ANGIE STONE - BROTHA LYRICS

He is my King, He is my one Yes he's my father, Yes he's my son I can talk to him, cuz he understands

Everything I go through and everything I am That's my support system, I can't live without him

The best thing since sliced bread, Is his kiss, his hugs, his lips, his touch And I just want the whole world to know, about my..

Black Brotha, I love ya, I will never - try to hurt ya I want ya, to know that, I'm here for you - forever true Black Brotha, strong brotha, there is no - one above ya I want ya, to know that, I'm here for you - forever true

[Verse 2]He's misunderstood, some say that he's up to no good around the neighborhood But fo' your information - alot of my brothers got education (now check it)You got ya wallstreet brotha, ya blue collar brotha,Your down for whatever chillin on the corner brother A talented brotha, and to everyone of yall behind bars You know that Angie loves ya

Black Brotha, I love ya, I will never - try to hurt ya I want ya, to know that, I'm here for you - forever true Black Brotha, strong brotha, there is no - one above ya I want ya, to know that, I'm here for you - forever true

You mean so much to me, you give me what i need,I'm so proud of you (I said I'm so proud of you)I love you for stayin strong, you got it goin on I'm so proud of you (I'mmmmmmmmm)Going through thick and thin, brothas you gonna win I'm so proud of you (I said I'm so proud of you)Whenever you facin doubt, brothas gon work it out I'm so proud of you (I got my shakable faith in ya)

Black Brotha, I love ya, I will never - try to hurt ya I want ya, to know that, I'm here for you - forever true Black Brotha, strong brotha, there is no - one above ya I want ya, to know that, I'm here for you - forever true

Black Brotha, I love ya, I will never - try to hurt ya I want ya, to know that, I'm here for you - forever true Black Brotha, strong brotha, there is no - one above ya I want ya, to know that, I'm here for you - forever true

ohhhhh, ohhhh, for everyone of ya'll you know that Angie loves yaohhhhh, ohhhh, for everyone of ya'll you know that Angie loves yayeahhhhhhhh

Be a blessing and be blessed,
Epiphany Essentials

UPCOMING JOB FAIR

Attend a National Career Fair and Meet Face to Face with over 30 local hiring managers. Register now and get access to the company list. Click here to Register

Meet face-to-face with hiring managers at the Chicago Career Fair on Friday, June 25. Applying online to jobs can get frustrating- meeting face-to-face is your chance to stand out from the crowd!


Date:
Friday, June 25

Location:
Holiday Inn Select & Convention Center - Tinley Park
18501 S. Harlem Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477


Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM


Free to attend!
Over 200 positions will be available at this event!

Career experts onsite will provide FREE Resume Reviews!

For a list of attending companies, click the link below and fill out the brief registration form:


Click Here to Register – Free to Attend

Bring at least 25 resumes to the event!

Take care-
See you at the career fair!?

Be a blessing and be blessed,
Epiphany Essentials

SUPPORT OUR BLACK MEN PART II

As I continue to celebrate men on this month. This morning I thought about what to post today and then a sermon or a message within a sermon my Pastor taught months ago came into my head.

No one, I repeat no one on the face of the earth will ever understand what it means to be a black man except for a black man. As black women we experience a lot of the things that they do but not to the extent and or magnitude of which a black man does e.g. racism, discrimination etc. For example, when certain people see a black woman walking down the street they aren't going to clutch their purse tighter and/or attempt to cross to the other side of the street.

So as the black woman understand that when your man goes out into the World he is getting beat up often in some kind of way and you need to be his biggest cheerleader when he comes home.

If you have a man that is working hard to support his family and is doing the best that he can (or one whom has potential or is currently experiencing unemployment due to this economy), when he comes home at night be his biggest cheerleader (as my Pastor said). Encourage him, uplift him be his help mate, love him, let him have the remote, give him some quiet time or whatever he needs, have dinner ready, heck rub his feet or massage his back whatever it is that well help him relax and unwind.

Whether you want to believe it or not racism and prejudice are still alive and well even though we have a Black/African man as President. I was watching the TV One interview with Louis Farrakhan and he mentioned how police violence against black men has risen since Obama has been in office. There is and has always been a war out for our black men. It is not by accident that our men are in jails/prisons, on the streets killing each other, using and selling drugs to our people etc. There is a Governor that bases his prison population off of 3rd grade African American boys reading scores (fact given by a panel member on a televised broadcast of the State of the Black America, I believe that's was the name of it).

So ladies, if you are raising a black men or in a relationship with a black man, build him up, encourage him, and love him EVERYDAY. Never talk down upon him or belittle him. No matter if he does something that is "stupid" in your opinion. There is a way outside of nagging, moaning and excuse my french bitching to get a black man to understand your point of view.

