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BLACK: (black), adj. 3a. of, pertaining to the various populations characterized by dark skin pigmentation, specifically the dark-skinned peoples of Africa, Oceania, and Australia.
HOLOCAUST: (hol e kost), n. 1a. a great or complete slaughter or reckless destruction of life.
The Black Holocaust is one of the more underreported events in the annals of human history. The Black Holocaust makes reference to the millions of African lives which have been lost during the centuries to slavery, colonization and oppression. The Black Holocaust makes reference to the horrors endured by millions of men, women, and children throughout the African Diaspora. In sheer numbers, depth and brutality, it is a testimony to the worst elements of human behavior and the strongest elements of survival.
Yet no monuments have been made and apologies have been few. Worse still, most of the descendants of those who suffered, struggled and died, are unaware of this Holocaust while others seek to ignore it. One can only imagine the terrible damage placed upon the psyche of a people who seek to ignore or forget the tragedies of their past.....
Category: Strictly Business
Article by: Lee
Date: 09/29/2006 08:53:06
"Black people are offered a meaningless covenant with America that leaves all the power and resources firmly in the hands of white power brokers. These leaders have cooperated with major white developers in securing huge development contracts to build anything they please, from Stadiums in downtown Brooklyn to a $1billion urban riverfront in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rather than secure the development project itself for a consortium of Black developers they, on behalf of the white developers, urge Black people to accept temporary dead end jobs as the Black benefits, jobs they would never allow their own children to accept.
These prominent leaders argue that unemployment is so high among Blacks that any job is of value. When you consider that unemployment among Asians is 0%, among Arabs 0%, Hispanics 4.6%, with Hispanics receiving 41% of all new jobs since 2004, and among whites unemployment is 4.5%, it is clear that other groups have an economic plan working in and for their communities. With unemployment at 48 to 50% in Black urban centers throughout the country and thereby making any job acceptable, the real question becomes, how is it that under their watch unemployment among Blacks remains twice the national rate that it was for all Americans during the Great Depression of the 1930's. Black leaders, where is your economic strategy to empower Black America?"
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The ICF International Team is seeking to partner with experienced and qualified small businesses to support The Road Home program. Companies interested in teaming on this Housing Management Services contract in Louisiana should use the form linked below to submit qualifications for consideration. We invite small businesses of all types-including Small Disadvantaged, HUBZone, Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses-to submit capabilities and qualifications. By registering your company profile, your firm will be added to our company's Road Home small business database used by our program managers and contract/subcontract administrators. Selected firms will be required to meet bonding, insurance, health and safety, and other requirements commensurate with specific project requirements. Certified Small Businesses also must meet U.S. Small Business Administration criteria. Extended: Home Evaluator Proposals Now Due September 25: ICF Emergency Management Services LLC (ICF), the prime contractor for The Road Home Program, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to add qualified subcontractors to our team to support home evaluation services. The intent of the RFP is to procure up to two qualified firms on a full and open competition basis and one or more qualified disadvantaged business enterprises. The proposal is due by Monday, September 25, at 5:00 p.m. The following documents are available for download:
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The House of Barbecue will be hosting their 6th annual Soul Food Fest on September 30th, at 1221 SW Huntoon, Topeka Kansas. Music by Blues artist Chip Cushinberry and other musicians will be provided. There will be a 'limbo' contest for a free dinner, a wide variety of soul food and there is no admission cost to attend between 11am and 11pm. Other talented musicians wanting to perform need to call and register in advance by Sept. 29th. Contact Jim at 785-233-9582 for more information.
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As the owner of a the African American Business Directory, I am often asked if I know the URLs to particular Black oriented links. But links change, recommendations change. Then the question becomes, how do you keep people updated.
The answer came in the form of a toolbar. And I was able to use new technology that will let me create and keep the toolbar updated without creating any extra work for the user.
Kelvin Brown
http://blacklinkstoolbar.com/
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By Juan Williams The most frequently asked question about black leadership in America today is: Where is the next Martin Luther King Jr.? (Illustration by Sam Ward, USA TODAY) In one sense, the question is misguided. Increased integration has created options for black leaders that did not exist a generation ago. Think of Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice as secretaries of State, Stan O'Neal as chief executive and president of Merrill Lynch, Richard Parsons as head of Time Warner and Ken Williams as general manager of the baseball champion Chicago White Sox. The list goes on. But the continuing focus on the next King is not really about a shortage of black people in leadership positions. It's about who is at the forefront of the ongoing fight for racial equality in the nation. Who is taking leadership on difficult questions, such as how to respond to the disproportionate poverty among black and Hispanic Americans? Who is pushing to get answers to the high rate of out-of-wedlock births among blacks, now at nearly 70%? And who is dealing with shocking dropout rates for young black and Hispanic high school students, now approximately 50%, as well as the awful achievement gap for students of color who do stay in high school? Read more: http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2006/09/post_19.html | |||
The most heavenly of financial bodies: an individual who invests in your company, usually at the very beginning. Angels' desire for control varies widely. Some consider themselves mentors and will become very involved, others are hands-off.
Early-stage companies: Angels typically provide seed money for companies just starting up or emerging from the prototype stage to establish their first operations; Companies that need more than credit card financing but less than venture capital: Most angels keep their investments well under $100,000, so they can spread their risk across several companies.
