Share This great country of America is seen as a success story for many people. So, why are some of the stories which have constructed the fabric of the nation not fully shared? In other words, why is African American history only stressed or taught in the month of February and not part of …
Category Archive: Who am I?
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What Do You Believe In?
Share What do I believe in? I believe that there is one God. Is he/she Allah, Jesus, or Jehovah? Well, that’s anyone’s guess. Growing up in a Baptist church, going to Catholic school, and living in a city that has the highest Muslim population than any American city, it can get really confusing what …
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Name Brand
Share Who do you think you are? I ask this question not to be rude or intrusive. I ask this question so that you can really think about how you see yourself and how others view you. This is an important question to answer because it will help you to develop the quality …
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Standards And Choice
ShareIn setting standards, the first thing you must do is tell yourself that you won’t settle for being second place. If you settle for being second and view yourself as unworthy of being first, you will be doomed. You will end up settling for less than you are able to achieve in life. Second, you …
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Self-Made Man
ShareThroughout the history of this country, we’ve always romanticized the concept of the “Self-Made Man.” The phrase dates back to the late 19th century, in which Frederick Douglass delivered a speech, entitled “Self-Made Men.” Douglass’ definition of the self-made man details the success of a person who originated from a low social position but persevered …
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Love My Nigg@s But…
ShareGrowing up amongst the new generation, the word “nigga” is a term that is commonly used. Older individuals frown upon the use of this word, mainly because they have lived in a time filled with racism. They have not only experienced segregation and been subject to stereotypes, they have also witnessed all of the malicious …
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Plan B
ShareFor most of my life, I wanted to be a basketball player. During my senior year in high school, my contributions as a basketball player lead my team to number one in the state. In fact, up until I was 19, my plan was to play in the NBA. At the age of 19, I …
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