David Banner’s Thoughts On the #OccupyWallStreet Movement
I want to be clear from the start, I do not profess to speak for the occupy movements. In my visits to both Occupy Wall Street and Occupy LA I played the role of participant/observer. I went to listen...
View ArticleUpdate: Army to Review Controversial New Hair Policy that “targeted” Black Women
African American women in the United States Military may soon be able to resume wearing their hair in twists, large corn rows and dreadlocks. This after the Army recently issued new grooming...
View ArticleBE Modern Man: Meet U.S. Army Veteran and Motivational Speaker Archie Nettles
Name: Archie Nettles Profession: Empowerment Speaker Age: 34 One Word That Describes You: Persistent. Guided by his desire to encourage and empower others, Archie Nettles decided to enter the world of...
View ArticleDecline in Black Male Physicians Could Impact African American Health, Wellness
(Image: File) This op-ed post was written by Patricia A. Maryland, Ph.D. For more about the author, scroll down to the end of the article. A recent study by the Association of American Medical Colleges...
View Article5 Things the Military Teaches You About Leadership
(Image: File) Most experts will agree that leadership skills top the list of strengths gained from military experience. When Major General Marcia Anderson, the senior advisor to the Chief Army Reserve...
View ArticleBlack History Month: Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State
Retired four-star U.S. Army general Colin Powell became the 65th U.S. Secretary of State in 2001—the first African American to serve in that position. Powell is also the first and only African...
View ArticleBE Modern Man: Meet “The Veteran” Archie Nettles
Name: Archie Nettles Profession: Empowerment Speaker Age: 34 One Word That Describes You: Persistent A strong desire to encourage and empower others is what led Archie Nettles into the world of public...
View ArticleMonica R. Lawson Makes History as First Black Woman to Rise From Chaplain to...
Monica R. Lawson made history this week. The U.S Army promoted the active-duty military woman chaplain to the rank of colonel, making her the first Black woman to receive the honor. Lawson spoke about...
View ArticleSigma Gamma Rho Sorority Partners With U.S. Army To Mentor & Diversify Talent
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. is doing its part to help Black women be a part of the military. The Divine Nine sorority announced that it is partnering with the U.S. Army to help mentor and diversify...
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