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"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

"A man is never more truthful than when he acknowledges himself a liar."
Mark Twain

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Eleanor Roosevelt

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
Nelson Mandela

"Either we go up together, or we go down together."
Dr. Martin Luther King

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Black Liberation Theology—
in its Founder's Words

The Rev. James Cone is the founder of black liberation theology. In an interview with Terry Gross, Cone explains the movement, which has roots in 1960s civil-rights activism and draws inspiration from both the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, as "mainly a theology that sees God as concerned with the poor and the weak." Listen >

The Life and Career of Barack Obama
Michael Krasny looks at the life and career of Senator and presidential candidate, Barack Obama. Guests include, David Mendell, reporter for the Chicago Tribune, and David Sirota, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist. Listen >

King is Remembered on the 40th Anniversary of His Death
The assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, forever changed the widening struggle for civil rights. Details of the day reveal why King was in Memphis, what was happening with the movement and King's mindset in the hours before he was killed. Listen >

'Why?': Remembering Nina Simone's Tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King. Jr.
Three days after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, performer Nina Simone and her band played at the Westbury Music Festival on Long Island, N.Y. They performed "Why? (The King of Love is Dead)," a song they had just learned, written by their bass player Gene Taylor in reaction to King's death. Listen >
 

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Meet Renee Williams

My Passion:
Reading, reading, and did I say reading? My husband, kids and grandkids. I also love electronics and all the new technology out there.

My Dreams:
My dream is to start a non-profit for women who, when recently released from prison, need a place to come where they will not be judged, ridiculed or demeaned; a place where they can take all the time they need to get themselves together before they have to tackle the cold, cruel world again. I plan to offer all kinds of services, including, but not limited to learning work related skills, finding them a job, helping them go back to school to earn their diploma, GED or a degree. Anything that will help them become a productive member of society, that is my goal.

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LaDeana in her own words...
I love fun, comedic, outgoing, REAL folks who don't just gripe all the daggoned time. Life is too short for thaaaat! Take out the wild hair and THEN call me. Furthermore, if you are going to be long-winded, can we talk about something cool? Dang! LOL. I'm a mental, intellectual person about my business, but I am extremely FUN---wouldn't have it any other way. My employees and partners LOVE me…but don't get it twisted and let the sweet smiles fool you. I'm like the basic SISTA prototype 101--I don't take NOOOO mess! LOL.

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I love kind, but spicy "take no mess" folks who are straight up with me and do what they say. I don’t like to WONDER too long…tell me what’s up, straight up. I'm adventurous....but smart enough to know not to be shark bait....to climb on TOP of the roof of that car instead of trying to outrun the huge—and rapidly approaching—angry dog…..go walking alone in the forest at night….jump off a high ledge using a big rubber band with nothing but cement below (that’s Bungee jumping for the adventure impaired, LOL)….remain INSIDE the doggoned house when I hear obvious noises upstairs and ask “Who’s there?” when I already KNOW nobody’s home but me….drive on top of active train tracks with an old car….go to the beach with no sunscreen (Black folks burn, too)….leave the house with no deodorant….or bug repellent….or get eaten by somethin' in some unexplored deep underground cave. I don’t know if nobody told you, but we are NOT one with nature. You can GO ON SOMEWHERE with that. Nature will rip you a new one. LOL. I like to do things outside of the norm, though. Guess I'm a rebel like that. You can go in the front door if ya' want....I'm goin' in thru the back! They just stopped you, but I just snuck on by. LOL.

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"What Are You Worth?" (Poem)

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We Declare Peace On The Streets

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$4+ dollar gas is a GOOD thing!

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Obama's frequent regrets may make us sorry

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A Study in Red - The Awards

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Life without plastic? Impossible!

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How about Green Porno?

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I'm An Obama Baby— this is way too funny!!! :-)

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Thanks to TPL Member Marlive for the Video Add– it's worth the watch! :-)

Thanks to TPL Member AuthorPoetAberjhani for this Add– an amazing performance! :-)

Thanks to TPL Member Evelyn for the Video Add– Mary J. Blige and Bono! :-)
 
 

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Starting a Music Blog, feeling a bit lost. 2 Replies

First of all, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Demi'urge. It's not my real name but it's one of my most comfortable ones (hey I can use that in a poem.) I am a poet, a somewhat music en...

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I can honestly say that I am completely amazed that I'm actually contributing to this forum discussion about weight! But I have to go on the record and say -- getting in shape . . . getting healthy...

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