DISQUS

I agree and feel that we have become so cynical, militant, and spoiled that at this point, we act like we don't even care anymore about Black History Month. I resist commenting on immature facebook notes and comments about how people "didn't even realize it was Black History Month and didn't even miss it," but I can stay quiet no more. I guess some people are so content with the their status quo today that they can no longer appreciate what so many people have sacrificed for them to be where they are today. How selfish to no longer celebrate all of the many "firsts" African Americans have achieved in this country. And just because we celebrate firsts and major African American players in history does not mean that we cannot help the current situations in Darfur and New Orleans. We can celebrate and progress at the same time. We have much more ground to cover, but we can still look back and be proud.


We complain about wanting reparations, and then complain that an apology isn't enough. We complain that Black History Month is only about trivia, and then look stupid when we don't even know the answers ourselves. We want change, but do nothing but complain. Well, if you want change, then what are YOU going to do about it.

"Within a span of six decades, there have been four revolutionary advancements in computer-based technology. Since World War II, computer technology has advanced from automation, to information technology, to the personal computer, and now to digital technologies. In each succeeding wave, companies were created, lifestyles changed, and fortunes made and lost. Ironically, when these windows of opportunity opened, African Americans could not exploit them. Blacks were shut out at the birth of digital technologies, when the most wealth was created. When they came in, they participated mainly as consumers.


In recent years, there has been much discussion surrounding black participation in digital technology. Studies and reports have exposed the gap between blacks and whites in computer ownership and Internet access. Both are important subjects, but narrow in their scope. More recently, the discussion has advanced to digital inclusion, as well as African American participation in areas such as business development and content creation.



Global forces in technology, research, science, and telecommunications make it clear that the future will not hold much promise for generations of blacks if the trends that limit African American participation in the global digital technology economy are not reversed. Young blacks entering an information-based, technology-driven marketplace without the necessary technological skill sets will not only be unemployable, they will be irrelevant."



- excerpt from Tyrone D. Taborn’s essay in the Covenant with Black America



Yep, that damn digital divide. Check out http://www.digitaldividenetwork.net, the Internet's largest community for educators, activists, policy makers and concerned citizens working to bridge the digital divide.

you are correct sir!

You are correct! Way to google it, lol. Good job!

I like the gmail extension that lets you manage multiple gmail accounts. Makes it much easier than signing in and out every time you need to check another account. The gmail notifier is cool to, gives you pop up snippets as soon as you get a new email.

This is a great project and one I'd love to get involved with. Even though I'll soon be out of the '15-25 club' I like what they're doing for black youths and students.

good job.

Thanks! Hold on to the bandwagon now, we're about to pick up speed!

so, you think this means we can't shop at t.k. maxx either?

not a fan of this series. i still like the 3 and 5 series.

WE gotta get a Wii!!!

Thanks for the tips

Great. Thanks. You gotta love TV shows coming out on DVD.

you gotta love black women making power moves

True, but do you already have cingular? I'm not sure if I can switch providers just for a really cool phone...and it is a really cool phone. Almost too "all-in-one" to be true...
I wonder what they will call it if cisco doesn't release the Iphone name.

Also men, don't forget about those eyebrows. I'm not saying unibrows are unattractive but....

I do think that rap and hip-hop influence young black males, and unfortunately artists do not always act as "role models" and do not "rap responsibly." Since so many young black men listen to what some call "violent rap music," they are influenced by what they hear and emulate what they see in videos. True, music is not by any means the only factor, but I do think that it is a big factor and one that we cannot ignore. Especially when the rappers themselves aren't willing to create more positive music and portray more positive images in the media.

Oh, and I must add that In Pursuit of Happyness was great!

Yes! That was a Good movie as well. I knew that I missed a lot of movies.

Also, don't skimp out on any ingredients when cooking. You don't want to lose any flavor or taste!

Yes, remember the adapters, and charge anything you plan on using on the plane or right after you land. Also pack all liquids in plastic bags inside your suitcase.

Oh, and I forgot to list the Pink Ribbon Challenge on The Breast Cancer Site (www.thebreastcancersite.com). If you click on the link on the front page you will be helping a woman in need receive a free mammogram. So click away!

very useful, thanks