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    by Scott Woods inPolitical on2020-08-13

    For me, politics is like hiring a hitman. I have values and things I care about. I care enough about them to at least bother voting for 5 minutes every year for one issue or another. And because I care at least that much, I vote for people who align with the ability to realize the things I care about.

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  • Punching Above Our Weight
    by Roger Madison Jr. inPolitical on2020-07-24

    I believe our vote is the punctuation of our voice. Without that resounding exclamation mark, I believe our voices are just incoherent noise.

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  • BLACK PROGRESS AMIDST SOCIAL CHAOS
    by Roger Madison Jr. inPolitical on2020-06-16

    Recent events have raised the profile of historical injustice and inequities here in the USA. The entire world has taken note of the fact that BLACK LIVES MATTER.   We invite all of our friends to engage in actions that result in the greatest movement for change in our history. It is imperative that we take advantage of this opportunity to affect a positive change by ACTING IN OUR SELF-INTERESTS.

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  • Living in a Black No-Man's Land
    by Roger Madison Jr. inOur Community on2019-10-28

    There are many narratives that define the Black experience in America in this 2nd decade of the 21st century. Our striving over the centuries of our sojourn in this nation is a tapestry of every human experience -- oppression, enslavement, forced assimilation, dehumanization, exclusion, segregation, isolation, struggle, perseverance, achievement, excellence, celebration, mourning, despair, progress, setbacks, lynching, assassination, genocide, terror, self-hatred, low esteem, pride,...

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  • Fighting Racism
    by Scott Woods inOur Community on2018-10-25

    I had a boss who was racist. Not an outright bigot, of course; her toolbox was more subtle than most. We bumped heads a lot over inconsequential things. She frequently couldn’t keep my name out her mouth. Lot of gaslighting. You know…2018 style. I tried a lot of ways to combat or navigate her issues. None of them worked, and that’s saying a lot because I’m really good at fighting racism. But at the end of the day – every day – she was my boss, I had to deal with her, and that was that. Finally I...

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Have You Started Planning For 2009?

Hello fellow Izanians,

I just read a great book, "Success Is Not An Accident" by Tommy Newberry.  As 2009 approaches, I always start reflecting on what changes I need to make to accomplish my business goals around this time of year.  

As I asked myself the question, "why didn't I meet a particular goal yet in 2008", I found myself making excuses and setting limits on my ability to make it happen.  In his book, Tommy writes, "It's difficult to become goal directed in a world that is centered on limitations".   

After reading that statement, I realized that part of why I haven't accomplished my goals is because I've allowed districtions and placed limits on myself without realizing it.   So, here's a quick outline I came up with for myself in taking action on my goals that I know will be useful to others:

  1. Take a look at my vision to ensure that my goals are in alignment with it.  Goals are meant to support your overall vision, so if they aren't your vision won't be accomplished.

  2. Break down my goals into action tasks and place each task in a time slot in my planner.  Double  pad the amount of time that I think it will take to accomplish the task.

  3. Identify any challenges that will prevent me from accomplishing my goals.

  4. Hold myself accountable by reviewing my tasks progress daily.

  5. Eliminate in personal habits that are preventing me from accomplishing my goals.

  6. Create an affirmation statement for myself that I will memorize and repeat daily or as often as I need to.

 What's holding you back from accomplishing your goals?  Are you placing limits on yourself?  Have you started setting your business goals for 2009?  We are meant to be great, let's claim our wealth and make it happen!

 Here's to your success!

Trina Newby
Black Business America 

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