What’s Up with That Joe? Barack Obama and a Dreamer
November 26, 2008
Guest Post: Attorney Roy Miller
Guest blogging for www.JoeTheFuture.com
Unbelievable! Barack Obama becomes the United States of America’s first Black president. A mile marker in time is established. As I celebrate, also I wonder. Where are we speeding to arrive? This comes at a time of chaos and great uncertainty, yet in the perfection of God’s tracking of time, everything is under perfect control. Since the beginning, God’s time has never missed nor skipped a beat, despite what mankind has done and experienced; therefore, illustrating God’s perfection and God’s control. For every travel that is timed, there are mile markers and there is a destination.
Barack should know that the dreams of men are always dependant on the dreamer. Never place the potentials of men on a pedestal. The combined power of men is still less than the power of God. I feel that as long as Obama places God first every time he seeks to solve a problem, a God’s answer will always be there; whereas, pondering results is a distraction. Black Americans have waited so long for this point in time. We did not die out, we lived. When one survives a horrifying and exhausting experience, the result is wisdom. Wisdom always comes at a great cost. After a toiling experience, what is the wisdom of the Black slave that finally saw a different race on the master’s porch and in the master’s chair? Can the slave ever behave differently from a slave? Perhaps, God will watch until he sees what he needs to see. After experiencing life until judgment, in the end we come to the conclusion that only two things ever really mattered. Did we live a life worthy of heaven or did we live a life worthy of hell? Why is it taking mankind so long to treat our brothers and sisters in the same way we treat God? But then again, maybe we are. Barack, you are now a beacon to the lost, the confused and to the weary. May God always keep his hand on you.
In 1994, Attorney Roy Miller became the first and only person to succeed at having the n-word deleted from a major dictionary (Funk & Wagnall’s). Attorney Miller traveled by invitation and joined arguments for passage of the Baltimore and New York City resolutions discouraging n-word usage.
Michael Jackson ‘converts to Islam, changes name to Mikael
November 26, 2008
Michael Jackson has reportedly become a Muslim and changed his name to Mikaeel.
“An imam was summoned from the mosque and Michael went through the shahada, which is the Muslim declaration of belief.”
Last year his brother, Jermaine Friday, suggested Jackson would convert having taken an interest in Islam since Friday’s conversion in 1989.
Michael Jackson ‘converts to Islam, changes name to Mikael
November 26, 2008
Michael Jackson has reportedly become a Muslim and changed his name to Mikaeel.
“An imam was summoned from the mosque and Michael went through the shahada, which is the Muslim declaration of belief.”
Last year his brother, Jermaine Friday, suggested Jackson would convert having taken an interest in Islam since Friday’s conversion in 1989.
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Funeral Arrangements Announced for MC Breed
November 26, 2008
(Photo credit: Prince of ATLPics.net)
Obituary | Memorial Guest Book
Update 11.26.08
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR RAP LEGEND MC BREED
Family Urges Breed’s Fans to Support Kidney Research
Flint, Michigan (November 26, 2008) A memorial service to honor rap icon Eric T. Breed, better known as MC Breed, is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church, 1851 West Carpenter Rd., Flint, Michigan from 12 noon to 2 p.m. MC Breed passed away due to kidney failure, on Saturday at the age of 37.
Eric T. Breed was born in Flint, Michigan on June 12, 1971. Breed quickly rose to stardom with the success of “Ain’t No Future in Yo Frontin,” which peaked at #66 on the Billboard Hot 100 and “Gotta Get Mine,” featuring 2Pac, which made it to #6 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. Over Breed’s career, he recorded more than 13 albums and collaborated with some of the most recognized names in hip-hop including 2Pac, Too Short, Warren G, The D.O.C. and Jazze Pha.
Breed is survived by his parents, Roy LeEster and Willie Breed; five children- Kiara Monique, Erica Ariel, Alexis Cymone, Marco “MC” Chene, and Eric Jalen; three siblings- Pete, Kevin and Bridgette Breed.
Breed was hospitalized for kidney failure and briefly placed on life support in September. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be sent to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852, www.kidneyfund.org, or call (800) 638-8299 and specify In memory of MC Breed.
Condolences for the family may be sent to: vanglorious64@yahoo.com.
