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Monday, 16 September 2013 18:25

editor's corner: the village

deneen jacoWe'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

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Friday, 23 August 2013 21:23

editor's corner: welcome

deneen jacoAs 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?

    pexels photo 901964We 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.

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  • Going Into Business? Where to Begin.

    business 2987962 1280A 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.

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  • Are Black-owned Businesses on the Brink of Bankruptcy?

    pexels photo 929245Keeping in step with the stated theme of "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child," and the appropriated action to "Reclaim the Village," I believe we must look at the inner workings of the village and take proper action, yes, the necessary steps to arrive at our desired outcome.

    The village community is about the people, but we the people must commit to becoming productive participants within our village.

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  • Is History Repeating Itself

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    We can borrow a lot from times not so far in the distant past to help us overcome what is before us. Times are not what they used to be and there is no use shutting our minds to the fact that times-a-changing.

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  • The Practice of Group Economics

    pexels photo 331990What is Group Economics? Group Economics defined, is creating and exchanging resources (e.g., currency, talents, gifts, skills, goods and services) that a group deems valuable amongst another. It is time for the black community to pool our resources in order to produce community wealth. 

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