For those who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the sense of community that existed on their respective campuses is what usually stands out when they remember their school days Whether one is a Southernite, Gramblingnite or a Morehouse man, HBCU graduates have consistently relied on those who have shared a common experience when it came to obtaining a job or seeking to further their education

As an intellectual property lawyer and practicing theologian, Darcell Walker meets many clients that believe that God has blessed them with the creativity to start a new business venture that will surely be profitable in more ways than one However, due to a lack of knowledge, confidence or even faith, many of these ideas never become more than ideas because some people fail to develop their ideas into a full business plan

In Eazy E’s 1988 classic song, “We Want Eazy,” former R&B sensation Michel’le asks the late rapper, “Hey Eazy, why you wear your pants like that” His reply was, “I wear my pants like this for easy access, baby

When Africans first arrived in this country on slave ships, no one would have ever dreamed of this day During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s when African Americans struggled to simply obtain the right to vote in this country, no one would have ever dreamed that this day would come during their lifetime

In 2004, religious faith and values may have very well decided the election between President George W Bush and his Democratic rival John Kerry

Over recent years, the sad reality that the planet is getting warmer and several world treasures have become endangered has made the search for energy alternatives an international priority Domestically, excessively expensive gas prices have further fueled the need for alternative energy solutions in order to lighten the load on Americans’ pocketbooks

Throughout the historic 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama and John McCain have disagreed and debated over issues such as the war in Iraq, the economy, and faith and values, rarely agreeing on a problem or solution However, when it comes to the need to reform United States immigration laws, both candidates seem to be on the same wavelength and both are determined to secure U

It is the American dream To buy a beautiful house with the white picket fence, and raise a family in a safe neighborhood, where crime is almost nonexistent was reality for many families of generations past but unfortunately has become wishful thinking in the 21st century

The mere mention of 9/11 brings back vivid memories for most Americans Many can tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing when terrorists slammed airplanes into three American landmarks, killing thousands of innocent and unsuspecting people

Education was once the foundation of American society To advance in life, one saw receiving a quality education as the ticket to the middle-class and a comfortable life