Financial Freedom

As it appears that things will not get any better any time soon,due to layoffs,more and more small businesses have been birthed.Many people have decided to venture out and have discovered new passions in the process.Many people have decided to give self-employment a try after seeing nothing is exactly risk-free.Especially in this shaky economy.There is absolutely no substitute for knowledge especially in the area of finances.We live in a capitalistic society and and there are so many ways and methods to aquire "true" wealth.The traditional 9 to 5 lifestyle can seem so mundane and draining and even though we all have bills to pay.However,seeking financial freedom by means of controlling your own labor has shown to make a lot more people happier in the long run.Of course becoming financially free is a process in its self,but investing in tangible assets and decreasing liabilites can and will do wonders for you.Assets are money-generating commodities that put money in your pocket.Liabilities are things that take money out of your pocket.Examples include,bills,expenses and payments on things that you own.In capitalism,the power relies in those who own and control the means of production.Most people are aware of the investing that you can do in the stock market,real estate etc.However,there are many other things that you can invest in too.I recently invested in a press machine to make shirts and started up a business that way.The main purpose of this article is to get the point accross that you can be happy and free by using you own creative imagination to generate cash flow to live off of.It requires diligence and faith,but it can be achieved.I recommend Robert kiyosaki's Financial book collection if you want to learn more about finances to heighten your financial IQ,but in the meantime,stay positive,form a plan and put money to the side outside of your budget and start investing in things that will make money for you and can free you up time wise.i guarantee this will make you more happier than that same old 9 to 5 job where taxes rob you and you cant stand the people you work with and your supervisor that you know you are more qualified than consistently gets on your nerves.Study Up!Im out!Peace!

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What is God To You?

Some people choose to be Atheists,some agnostics,some very religious and others just spiritual beings but the concept of what exactly God is a complex topic that has been around forever.What is God to YOU?Why do people do good things?Why do people do bad things?Some people do good to avoid punishment of some sort,but what if you were able to do bad and get away with it.Is it God that still keeps you from commiting evil because of the Karma?Some people will say God is a man or a he.However,where does that leave the woman?Are our minds too limited to limit what God can actually be?In other words,who are we to define God in the first place?To me,God is the source of everything that I cannot do without such as air,water,food,the sun and nature.Everything comes from God and everything in the universe is interconnected.Respond back and let Sankofa know what you think about God and what you belief about God is.Im looking forward to hearing your responses.Peace!!!!

Allergies

Whats up yall! Its springtime,the season thats notorious for allergies.I have looked into herbal remedies and detoxing my system in order to flush the toxins out of my system and to trigger whatever the cause may be.Itchy eyes,sneezing and nasal drip can be annoying.What are some natural herbal methods that yall have used in to deal with your seasonal allergies.Respond back to me let me know.Peace out fam.

Is Hip Hop Dead?

Peace yall.Im a true fan of music especially Hip-Hop.I have formulated my own opinions and stances on the topic of whether Hip Hop is dead or not,but this time I want to see what you guys out there think.If you do think the music genre as we know it called "Hip-Hop" is dead,what are some methods and strategies that you would suggest be implemented to resurrect such a powerful impactful music form.Lets see what you all out there have to say!!

Frozen Sunshine

We have had a turbulent winter this year not just for the Maryland area,but numerous other places and regions too.With all of this snow falling from the sky numerous businesses have lost revenue in the fourth quarter of the year,a time where many businesses make most of their revenue.Some stayed in and enjoyed spending extra time with the family.Others sat impatiently waiting for the snow plows to barrel thier way through the clogged snowy white streets so they could rid themself of "cabin fever".Some caught up on alot of rest.A lesson that can be learned throughout this whole experience is that sometimes it is good to take break in the midst of our daily hustle and buslte to rebuild ourselves and relax.So often,the responsibilities that we have in our lives have us on the go so much to the point that we neglect ourselves .Our body doesn't get the sufficient amount of rest that it needs and our diets become that of a lesser nutritional quality.Our bodies end up breaking down.When you slow down,you can see things much clearer,the way they are.I've been rebuilding myself over these snowy times.What have you been doing?What have been your methods of rebuilding and rejuvinating your body ,mind and spirit?Comment back and let me and the Black Genius followers know.Much Love!!!!!!

