WHOOPI AND JESSE JACKSON’S ACTIONS ARE UNACCEPTABLE
By H. Lewis Smith

Though he has issued a formal apology for his use of the n-word, Reverend Jesse Jackson’s actions were irresponsible, incomprehensible, and reflect poorly upon him as a supposed role model for today’s African American youth. And to compound this issue even more, Whoopi Goldberg sang praises to the n-word before a national television audience of millions of people. Not only did she devalue herself–as she is an African-American, but also the sacred memories and history of her ancestry, and the black community in general. This type of behavior is totally unexpected of such influential African Americans and completely unacceptable by any African American.

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BlackInAmerica.com, A New Social Network For Socially-Conscious African Americans, Compliments CNN "Black In America" Special

Columbus, OH - There is much anticipation and conversation about CNN’s six-hour "Black In America" report, which addresses the stereotypes and challenges that African American men, women, and families face. Hosted by reporter Soledad O’Brien, its expected to be the network’s most watched program ever.

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LEARN, NOT "BURN" FROM YOUR MISTAKES
By Dante Lee

We all have made bad business decisions. Some of them were quite dumb, others were just bad instincts. Maybe you lost money, wasted time, or even both. Despite this, you must recognize that making business mistakes is a natural part of building your career as an entrepreneur.

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ONE MILLION FATHERS ASKED TO LEAD THE NATION BACK TO SCHOOL THIS FALL

300 Cities Could Participate in the Largest, Organized Back-to-School Effort in U.S. History

Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) - "Education has become a matter of national security. Because we cannot control our schools, we cannot control our economy. And because we cannot control our economy, we cannot control and protect our quality of life in America," says Phillip Jackson, Executive Director of The Black Star Project, U.S.A. The Black Star Project is sponsoring the Million Father March 2008 on the first day of school in nearly 300 cities across America. The Million Father March has become a special day that fathers and men use to make a commitment to their children, their families, their communities and their country with their dynamic presence at a school. This is the real fathers’ day!

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FAMILY REUNIONS: FOOD, FUN AND FAMILY HEALTH
By Thomas A. Farrington
President and Founder, the Prostate Health Education Network

Summer is the time of the year for family reunions, those fun times where families come together to share, and celebrate. Delicious food and great times are the hallmarks of these gatherings, where discussions center on commonalities and the family history. There is nothing quite like a family reunion for keeping us grounded in the reality of who we are as the family genes are clearly on display all around us.

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Columbus, OH - BlackWomenConnect.com is a new social network that enables professional Black women to "connect" with each other online. The site, which is free to join, gives African, Caribbean and African American women the ability to create a profile, view other profiles, and interact for business, networking, empowerment, entertainment and more.

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A Word About Prayer for Parents and Children Alike
by Alvin C. Romer

As a parent, what are you doing for prayer to remain a staple in your household? For you young folk, are you allowing God to be your Savior through prayer? These are questions that need to be answered. I’m more than a little dismayed as I observe the younger generation in their lack of discipline, especially as it pertain to spiritual value and moral turpitude. I see that there are not enough prayers being elicited from them in this period of need.

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