villagechief, Author at Dogon Village

Commentary

Why is the Black Community Still Contracting #HIV ? – by Cleo Manago

December 1, 2011 villagechief 0

As a first-hand eyewitness to the rising of America’s Black HIV/AIDS industry, starting in the mid 1980s, this topic is very poignant to me. Almost 30 years ago, based on Black AIDS programs observed, I literally predicted that HIV would likely be in our communities for an unparalleled amount of time. I vividly remember, while […]

Commentary

NO! I am Not Your N-word – by H. Lewis Smith

November 30, 2011 villagechief 0

During the 1960s Black America was vibrant, sagacious, intolerant, circumspect and self-respectful the positive attributes were endless. Today, we find it acceptable to be referred to as the n-word as if it is some sort of badge of honor to be worn; we sit by saying nothing while drugs, misogyny, saggin pants, crime and violence […]

News

Radio Personality Michael Baisden Announces Submission Details for his “Million Dollar Business Pitch” Campaign

November 30, 2011 villagechief 0

Michael Baisden is “Paying It Forward” with $500,000 of his own money! Radio personality, Michael Baisden announced the details of his “Million Dollar Business Pitch” campaign during his nationally syndicated show, “The Michael Baisden Show,” on Monday, November 28, 2011. Last month, Baisden initially announced his plans to provide a half-million dollars to small businesses […]

Commentary

Not All Colleges Are Alike – by Lucius Gantt

November 28, 2011 villagechief 0

(The Gantt Report) – As a 19-year-old Georgia State University student, I became a member of my fraternity’s pledge club. As a pledge, I was beaten unmercifully, ridiculed, taunted and more as was tradition in a variety of campus groups. Once I crossed the burning sands, so to speak, and became a founding member of […]

Entertainment

Quadriplegic Rap Producer Bran-Don aka Professor X Is Determined to Stand Up in the Game With New Mixtape Release “Who Da F* Is Dat N** In Dat Wheelchair”

November 28, 2011 villagechief 0

Los Angeles – As far back as grade school, young Bran-Don Aubert, aka Professor X, always had a big dream. Hailing from the crime-riddled streets of South Central Los Angeles he wrote his first rhymes in the second grade. Developing a passion for rap while listening to songs by Eazy-E, De La Soul and Too […]

Books

Bride and Groom Money Talk FAQ

November 28, 2011 villagechief 0

Bride and Groom Money Talk FAQ by Taffy Wagner (http://www.bridegroommoneytalkfaq.com/) is a resource for engaged couples detailing how to begin the conversation, why it’s important and even questions they should be asking about money during their engagement and continue throughout their marriage. There’s nothing in bridal magazines and at the bridal shows saying YOU NEED […]

News

Homegoing Services Announced for National Coalition Events Manager, Ruby Campbell Pulliam

November 24, 2011 villagechief 0

Ruby Penelope Campbell Pulliam, long-time events manager for the Washington, DC based National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, passed away on Sunday November 20, 2011 am at Kindred Hospital in Melbourne, Florida and will be put to rest held Friday, November 25, 2011, 12 noon, at Saint James A.M.E. Church, 625 Dummitt Avenue Titusville, FL […]

News

Stedman Graham and UnityFirst.com launch leadership series on “Identity” igniting new SUCCESS for executives, professionals and entrepreneurs

November 16, 2011 villagechief 0

New York, NY – Stedman Graham, the New York Times best-selling author of the book “You Can Make It Happen” is collaborating with Janine and Tom Fondon of the national, diversity-focused online network UnityFirst.com, to offer an online video web series about leadership that focuses on “identity” beginning December 1, 2011 (register at www.UnityFirst.com) with […]

News

Chef Shay Atkins Plans to Feed 5000 Needy Families with First Annual Creative Turkey Cuisine Fundraiser

November 16, 2011 villagechief 0

Chicago – Chef Shay Atkins knows a thing or two about frying turkeys. In fact she knows about 15 different things because that’s how many flavors her fried turkeys come in! From jerk BBQ to Thai Coconut Curry to Peaches & Rum, Taco Fiesta or just plain old Southern Fried she may just well be […]