Why Is Forgiveness So Difficult?

Forgiveness appeals to our more Christ-like qualities: the ability to forgive someone who has hurt you.  An amazing quality for those who are able to do it without question.  And that’s not even getting into the whole ”forgetting” part of forgiveness.  I’ve tried forgiveness, and have been partially successful, but the forgetting part is not something [...]

Filing Your Taxes? Get A Head Start

blackgirlgrown is proud to feature Shannon King Nash, author of the award-winning book entitled, “For the Love of Money: The 411 to Taking Control of Your Taxes and Building Your Net Worth.” The past does repeat itself and looking at old tax returns can help you come up with what your situation will look like for [...]

African American Columnists on Health Care Bill

New York Times columnist Bob Herbert laments the Senate bill’s tax on “cadillac” plans which will hit the middle class hard: There is a middle-class tax time bomb ticking in the Senate’s version of President Obama’s effort to reform health care. The bill that passed the Senate with such fanfare on Christmas Eve would impose [...]

Tightening Up the Resume for 2010

Wondering what you should be spending your time off on? How about getting your resume in order for a brand new year.  New year, new opportunities.  At least that is our prayer.  But new opportunities require preparation.  If someone called you up right now and says they’ve forwarded your name for new job opportunity, would [...]

The Obamas on Kwanzaa

Michelle and I send warm wishes to all those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. This is a joyous time of year when African Americans and all Americans come together to celebrate our blessings and the richness of our cultural traditions. This is also a time of reflection and renewal as we come to the end [...]

Sites We Like: BlackYouthProject.com

What: The Black Youth Project, recently featured on ABC News,  is a national research project out of the University of Chicago that examines the attitudes, resources, and culture of African American youth ages 15 to 25, exploring how these factors and others influence their decision-making, norms, and behavior in critical domains such as sex, health, [...]

This Week in Washington: December 28, 2009

The White House:  President Obama’s holiday was indeed cut short by news of a thwarted terrorist attack on Christmas Day on board Northwest Flight 253.  The President has asked for a review of watch lists, no-fly-lists, and other national security measures that should have flagged this individual (especially since his own father said to watch [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

Reading –> @WomensHealthMag: What is Plan B? We break it down for you. http://bit.ly/7IiH5t # Wow –> RT @AlfredEdmondJr: You’ve become a man when you accept physical proximity is no substitute for emotional intimacy. #BoysToMenWisdom # Seriously?! –> Verizon Wireless Defends $350 Contract Termination Fee http://viigo.im/1Qdq # U know who U are! –>RT @etiquetteexpert: RT [...]

Now That The Damage is Done..

You spent too much on Christmas gifts and associated celebrations.  Now what?  Before this feeling of financial dread disappears as fast of some New Year’s resolutions, use this time to prepare for next year.  Yes, easier said than done.  But do you want to feel like this the same time next year?  Probably not. One [...]

Obama on the Passing of Percy Sutton

Obama on the Passing of Percy Sutton Percy Sutton was a true hero to African Americans in New York City and around the country. We will remember him for his service to the country as a Tuskegee Airman, to New York State as a state assemblyman, to New York City as Manhattan Borough President, and [...]

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