In the video below, Jesse Williams gives a passionate speech about the state of the nation with regard to social justice and racial justice. The transcript is below. TRANSCRIPT Peace peace. Thank you, Debra. Thank you, BET. Thank you Nate Parker, Harry and Debbie Allen for participating in that Before we get into it, I… Continue reading Jesse Williams Speech at 2016 BET Awards (Video)
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Here’s Why Corporate Mainstream Media is Failing to Defeat Donald Trump
Corporate owned and controlled mainstream media is placating Democrats, liberals, and progressives by providing fluff pieces and sensationalized tabloid-style articles critical of Donald Trump. Unfortunately, the independent media, entertainment/comedy news, bloggers, and YouTubers are following that example. Eight Media Misrepresentations about Donald Trump Initially Trump’s hair and skin color were the focus of much attention. For… Continue reading Here’s Why Corporate Mainstream Media is Failing to Defeat Donald Trump
Videos of Latinos, Muslims, Women, and African Americans who support Donald Trump
According to most media reports, Donald Trump is running a presidential campaign based on hatred, divisiveness, bigotry, vulgarity, insults, sexism, racism, and nationalistic anti-immigrant fear-mongering. In contrast to that narrative, and the selective soundbites that support it, among those who support Donald Trump and have attended his rallies there a surprising number of Latinos, Muslims, African Americans, women,… Continue reading Videos of Latinos, Muslims, Women, and African Americans who support Donald Trump
Here’s Why Republicans are Sometimes Better on Liberal and Progressive Initiatives Than Democrats
Next week Apple CEO Tim Cook will be hosting a fundraiser to support U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and other House Republicans. Cook has supported Democrats and Republicans in the past. What business leaders recognize is that, despite differences on some issues, they must work with politicians in both parties to help advance common… Continue reading Here’s Why Republicans are Sometimes Better on Liberal and Progressive Initiatives Than Democrats
Leukemia and 32 other causes of death more dangerous than guns
That Time When Someone Pointed an Assault Rifle at Me In the fall of 1984, I was traveling in Colombia during a time when drug wars were very active. Drug cartels were fighting each other and various government agencies were fighting the drug cartels. I was in a small rural town outside of Bogotá. It was evening… Continue reading Leukemia and 32 other causes of death more dangerous than guns
Remembering Christina Grimmie (1994 – 2016)
On Friday, 10 June 2016, at the age of 22, musician and singer Christina Grimmie was shot after a performance while with fans in Orlando, Florida. She died the following day. A GoFundMe campaign has been started in her memory to support her family. A candlelight vigil was held on June 13. Her funeral was on June 16,… Continue reading Remembering Christina Grimmie (1994 – 2016)
Songs of Heaven and Earth 2016
Songs of Heaven and Earth 2016 is a special mix of songs prepared as a set of 3 CDs. CD 1 of 3 CD 2 of 3 CD 3 of 3
ResourcesForLife.com News 201605
ResourcesForLife.com – News 201605 | 31 May 2016 | Tuesday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Welcome to the May newsletter. Personal Update My Personal Update for May is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite you to Like my page and also visit my AboutGregJohnson.com website. Heart Songs This month’s Heart Songs selections are acoustic folk… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201605
Sandcastles: Online Digital and Social Media Equity Continuously Eroded
The Problem Organizations, businesses, and individuals invest considerable time and money in organizing and archiving digital data such as documents and photos. Whether writing on cave walls, or printing books, or creating an online presence, we depend on our data to be accessible and have longevity. So, when the technologies we depend on are no… Continue reading Sandcastles: Online Digital and Social Media Equity Continuously Eroded
Videos that Help Explain the Rise of Donald Trump
For many people, the rise of Donald Trump has been perplexing. Trump has spent millions of dollars of his own money, seemingly in an effort to offend as many people as possible, beginning with harsh criticisms of the Republican party and all it’s top leadership. He’s an equal opportunity offender, insulting Black, White, Mexican, Muslim,… Continue reading Videos that Help Explain the Rise of Donald Trump
Harald Eia: The Best Countries for Building Personal Wealth
In which society is it easiest to get rich? Contrary to common belief, it is not countries like the US or the UK that create the highest number of rich people per capita, but Nordic social democracies like Norway and Sweden. Counter intuitive as it may sound, high taxes, generous welfare states and strong unions… Continue reading Harald Eia: The Best Countries for Building Personal Wealth
ResourcesForLife.com News 201604
ResourcesForLife.com – News 201604 | 30 April 2016 | Saturday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Welcome to the April newsletter. Personal Update My Personal Update for April is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite you to Like my page and also visit my AboutGregJohnson.com website. Heart Songs This month’s Heart Songs selection is “Life… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201604