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Remembering Joe Frazier 1944-2011
"Life doesn't run away from nobody. Life runs at people."-- Joe Frazier
Steve Jobs: The Granville T. Woods of our Time
The world came to a standstill with the news of the passing of tech industry giant Steve Jobs. We stood in line for his products–the iMac, the Macbook, the iPod, the iphone, the iPad– like children would stand out in front of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. As the tributes circulate around the web, words like “visionary,” and “the Edison of our time” stand out as the words that transform Jobs from mere mortal into icon.
Thomas Edison stands as an symbol of American ingenuity. The brightest ideas are symbolized by the light bulb. His contemporary, Granville T. Woods, a Black man, has over 60 patents to his name but to most he is an unknown. So what determines the icon vs. the unknown?
The answer is simple. An icon is an example of who you want to BE. Who is the next Steve Jobs? Thomas Edison, or Granville T. Woods?
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The Battle of the Brand
So I’ve got to be truthful…I’ve unexpectedly started to become a fan of The X Factor. I say that it’s unexpected because I don’t think I’ve seen a full season of American Idol since season one. And I have yet to miss an episode of The X Factor.
What’s funny is that by definition, the ‘x-factor’ is the unidentifiable factor that makes something or someone a success. What successful people know is that the x-factor is their BRAND.
Which brings me to Simone Battle. Read More
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One Up For Love
Reality singing shows are dominating the channels these days– from American Idol, to The Sing Off, The Voice, and X Factor everybody wants to stand in the spot light.
Boyz II Men has stepped back into the spotlight with an upcoming album produced by Babyface.
The recently released single, “One Up For Love” is simple– a call for peace and understanding juxtaposed with some powerful images.
What image do you find most meaningful in the video?
The Internet: Friend or Foe?
Brenda H. is an educator and aspiring businesswoman developing Career Fitness, LLC to focus on college and career readiness for high school students. As she creates her business plan, she shares her perspective on the benefits and the frustrations of the internet.
Theo Fowles, Founder of Just D.U.M.B. Productions, Inc. currently facilitates B.L.O.G.G.E.R.S. [Black Leaders Online Generating Generations Empowered by Real Success] a monthly group hosted by Message Media Ed, a Los Angeles based organization dedicated to media literacy in the African-American Community.
Follow @dumb_tweets and @messagemediaed for the latest updates and information.
Musical Inspiration: Wiz Khalifa
At 23, Wiz Khalifa is proof positive that striving for goals and visions that you set for yourself can pay off in big ways.
#What Do You See
Calling all internet surfers and photographers…. We’re looking for intriguing images that provide some visual food for thought. We’re asking #whatdoyousee in each image.
Here’s the first one. What do you see?
What do you see?
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T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E.
Today is the 15th anniversary of the death of Tupac Shakur, a hip-hop icon whose words continue to bump into headphones and speakers long after his passing.
Here are some of our favorite videos from Tupac Amaru Shakur.
1. Keep Ya Head Up
Shit People Say
From “Shit Black Girls Say” to “Shit Broke People Say” to “Shit Fat People Say” all of the videos try to create humor from negative stereotypes of each group. Read More »