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My name is Jeffery A. Faulkerson, and I have over 17 years of professional experience in nonprofit administration and direct service

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Education > Educational Philosophy Recognizing mistakes: Helping future generations improve their education: 1 of 8

Brown versus The Board of Education of Tokepa, Kansas was a historic decision when it was signed back in 1954. But almost 52 years later, we Americans find ourselves dealing with a public education system that seems to be ill-equipped to prepare our children for the rigors of tomorrow. Granted, we want our children to learn ...
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Discussing the possibilities of overcoming racism: 4 of 15

THE PRICE OF ADMISSION: Why White America Must Change Its Ways By now, many of you have already listened to the two podcasts I produced on the continued miseducation of black Americans (www.blogtalkradio.com/firmbutfair/). I have already done this excessively over the past few days, but I would like to thank Khalif Muhammad ...
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Race and my community: 3 of 11

No one ever said being black in America would be easy. And on Monday, August 25, 2008, I discovered just how true this statement can be. Five days earlier, I received two wristbands from the founder of the "i am the black community" company. The wristband is nothing but a piece of black plastic, with "i am the black communit...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Conservatives battle liberals over reform issues: 1 of 1

We black Americans had a lot to be proud of in 2008. That was the year Barack Hussein Obama, an Illinois communit yorganizer turned state Democratic senator, became the 44th president of the United States. And he accomplished this feat on the strength of his character, not the color of his skin. By the same token, Michael St...
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Karrine Steffans: Video vixen or wonderfully and fearfully made: 1 of 1

On Tuesday, October 9th, during an episode of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, comedian J. Anthony Brown made reference to a moniker that Karrine Steffans used during her days as a scantily-clad dancer in some of the most popular hip-hop and R & B music videos. After Brown called her "superhead," Steffans abruptly ended her call...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections The case against Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 24 of 46

BARACK OBAMA AND THE CAMPAIGN TO RECONSTITUTE THE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY Two days ago, I witnessed an event that increased my confidence in America's ability to get its act together. On Tuesday, June 3, 2008, Illinois Senator Barack Obama became the Democratic Party's presidential nominee. He accomplished this feat by securing su...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Who would make a better US president?: 12 of 23

Barack Obama would make a better President for the following reasons: On Monday, September 1st, I received word that Bristol Palin, the 17-year-old daughter of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, is five-months pregnant. To say that this news caught me off guard would be an understatement. How much more drama can John McCain's bid ...
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues What's wrong with Black America: 32 of 51

MAN DOWN! SOMEBODY HAS ALREADY SAVED US - PART TWO Manning down (becoming selfless) is not a popular sentiment among members of the Black Diaspora. It is considered a sign of weakness rather than strength. But when we give credence to God the Father, ultimately accepting his son Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we are be...
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders What do you think about George Bush's politics?: 21 of 33

What do I think about George Bush's politics? Like most Americans, I think they're horrible. But I didn't vote him into office in 2000, or 2004 for that matter. Democratic Senator John F. Kerry got my vote. He had a much stronger domestic agenda, and wasn't prone to keeping the attention focused on the wars in Afghanistan an...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues 200 years since the abolition of slavery: 12 of 15

After watching the CNN Report "God's Warriors" on Thursday, August 23rd, I can understand why we Americans concentrate so much on our differences, not enough on our similarities. In the report, the CNN reporter talked about how the Moral Majority and the Christian Coalition played significant roles in the election of Republi...