On Tuesday, November 7, 2012, President Barack Obama was re-elected President of the United States of America. On a scale of from Positive 10 (+10) to Negative 10 (-10), what would you rate his re-election for you, the nation or world?
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Roanoke, Virginia is often called the "Star City". Who are famous African-Americans (past and present) with roots in the Valley? The first ones that come to mind for me (KOH) are Booker T. Washington (from Franklin County - legendary world leader), Oliver Hill (Roanoke - late civil rights attorney), Oscar Micheaux (Harlem Renaissance filmmaker), Charles "Big Dog" Thornhill (Roanoke - '60s college football) and Al Holland (Roanoke - major league baseball), but there must be many others before them and since from all throughout the Valley (including the surrounding counties) - and from all professions. We would like to post this so that the world will see our stars! This will be compiled, updated regularly and listed at: http://roanokerelatives.weebly.com/roanoke.html. This list is of all African-Americans from the Valley, not just relatives. In 2012 there are thousands of colleges and universities to choose from, and most of those colleges offer fields of study (majors and minors) that should make you employable. With that said, would you personally want to attend a college or university in 2012 that has less than 20 African-American freshmen (freshpersons)? The University of the Pacific in Stockton, California needs to now demonstrate a better result, but it is not alone unfortunately. Did you know that African-Americans are perhaps the nation’s largest or second largest ethnic group, surpassing the other six largest ethnic groups; English-Americans, Irish-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Italian-Americans, Cuban-Americans and German-Americans? Mother Ruby Muhammad of Sacramento, California passed away in 2011 at the age of 113. We honored her on her 110th birthday by featuring her in the April 2007 episode of the CV Drum News. At the time of her passing, she was also the oldest subscriber to my publication. Have you ever known or met anyone over 100 years old? Pictured above are two photos of KOH's senior sister in Roanoke, Virginia. She passed away in July 2012. The photo on the left accurately shows her in her maturity, while the photo on the right was taken of her when she was a teenager. Both photos capture her beauty. We are only here for a short time, so let those that you love and care about know how you feel while they are with you. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to her two sons, Billy and Barry, her daughter-in-law Vickie, her grandchildren, and her many friends and family.
I am NOT asking who you are voting for. I repeat; I am NOT asking you to tell us who you are voting for. The question is simply, "do you intend to vote in November?" Both of these presidential candidates (and the other 4-5 smaller political party candidates) have strengths and weaknesses. I am just wanting to plant positive seeds a few months in advance. I am not sure if commercialization is ever a good thing, but Mother's Day 2012 (May 13 in the U.S.) was one of the most profitable holidays in the United States, and sales for gifts spiked during the days preceding that Sunday. With that said, what does this special day mean to you personally and how and who do you honor that day and everyday? Show of hands; how many of you have seen your names on that outstanding Hylton-Joyce Family Tree (now filled with over 3,500 names)? My apologies to the historians, especially Cousin Lawrence Hylton, but I took liberty and created a very, very, very rough (short) video and slideshow teaser for those who have not seen the tree yet! A better version is coming soon. http://roanokerelatives.weebly.com/hilton-side-family-notes.html. It is my understanding that it will be on display in Charlotte, NC at the 2013 family reunion. I know this teaser is rough and unpolished, but what the hey. Thoughts about the tree or my efforts to spread the word? As you know, many businesses now, before hiring people, also check us out on Facebook, on LinkedIn, on Youtube, etc. When was the last time you “googled” your own name on the Internet or did a keyword search about yourself? For myself, I just typed in “Keith Orlando Hilton”. What did you find when you typed your name? And would you hire yourself based on what you found? :) |
Keith Orlando Hilton, PhD
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