How Families Can Work Together Through Tough Economic Times
November 26, 2008
Join us Live & Podcast for a special Thanksgiving Day podcast 11AM- 1PM ET. While the family is together let’s discuss how to work together to get through tough economic times. How do we help families members dealing with the “Shame of Foreclosure and Job Loss.” How do we support family members in their business endeavors which could keep families afloat?
In this time of being thankful, its time to come together to not only get through the holiday season, but to prepare for economic times ahead. Before you pass the turkey and settle in for some football, make sure family is doing ok. Spread the buzz with www.DryerBuzz.com
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Guest Post: The Great Depression, as I remember
November 26, 2008
We’re in. We’re Out. Recession or Depression. Only you know where you fit in the scheme of the things. What we can do is take a look back at 1929 since we are teetering so close to the edge. When we look at the “Great Depression”, its very interesting how families brought themselves through and out of economic turmoil, many never to teeter on the edge of poverty again.
The Great Depression began on Thursday, Oct. 24th, 1929. It would become known as “Black Thursday,” and rightfully so. The stock market crashed, and a record 13 million shares were traded that day. Some of the larger banks tried to help by buying shares at above the quoted prices. It didn’t work. Several corporations suffering today — General Motors (GM), General Electric (GE), Sears (SHLD) — were in dire straits. Some companies’ stocks dropped 50%. After five days, banks began to close. Most depositors were left “holding the bag,” and an empty one at that!
So now it’s 2008. We’re now in the midst of another financial crisis — this one global — brought about presumably by “the powers that be” on Wall Street and in the upper echelons of the federal government. A classic display of selfishness, greed, and politics. I’m 91 years old, and I sure don’t want to see another Great Depression. But I wouldn’t part with the experience I had 80 years ago. I learned that we could do without things that we thought we had to have. I learned how to “stretch” a dollar. And I learned that the words on the back of the dollar bill, “In God We Trust,” have merit. Hoping and praying isn’t all we need to do, but it helps.
A story about the sacrifices that had to be made during the Great Depression and what that means going forward in the current finacial crisis.
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Commentary: Avoiding the fear and shame of foreclosure
November 26, 2008
DryerBuzz- This holiday season may be difficult for some family members. Going home without the floss and the bling, especially after foreclosure, may keep some family members away. Many have gone through the process of losing their jobs, homes, cars, etc. in this downward economy without sharing their troubles with family. Not wanting to be the subject of the great vine, they may just stay away. How can we be more sensitive? CNN Presents a commentary on “Avoiding the Fear and Shame of foreclosure.” Reading it may help us understand where family members may be during these troubled time.
There’s something about people losing their homes that is disturbing beyond measure. Failure has become a part of their demeanor. After all, foreclosure is about more than the house, and more than the money.
It’s about losing the dream, taking your children out of their school and moving your family away from their neighborhood friends. Pulling up roots is never easy, particularly when you’re forced to do so.
When you sit across the desk from someone with overwhelming debt, you can sense their fear before a word is spoken. And when their home is in jeopardy, the fear fills the room.
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This Can’t Be My Reality?
November 26, 2008
I’ll say it again, this can’t be my reality? Tuesday – Thursday, we’re flipping the script on reality TV and the reality of life. Art is imitating life and calling it reality. How real is it? Join Yalanda, special guests, and you live and podcast for the buzz behind the buzz. Listen live 8AM Tue-Thur, with a special 2 hour LIVE podcast Thanksgiving. While you have family around – its time to call it out – the good, the bad, and the turkeys.
How African American Girls/Women become freaks, gold-diggers
Taking Back Our Tags – #blck
and more
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Reality in Atlanta – What’s Your Perception
November 25, 2008
For some reason ATL keeps turning up on TV and with plenty of DRAMA. From Keyshia Cole to Real Housewives of Atlanta and for shows to come, can we take any more reality. Still waiting on the redemption, but its slow to come. Has reality [filmed] in Atlanta changed your perception of the city?
Loading ...How African American Girls/Women become freaks & gold-diggers
November 25, 2008
www.whataboutourdaughters.com – Have you checked out the avatars on some of these black gossip sites? Is it me or doesn’t it seem like some of these women are posting pics from their soft porn portfolio? Sad part is that these soft porn pics are more prevalent on teen myspace pages. Why? Looks like Dionne P. Stephens has the answer. Follow the Buzz>>
