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International Traveling While Black (TWB). Is It Safe?
By Greg Dragon at September 14, 2010 | 1:37 pm | 2 Comments
Many black people won't tell you they ask this question when it comes to traveling across the globe. It is an honest question and one that may not make sense to the more experienced travelers but for us it is a matter of concern that has real roots. When International students, friends and colleagues tell me that when they first arrived in the United States they more...
Racist Policies Still Exist In Some Schools. Wait, Aren’t We Living In Post Racial America?
By The Marksman at September 3, 2010 | 2:08 pm | 0 Comment
At this point in American History we are supposed to be living in post racial America, if you are Black, you can be president of the United States. Well students of at least one middle school in Mississippi, until recently could not be president of their class. It is sad but true. Nettleton Middle School in Nettleton, Mississippi recently released its guidelines more...
Pay Your Taxes on Gambling Winnings, Uncle Sam is Watching!
By The Marksman at April 23, 2010 | 6:15 am | 0 Comment
Gambling is one of the most popular activities in the United States. Unfortunately, you have to pay taxes on gambling winnings. Before we get into taxes, we need to discuss how the IRS defines gambling. Generally, the IRS wants you to pay taxes on anything you win that has monetary value. Obviously, this includes the slot machines in Las Vegas, winnings at Indian more...
