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Did the U.S. Government Plan the Earthquake in Haiti?

Keep an open mind.  And ALWAYS ask questions!!!!

Hate to Exercise? – Here are 6 Ways to Get Motivated

Does the thought of exercise makes you wanna grab the TV remote, a bag of Doritos and a Coke? LOL! If so, try these motivation tips on for size. Let’s get motivated!

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The Haitian People Need Emergency Assistance– NOT Suppression and Further Domination!

Disclaimer: We at Ross~Michel Publishing, Real Talk Magazine, The Naked Truth Talk Show, The Tithing Hoax.com, RMP.TV1, and RMP.TV2 DO NOT follow, support or promote communism.

The purpose of posting this video is to share with our global family a  more accurate view of what is taking place in Haiti and to provide an overview of US -Haiti relations that is generally not reported in the mainstream media.

For further information regarding US foreign policy regarding Haiti please CLICK HERE.

Google – The Masters of Invading Your Privacy?

Love it or hate it one thing is for sure…Google is watching you.

Is Google the epitome of Big Brother?  Will all the data Google collects from our Internet activities be used against us?  Is Google in bed with the CIA?

Watch these videos and determine for yourself.

Looking for an alternative to Google?  Try Startpage.

Is the Black Church Helping or Hurting African-Americans?

The Black church has reportedly raised $420 billion dollars in so-called tithes, offerings and donations since the 1980’s.  There’s nearly a church on every corner in many Black communities.  More than half of African-Americans attend church.  And 63% of African-Americans believe their pastors are leaders in the community.

Given these statistics, why is the Black community is such bad shape?  We have disproportionately high rates of crime, poverty, teenage pregnancies, etc.

What’s the Black church’s role in this socio-economic crisis?  Is the Black community getting its “money’s worth” out of the Black church?  Is the Black church part of the problem or part of the solution?

CLICK HERE and listen to the latest episode of The Naked Truth Talk Show.

Black-Owned Businesses Get Your Stimulus Money

The Obama administration has set aside billions of dollars in stimulus money to help small businesses weather the recession.

Stimulus Money for Small Business

These funds are administered through banks and credit unions in the form of interest-free loans.

It’s called the ARC (America Recovery Capital) loan program, which is run by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Unfortunately, very few of these loans have been awarded to Black-owned businesses.

In fact, there are five states that have not granted loans to any Black-owned businesses:  Alabama, Arkansas, New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

According to a Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University:

Only 1.3 percent of ARC funds went to black-owned businesses.  White-owned businesses have received over $130 million.

Let’s change this.

Here are a few facts about the ARC loan program:

$787 billion is allocated for the ARC loan program

Receive a loan up $35,000

No interest or repayment for 12 months

You have up to 5 years to pay off the loan

I think many African-Americans aren’t aware of the ARC loan program.  So spread the word.  Below is information from the SBA on how the ARC loan program operates.

Something is Killing Tate (DVD Review)

By R. Renee

There are several great, quality films that most of us never hear about.  When we come across such films we like to share them with you.

Something is Killing Tate

The award-winning film Something is Killing Tate is one of those films.

Something is Killing Tate is about a young man who decides to kill himself a few days before his birthday and a few weeks before his wedding.

Why?

What has driven him to this point?

CLICK HERE and listen to my review.

Let’s Support Independent Black Films!!!