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It‘s time to brighten your light with David Bright. Join us for a light discussion about things happening in our community that could have an effect on your upward mobility.
The March on Washington was a massive protest march that occurred in August 1963, when some 250,000 people gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Also known as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the event aimed to draw attention to continuing challenges and inequalities faced by African Americans a century after emancipation.
Black lies, or telling a lie to gain a personal benefit, are universally condemned. In contrast, white lies, or telling a lie to please another person, are seen as an innocent part of everyday interactions.
Sundown towns, also known as sunset towns, gray towns, or sundowner towns, are all-white municipalities or neighborhoods in the United States that practice a form of racial segregation by excluding non-whites via some combination of discriminatory local laws, intimidation, or violence. The term was used because signs directed "colored people" to leave town by sundown.
The trucking industry is predominantly white, but there are a few entrants into the market who are looking to diversify this industry. Kristi L. Jackson is the co-owner of October Fourth Holding L.L.C. This holding company provides trucking and moving services for supplies and bulk materials. There are over 689,930 professional truck drivers currently employed in the United States. Fifteen point seven professional truck drivers are women, while eighty-four point three are men.
Not only this, but the opportunity afforded here will awaken us to a new era of industrial progress. Ignorant and inexperience, it is not strange that in the first years of our life, we began at the top, not the bottom, that a seat in Congress or the state legislature was not sought that real estate or industrial skill, that the political convention, of some teaching, had more attractions than starting or dairy farm or truck garden.
In April 1969, 200 Black Americans gathered in front of West Senior High School in Rockford, Illinois, to protest discrimination at the school. Among the signs they carried was one that said, “Black Cheerleaders to Cheer Too.” During the 1950s and early 1960s, high school students and their parents relied on a variety of protest tactics to “take a strong stand to secure a Negro cheerleader(s).”
Well, it does have a difference between them. In short, a father is the male parent of the child, the one that shares DNA with the child, the progenitor. A dad, however, is the one that is responsible for taking care of the child. The one that gives love and affection. These seem very simple concepts, but they are a little deeper than that.
The military's Discrimination Problem was so bad in the 1960s. On July 26, 1948, President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981, which declared that "there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin."
If it were up to us, every day would be Mother's Day, so we could have 365 opportunities to acknowledge who they are and all they do. They dry our tears. They answer our countless phone calls. They always know what to say when we need it most. And there's no denying that they give the warmest hugs.
What does financial freedom mean to you? I’m guessing you might define it as finding yourself in a financial position where you don’t need to work unless you want to. Ultimately, freedom means you are in control of your finances and your life choices.
Safe Haven for Babies was founded in 2015 to give mothers/parents a safe and legal option to surrender their babies 100% anonymously. Safe Haven for Babies' mission is to prevent the illegal abandonment of newborns by raising awareness and offering a 24-hour hotline for mothers in crisis.
Gospel singer and member of the Alabama Blind Boys, Paul Beasley, passed away on March 13, 2023. The storied tenor singer spent years with the Gospel Keynotes and the Mighty Clouds of Joy before losing sight and joining the Blind Boys in 2013.
Beasley was born on December 11, 1944, in DeRidder, La., and was known among gospel quartet fans for the songs “Jesus You’ve Been Good To Me” with the Keynotes and “Walk Around Heaven,” which was performed with the Mighty Clouds–both pieces employed the artist’s unique falsetto.
Narcissists have a prominent place in the popular imagination, and the label "narcissist" is widely deployed to refer to people who appear too full of themselves. There's also a growing sense that narcissism is on the rise around the world, especially among young people.
Barrier Breaker is an action phrase, meaning you can do something to improve your life and circumstances. The Living God dwells inside you—you possess the same Spirit that heals the sick, brings power to the weak, and knows peace is indescribable.
Since 1950, individual income taxes have been the primary source of revenue for the U.S. federal government. Together with payroll taxes (used to fund social programs like Social Security and Medicare), income taxes amount to roughly 80 percent of all federal revenue, and are the essential fuel on which our government runs.
Sometimes, it happens that the role of a woman in the life of a great man is underestimated and misunderstood. Even when her sacrifices and contributions to the success of men are talked about, she remains behind the scenes.
