William E. Bankston
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, but raised in Germany, William E. Bankston, Master Barber, is also an ex-offender re-entry advocate, community organizer, and writer. He has contributed multiple biographical entries to the African-American National Biography project for the Oxford University Press.
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The Black Womb-man is GodMany have speculated over who and what God is as well as the title given to him....or her. This article attempts to set the record straight by posing the question, "If God is a man, then who created God?"
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The Real Messiah/ChristSince God is referred to as the All-Knowing, All Seeing, and All Powerful, could it be that our method of worship has been rejected by God. We must ask ourselves, "If God truly hears our prayers...is He or She with us or not?"
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The SOULIf I were to tell you that your soul is nothing more than your inner organs, you would probably think I was crazy.
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Ex-Offenders and Community Re-Entry: Impact on Employment ServicesIn recent years, the policy requiring criminal background checks by employers has made it increasingly difficult for those working in the field of employment services. -
Same 'ol Racial PoliticsThis year's presidential race has been truly one for the ages.
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Ex-Offenders and Community Re-Entry: RevisitedWhen we last discussed this national crisis, I suggested that the redemptive struggle of advocacy groups calls for more influence on public opinion. We have to change peoples mind about how they view ex-offenders.
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There is Special Value in a Good NameNames have gone from being sacred to secular. There is nothing sane about naming your children after worldly possessions.
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2007 NBA Eastern Conference FinalsIt was classic David & Goliath. Truly one for the ages. Down 0-2 to begin the series, the Cavs win the next four in dramatic fashion to lead them to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.
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Family: A Cultural InstitutionI think we can all agree that with the weakening of the family system, comes the weakening of the nation.
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How to Avoid "Baby Mamma" DramaNo matter who you are you may fall victim to its wrath. It has altered the lives of many, whether a professional athlete, movie star, entertainer, or just the average Joe.
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Striving Against the Odds in a White Male SystemThe common them throughout America's racial politics is that is it solely dominated by the white male. This is to say the least considering the variety of white men in positions of power, whether in government or in the private industry. Therefore, women...
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American Gangs: Will the Real "American Gangster" Please Stand Up?African American youth are sometimes mesmerized by the street culture. It is an important issue to address because many parents have moved their children out of the ghetto, only to find out that their children are glorifying it more than ever.
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Economic Democracy or Economic MonarchyCan we truly live in a capitalist Democracy? By definition it doesn't seem as though we could.
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African Americans Political HistoryAs we approach the 2008 presidential election, African Americans are once again confronted with the issue of deciding what candidate is going to best represent them.
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Ex-Offenders and Community Re-Entry: The Man in the MiddleThe obstacles facing ex-felon reentry advocacy groups calls for more influence on public opinion rather than public policy. From the looks of things, our government has all the training facilities in place. We've got plenty of participants with no one to hire them.