor white lies”. Is a lie justified depending on the context in… Continue

Added by Shakeera Frazer on October 20, 2009 at 1:06pm — 2 Comments

Could this be???

I heard a radio pundit recently scold his listening audience about the condition of our minds. He was talking about what he called the “Tim Man Syndrome” that many are experiencing in our culture. I must admit, I was a bit confused as to the point of his commentary until I made the connection to the Wizard of Oz where the Tim Man was lost, searching for a brain, and wanted the Wizard to give him one; when in fact he had a brain all along. He just needed to use it. The pundit’s closing statement… Continue

Added by John T. Wills on August 1, 2009 at 6:59am — No Comments

Grand Ol’ Party v Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor = WTF (http://justaseason.blogspot.com/)

I am going to start by saying I am appalled by the actions of the Grand Ol’ Party’s treatment of Supreme Court Nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Since I’ve lived through segregation, Jim Crow and have experienced racism - I should not be surprised. Actually, this behavior was reminiscent of days long past when the likes of Strom Thurmond and George Wallace espoused their vision of America. The tone used against the justice during nominating hearings was such a sad commentary on the part of these “S… Continue

Added by John T. Wills on July 18, 2009 at 3:11pm — No Comments

After The Last Day

“Minister Shirra! Minister Shirra! Oh my! You won’t believe it! Kantootha, with elegant violet tentacles waving, burst into the luminous quarters of the Minister, a place of modern wonder, factually existing in two realities at once, but occupying one space. Interspe… Continue

Added by Derrick S. Brown on June 28, 2009 at 9:44am — No Comments

WHAT WOULD THIS WORLD BE LIKE WITHOUT BLACK PEOPLE?

"What would this world be like without BLACK PEOPLE?" - Have you ever sat still long enough to even imagine this world without the blessing of having BLACK PEOPLE in it? AND YES I DID SAY BLESSING! So many of the necessities and the luxuries that we enjoy on a daily basis were all made possible by BLACK PEOPLE! Put aside all of the political(O-mazing), intellectual, time-saving, energy-saving, money-saving and life-saving/changing contributions that BLACK PEOPLE have contributed to this world,… Continue

Added by brburns.com on May 4, 2009 at 5:24pm — No Comments

TODAY IS A NEW DAY by Alberta Parish

January 24, 2009 Today Is A New Day by Alberta Parish Today is a new day, because Barack Obama is our 44th President of the United States. Today is a new day for not only White America and Black America, but for all of America. Today is a new day, because I have another chance to correct or obliterate all my past mistakes. Today is a new day, because I have a chance to petition God for His grace and mercy. I know that His grace and mercy are renewed day by day. Today is a new day for new relat… Continue

Added by Alberta Parish on January 24, 2009 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Slavingitus: A Degenerative Disease That Causes Blacks To Show Signs of a Slave Mentality

January 3, 2008 Slavingitus: A Degenerative Disease That Causes Blacks To Show Signs of a Slave Mentality by Alberta Parish Slavingitus, a degenerative mental disorder commonly affecting only Black Americans, is also an airborne disease that causes only Black Americans to have an acute slave mentality. This disease, although affecting Black Americans all across the United States, has a thousand more cases among blacks that live in the Southeastern part of the United States. However, the highes… Continue

Added by Alberta Parish on January 3, 2009 at 9:43pm — No Comments

Chatting with Shanise B. - The State of Me In The World on Blog Talk Radio

Although, I was unable to attend the Harlem Book Fair this year, I did what the panel discussions aired on Book TV C-Span. Unfortunately, I can not tell you they will be televised again, but I believe you can view them via the Harlem Book Fair homesite. Watching these panels have inspired the subjects for the weeks show in C… Continue

Added by Shanise B. on July 20, 2008 at 9:17am — No Comments

Cool People

Cool People Bring blessings like mountain breezes and well water Soothe as warm thoughts do Heal like spiritual energy Conspire with the universe to benefit a doubting world Cling to confidences like silence to stillness Listen when they need to be heard Dedicate purpose to words Judge themselves by integrity of life and love Appreciate you your dreams Permeate humanity with youthfulness Inspire reachers to unveil the richness of God’s grace Beauty-filled people Continue

Added by Usiku on April 11, 2008 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

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