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Celebrate women in history, your community, and life who have made and continue to make history. Check out the Women History Makers Page on Facebook for information on history makers, events, stories,

PROLOGUE: Whatever you want your legacy to be, you must live that way right now. --Bruce H. Clark, The Power to Advance, Pastor of Advance Church in Silver Spring, Maryland Featuring quotes by M

This week in Black Economic History...Education and Entrepreneurs. We are celebrating HBCUs and entrepreneurs like the late Reginald F. Lewis. Also check out Liberty Ink's Blog to learn more about th

Any old and happily married people on Facebook. Please post your "couple" pics. In one word, why has your love lasted? Please post your comments and at: http://libertyip.blogspot.com/2011/02/happ

Best Gospel Performance: “Grace” by BeBe and CeCe Winans Best Gospel Song: “It’s What I Do” by Kirk Whalum and ... More at http://libertyip.blogspot.com

Whether free or enslaved, African American people were involved in the economic development of our nation. By 1910, African American people had more than 15 million acres of rural land, but Black f

Daily or Weekly? Daily: Facebook--For daily inspiration and motivation, featuring Black History Month quotes and other inspirational quotes and factoids, go to Liberty Ink "Quotables" on Facebook

This week, in celebration of Black History Month, I'm sharing some inspiration by some great people with extraordinatory minds. Do you know who these great people are? For photos and quotes: h

This story is shocking and the truth is, these incidents are far too common. For the video clips of the story, please click this link: http://libertyip.blogspot.com/2011/02/philadelphia-bullyin

This week, I received news of the tragic loss of a close family friend who was the victim of senseless violence in my hometown of Oakland, California. As you read this, I hope that you will join me in

A few nights ago, I was driving the back roads in an unfamiliar area and I ended up on a long stretch of a dark road with no gas station in sight. As I pulled over to the side of the road with the da

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character -- that is the goal of true education." "The ultimate tragedy is not the oppress

Please post on your social media (i.e., facebook, twitter, etc.) status a special quote by Dr. King to celebrate the King Holiday. Keep his words and the dream alive. Please forward and re-post this m

(Prayer For Illumination) Arise people, for the Light has come. Jesus is the Light of the world. In prayer: Jesus, please shine your light in our hearts and illuminate us to shine our lig

Today, I am thankful to God for my life. I am also extremely grateful to those of you who have shared encouragement, kind words, a smile, hug or resources with me. May God bestow on you His best bles

Over two thousand years ago, the love that brought about this Season was manifest in the form of an innocent little baby. May the essence of this love shine in the hearts of you and your loved ones t

For all my church folks out there, I got a piece of a sermon that’s burning way down on the inside of me, “Just Hold On To Jesus.” I thought about it as I drove home from church one Sunday afternoon

Smokie Norful with a song of encouragement for you and me. To hear the song and see the lyrics, click: http://libertyip.blogspot.com

A Prayer: Lord heal us, mind, body, heart, and spirit. Amen.

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV Sharing with you some music to bright

Can you have "real" reconciliation that is not based on a foundation of truth?

Happy Veterans Day!! Dedication to those of you who serve this country and your families. Whitney Houston singing one of the greatest renditions of the National Anthem (1991). http://libertyip.blog

When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans. Proverbs 29:2 (The Message Bible) 1. Seek information and pray for wisdom. 2. Vote! 3. Pray for

On Wednesday, October 27, 2010, by my actions, I paid tribute to those who bought my privilege with their lives, limbs, persecution and livelihood. I VOTED...Early! In tribute to the many who ma

Just sharing some inspiration from Pastor Smokie Norful. May you be blessed. NPR Interview & Live Performance See, http://libertyip.blogspot.com