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From Epidemic to Extinction: HIV/AIDS Amongst African-Americans

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), "African-Americans account for about half (49%) of the people who get HIV and AIDS". The CDC website also states, "Blacks with AIDS often don't live as long as people of other races and ethnic groups with AIDS". Enough is enough! Looking at these statistics made me think about extinction. Now Webster's Dictionary defines extinction as "The process of eliminating or reducing a conditioned response by not reinforcing it". Let's think about this definition for a minute or rephrase it. Extinction is a way to wipe out or destroy a certain species' way of thinking, survival, or existence. Referring to the later part of the definition, I got another revelation after reading it a few times. It made me think about how at one time the structure of the African-American family was very strong and important. I thought about how prevalent the fathers were back in the day. It was

Bernie Mac & Isaac Hayes: Gone but Not Forgotten

Ok, I'm just going to sit here and recollect on my most memorable things about Bernie & Isaac. I will always remember this line, "Jang-a-lang...Jang-a-lang...my name Jang-a-lang". He just cracked me up in the movie Life . I also loved when he stepped forward to say...."I...I...I the pappy". Everyone will most remember Bernie for two things: Kings of Comedy & The Bernie Mac Show. He truly started something with..."Milk & Cooooookies". It's like now whenever you hear someone even speak about "Milk & Coooookies", one would automatically know exactly what the speaker is referring to. His performances were just amazing...hahahaha (just got a visual of him rolling his eyes while telling one of his jokes on Kings of Comedy)! He will be missed! Isaac Hayes.....I really only remember three things about him: 1.) Shaft 2.) South Park 3.) I'm Gonna' Get You Sucka' but these three were definit