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editor's corner: the village
We've all heard the phrase, "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child!" Who is the village? The village is me, the village is you, each of us as integral pieces that make up the whole, regardless, of race, personal accomplishments or socio-economic status.
"Train up a child in the way that he should go: and when he is old, he shall not depart from it." ~ Proverbs 22:6
editor's corner: welcome
As Editor-in-chief it is my distinct pleasure to uphold our mission and maintain our standard of excellence and integrity.
Our mission is to publish literary works that reinforce the foundation and priorities of GOD, FAMILY and COMMUNITY. Through all creative avenues of written expression, we aim to touch individual lives that shape families, reclaim our communities, and impact nations.
Thank you all for your contributions and support around our vision.
Deneen G. Matthews
Editor-in-chief
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Get a GOOD EDUCATION . Get a GOOD JOB?
We raise our children, then instruct them to go to school, study hard, get good grades, attend college and “GET A GOOD JOB.” Now, I absolutely agree with the importance of getting a good education, yet realistically, college is not for everyone.Read 1769 times -
Going Into Business? Where to Begin.
A few weeks ago, I attended a meeting where I engaged in a discussion with one of the gentleman who attended. The topic of our discussion was in reference to black people and going into business.Read 3272 times -
Community Economics
In this and future blog posts, we will tackle and discuss the issue of economics and its impact in our community. As best we can, we need to make a concerted effort to commit to making our hard-earned dollars work for us. As the largest consumers, if all we earn is spent outside of the community, how can we sustain? Even if you have left the community, or moved outside of the immediate area, visit and seize opportunities to give back. Be intentional.
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Group Economics
While I travel about the city and nearby areas searching for community-based black owned businesses to frequent, I have observed that many, if not most of our local businesses are owned and operated by proprietors who are employed full-time. I understand that for many, the full time job is the consistent flow of resource fueling and funding the business venture. This is not an impossible feat, however, organization and discipline around schedules is very important.Read 2355 times -
Consumption & Waste
Today, let’s talk about CONSUMPTION and WASTE. These fall in line with stewardship and causes us to examine what we do with what we have. The answer isn’t necessarily that we need more money or even more income, but that we better regulate the use of what we already have.Read 1758 times