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Dr. Garrard McClendon speaks on literacy and parenting

Dr. Garrard McClendon speaks on literacy and parenting
Join me on Saturday May 5, 2012, as I join forces with the Black Star Project. We will be giving workshops on parenting and literacy at May Elementary School, 512 S. Lavergne in Chicago. This is a part of the “Peace in the Hood through Better Parenting” series.  For more information, call Marcus Jones  or... Read more »
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May 2, 2012 at 11:54 am
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Derrick Rose - We're praying for you brother

Derrick Rose - We're praying for you brother
It is no time for blame. It is a time for healing. Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls’ magical point guard, had to depart the court in the first playoff game, due to a season ending injury: a torn ACL on his left knee. I was painfully upset by the injury, but in a slightly different... Read more »
By Garrard McClendon,
April 28, 2012 at 6:17 pm
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A Prayer for the Jennifer Hudson Family

A Prayer for the Jennifer Hudson Family
God, we ask that you give comfort to the Hudson and King families. Lord we ask that your spirit enter their hearts and that they may successfully get through this trial with grace and dignity. We pray for justice to be served  in the murder cases involving the family members of Jennifer Hudson, Julia Hudson, and... Read more »
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April 24, 2012 at 4:44 pm
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The Digital Projection Resurrection of Tupac Shakur

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I  would much rather pay to see the virtual image of Tupac, than any other rapper in the flesh. Come with me…Hail Mary. The digital projection resurrection of Tupac Shakur has taken the “real” world by storm. It is clear that this technology has caused us to rethink the essence of what it means to... Read more »
By Garrard McClendon,
April 19, 2012 at 2:46 pm
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A forgiving professor asks George Zimmerman to surrender

A forgiving professor asks George Zimmerman to surrender
Dear Mr. George Zimmerman: My name is Dr. Garrard McClendon, an education professor from Chicago State University. I am humbly asking for you to surrender to the authorities for the incident occurring on February 26, 2012. Two teenagers murdered my parents (Milton and Ruby McClendon) two days after their 54th wedding anniversary. It took 7... Read more »
By Garrard McClendon,
April 10, 2012 at 2:58 pm
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Monique Caradine's Visibility Bootcamp inspires Tinley Park audience

Monique Caradine's Visibility Bootcamp inspires Tinley Park audience
Monique Caradine aims to inspire. Awesome, intense, informational…and more. Monique Caradine’s Visibility Bootcamp was only for serious entrepreneurs looking for maximum media exposure. I was honored to be a panelist at the event as conscious, business minded professionals participated in a workshop that will surely garner more media opportunities for their businesses and their personas... Read more »
By Garrard McClendon,
March 17, 2012 at 12:34 pm
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Negovan Scoops with Skype - Blagojevich coverage was stellar

Negovan Scoops with Skype - Blagojevich coverage was stellar
I saw it with my own eyes. Tom Negovan, reporter and anchor at WGN TV, literally scooped all news media on the departure of disgraced former governor, Rod Blagojevich. He met the “Gadfly Gov” at the airport first thing in the morning and in the media frenzy, Negovan was in the eye of the hurricane... Read more »
By Garrard McClendon,
March 15, 2012 at 9:47 pm
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Cold-blooded murderers in Merrillville - Surrender Now!

I am saddened to hear about the tragic death of Judi Simpson-Beaver, as she was gunned down in a convenience store while simply trying to work a shift. We teach our children to do no harm, embrace a work ethic, and help fellow citizens. But in the new millennium we are still subject to a... Read more »
By Garrard McClendon,
March 5, 2012 at 10:59 pm
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Whitney Houston Funeral - Streaming Video

Whitney Houston Funeral - Streaming Video
You may click the CNN link below to watch streaming video of the Whitney Houston Funeral in Newark, NJ. CNN – Whitney Houston Homegoing    ... Read more »
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February 18, 2012 at 10:17 am
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Whitney Houston dead at 48 - Requiem for a Diva

Whitney Houston dead at 48 - Requiem for a Diva
Sadness darkens the music world with the death of a pure voice – Whitney Houston. She was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Hotel said Mark Rosen from the Beverly Hills police department. No obvious signs of criminal intent or drug use according to police. The investigation continues. We have all been... Read more »
By Garrard McClendon,
February 11, 2012 at 8:39 pm
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