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| Mal | Jul 2 2012, 03:27 AM Post #401 |
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I have noticed that black CEOs rarely get any attention or interviews on the business channels, I saw Ursula Burns the CEO of Xerox being interviewed by Maria Baritrono last week and I wondered why we do not see more of her. Xerox is one of the fastest growing brands in the US and abroad and she is very smart. We need to give attention to more of the role models we have. http://www.xerox.com/about-xerox/executive-leadership/ceo/enus.html |
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| Malia | Jul 2 2012, 04:14 PM Post #402 |
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Educator Susie Francis, leader in black community, dies at 100 Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/06/30/v-print/2876218/educator-susie-francis-leader.html#storylink=cpy ![]() Almost 40 years after Susie Beatrice West Francis’ retirement as an educator, she still received visits from her students. They saw her as a mentor, and came to her for advice and tips on how they should carry themselves. “She set a standard of elegance. poise and grace,” said DanySu F. Pritchett, Francis’ only daughter. “She taught me to keep a smile on my face.” Francis was recognized as key founder of The Links Greater Miami Chapter, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and a dedicated member of St. James AME Church. She was known for working for the community, and for doing it in suits, pearls, gloves and adorned hats. Francis died Tuesday in her sleep. She was 100. She was born in Jacksonville, but was raised in Tampa along with seven siblings in an era or racism and segregation. Her father was a barber and her mother a seamstress, a skill that was passed down to Francis. With her mother she learned to sew garments and buttons, a talent Francis was later able to take to a classroom. She met her husband of 51 years, Daniel Ricardo Francis, at Florida A&M University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education. He was the editor of The Miami Tropical Dispatch, a weekly newspaper for the black community distributed in Overtown, and together they were role models for African Americans looking for equality. They lived in Overtown until they acquired the funds to build their home in Liberty City. Daniel was involved in various civil rights organizations, while Francis was a quiet supporter who decided to do her work through education. Their home hosted various social gatherings, holiday parties and ball gown dinners for other Liberty City residents where the Francises loved to dance. “When they got on the dance floor, everyone backed up,’’ Pritchett said. “They twirled around like in ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ They were a power couple, very admired.” Daniel Francis died in 1990. Francis’ teaching career started at D.A. Dorsey Junior-Senior High where she taught home economics to African-American students. After desegregation, she taught at Westview Middle School. Susie Francis, along with Maude K. Reid and Mayme E. Williams, established The Links Greater Miami Chapter, a volunteer organization that helps in civic, corporate and community initiatives. She raised funds for charity, helped establish scholarships for students, took care of the homeless and even helped provide for mothers in need in other countries. “Even at 100-years-old she was always concerned about other people,” said Geneza Woodard, who worked with her in The Links and in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. “It’s amazing that she was still thinking of others.” Francis took leadership role in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, an African American sorority that remained in full force after college. She was part of various committees, and organized meetings in various churches in Overtown to find ways to help other young African American women. Woodard remembers the day she joined the sorority, Francis was the first person who embraced her and made her feel welcome. “She was always very classy, but she was always approachable,” Pritchett said. “She was always willing to provide assistance give advice, pointers and tips.” Francis continued to care for others until the day that she died. From her nursing home, she made various phone calls to ask friends about the health of others. She stopped wearing her gloves in the late 60s, but never lost her elegance. “She was always impeccable,” Pritchett said. “She didn’t work hard at it, it was just her.” There will be a viewing at Range Funeral Home from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m Monday at St. James AME Church, 1845 NW 65th Street, Miami, followed by burial at Memorial Plan Southern Memorial Park, 15000 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami. |
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| Mario | Jul 3 2012, 01:37 AM Post #403 |
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Malia you can find some really great information. |
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| Mal | Jul 4 2012, 07:55 AM Post #404 |
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I CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY SO MANY OF THE BLACK PEOPLE WHO ARE DOING GREAT THINGS DO NOT GET ENOUGH ATTENTION. ONE OF THE GREATEST BLACK WOMEN IS TONI MORRISON FOR SURE. http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/t/toni_morrison.html |
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| Nat Turner | Jul 9 2012, 03:10 AM Post #405 |
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Maggie Anderson is a black woman that makes us proud she spent a whole year buying from only black owned businesses. Edited by Nat Turner, Jul 9 2012, 03:10 AM.
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| cisslybee2012 | Jul 9 2012, 03:37 AM Post #406 |
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The REBEL
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Black people don't need attention. They just need to do their thing and enjoy the experience and the results.
Edited by cisslybee2012, Jul 9 2012, 03:41 AM.
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| cisslybee2012 | Jul 9 2012, 03:39 AM Post #407 |
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The REBEL
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That's racism. I want no part of that kind of living. |
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| Malia | Jul 11 2012, 03:23 PM Post #408 |
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Thanks...I like reading about positive people. |
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| Malia | Jul 11 2012, 03:25 PM Post #409 |
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NBC Names Pearlena Igbokwe New Drama Head![]() The Showtime veteran replaces Laura Lancaster, who will serve as a consultant to help with the transition. NBC has found its new executive vp drama programming. our editor recommends NBC Drama Head Laura Lancaster Departing A day after Laura Lancaster departed the post, NBC on Tuesday named Pearlena Igbokwe as her replacement, effective immediately. Lancaster will segue into a consulting role to help with the transition. Igbokwe will oversee the development of all of NBC's dramas and report to NBC Entertainment president Jennifer Salke. "Pearlena has forged an impressive track record over her successful career that has earned her the admiration of the creative community," Salke said in a release. "She will bring a unique perspective to development that will help us reach our goal of once again making NBC the home of some of the best and most respected dramas on television.” Igbokwe becomes the latest Showtime staffer to follow Greenblatt to NBC. She leaves the premium cable network after a 20-year tenure, during which she developed the pilot and oversaw each season of Dexter, one of the series that helped put Showtime on the map with original programming. Her credits also include Nurse Jackie and The Big C and the upcoming drama Masters of Sex. "Pearlena is hands-down one of the best creative executives I've ever worked with, and I'm thrilled she is coming to NBC,” Greenblatt said. "She will be instrumental in reinvigorating our drama slate and making the network a haven for the top creative people in our business." Lancaster left NBC late Monday after a six-year run as exec vp drama programming, during which time she oversaw the launch of Heroes, Friday Night Lights and short-lived entries The Playboy Club and Prime Suspect. The executive was part of the incumbent staff that Greenblatt inherited when he boarded the network as entertainment chief. At May's upfront presentation in New York, Lancaster touted the return of successful first-year dramas Grimm and Smash, the latter of which Greenblatt brought with him from Showtime. Although both series were renewed, NBC has struggled to find a breakout drama as it works to improve its standing in the ratings. (With a hefty boost from the Super Bowl, the Peacock pushed ahead of ABC to end the TV season ranked third.) Lancaster's upcoming drama slate includes fall launches Revolution and Chicago Fire as well as midseason entries Do No Harm and Infamous. While NBC ordered the four dramas, its series orders this year were dominated by seven comedies, including efforts from Ryan Murphy and Josh Gad. |
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| Hood Boy | Jul 12 2012, 06:06 PM Post #410 |
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So you don't support black owned business? |
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