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Activism = CHANGE…Not Complaint

Lamar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:22:28 +0000

by Harriet Hairston There’s a lot that bothers me about America in general. We place too much stock in the unessential (stardom, entertainment, gossip) and not enough on the important things (marriage, family, parenthood, children). Before you tell me to leave and move to another country, let me say that I don’t think any other country would provide me [...]

Is Black Radio Poisoning Our Kids?

Lamar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:55:06 +0000

by Tara Pringle Jefferson By now, if you’ve spent any time listening to a Radio One station over the past several months, you’ve heard Radio One founder Cathy Hughes screeching about how H.R. 848 The Performance Rights Act, sponsored by congressman John Conyers, will put black radio stations out of business. The bill aims to make [...]

Tony Dungy Talks Black Marriage Day

Lamar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:24:06 +0000

Former NBA Star Allan Houston Talks About The Importance of Marriage

Lamar — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:37:58 +0000

Allan Houston, spokesman for National Fatherhood Initiative’s “What’s Your Legacy?” campaign, talks about the importance of fatherhood and marriage in the African American community.

Can You Stand the Rain?

Lamar — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:54:20 +0000

by Aja Dorsey Jackson My former coworker gave birth to her baby sixteen weeks early, at the end of her fifth month of pregnancy. He was only one pound, six ounces, and was smaller in length than a ballpoint pen. That was nearly three years ago, and her little boy still suffers from a myriad of [...]

What Every Woman Should Know

Lamar — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:28:43 +0000

by Harriet Hairston I read an article on Yahoo over the weekend that really helped me, entitled, “10 Things Men Wished Women Knew About Them.” Some of them were pretty obvious, like the fact that these creatures cloaked in mystery and wonder like a compliment every now and then. I compliment my husband, and [...]

Interview With The Author: Harriet Hairston

Lamar — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:44:26 +0000

BMWK staff writer Harriet Hairston recently released her first book Who Are You? and we got her to give us the inside scoop on what it’s all about. Check out the audio interview below we did with Harriet and then go pick up the book here! Who Are You? Understanding Your Identity in Jesus Christ By Harriet [...]

…And The Award Goes To….

Lamar — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:18:33 +0000

by Tara Pringle Jefferson In light of the Oscars last night, I thought I’d pay tribute to my crew, to those people in my life who make each day a little brighter, each problem a little easier, each celebration a little bigger. Best Actress(es) in a Supporting Role - my gang of childless friends, who may not [...]

Should Financial Advice be Different for Men and Women?

Lamar — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:59:40 +0000

by Wesley Watkis Offering financial advice for women can oftentimes be a tricky subject. After all, we’re taught to treat men and women as equals in all things related to business: education, employment, and advancement. In most cases, that’s easy enough to do; we’ve long since passed the threshold where men and women are viewed as [...]

Get Over It!

Lamar — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:13:54 +0000

by Harriet Hairston Lately, I’ve been having difficulty moving on from a particularly painful situation. I thought I was over it, but little inklings of what happened keep entering my mind, and if I don’t fight them off immediately, they grow like a cancer and attempt to wreak havoc on my thoughts and emotions. I have too many good things going [...]