"Saggin"

Peace to all.I dont know about yall,but one thing that I have been seeing alot of as of late has been this terrible epidemic of "saggin" that has started to be a normal practice especially for adolescent teenage African-American males.However.Saggin is not just limited to this specific group.You can find numerous adult African-American males and that engage in "saggin too.Other than these two groups,I sometimes see Caucasian teenage males emulate this style attempting to copy off of what they see form their black peers.First of all,I want to make it known that I am not attempting to bash or hate my African American brothas.It is out of love for yall as my brothers why I decided to make this article.Im aware that many of you are uninformed.Some of you have no positive male role models in your life and some of you just dont care .I just dont understand.What is it that you are trying to acheive or gain from wearing your pants below your butt?Do you think it makes you look cool or enhance your outfit in some kind of way?Some guys who sag wear belts and some dont.If you do wear a belt,what is the purpose of wearing one if you are going to have to continuously pull you pants up ?If you dont wear a belt,they are not expensive to purchase.I am aware that in the rap game now,many ,not all of these rappers wear saggin pants,but what identidy have you created for yourself.You have the ability to be able to define for yourself who you are and create yourself.You can be whatever you want to be.Saggin also speaks volumes about ones self respect.How do you have respect for yourself when you are showing your underwear nonchalantly to others.Before you demand respect from others,you must first respect yourself.Anything else is backwards.Some of you may have heard an others may not be aware,but saggin was used in the prisons as a way for homosexual men to let others know that they were available for homosexual acts.The point I am trying to make from all of this is be yourself and dont copy off of everything that you see and hear.Do the knowledge and dont scared to be original.Much love.Peace Out!!!!

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Black Genius Youth Academy Article in Amadi Magazine

Shoutout to Jovan Bland,writer for Amadi magazine,for taking time out to feature our Black Genius in the November edition.To read the article,check out the link below.

http://amadimag.com/blogosphere/?p=1846

Truth Searching

While it is the time of year where the majority of people are exchanging gifts let us not forget about the people that are less well to do as we might be.Holidays bring together families that might come together as often on a regular basis.However,it is important to understand the deeper meaming of these holidays that we choose to celebrate.Many times we engage in rituals and traditions ,but arent aware of the origins and history associated with them.It is important to get in the habit of questioning things and searching for the truth to understand things on a deeper level.Everything has a point of origin and a source.When you have true knowledge of a thing or a holiday,then you will no longer be lead blidly by the actions of others who are ignorant and you will know what you are truly celebrating.Free your mind,search for truth and everything will fall into place.

Black Genius Youth Academy Program Outline

Youth Minister, Brother Sankofa gives a presentation on the structure and purpose The Black Genius Youth Academy to students and viewers

Financial Pointers in These Economic Times By: Robert Kiyosaki

"Call to Consciousness"

The Art of Thinking

It is important and essential that reshape the way we think on a day to day basis.Our thoughts define our reality and determine the outcome before we even translates our thoughts into actions.We live in a society thatoperates off of fearfulness.Having enough money,worry about aging,,getting a job,finishing school,looking too heavy ,looking to thin etc are all examples and there are countless more.However ,we often equate genuine happiness with that which is outside of ourselves when in fact,the true essence of our inner peace resides in us.Thats right! We are often in constant pursuit of pleasure as we search endlessly for material wealth,high status and many other things.In this lifestyle,you will never be content because you will always be looking for the next thing to satisfy ourelves for a temporary amount of time.We become slaves to our emotions and feelings.We must be happy with ourselves first .We must love ourselves first.We must excercise control over ourselves and master our wordly weak pleasures and desires.We all have a beastly nature and a Godly nature,but success is given to those who tame there inner beast for the good of themself and others.We must be happy with who we naturally are and not be scared to think for ourselves.Many of our thoughts and impressions are generated by the tell-lie-vision,media and negative people.As a result, we have a distorted perception of reality.It is a process and each of us are not perfect,but we must make it a top priority to to know who we are so that we wont be strangers on our own flesh.

Hip Hop Knowledge

Nothing Else Left to Say,Its Deeper Than the Music.Do Your Homework.Peace!!!

