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    Lit for Little People: Bedtime Stories for the 21st Century

    Lit for Little People: Bedtime Stories for the 21st Century

    Been a while since you've read to the kiddies? From Shades of Black to cows on strike, Meera Bowman-Johnson flags the stories that'll give your children the sweetest dreams.

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    Meera Bowman-Johnson Reviews What’s Hot in Black Children’s Books
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    Category: articles | Views: 1361 | Added by: rocta | Date: 2009-11-16 | Comments (1)

    She's Pretty For A Dark-Skinned Girl...!
     
    She's Pretty For A Dark-Skinned Girl... 
     
     By Tameka J Raymond.

    Hey Roctrate Readers. I hope you enjoy this piece that I wrote surrounding Black on Black hate in our community. This piece took me over a month to write because I didn't want to offend anyone that I'm sure two to four edits ago I probably would have. I'm a huge fan of our First Lady, Alek Wek, Oprah Winfrey and others that I didn't mention, they are all beautiful strong black women. I realize that this topic is an issue in many other cultures, but I chose to speak on my own personal experience. Please note that the purpose of writing a blog piece is that it's perso ... Read more »

    Category: Personal Blogs | Views: 1813 | Added by: rocta | Date: 2009-08-12 | Comments (0)

    Be inspired!!
    History gives us inspiration. If it were not for Mozart, King, X, B. Anthony, S. Truth, the Simmons Ron and Gene would there be inspiration? God's intention is to move people to motivate others to take action. The beauty in looking up to someone is that you have the ability and opportunity to apply such lessons to different aspects of your life. I say share your knowledge with those who come after you. We are all pupils of life lessons and it's when you stop listening and turn deaf ear - you stop learning. Aspiration is dead and words are intended to inspire one to take action. Let's hope and pray that there are many other positive people like Diddy who have the maturity to share the positive sides of life’s battles. The children are our future whether they chose to be an artist, entertainer, doctor, and lawyer or labor worker - it's okay as long as they are doing what they want to do. Success in my ... Read more »
    Category: Political Blogs | Views: 869 | Added by: rocta | Date: 2009-08-07 | Comments (0)

    Contemporary Gospel Music

    Contemporary Gospel Music

    Ok so what is gospel music to begin with? Well am glad you asked. The definition of gospel is good news. So if this is gospel music, then what is this good news music we so love to talk about. Am sure a lot of people would agree with me that music has the power to transform you from that lonely state and those estranged feelings to that vibrant self you love. But w ... Read more »

    Category: Topical Blogs | Views: 1003 | Added by: rocta | Date: 2009-07-28 | Comments (0)

    The Revolution by Chalomba Chitanika