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Black-white wealth gap

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The staggering disparity of wealth in the African American community in comparison to Caucasian Americans should be of major concern in the coming year. More focus should be directed to wealth building in the African American community as a result of these disheartening numbers. This is something we should direct our attention to in local media outlets, schools and barbershops. Etc. President […]

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‘Sickening Timing’: Trump Administration Releases ‘1776 Report’ on MLK Day, Compares Civil Rights Activists to Slavery Apologists

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ATLANTA BLACKSTARR. Posted byBy Isheka N. Harrison | January 20, 2021 CommentsComments (0) On the day the country celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, the Trump administration released a scathing rebuke of the civil rights movement, activists and projects that have railed against racial injustice and inequality. Entitled “The 1776 Report,” the document said programs like affirmative action which were created as a result of the civil […]

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The mindset you need to succeed at every goal

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When you are stuck on something, how often do you ask yourself: “What are things I can do to help myself?” Whenever you feel like you are not making progress, how often do you ask yourself: “Is there a better way of doing this?” Whenever you feel frustrated with something, how often do you ask yourself: “How can I do this better?” […]

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The world of work is in transition. Are you ready?

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The world of work is being struck by waves of change. Some are vast and visible – leaps in machine learning and artificial intelligence or the rise of ‘do anything from anywhere’ technologies. Other ideas are just beginning to emerge – like monitoring content to ensure proper gender balance, or rethinking office design to promote air quality. Behind it all are the people […]

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WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER

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by Kandia Johnson Whether you’re a 9-to-5er or an entrepreneur, your success at anything comes down to discipline, focus, and effort. Here are a four ways to work smarter and manage your time more effectively. Be real with yourself Self-awareness is key to slaying your goals. What are your top three daily priorities? What are the things you have to do each week? What […]

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31 PERCENT OF CHILDREN IN FLORIDA HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR CORONA

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Thirty-one percent of children in Florida have tested positive for the new coronavirus, worrying health officials who say that the long-term effects of the virus in children are still unknown. According to The Grio, Florida is quickly becoming the new epicenter of the pandemic. More than  327,241 citizens have been infected and 4,805 have died. More than 20,000 residents are currently hospitalized. Florida […]

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Decamping Wakanda

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Decamping Wakanda By Mark Anthony Neal | @NewBlackMan | with thanks to NewBlackMan (in Exile) Wednesday, May 2, 2018. “This is why we can’t have nice things”, a phrase often heard as a form of admonishment toward those who might look like yourself, but who might be engaging in the kinds practices, that compels one to distance themselves from those very ones who […]

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The Dos And Don’ts Of Workplace Romances

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The column below is from an article written by Lollie Barr in BODY & SOUL magazine. As stated in  my book ” Behind enemy survival tips for Black men in the  workplace” relationships should be handled with care if there are to take place at all Behind enemy lines.  🤞🤞🤞 Lollie Barr  Got your eye on Joel from accounts? Read this first. Malcolm Turnbull’s […]

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Prayer and meditation at work

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Meditation  Let me tell ya whether you are a christian, muslim, Hebrew, agnostic or even atheist fasting and prayer can help. Quiet time in the car before entering the building and during the day can prove beneficial when navigating behind enemy lines. I am not trying to steer you in any form of religion but whatever it takes to reconnect to your […]

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Fani Willis Sweeps Paul Howard to Take Over as Fulton County DA

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Willis had nearly 73% of the vote heading into Wednesday morning https://www.cbs46.com/news/d-a-paul-howard-defends-decision-to-file-charges-against-former-atlanta-officer/article_a2f8aacc-bb1d-11ea-916e-57da082fed1b.html   Did Paul Howards support of prosecuting 2 Atlanta cops cost him? Paul Howards 23 year term  has now suddenly ended surprisingly to Fani Willis. This loss should raise the eyes of Atlanta natives in lieu of this loss. Mr. Howards loss to Fani Willis should be an alarm for citizens […]

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Black wealth

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In the Book “Behind enemy lines”, the author was adamant on how black men should look at money. Though the information was pulled from what seemed to be reliable sources, further studies show that at times when it comes to African Americans and statistics the numbers are always mis-calculated to our dismay. Yes, Money is a tool and it must be used wisely. […]

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Art imitates life!

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Daniel Sims (left) was compared to “Chappelle’s Show” character Clayton Bigsby (right) after he defended the Confederacy in interviews. (Photos: WHNT screenshot, YouTube)  Dave Chappelle’s depiction of Clayton Bigbsy a black white supremacist is not far-fetched at all. Though it may be easy to ostracize or even count this person off as a coon is too easy and deserves a far more […]

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Billionaire Believes Private Corporations Should Pay Reparations

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Billionaire Robert Smith Believes Private Corporations Should Pay Reparations If the Transatlantic Slave Trade Helped Build Their Wealth  Billionaire Robert F. Smith believes the private sector should invest billions into reparations for the Black community. The Vista Equity CEO made the suggestion during a video interview with Reuters published on Wednesday, Aug. 12. He believes companies that benefited from the Transatlantic slave trade should invest in […]

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Smart eating habits are of the up most importance

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Behind Enemy Lines   SURVIVAL TIPS FOR BLACKMEN IN  THE WORKPLACE  Author   Wallace Rushing  1- Health  You can’t do anything if you are not in good health and yes we all take our health for granted. Poor health education and lack of social catering has  been suggested to shorten our life expectancy, not to mention the overall campaign to kill us. The American diet is unhealthy for us so […]

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“BBQ Becky gets a rude awakening in California

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California Lawmakers Pass Bill to  Criminalize Folks Calling the Police on  Black People    It’s Not a Laughing Matter  By Ashleigh Atwell  (Atlanta Black Star) California lawmakers passed a bill that would make it illegal to call the police on people for discriminatory reasons, including race and ethnicity. The bill, AB 1550, would make it a hate crime to call the police on someone based […]

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Race

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Parents Outraged Police Show Up At  Their Home After Their Son’s Teacher Complained About Him ‘Waving’ A  Toygun During A Lesson A 12-year-old Colorado boy was suspended from school for five days after his teacher claimed he was waving a toy gun around during a virtual lesson. Grand Mountain School student Isaiah Elliot was on his third day of school when he […]

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Beware of the negative impact of social media.

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We are at times unaware of the physical, mental and overall spiritual exhaustion social media can inflict in our daily lives. precious time  wasted  to  entertain post , comments and pictures of so called friends and the means to simply overexert our attention to their  daily lives in comparison  to a current monotonous situation we may be experiencing may not be of […]

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Dear Black People: We have no friends

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By Wallace Rusing   As the political climate thickens in the US African Americans in large numbers are dedicated to the false promises the Democratic continuously fail to deliver. And now the Democratic party is once again calling on the vote of African Americans. Georgia is now the focal point for the control of the US senate. However there seems to be few […]

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