New Black Professionals

"You write the laws ... but let ME write the songs because the youth will act out the songs." -Aristotle

All we see is images of young black people killing each other, selling and abusing drugs, dropping out of school and lining up for welfare. But I'm pleased to report that there is a backlash in the black community against the values and images of Thug Nation. They may still be dancing to Hip Hop, but I'm so glad to see that many, raised by parents who called themselves deep in the game (but only came out losers) have lined up for accounting jobs, worked hard to educate themselves, and are now stepping into the workforce as new professionals.

Those who graduated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are armed with the knowledge it takes survive and flourish in a society that wishes to either brainwash them into impotency or deny them access to the table. Nothing new. All the information they need is now published both online and are waiting on library and bookstore shelves for them to access.

But a far greater issue sits like a time bomb within their souls ... and that's the still uncompleted answer to the question, "Who am I?"

I love watching YouTube videos of Cornell West, Dr. Ben (Dr Yosef AA Ben-Jochannan), and Dr. John Henry Clarke. What everyone needs--not just "young black professionals"--is the bar raised on the consciousness of what it means to be human ... to live a successful life ... and what it takes to be happy. We're aware that blind materialism sure isn't it, and a person with a professional degree who hates themselves is a setup for everything from addictions to major depression.

Do your own search of: "Young black professionals" and judge for yourself. Get back to me with any comments all those websites raise. Peace.

Free College for Black males???

This information is too important to post only once. Please, if you know any black males who dream of going to college but see no way of being able to afford the cost, 13 Black Colleges and Universities are working with Clemson University to send them to school absolutely FREE.

The text below is reprinted directly from the "Calll me MISTER" website. Click and view all the links on the left side to view the program in greater detail. The goal of the program is to increase the number of black male teachers in under-served and rural communities. There was a time when I would have even balked at going into places like the Mississippi Delta to teach ... but these days, being able to live and work (earning a decent salary) at a very esteemable position in a rural area is pure GAME. I repeat over and over that owning a home with a few acres on it within a 45 minute radius of a city or college town is the number one choice. (If you don't know, read past posts to learn why.) But before I digress, read about the program below. Each link takes you to a different site.)

"The mission of the Call Me MISTER (acronym for Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) National Initiative is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader more diverse background particularly among the State's lowest performing elementary schools. Student participants are largely selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities.

The Call Me MISTER program is contributing to the talent pool of excellent teachers by identifying and supporting students like Mr. Mark Joseph (shown here), who are literally "touching the future" by teaching children. Mark's teaching degree was made possible through the Call Me MISTER program.

The project provides:

• Tuition assistance through Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students pursuing approved programs of study in teacher education at participating colleges.
• An academic support system to help assure their success.
• A cohort system for social and cultural support.

“Call Me MISTER” was developed by some of our State’s visionary educational leaders who sincerely believe we can build a better tomorrow by getting you involved today.

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