tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47029329500552260172011-10-13T09:28:16.896-04:00The purpose of this blog site is to receive news and opinions from and about the Afro-American community and from others who are interested in the Afro-American community and to encourage discussion and expressions of opinions about the same. The blog is an extension of our Website, "An Afro-American Point of View," which is an extension of our monthly newspaper of the same name. We invite local participation and participation from around the country and the world.www.afampointofview.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357746689112128075noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702932950055226017.post-90408091186148114922011-10-13T08:54:00.002-04:002011-10-13T09:28:16.913-04:00

Yesterday Rebuild Springfield Together held a forum at the JC Williams Community Center located at 116 Florence Street in the Six Corners area of Springfield. The goals of the forum were to get vested community members together to brainstorm ways to redevelop our community so that it is stronger and better than ever before. The room was packed with a diverse group people from all walks of life

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As I was reflecting on "Father's Day" and what that day means to me...I came across a powerful poem that I want to share with you all...A father never wants to seeHis child go astrayEveryday he tries his bestTo help you on your wayKnows at times you'll have to failLearn things on your ownNo matter how it hurts to seeHis baby bird has flownProtector of a youthful heartConsoler of all painsA hero

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Mother's day is fast approaching and many of us are preparing to celebrate with our mothers, grandmothers, aunts and other important women in our lives. What do you plan to do this year for the important women in your life? Share your thoughts...

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Recently, the United States Senate and House of Representatives agreed on a version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which is the official name for the economic stimulus plan that Barack Obama initiated. According to Senate Majority Leader Henry Reid, "this middle ground creates more jobs than original Senate bill, and spends less than the original House bill." According to CNN, the

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Are there any jobs that are recession proof? According to cnn.com education is the #1 field that is recession proof. "With more teachers retiring and an increasing number of students enrolling in grades K-12, the demand for skilled teachers is rising. The National Center for Education Statistics predicts that in the next eight years, 2.8 million teachers must join the existing 3.2 million

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There has been a lot of speculation about the new administration's, particularly Barack Obama's, ability to help those who really need it? Some say that everything will pan out over time and the economy will show improvement, which will result in new jobs etc. Others question his ability to follow through with his promises. What do you feel about this debate?

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