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Startup Hookup Part II

If starting a business were like playing Dominoes, studying long would be studying wrong. Fortunately, it’s not. If you are going to start a business, you have to hit the books. We’ve already covered the Dream Phase where you let your mind run free. Creativity and ‘outside the box’ thinking were the topics of choice. [...]

Molifeney | July 1st, 2008 | Continued

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10,000 Signatures for R. Kelly Petition

I really don’t like R. Kelly. I don’t respect him and I don’t recognize any accomplishment or title anyone gives him. And while I could go into a long, extended rant about why I despise him (and have with my sister-in-law :-)) and have despised him since I learned he liked little girls (back in [...]

Fredric | June 23rd, 2008 | Continued

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Barack vs. Fear / The Internet / Ignorance / Haters

This political season has already shaped up to be unprecedented on many levels. Senator Obama has dealt with things we can only imagine, all in a package of class, dignity, eloquence, and intelligence. I remember seeing a special awhile ago of how he stopped smoking. With all the stress he has had to endure these [...]

Fredric | June 18th, 2008 | Continued

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Firefox Download Day: June 17, 2008

We, at the guide, like to support all things good for the interweb. Open-source software, like Ubuntu, a unique and easy-to-use Linux distribution, is a fine example of what a community can create. Professionally, I use Drupal as a tool for web development and this blog is powered by Wordpress, another open-source gem.
Keeping along that [...]

Fredric | June 16th, 2008 | Continued

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Obama: SayNo2

Florida, California, Indiana, and Arizona have gay marriage ban amendments on their ballots this year. Senator, and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Barack Obama told Florida Red and Blue (organization spearheading opposition to the amendment in Florida) that he opposes the amendment.

credit: Craig Axxie
Ignorance = Tolerated, Not Accepted

Though backers contend that the amendment does not [...]

Garry Bevel | June 12th, 2008 | Continued

About this Site

Welcome to the Young Black Professional (YBP) Guide.
YBP Guide is a forum of multiple perspectives and advice to support the many challenges that Young Black Professionals face. Our mission is to empower African-Americans, and all people of color, with the knowledge and inspiration to foster progression and productivity in the community.
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Black National Anthem and the Star Spangled Banner

In something that I am sure will be boiling over the next few days, jazz singer Rene Marie adapted the harmony of the Star Spangled Banner with the lyrics of Life Every Voice and Sing during a Denver, Colorado City Council event. It has created a bit of a controversy. For those that are not [...]

2Jul2008 | Fredric | 9 comments | Continued
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iTunes Alternatives

As the musical landscape changes in front of our eyes, more companies are starting to catch up to what the consumer has wanted since the days of Napster: music in the form of an mp3.
Not MP4, MP3x, RM, or some other random format that requires a special player (although OGG and FLAC are lossless and [...]

30Jun2008 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
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Friday Video(s): Footwork vs. Crime in Chicago

YouthOutlook.org

Personal note: I’ve wanted to learn how to do footwork since I was 14. I’m glad to see it’s being put to positive use.
(via newamericamedia.org)

27Jun2008 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
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From the Inbox: Being Black in America, FTC PSA

Color of Change: Now is the time to draw a line in the sand by putting Fox on notice that their behavior won’t be tolerated. In less than a minute, you can help us do that. Then invite your friends and family to do the same.
After Senator Obama won the nomination, he and his wife [...]

25Jun2008 | Fredric | 3 comments | Continued
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A New Chronicle in American Pride

Let’s just reflect for a moment on the pride and affinity that we have for this country.
Okay, good. Depending on your life experiences, you may still need time or you were finished before I typed the word “country”. I’ll pray for the latter.
As we gear up for the July 4th holiday, we anticipate all that [...]

20Jun2008 | Latonya | 0 comments | Continued
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Happy Juneteenth!

Juneteenth is Black Independence Day. On this day in 1865, Black Union soldiers defeated Southern troops at the battle of Palmetto Ranch in Texas, effectively freeing all slaves and ending the Civil War. Texas was the last state to bring back into the United States of America.

A statue at the African-American Civil War Museum

Over 200,000 [...]

19Jun2008 | Fredric | 1 comment | Continued