Giving Back: How You And The Entertainment Community Can Help Struggling Families

Hats off to John Legend and any other celebritie­s that are willing to lend their talents to spotlight such a need cause and resource. Especially when our elected officials only show up on the education issues when it makes them the most political points. John Legend we need more black celebs like you.
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Remembering Ten Black Christian Leaders

This is great FYI for anyone who would remark "why is race relevant" because more important than the race of these men who worked and fought for causes is the fact that there were plenty of so called white Christians who were presented with the same opportunit­ies to drum major for justice but elected to remain silently on the sideline.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Creates Classroom Documentary On Black History

I'm sure Kareem Abdul-Jabb­ar in his day could have purchased a Bentley equivalent or two but instead he has remained ground in who he is and continues in the knowledge that it isn't always about you. Major respect to this guy for being a noble, honorable legend and not just for court accomplish­ments but for all of he has done to elevate the world image of black men everywhere­.
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Memphis Merger Fight Revives Old Desegregation Debate

If you've spent an hour in Memphis you know the there is plenty of stress in the air regarding race relations. I can't prove it but judging from personal experience I would venture to say Memphis ranks in the top ten of racially divided cities in the US.
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Arne Duncan, Spike Lee Urge Black Men To Become Teachers

Spike Lee has been on point concerning education and young people in our community for some time now and our folk are not listening. I'm afraid that young blacks now consider Spike and our generation the old guys. I'm starting to feel  like Dr. Bill Cosby every day. I believe both of these men can be consider "strong black men" and no one takes them serious when they speak the truth. A sad testiment to our community.
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