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Raising a Black Man - Choosing a School
My son has been getting a first-class education at his nursery school. At three years old he can read three to five letter words and count in both English and Spanish, and he is starting to add and...
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Finish What You Start
Calvin Mackie is an inventor, activist, critically acclaimed author, internationally renowned motivational speaker, and successful entrepreneur. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Dr. Mackie...
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Eating Right: African Sweet Potato Soup with Peanut Butter - A New Year, A...
As I make a modified vegan diet my lifestyle (I say modified because I eat seafood at least once a week) the search for delicious recipes is essential. I cannot abide by food that doesn’t taste good –...
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Are You Financially Ready To Move In Together?
Moving in together as a couple is more than deciding who gets the “good side” of the bed and finding the best spot to stash the PlayStation. Not only will you be sharing household bills and probably...
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LA EVENTS: The 20th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival - February 9th...
This year I’m giving myself permission to take a day off of work and spend it here. 2012 marks the 20th year of the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), America’s largest and most prestigious...
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Women: Game Changers, Less Known, Here Celebrated - Celebrate Women's History...
On exhibit now until March 29th: Utilizing CAAM’s soaring entrance space, flying banners celebrate centuries of achievements by African American women, many of whom are less publicly known. We see...
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PODCAST – Jordans: The Impact of a Sneaker on a Generation - A New Black Is...
Listen in as KC and the family discuss the Air Jordans and the impact of consumerism on the Black community. Podcast guests include Mr. CEO, Toria Williams, John Wood, and Porsche Taylor. This episode...
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PODCAST – Safe: The Perception Of Black Men
Listen in to KC and the family’s treatment of the Trayvon Martin case as they discuss what children (boys specifically) should learn about the perception of being Black in America. Podcast guests...
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LA EVENTS: Black History in Tennis - Honoring Althea Gibson for National...
Shani Byard is the founder of Message Media Ed: School of Black Leadership in the Digital Age. a machine of an organization that puts on some important, amazing community events. I am always in awe of...
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Culture Connection: Fun with the Kids (AUDIO) - With Brother Malcolm
Summer is here and school is out! Listen in as Brother Malcolm discusses cultural activities for parents and children to engage in, including: Skirball Cultural Center and the Noah’s Ark Exhibit The...
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LA EVENTS: Leimert Park Village Book Fair - Saturday, June 30, 2012 from 10...
The 2012 Leimert Park Village Book Fair (LPVBF) will celebrate another year of bringing a world-class, unrivaled literary event to the City of Los Angeles on Saturday, June 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00...
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Family Reunions: Keeping the Tradition Alive
This past weekend was the 37th family reunion on my maternal side, and I was shocked to see how much our numbers have dwindled over the years. I had to admit my own responsibility to this change: it...
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LA EVENTS: Black Music & Arts Festival - Labor Day Weekend 2012
LA Babies, as we quickly bring summer to a close, Labor Day weekend out here will be filled to the brim with activities. One such event is the Black Music & Arts Festival, taking place at Rancho...
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LA EVENTS: Labor Day Weekend
LA Babies, if you aren’t heading out of town there are a myriad of events taking place in our city this weekend, and these are just a few that caught our eye. Grab your family, good friends, or your...
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LA EVENTS: ZAMFEST Arts & Music Festival - Sunday, September 23, 2012
LA Babies, if you are looking to engage your wee ones in something new, I highly suggest you attend the ZAMFEST Arts & Music Festival this Sunday, September 23rd in West Los Angeles. Slated for the...
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LA EVENTS: Annual Thanksgiving Chess Tournament - Free Thanksgiving Dinner...
Celebrate the season to be thankful and treat yourself to Thanksgiving Dinner at the Train of Thought Chess Club! Join chess master, Damen Fletcher, for a fun-filled day of chess and Thanksgiving...
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A New Twist on an Old Tradition - Spiced Sweet Potato Cake with Brown Sugar...
My granny was always the main cook in the family. When my great-grandmother was alive, she cooked daily and my mother is also an amazing cook, but whenever I think of large-scale family meals, I think...
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Culture Connection: ‘Tis the Season - With Brother Malcolm
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Brother Malcolm’s favorite holiday is in our midst: Christmas! Listen in to his ideas and suggestions for having a merry holiday season, including...
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Sandy Hook Elementary: Where Does The Fault Lie?
Let me preface this post by saying that I am devastated by the loss the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School are currently sustaining. No parent can imagine when they wake up any given morning that...
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LA EVENTS: NYE 2013 Alternatives
LA Babies, usually at this time of year there is one incomparable body rock going down that we help promote, but this year our favorites are taking a break. Furthermore, with so much tragedy in recent...
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