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No Mystery why Sanders and Clinton Trek to Al Sharpton.

February 15, 2016 by  
Filed under News, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and rival Hillary Clinton trek to a meeting with the Reverend Al Sharpton for two reasons. The first is Sharpton himself. President Obama paid absolutely no heed to the by now ritualistic anti-Sharpton name calling by the assorted menagerie of right wing talk show hosts, pundits, and unreconstructed […]

Black Community: Raising Money or Just Raising Cain?

February 14, 2016 by  
Filed under Money/Business, News, Politics

Tweet (Akiit.com) Bernie Sanders raised $20 million with the average donation being just $27.00. What is wrong with Black folks? For decades conscious Black leaders have cajoled, encouraged, admonished, and begged us to raise money among ourselves, a small amount from a lot of people, you know, the way Marcus Garvey did, which we love […]

Four Tips – Family Vacation…

February 12, 2016 by  
Filed under News, Travel/Leisure, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Although family vacations take place throughout the summer, we’re just entering the weeks that seem most common for an extended family getaway. Kids’ summer activities and sports schedules typically take a break for a few weeks, and a new school year is on the horizon. If you’re approaching your family vacation time, have […]

Things Are Gonna Get Easier: Refusing Schooling as a Site of ol Black Suffering.

February 12, 2016 by  
Filed under Education, News, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) When the Detroit teachers’ union and several parents’ groups recently filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Public Schools, their complaint highlighted dangerous and unhealthy learning conditions for children: infestations of rats and roaches, freezing classrooms, exposed electrical wiring, and falling debris. “That floor’s been like that for at least four years,” parent Christopher […]

Flint Water Crisis Is a Man-Made Disaster.

February 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Health, News, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Renla Session of Detroit participates in a Feb. 3 vigil on Capitol Hill in D.C. for the victims of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, after a congressional hearing on the matter. Something is definitely rotten in the state of Michigan. And it’s not just the lead-poisoned water coming from the corroded pipes […]

Three Awesome Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Bread.

February 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Health, News, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) And let me preface things by saying that when I say “bread,” I’m talking about bread that is specifically made from wheat. So that goes for white bread, wheat bread, whole grain wheat bread, etc… And in just a little bit you guys will fully understand why wheat bread is the red-headed stepchild […]

Five Tips for Picking the Right Sports Bra.

February 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Health, News, Sports, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Alright ladies, this one’s for you and the girls. Today I’ll be sharing 5 tips for picking the best sports bra. But first…. a Fun Fit Fact: The first sport bra (initially called the Jockbra) was created in 1977 by two ladies named Hinda Miller and Lisa Landhal who bought a pair of […]

Water; Drinking more is good for your health.

February 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Health, News, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Most of us are walking around chronically dehydrated. Literally like empty water wells in the middle of the Sahara Desert. Empty, dry and desolate. The only problem with it is that we are fluid beings meant to be alive, flexible and vibrant just like the ocean. In fact, our bodies are roughly 60-75% […]

5 Steps To Acing Your Next Exam.

February 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Education, Tech/Internet, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Some students seem to have the knack for acing their exams. For others, it’s an excruciating period full of nerves and worries. If you’re nervous about your upcoming exams, we’re here to help. We know the best tricks and tips to help you stay focused before, during, and after the exams. Follow our […]

People You’ll Need to Deal With if You Want to Launch a Startup.

February 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Money/Business, Tech/Internet, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Launching a startup is not easy, and you are going to need to deal with a lot of different people. Before you get your startup off the ground there are plenty of services that you’ll require that need addressing. Business consultants exist in many forms now, and you need to make use of […]

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