Accidents and injuries remain the leading cause of death for children and young adults. Until recently, motor vehicle accidents were the number one cause of accidental death in these age groups. But in recent years, gun-related injuries surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the most common cause of death in youths and children, and this number continues to increase each year.
Accidents and injuries remain the leading cause of death for children and young adults. Until recently, motor vehicle accidents were the number one cause of accidental death in these age groups. But in recent years, gun-related injuries surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the most common cause of death in youths and children, and this number continues to increase each year.
Poverty was mostly considered to be your own fault in Elizabethan times, but attitudes started to change towards the end of Elizabeth’s reign, and the government decided to take action. This was because of:
- fears that the ‘social order’ might be threatened if the growing number of poor people ganged together and started a rebellion
- the risk that vagabonds and beggars might turn to crime
- fears that the poor might spread disease
- landowners giving more to the poor
"Reckless Eyeballing" is a concept familiar to most Americans. It is most infamous for its use by the pre-civil rights courts to punish and imprison black men for looking at white women. However, it is still used for any form of aggressive or inappropriate gaze, especially when a person without power dares to look a person with power directly in the eye.
In 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is 11 o’clock on Sunday morning,” According to experts, that assertion remains true today. About eight-in-10 American congregants still attend services at a place where a single racial or ethnic group comprises at least 80 percent of the congregation.
When you find yourself in the throws of the political season, it can be hard to remember that Christ calls us to love each other – even those who vote differently than we do. As the church, we must try to find ways to be witnesses of this love and grace.
The school-to-prison pipeline is a term coined early in the early twenty-first century to refer to the policies and practices that directly and indirectly push students out of school and on a pathway to prison.
The school-to-prison pipeline is a term coined early in the early twenty-first century to refer to the policies and practices that directly and indirectly push students out of school and on a pathway to prison.
We are confronted almost weekly with stories of pastors who have fallen to some type of moral failure. Maybe it’s adultery, addiction, or maybe abuse. But it seems to be of epidemic proportion. But what bothers me even more than the moral failures of pastors is the number of people and churches who allow these individuals back into the pulpit without any evidence of repentance.
In the United States, pay-to-stay is the practice of charging prisoners for their accommodation in jail. Pay-to-Stay jail fees are the next generation of unending debts that seek to tether low-income people to the criminal justice system. These fees are charges against people simply because they are in jail.
A blue discharge (also known as a "blue ticket") was a form of administrative, military discharge formerly issued by the United States beginning in 1916. It was neither honorable nor dishonorable. The blue ticket became the discharge of choice for commanders seeking to remove homosexual service members from the ranks. They were also issued disproportionately to African Americans.
Pastors are faced with more work, more problems, and more stress than at any other time in the history of the church. This is taking a frightening toll on the ministry, as we share these statistics from across denomination lines.
What can an ant teach you about life? If you’re anything like me, you probably are wondering what an ant can teach us. Well, there is much to learn about life from ants. First of all, they have been around for millions of years. They live in small colonies where all the ants work as a team to survive.
The Forgotten Generation, also known as the Quiet Generation, refers to the North American demographic cohort born largely between 1945 and 1955 (though definitions vary), between the 1930s/early 40s postwar Baby Boom and the "echo boom" of the late 1950s through the early 1970s
Sibling rivalry isn't always outgrown in childhood; however: in some cases, it only intensifies as time passes. While people often think of sibling rivalry as a childhood phenomenon, adult sibling rivalry is typical in which adult siblings struggle to get along, argue, or are even estranged from one another.
American history is darkly intertwined with exploitative labor. The use of prisoner labor has roots that go back to the system of slavery in the United States. Prison labor is pernicious and pervasive.
Its mission is: To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and application of best practices.
Parenting is not an easy task. Kids need a lot of attention and dedication. Parental imprisonment threatens the well-being of children physically, psychologically, and socially. The child will notice if a father is gone for even a little while. If the father were arrested and sentenced to time in prison, his absence could be very problematic for his children. The children will be confused and upset about why their father isn’t around anymore.
Self-esteem should not be confused with self-confidence. Self-confidence is believing in your competence and your ability to do something, whereas self-esteem is believing in your goodness.
Emotional illiteracy is the evil of our age. Figures show that in the world, over 450 million people are afflicted by different mental disorders. About every 100 people 20 suffer from depression and about a million people commit suicide every year. Emotionally illiteracy is the inability to understand, catalog, and manage their emotions and feeling, therefore, understand and accept the emotions of others.