Your Natural Purpose

As we live our lives day to day,it is very pivotal that we do not forget that we have a natural God-given purpose here on earth.Everything in nature has a purpose.It was Socrates who said,"A Life Not Examining is a Life Not Worth Living."In other words ,whats the point in going about living your daily life if you dont know your purpose.You purpose is what will guide you and what you are accountable for when you transition to the next lifetime.When being on your purpose,it is only fitting that you will recieve nature's greatest reward.As you continuously discover yourself on more of a spiritual level,being on your purpose will bring you closer to God.Knowledge of self through knowing your purpose is like life's instructions as to what you are supposed to be doing.Many of us get caught up chasing the all un-mighty dollar bill that we forego our purpose.It is due to lack of our knowledge of purpose that numerous people arent happy and at peace from within.Instead,they find themselves stressed out and being a slave to money.As a society,we have not been taught not to look inside ourselves for our answers .Instead we have been given a more exoteric approach which means to look for an outside entity to come and do for us.I am not calling you lazy,however,if you have a question,all we have to do is to speak it out into the universe and the answers will find a way to us.When you are on your purpose like you are supposed to be you will be at peice with your calling in relation to the rest of the world .Your purpose can be many things such as ,singing,dancing ,serving others,emceeing,being an educator,cooking etc.It is your passion.Many people dont believe that they can financially sustain themselves on their passion alone.However,we must exercise faith and steadfastness,All we have to do is plan and then diligently follow the blueprint that we have laid for ourselfs and we will forever be protected by the almighty and our ancestors.Till next time,Im out!!!!.

Botanical Dieting

Whats up yall!!The topic of diet is sometimes a sensitive matter that alot of people do not want to be accountable for.At times ,many of us truly do not care and at times many of us truly would like to do better but dont have the PROPER information and guidance as to what strategies to take when it comes to a more botanical and natural diet.It is important that we educate ourselves on the proper way to take care of ourselves so we can prolong our our existence and feel better about ourselves from the inside out.First of all ,our "diet" consists of much more than just food.Our diet consists of everything that we digest and expose ourselves to.Our diet consists of what we eat,the music we listen to,what we watch on television,the people we hang around etc.Negativity from many sources can and will bog us down so it is good to detox at times and get rid of the negative influence to which hinders us from being able to elevate our well-bieng.What exactly is a botanical diet?A botanical diet is a diet that consists of plants ,greens and natural vegetation.Many of us are aware of the new phenomenon s nowadays with people turning to lifestyles of veganism and vegetarianism,many do not truly understand why these choices are so so beneficial to us.There is an old phrase that states,"You are What you Eat".If you consume animal flesh,then ,this heightens the possibility for you to become animalistic in your action.Animal flesh or meat is an enemy to the human body.How so?Well,many of us already are aware that animals are being cloned and injected with hormones,but there is more to it than that.Everyone can relate to Thanksgiving or anytime there is a family gathering and Moma cooks your favorite soul food dishes .Everybody enjoys the feast and you wish that you would never get full.Shortly after this enormous family meal,majority of those who were stuffing their face at the dinner table are now knocked out snoring taking a nap.This is not natural.The food that we consume is supposed to provide us with energy,not deprive us from it.The energy from the dead animal carcas if any is already gone by the time you end up cooking most of the ingrediants out of it.The truth is,whether we admit it or not,most of us are addicted to the taste of meat.However,we must remember that everything is mental and that if you free your mind,then your body shall follow. Your body replenishes its energy through live foods.Dont worry,you still can get All the protein you need in veggies ,nuts,beans and fruits.Meat eating is the primary reasing women have menstrual cycles .You would also need to make sure that you are taking the B-12 supplement on a daily basis as well.Studies have been shown that women who were on vegan diets experienced little or zero amounts of mentruation.In ancient tribes, women were prohibited from eating meat or anthing that bled.Meat also tends to cause inflammation of the mucous membrane of the uterus.ANYTHING that is natural is good for you.However it is a process and we have been consuming poisonous diet long periods of time.For many of us we have been consuming poisonous diets since we were a fetus in the womb.Change will not happen overnight but we must start from somewhere and plan properly if we are to be successful.Dont take my word for it, go just one week without consuming animal flesh and you will definitely be able to feel the difference.Symptoms you will feel are more energy and a sharper mental state.You will also be less lethargic with a natural euphoric feeling.Your spiritual essence will also be heightened and much much more!We eat so much more food that we truly need to.Many of us are programmed to just eat whenever we want to just because food is available to us.We should only eat when we are hungry and furthermore we are not hungry many times,but we are thirtsy instead.Many times,when we think we are hungry,it is really our body crying out for water due to us being dehydrated.So dont take my word for it,do your own research and you will see that natural vegetation through a botanical diet is the gateway to higher spiritual realms and a healthy body from the inside out.Take Care.Im out!!!