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The Controversial Movie, The Help, Stereotypes Blacks Living in the South During the Civil Rights Movement
Can Hollywood Ever Rep MyBlack®?
Last Wednesday, The Help, a film based on a book of the same title authored by Kathryn Stockett, launched itself into the pop-culture consciousness. The film was peddled by the kind of marketing muscle normally reserved for summer action blockbusters, or at least sequels to prior box-office success. However, in the dizzying hype of this highly anticipated work, a lone, if not singular, voice emerged; speedily trailing the clap of the clapper board and refusing to be drowned out by the megaphone-like adulation howling from the Hollywood flash mob elite. This voice, this vox clamantis, was the ...

Can Hollywood Ever Rep MyBlack®?
The Controversial Movie, The Help, Stereotypes Blacks Living in the South During the Civil Rights Movement Last Wednesday, The Help, a film based on a book of the same title authored by Kathryn Stockett, launched itself into the pop-culture consciousness. The film was peddled by the kind of marketing ...

MyBlack Loves Turks and Caicos
Turks and caicos Even in today's difficult economic climate, people are refusing to give up their vacation travel. Why, you might ask? It’s really simple. Vacations aren’t just about “time away ...

Lessons from My Black Father
My Black Father Father’s Day is a time to reflect on the importance of the role our fathers play in our lives. It is a time to express our love and appreciation for their commitment to us. Of course, many of ...

African-American Teachers View Cafeteria as Another Classroom
Cafeteria as another classroom Often playing the role of surrogate parents to their students, teachers find themselves with nine months each year to direct and shape impressionable minds, hopefully influencing their lifelong paths ...

In Search of the Holy Long Tail: African-Americans and Web 2.0
Web 2.0 Submit the words “Blacks,” or “African Americans,” in combination with “Long Tail” to the Google or Yahoo search engine, and discover quickly how finding the most ...

 
Texas Southern to Host Online MBA and MPA Networking Event with Tom Joyner
Historically Black College and University Texas Southern University Texas Southern University, one of the three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) offered on HBCUs Online, will be hosting a private networking event next week on Wednesday, August 3rd ...

HISD Thinks Too Many African American Kids May Be in Special Ed
Houston Independent School District Logo Houston ISD Superintendent Terry Grier has reason to believe his district has tagged too many African American students with mental retardation and emotional disturbance labels, and that it may be ...

Black Marriage Day Houston 2011
In recognition of National Black Marriage Day 2011, AAHMI Houston will host a Black Marriage Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 26th from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM at the Sterling Life Center, Texas Southern ...

Black Heritage Day at Rodeo Houston
African American Cowboy at Rodeo HOUSTON - People of all races, especially African Americans, came out in droves to get in on the fun and excitement at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. But there's more to it than just the fun ...

Houston Ballet's first African-American ballerina sees her dance company as diverse, not just black or white
Black ballerina Sandra Organ-Solis The upbeat jazz music stopped. The former ballerina took the floor demonstrating a jump and a twirl for her dancers. They responded by copying her movements, dancing to the rhythm of her snapping ...


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Emerging Leaders in Science Program
St. Louis, Missouri Monsanto's Emerging Leaders in Science PhD rotational program is seeking top scientific talent who are at the PhD or Post-Doctoral level to join the Technology (R&D) Organization. You will be immersed in a... Posted by Monsanto, Little Rock, AR, 72201, 1/6/2012 9:02 AM

AT&T Part Time Finance Representative
Assures that the processing of finance paperwork is handled in a timely and efficient manner. Answers questions and resolves accounting/ finance problems. May be responsible for the ordering and tracking of equipment. Maintains appropriate... Posted by AT&T, Little Rock, AR, 72222, 1/13/2012 8:35 PM

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