(Akiit.com) With unemployment among African Americans running at almost twice the level of whites -13.4 per cent, compared with 7.3 per cent, a figure that is sure to increase as the global economic crisis worsens; buying black could throw a lifeline to struggling businesses. But the concept is not a ...
(Akiit.com) When the United States announced its boycott of the World Conference Against Racism in South Africa this month, it was not a great surprise. Primarily because of two controversial resolutions, one calling for reparations for the institution of slavery, and the other a formal condemnation of apartheid-like conditions suffered ...
(Akiit.com) How many of you know who the best selling Black male singer in the world for 2008 was? I bet you’ll never get this right, without a few clues. Well, he’s 50 years old, considered washed up and too controversial to sell, plus the majority of his songs are ...
(Akiit.com) As I write this, Obama has just signed an Executive Order lifting restrictions on Embryonic Stem Cell research, a move he said, rejects the “false choice” between science and morality. As well, it has been just 49 days since the inaguration and already there are grumblings among the voters ...
(Akiit.com) Day after day, in all forms of media — print, radio, and television — we see, hear, and read the perspectives of non-Black women and women of color who are not actively involved in the struggles of Black women — especially on so-called ‘women’s issues’. Well, as Sojourner Truth ...
(Akiit.com) The passing of Los Angeles Deputy Chief of Police, Kenny Garner, last week has left a stunned community pondering the question, “Who do we call now when we want answers from the LAPD?†Kenny Garner was a friend to me, the community and most he met. He had the ...
(Akiit.com) Like many people, I need to get out more… In reality start enjoying nature once again… Nothing more beautiful then walking in the yard, and playing with the kids… Yeah all men need to embrace fatherhood to the fullest… Anyway, a friend of mines fence installation went well, so ...
(Akiit.com) Domestic violence is the oldest offense affecting human kind. It has no boundaries when it comes to race, culture, religion, socio economic status and even gender. Each year nearly three million women are victims of domestic violence; about 10% of them actually die at the hands of their abusers. ...
(Akiit.com) Well the ACC tournament started today, and so far the games have been ok… I for one isn’t interested as my tarheels don’t play until Friday… Got a good feeling we shall be cutting down the nets in route to winning the National Title… That’s college basketball for you… ...
(Akiit.com) I tell you, my body is starting to age before my eyes… Yeah I need to exercise, as the lack of energy is because I’m to lazy… A few push ups, and running literally shall get me back on track… Today in the newspaper I checked out, some ellipticals ...