“On August 13, 2015, I predicted on my blog that Donald Trump had a 98% chance of winning the presidency based on his persuasion skills… Persuasion is all about the tools and techniques of changing people\’s
When They Call You a Terrorist
February 23, 2018 By
“We have joined the rest of the country in protesting in order to get Trayvon Martin\’s killer charged. We have gone to meetings and held one-on-ones with community members. We have painted murals. We have wept.
Invisible Ink
October 25, 2017 By
“It has always been a struggle for the relatively few African-Americans in corporate America who do exist, and it is made all the more difficult because we tend to operate in isolation. We are nearly always alone, with no one to fall back on… as we deal daily with an unending stream of slights real and imagined.
Pretty Powerful
September 28, 2017 By
“Pretty powerful is the understanding that, as women, we have the duality of both \’pretty\’ and \’substance\’ that can (and should) be maximized to achieve any success we set our minds to… While there are significant challenges along the way… we have incredible choice around how we utilize our appearance, coupled with our substance…
Book of Black Heroes
July 9, 2017 By
“The first African-American political leaders began to serve following the Civil War…Known as Reconstruction, this period represented a window of opportunity for African-Americans… Many [Black] political leaders emerged during this period, using their political power and influence to push for equality and justice for all Americans… Unfortunately, the Reconstruction period was short-lived, lasting only from 1865-1877.
331 Innings
May 30, 2017 By
“331 Innings is a powerful tale narrated by elderly, Nebraska native Jack Schram, a lifelong witness to the folly of war and hypocrisy. Jack tells of the bullying encountered by his nephew\’s teenage son, John, born with physical disabilities. It hasn\’t been any easier for John\’s close friend, Sarah Jenkinson, harassed at school since moving to the area a few years ago…
The President’s Kitchen Cabinet
February 15, 2017 By
The Story of the African-Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas by Adrian Miller University of North Carolina Press
Volume 2 of Yes Sir, Yes Sir, 3 Bags Full! – You Do NOT Want to Miss This
November 16, 2016 By
What began in an unforgettable Volume 1—living Jerry Hall’s story and dealing with
Keep Walking in Prayer… Until You Can\’t Come Back
September 9, 2016 By
Keep Walking in Prayer… Until You Can’t Come Back by Reverend Dorothy Scott Boulware Xulon Press Paperback, $10.99 104 pages ISBN: 978-1-4984-7454-2 Book Review by Kam Williams “By way of introduction, I’m a Baptist Methodist Pentecostal Evangelical non-denominational retired pastor, retired newspaper editor, former minister of music, former fingerprint technician, wife of 47 years, […]
The South Side
April 21, 2016 By
The South Side A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation by Natalie Y. Moore St. Martin’s Press Hardcover, $27.99 270 pages ISBN: 978-1-137-28105-2 Book Review by Kam Williams “Mayors Richard M. Daley and Rahm Emmanuel have touted Chicago as a ‘world-class city.’ The skyscrapers, the billion-dollar Millennium Park, Michelin-rated restaurants, pristine lake views, [the] […]