Most importantly, we have to learn how to let a man be a man. The world is and has already done everything that it can to emasculate the black man. Even convincing black women that they don't need a man they are independent and can do it alone and be the head of the household (which we can if need be but that is not God's design!). Also, we (women)as have late are constantly being beat over the head with the notion that successful black women are unlikely to marry. Since the family (father/mother/children) is the cornerstone of society in the world's view and in God's kingdom we must be ware of what we allow to effect us as black people.

Finally, Bill Winston said today in order for the black family and our people to rise our men, the head, must rise up and get themselves together.

So ladies as mothers and nurturers and helpmates it is our job to support our black men (not financially of course but mentally, spiritually, and emotionally).

Be a blessing and be blessed,
Epiphany Essentials

A Father's Love


Is a Warm Embrace, Or a Quick Hug A Glowing Smile, and Your Wit and Wisdom...

A Fathers Love is a Walk in the Park On a Hot Summer Day A Drive in the Car, Down that

Windy dirt Road

A Fathers Love is in the Poem Written To 'A Friend or Daughter,'In the Special Words That Come Only From a Father...

A Fathers Love is in Fun Times Together Camping under the Trees Enjoying a picnic, and Walking through the Leaves...

A Fathers Love is Faith in His Family High Hopes and Dreams, And Pleasure in Doing' What Ever It Takes'...

A Fathers Love is a Kiss on the Cheek Or a Friendly Hand Shake My Idol for Life, 'I Will Treasure Dearly'...

Carmen Strawn

Be a blessing and be blessed,

Epiphany Essentials

PROJECT BROTHERHOOD - A BLACK MEN'S CLINIC

Celebrating Over Ten Years of Service Dedicated to Black Men’s Health

The life expectancy of black men in America is shorter than that for any other comparable group. As the life expectancy for other groups increases, the life expectancy for black men is decreasing. In addition to a shorter life expectancy, black men also often experience a poorer quality of life. Poverty, unemployment and poor employment, poor educational opportunities, dangerous and violent environments all contribute to stress, despair, alcohol and drug abuse, and family instability.

In response to the concerns about the health status and quality of life of black men in our community Project Brotherhood was developed, a clinic dedicated to improving the health and welfare of African American Men. PB’s goal is to provide primary, holistic health care and improve health awareness in black men by creating a culturally and gender specific environment. Understanding the barriers that Black men face in accessing health care we at Project Brotherhood have developed innovative strategies to recruit and retain black men into primary care.

Free hair cuts and food, as well as transportation assistance are made available for every clinic session.The mission of the Project Brotherhood Clinic is to provide the medical and social services necessary to improve the overall health and well being of the black men in our community. In addition to on site services, Project Brotherhood provides resources and linkages to other Chicago area services.


http://www.projectbrotherhood.net/

Be a blessing and be blessed,
Epiphany Essentials

Black Men and Prostate Cancer

Rates in the Black Male Population

African American men are 60 percent more likely to get prostate cancer than whites. They're also twice as likely to die from it than any other group. For years those numbers puzzled researchers, but scientists have made a discovery that may help explain why the risks are so high.

After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Percy Smith knew he wanted to volunteer for the hospital where he was treated. He says he's alive today partly because of the treatment he received at the hospital and partly because of his wife. Knowing African Americans are at a greater risk for prostate cancer, she insisted he get checked."She never understood it, I never understood it. I asked doctors and they say they didn't know why,” said Percy.

But now, for the first time they just might ...Doctor Jim Mohler of Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo has discovered a crucial difference in the prostates of African Americans.All men have what are known as androgen receptor proteins - they are the receptors for the hormones that regulate male traits like facial hair and baldness. But Doctor Mohler has found that the levels of those proteins are 22 percent higher in the prostates of African Americans than in whites. And even more striking, they are 81 percent higher in the prostate cancers of African Americans.

"So what this suggests is that the prostate of an African American can be thought of to be in a 'revved-up' state where it's being stimulated to grow and perhaps develop cancer because of greater stimulation,” said Doctor Mohler.But the over-expression of that protein could lead to more than just cancer - Doctor Michael Wong says it could also lead to the development of new treatments if doctors can pinpoint when the protein becomes active and why."Knowing that, we can use that and exploit that to have better therapies, better treatments. We can use that to help us find the cancers for earlier diagnosis,” said Doctor Wong.If prostate cancer is caught early, it can often be treated successfully. It worked for Percy, which is why he is now committed to working for the hospital that played a part in saving his life.Most men are encouraged to start having prostate screenings around age 50. However, experts recommend African American men begin testing at age 45.

Jim Shaw

http://www.4-men.org/prostate-cancer-rates-in-black-men.html

Be a blessing and be blessed,

Epiphany Essentials

June 2010 - Celebrating and Encouraging Unlikely Heroes - Good Black Men | Reflections

June 2010 - Celebrating and Encouraging Unlikely Heroes - Good Black Men Reflections

Be a blessing and be blessed,
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