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"TALK-STRAIGHT"

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The fictional character, commonly known as ?HUMPTY DUMPTY? is familiar to many generations in America. The narrative ends in tragedy, with Humpty being broken into pieces. Unfortunately, there is no one capable of putting him back... more

Today is National Voter Registration day! As we consider the accomplishments of political figures in America, the contributions of early- African American statesmen must not be forgotten. In the face of great opposition, at a turbulent time in... more

?Father Time? is a selfish creature! Regardless of how prepared or unprepared we are for him, after he comes… then he's gone, never to return again. Many parents and guardians find themselves challenged with the dilemma of... more

In America all of her citizens are afforded the right of justice. However, America's history tells the story of how LADY JUSTICE at times only opened her eyes for some and not others. More importantly, over the last 249 years, the system of... more

The last four topics have led to some serious conclusions! If you have been following us then you know that TALK-STRAIGHT has a basic format: Host Generated Topics - Opening Monologue – Question/Answer. Well again -... more

Anyone who has become successful at fulfilling their life's dream on any level did not reach that achievement haphazardly. To be successful one must ascribe to particular principles and adhere to their own determination. While the world... more

During part one of this explosive dialogue, the concern of youth being disappointed with America and the church institution as a whole was brought up. This lead to more insightful discussion around why so many young and... more

Most people have some kind of belief in God or a ?Higher Power?. Throughout the Urban American experience, faith in God has served as a major coping mechanism. Today there are those who subscribe to the notion that you cannot... more

For some time now, on Talk-Straight we have been discussing the general plight of Urban American youth. However it is important to recognize the fact that the circumstances related to their social plight are not simplistic in nature –... more

A testimony is a witness of something being real or factual. As related to the challenging social plight of Urban American youth today, their truth can be heard in their story. However, the one place for a testimony to be shared seems to... more

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