In its heyday during decades of segregation, the city of Atlanta streets was the vibrant heart of the black community and the taxi service. The civil rights laws of the 1960s meant black people sought transportation from their own people.
The United States' bail system has evolved from a system developed in England during the Middle Ages. However, bail laws in the United States remained relatively unchanged from 1789 until 1966. The Bail Reform Act was designed to allow for the release of defendants with as small a financial burden as possible.
In an in-depth review of the establishment of a two-party political system in the United States, the Democrats beginning in 1824 and the Republicans beginning in 1854-there are some core differences between the two based on powerful political beliefs.
Problem and Issue are two words that are often confused as two words that give the same meaning, although they are different. The word 'problem' is used with an intention to solve, on the other hand, an issue is used in the sense of controversy.
Service animals are well-attuned to recognize PTSD episodes through individual scent training and monitor for hypervigilance to prevent panicking in public. In addition, service animals are trained to provide Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) to provide a calming influence, grounding the Veteran and bringing them back from a PTSD episode. They’re a calming presence in the often-chaotic minds of Veterans, and scientific studies have shown them to have a tremendous positive impact on their lives, even reducing the need for prescription medications.
There's someone or something that provides a great benefit, has done very good work, has performed some heroic deed or function, etc., but has not received the credit or recognition they deserve. Think about it: the person that delivers your mail or your daily newspaper, the person that picks up your garbage (rain or shine), and so on and so on. Folks just doin' their jobs deserve to be recognized.
It’s etched in the U.S. Constitution that Americans have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—but what about the right to a roof over your head? People across the country are struggling with the rising cost of housing, which includes a significant increase in rent prices for apartments and houses.
There's someone or something that provides a great benefit, has done very good work, has performed some heroic deed or function, etc., but has not received the credit or recognition they deserve. Think about it: the person that delivers your mail or your daily newspaper, the person that picks up your garbage (rain or shine), and so on and so on. Folks just doin' their jobs, deserve to be recognized.
The "no snitch" rule is an unofficial cop-out from the ‘social contract’ with friends and foes failing to uphold their own end of the deal. Gang violence in the United States is on the rise and the body count is increasing with it. Police are running into a problem faced by many departments and communities in urban areas across America: the "no-snitch" rule. Both law enforcement and children are tackling the issue.
Parenting is not an easy task. Kids need a lot of attention and dedication. Every mom knows this. If a mom is gone for even a little while, the child will notice. This can be very problematic if the mother was arrested and sentenced to time in prison. The children will be very confused and upset as to why their Mom isn’t around anymore.
This topic allows you to understand why leaders are effective because of who they are inside. Also, how to go to the highest level of leadership by developing character qualities from the inside out. In addition, how true commitment inspires and attracts people. Lastly, how to start and sustain the process of continuous personal growth.
The broadcast tells us that as parents, we want our children to create a picture of themselves as a good fruit of their family. When the community sees you, the image of your parents will be displayed as a great fruit bearer. I welcome you to continue to grow a great tree (family) in your life; therefore, others will seek the fruit that's so attractive and wants you in their lives.
Sometimes the news isn't always straightforward as it's made to seem. This summary speaks and emphasizes the "r-word", differently-abled, diverse abilities, diverse needs, special needs, and handicapable terms that degrade individuals.
A discussion about whether you're an Introvert versus an Extrovert and knowing which way you lean on the extraversion scale. This may make a big difference in how you run your business and live your life.
While poverty itself doesn't light fires, researchers have established links between socioeconomics and blazes for decades. Every study revealed during this conversation found that "Virtually every study of socioeconomic characteristics shows lower levels of income are either directly or indirectly tied to an increased risk of fires.
The Cause of the Black Male Failure is a review of the lack of black communities being the village to raise a child. Whose shoulders the responsibility? It's not the N-word, but rather the P-word. Parenting.
"The Black Plague" reviews the pandemic (COVID-19), which allegedly entered the United States from a foreign continent. It spurred out of control before reaching the Black and Latino community. The old aphorism (When white America catches a Cold) (black America gets pneumonia). My podcast "The Black Plague" outlines the US Health Care System disparity across the country.