Life in the Fast Lane -- Only Too Much is Enough

ImageAs the technology makes the world smaller, avoiding social networking is becoming as hard as avoiding your next door neighbor. So, we must use good judgment in choosing how we will participate. The operating rule for the new Millenial generation has become "Only too much is enough."

Chimamanda Adichie: The danger of a single story

ImageMuch of our view of others is shaped by what Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie calls "a single story."  You will be enlightened, fascinated, and refocused on your view of the world around you by this powerful message.

I encourage you to pause a few minutes to listen to this powerful presentation about the impact of a "single story."


The Jackie Robinson Baseball Won’t Remember

ImageMajor League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig was effusive when for the second year he called on the baseball world to remember Jackie Robinson and his achievements. To honor Robinson, Selig required every player, coach and umpire to wear Robinson’s old Number 42 for one game as tribute.





Economic Initiative -- Refer 10,000 Black-owned Businesses

ImageAs an advocate for Black Economic Empowerment, I wondered what would happen if 10,000 African Americans began to refer Black-owned businesses to their neighbors and friends. I want to explore that idea, and invite you to join me in a self- help challenge to stimulate economic empowerment in the Black community.