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Shawn Marion Foundation, Helping Single-Parent Families
Shawn Marion knows exactly what it feels like to struggle The 10-year NBA veteran knows how it feels to spend days hungry while his mother, Elaine, worked her fingers to the bone so she could raise four children as a single mother...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Society
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Is Church on Wrong Side of Same Sex Marriage Debate?
Over the last few years, and especially in the last few months, I have read countless editorials that have asked the question “Is the church on the wrong side of the same sex marriage debate...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Religion
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Review: Spike Lee Tackles African American Stereotypes in Film
What does it mean to be Black This question has been asked throughout the African American community for generations...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Entertainment
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Obama's Presidency Not Given Same Respect as Predecessors
The date November 4, 2008 will live in the history books forever Somewhere in this great nation, a young boy or girl is sitting in a classroom dreaming that they can achieve greatness in their life because of Barack Obama’s presidency and what it represents for our country...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Politics
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Students Say African American Achievement Equals Expectations
The numbers are sometimes dismal The African American achievement gap that almost disappeared in the 1970s and 1980s has widened again between White students and people of color...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Education
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Wealthy African Americans: The Double Standard
The breaking news was a total surprise Football fans who had tuned in to ESPN to see a preseason game between last year’s two Super Bowl teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals, were immediately transfixed with the news that Michael Vick was the newest Philadelphia Eagle...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Opinions
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Obama Weathering the Storm of the Presidency
It was inevitable The honeymoon that President Barack Obama, and all other presidents, experienced has officially given way to criticism of his policies on the economy and health care to false rumors that he may not be a natural-born U...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Politics
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100th Anniversary Celebrated at NAACP Convention
On March 9, 1892 in Memphis, Tenn three successful African American businessmen were brutally lynched and accused of raping White women, when their actual “crime” was the competition they represented to their White counterparts...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Politics
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Paris, Texas Residents Say Racial Equality Nonexistent
In the same year that we celebrated the historic inauguration of the nation’s first African American president and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) celebrated its 100th anniversary, the dream of racial equality in America seemed to have come true...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Opinions
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Athletes as Role Models: Is it a Good Idea?
The recent deaths of former NFL co-MVP Steve McNair and pop icon Michael Jackson has been overshadowed in mainstream media by the apparent flaws and mistakes the two made throughout their lives...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Sports
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Can Singer be Advocate For Domestic Violence Prevention?
Chris Brown had it all The award-winning singer and blossoming actor seemed to be on top of the world...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Entertainment
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African Americans in Politics Endure Racial Insults From GOP
After the historic elections last year, the Republican Party seemed to be in a free fall The failed policies of President George W...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Politics
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Kobe's Perseverance Pays Off With Fourth Title
He was once one of the most reviled athletes in the entire country Accused of rape and severely criticized by former teammates, especially Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant faced obstacles and challenges that would have forced many to give in and give up...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Sports
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Are Tyler Perry Films Demeaning to Blacks?
Tyler Perry films and television shows have revolutionized Black entertainment Characters like the gun-toting granny Madea, played by Perry, and the fun-loving Mr...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Entertainment
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Death of Michael Jackson Shocks the World
The Michael Jackson comeback concert series in London was supposed to be the event that got his career back on track...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Death
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Is There Really a Decline in Christianity?
Occasionally, I come across great leaders in the African American community that have dedicated their existence to improving the lives of everyone, not just our community, but all underrepresented groups that have struggled to have their voice heard within mainstream media and society...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Religion
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Supreme Court Nominee Rises From Humble Beginnings
Throughout Barack Obama’s historic run to the White House, his journey from humble beginnings to the highest office in the land was an inspiration to many minorities across the globe...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Opinions
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Obama Approval Rating in First 100 Days
Whether you voted for him or not, few Americans can honestly say that on January 20th, they were not anxious to see how the first Black President of the United States would perform as leader of the free the world...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Politics
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Ten Years Later, Columbine Massacre Shows Community Strength
Growing up, most young people felt a sense of security at school It was a place one could go to be around your friends, learn, and not worry about serious violence...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Society
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Hoops HOF Class Succeeded by Overcoming Adversity
Every year at the Final Four, the Basketball Hall of Fame inducts new members into their illustrious club...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Sports
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Is There Interest in Michael Vick Returning to NFL?
Michael Vick was once one of the most electrifying athletes ever to play the game of football His speed and agility made him almost impossible for pass rushers to sack and he remained a constant figure on sports highlight shows every Monday morning during the National Football League season...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Sports
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Ryan Moats Incident Black Eye For Dallas Police
Imagine getting a telephone call in the middle of the night, informing you that a family member was in the hospital with only minutes to live...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Opinions
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Obama Still Catalyst For Change in African American Community?
November 28, 2008 was one of those magical moments in world history Most people remember where they were when they heard the news that Barack Hussein Obama would be the first African American president in United States history...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Opinions
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Critics Say NASCAR Diversity Not a Priority
It was always Joe Henderson III’s dream to become a successful NASCAR driver He entered NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity (D4D) program with hopes of cracking a barrier that remains in place for most African American drivers...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Sports
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All Should Learn From Chris Brown and Rihanna
It is almost impossible to turn on the television or radio and not hear someone’s opinion on the alleged violent incident between Chris Brown and Rihanna...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Opinions
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Corporate Sponsorships Aid NASCAR Diversity
Despite the popularity of the sport, NASCAR has often been described by critics as a White man’s sport...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Sports
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Remember the Time
Do you remember the time when seemingly every music fan loved Michael Jackson The self-proclaimed King of Pop, who first captured the world’s attention as the 11 year-old lead singer of the Jackson 5 in 1969, went on to sell 750 million albums and capture 13 Grammy awards...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Entertainment
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Are We Really in a Post-Racial America?
The unity that existed after President Barack Obama’s historic election has seemed to hit a reality check...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Opinions
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What to Do Before Saying I Do
A couple’s wedding is arguably the most important day in their life Two people joining together in holy matrimony is a dream come true for many people, especially for women...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Marriage
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Parenting From Prison
Most people can understand how prison can destroy one’s life One mistake can put an end to one’s dreams and alter their remaining years forever...
Author: Todd A. Smith - Category: Parenting
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