3. When is this the best choice for me?
Angels are matched with mortals through relentless networking among contacts, friends, professionals. A refusal by one angel can easily be transfigured into an acceptance by another, on the strength of a referral; How did your angel make her money? If you can, dig up published reports on her current or past companies to divine details about her operating style and even the depth of her pockets. Discard stereotypes. Entrepreneurs rub shoulders with angels every day, according to James Arkebauer, author of Ultrapreneuring and president of Venture Associates Ltd., a Denver financial consulting firm to growth companies. "You have to look beyond the doctor, lawyer, dentist, accountant," he says. "Think about your neighbor who drives nice cars and owns a manufacturing company."
6. Ingredients you'll need on hand
Boil down your story so any angel can quickly "get it," then easily relay the concept to their friends. If your concept is too stodgy, it won't give your angels anything to impress their friends with, so give it some sizzle. Seek out referrals from one potential angel to another. Ideally, you'll get yourself on the "angel track" in your area, so when people want a fun, trendy (and more risky) investment, they'll think of you and wonder what you're up to now.
Angels who become devils after you've got their money. Scout down entrepreneurs whom the angel has already supported.Was he a dream or a nightmare to live with? Cashing out. At some point, you and your angel will part ways. Talk about how and when before you take the money so you won't have any nasty surprises later on. Angels who don't understand that this isn't a loan -- it's an investment, and a risky one -- there's no guarantee they will see their money again.
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The Kansas 529 college savings program (Learning Quest) is offering a three year pilot program offering matching grants for those who meet earnings requirements. Those accepted into the pilot program must have a gross income of 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or less. They can get up to $600 a year to invest in education savings. If you or someone you know is interested, call the State Treasurer's office at 785-296-3171. For more information, go to www.kansasstatetreasurer.com/kids
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| "Quindaro is the Canada of the escaped slave..."
This site has been established to encourage a wider awareness of the historical significance of the Free State town of Quindaro, Kansas Territory and the Underground Railroad that operated there from 1857 till the end of the Civil War. The first conductors in the Underground Railroad in Kansas Territory and elsewhere were themselves escaped slaves who risked their lives to return to slave territory and help rescue other captives of the "curious institution." Some, like William Wells Brown, left written records, but thousands of others, including the majority of those who escaped through Quindaro, remain unidentified by documents left in their own handwriting, (after all the legal status of slaves as mere 'property' precluded their being offered a formal education). Some have been documented through their descendants as is the case for Mr. James S. 'Jimmie' Johnson. Through Johson's research of slave bills and Civil War military records, we learn about the escape of his great grandfather George Washington through Quindaro and his contribution to history. Others are remembered through oral histories, such as the story told by Jesse Hope about his great great grandfather, Robert Monroe. Many other stories are being compiled about these unsung 'fugitives' from the peculiar institution. ==============================================================
 In early spring of 1999, the Kansas City Kansan featured Marvin Robinson conducting a tour of the Quindaro Ruins for young Kansas City, Kansas Students. Tours such as these help instill in our students the rich history of Quindaro and the Underground Railroad that operated there sheltering slaves who fled from Missouri. Quindaro in1857 was an abolitionist free port and site of a cluster of underground railroad stations that operated in Kansas Territory. The KCKCC Mu Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has also toured Quindaro. | |||
Richard Allen Cultural Center of Bethel A.M.E. Church 412 Kiowa StreetLeavenworth, KS
The center offers a glimpse into the history of African-Americans locally and nationwide. It was created to ensure that the rich heritage of African-Americans and their profound effect on American society would not be lost. The center is dedicated to researching, collecting, preserving and disseminating the history of African-Americans. Visitors and school children can learn about the accomplishments of African-Americans as well as view memorabilia from General Colin Powell, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Buffalo Soldiers, uniforms, freedom papers from former slaves, photographs, items from the Bethel Church, and more. The museum's mission and purpose is to educate the public about the rich history of African-Americans and their contributions to every phase of American life. This museum is currently expanding with a completion date of the Fall 2002. Hours are Monday and Thursday, 1-6 pm; Friday 1 - 5 pm; Saturday, 10am to 1pm, or by appointment, (913) 682-8772, admission charged.
Buffalo Soldier Monument Fort Leavenworth
The monument project was initiated by General Colin Powell, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who was stationed at Ft. Leavenworth. Open daily during daylight hours, no admission charged. NOTE: A picture ID is required upon entering Fort Leavenworth.
Black Archives of Mid-America Kansas City, Missouri
Admission $2.00 for adults. Please call for group reservations. School and Group Tours http://www.blackarchives.org/ The Black Archives offers guided tours for public and private school groups, grades K-12. Tours are available Tuesday through Friday of each week and must be scheduled in advanced by reservation. Arrival All tours begin at the front entrance, located 2033 Vine. Groups are admitted only at their scheduled arrival times -- no exceptions. | |||
The Richard Allen Cultural Center (Museum) opened its doors in 1992 - across the street from the historic Bethel A.M.E. Church which was part of the Underground Railroad. 
This magnificent monument was dedicated in 1992 to the memory of the 9th & 10th Cavalry Regiments comprised of black soldiers. Headquartered in Louisiana and Leavenworth, Kansas, these troopers proved their bravery and valor throughout the Indian Wars. They won the respect of the Cheyenne warriors who named them "Buffalo Soldiers", a badge of honor accepted and worn with pride by these black cavalry troopers. 
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