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Donald Trump; The Polls are Wrong, and Even if They Aren’t…

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

Tweet (Akiit.com) Reporters and Donald Trump supporters alike have been touting the results of two new polls showing Trump in a dead heat with his Democrat rival, Hillary Clinton. A Reuters/Ipsos survey finds the two tied with 41 percent of likely voters supporting Clinton to 40 percent supporting Trump. A Quinnipiac University poll has the […]

How to Get Unstuck!

May 15, 2016 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) A few years ago, my dad and I were talking about how to get up really early in the morning when you feel like hitting snooze and burying your head under the covers. He said something that always sticks with me on days when I feel like turning back over: “The key is […]

I Moved My Family to the Ghetto to Have a Better Life.

May 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Money/Business, News, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) I know this sounds not only counter-intuitive, but also tortuous. I mean why would someone who has a decent shot at middle class living choose to go back to the “‘hood” and raise a family? In the African American culture especially, you are taught that your education is your ticket out of even […]

Chicago Is Desperate for Action.

May 11, 2016 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) Chicago, America’s third largest city, is plagued by violence and poverty, made worse by racial and class divisions. A poll just released by the Kaiser Foundation and the New York Times depicts a city that is losing faith in its basic public institutions from the police to the mayor’s office. The vast majority […]

Five Household Items That Might Be Affecting Your Health.

May 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Health, Tech/Internet, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Your household is full of things that could be potentially harmful without you even knowing it. That’s not your fault! We’re constantly inundated with so many different products; it’s difficult to know what’s safe and what isn’t! As you’re about to find out, there are some really surprising inclusions on this list! Before […]

Paul Ryan Should Not Support Donald Trump.

May 11, 2016 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) The push back against Donald Trump is about far more than Republican “elites” at war with Republican voters, which is what some claim. They say that Donald Trump captured the strong anti-establishment sentiments of voters and that an entrenched Washington establishment won’t accept this new reality. Understand that Donald Trump, a man with […]

This Is Why Republicans Continue to Lose the Black Vote.

May 11, 2016 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) Those who have followed my writings know that I have been and will continue to be very critical of my Republican Party over the lack of real engagement with the Black community. I am now beginning to question whether there is room for Blacks in this Republican Party. The recently ended Republican primary […]

Prepare Yourself to Become Entrepreneur of the Year.

May 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Money/Business, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Becoming entrepreneur of the year is all about how well you run your business. It’s about whether your staff respect you, and how much your customers appreciate you. If you can make your company strong, powerful and successful, you will cement your reputation as an excellent business owner. Protect Your Brand It’s vital […]

Fire Protection And Your Business.

May 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Money/Business, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Fires, and fire safety, are always a hot topic in the business world. One small mistake, one neglected electric cable, and everything that company has built up can be lost. It’s important to safeguard our companies and our employees from this dangerous occurrence, but how? Given that there are hundreds of fire-related deaths […]

Fiddling Away Black Futures.

May 11, 2016 by  
Filed under Education, News, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Most black politicians, ministers, civil rights advocates and professionals support Hillary Clinton’s quest for the presidency. Whoever becomes the next president, whether it’s a Democrat or Republican, will mean little or nothing in terms of solutions to major problems that confront many black people. We’ve already seen that even a black president means […]

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