July 4, 2015

How Black Folks Feel About Independence Day

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On the 2nd of July, 1776, the old Continental Congress gave words to the idea of liberty as follows: "Resolved, That these united c...
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June 29, 2015

Village Tip: Improve Your Ad in 30 Seconds

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Feel like your ad just isn't quite right? Here are a few quick fixes to heighten the effectiveness of your ad: 1. Set them in your ...
June 27, 2015

Top 21 African American Professional Groups

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By Dan Woog, Monster Contributing Writer Whether you're an African American accountant, attor...
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June 26, 2015

Old School Friday: The Whispers

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My two daughters recently saw this photo of me in my younger days on stage with The Whispers . My youngest daughter didn't know anythi...
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June 25, 2015

Rest In Peace: Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

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Whatever argument you have about his lifestyle ... there can be no argument about his life's work ... Michael Jackson is the greatest B...
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June 22, 2015

Village Tip: Make Your ABOUT Page Sell

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It's interesting how many web site visitors quickly click to the "about" page . This is the page that tells who runs the b...
June 21, 2015

Only A Dad

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This poem was originally written by Edgar Guest. Edgar Guest began his illustrious career in 1895 at the age of fourteen when his work first...
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June 19, 2015

What is Juneteenth?

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The discussion about the African American flag created by UNIA and Marcus Garvey reminded me of other dates on the calendar that impact Afr...
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June 15, 2015

Village Tip: How to Develop and Test Your Marketing Plan

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Developing a solid marketing plan goes hand-in-hand with testing; you can't do one without the other. If you don't test your plan,...
June 12, 2015

Rest In Peace: Ruby Dee (1924-2014)

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Hollywood lost an icon when stage and screen legend Ruby Dee died on this day in 2014 . Dee was at her home in New Rochelle, New York an...
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June 10, 2015

Rest In Peace: Marcus Garvey (1887-1940)

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Villagers recognize that we can not depend on others to tell US History completely. Too often, it becomes HIStory instead of OURstory. As...
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June 8, 2015

Village Tip: Get People to Pass You Around

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No doubt you have heard of viral marketing . Just like a common cold, it involves having people pass an idea or product from one person t...
June 1, 2015

Village Tip: How to Handle Rejection

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Part of selling anything is handling rejection . It's always great when a prospect says "I'm so glad to see you. This is jus...
March 30, 2015

Believe in Ohio Prepares High School Students for the Future

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Believe in Ohio is a free new program from the Ohio Academy of Science that helps high school students prepare for the future. The progr...
March 27, 2015

Believe in Ohio Program to Establish Urban STEM Network

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As part of its “ All Hands on Deck ” Inclusive Competitiveness strategy to reach all Ohio high school students, the Believe in Ohio ( BiO ) ...
March 21, 2015

Taser Death: David Werblow (Branford, CT)

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Unidentified Branford Police Department officers used their tasers to kill an unarmed 41-year old man, David Werblow, in front of his ho...
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February 13, 2015

Less Than 48 Hours to Enroll

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You have less than 48 hours left to enroll before deadline day. Take the next step and submit your application today. It’s easier than e...
January 19, 2015

OURstory: Martin Luther King Day

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Today's date is significant because it is Martin Luther King Day . The official holiday, on the third Monday of January, began i...
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January 18, 2015

OURstory: Lynching in America

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Some of the most graphic photographs that I've ever seen in my life contained the images of Black men people being lynched. Collector J...
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January 5, 2015

Happy Birthday: Kappa Alpha Psi (1911)

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My father and grandfather were both Nupes. Neither of them are with us today. However, I think that they would be pleased to know th...
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