Reality television has gone too far. Programming like The Apprentice, Survivor, and American Idol all smack of a heavy dose of sensationalism and only a pinch of authenticity. On most channels there are depictions of the most outrageous, the best of the best, the most death-defying, or the completely bizarre featured for a mind-starved public.
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The rollercoaster economy is just another ride for real leaders. So many people these days are exploring alternative career options in the face of one of the worst economic downturns since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Others are pursuing higher educational opportunities. While it is a great time to consider different survival strategies, leaders […]
July 10th would have been the 68th birthday for former tennis star Arthur Ashe. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia he was the winner of three grand slam titles. After a blood transfusion for a necessary heart surgery; however, he contracted AIDS that later marked his untimely death. But, beyond his legacy as one of […]
This weekend marks the 47th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Civil Rights Act. On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Baines Johnson stood along with civil rights leaders to sign one of the most powerful legislative measures to date. Would our nation have evolved as it has today without such an important decision?
This year, Wimbledon celebrates its 125th anniversary and the matches have been just as exciting as ever. Looking back, there are so many noted American players including Jimmy Connors, Chris Everett, Billy Jean King, Andre Agassi, and sisters Venus Williams and Serena Williams. Looking back closely at the log of those who emerged as national […]