(Akiit.com) A post racial society is a grand aspiration for Mr. Cam Newton to have, but the present-day reality is one where racism runs amuck. Underneath our skin, we’re all the same color, said Mr. Cam Newton, the 28 year-old Black quarterback for the Carolina Panthers when weighing in on the ...
(Akiit.com) “Shop ’til you drop,” might be a clever slogan for advertisers, but it’s also a literal description of what happens when you shop in an attempt to feel happier. A study released this month reveals something that any emotional spender can already tell you: Feeling down can make you ...
(Akiit.com) Being involved in a road traffic accident is one of the most challenging things to come back from. The impact on your physical and mental wellbeing can be huge. And you will want to get past whatever’s holding you back as soon as possible. If you want to return to ...
(Akiit.com) What makes Apple such a successful company? To the average person, it’s all about their products. And to an extent, this is true – you only have to look at the hordes of people queuing outside Apple stores on launch days for evidence. The Apple brand is synonymous with the ...
(Akiit.com) The announcement that California State University, Los Angeles agreed to the demands of black student groups at the school to establish separate dorm housing for blacks ignited the predictable furor. The critics say it’s wrong, dangerous, and sends the horrible message that segregation is OK and, even more appalling, ...
(Akiit.com) I am really getting fed up with the constant drumbeat of criticism of Donald Trump’s campaign, especially the criticism coming from Black Republicans. They seem to be willing to give President Obama, Hillary Clinton and our party’s leadership a pass, but when it comes to Trump, all of a ...
(Akiit.com) When I was asked by Airbnb to lead their effort to fight discrimination and bias, I was skeptical. After spending decades fighting for the protection and advancement civil rights and civil liberties, I’ve seen many companies merely pay lip service to addressing these issues. I also wondered how one ...
(Akiit.com) Sports don’t appeal to everyone, and that’s a shame because there’s a lot to love. You get to keep fit, and if you’re competing, you’ll be able to see how you measure up to other athletes. Sports are also universally celebrated, particularly when it comes to international competitions. So, if ...
(Akiit.com) Business is a notoriously difficult minefield to negotiate. Every year, hundreds of people take the plunge and launch a new venture. But many fail. If you’re eager to succeed, and you have grand plans for the future, creativity is key. If you can stand out from the crowd and capture ...
(Akiit.com) Now that we know “anti-establishment” Republicans aren’t necessarily pro-Constitutionalists, the question many are still asking is “how did we get here?” The answer can be summed up in two words: “white guilt.” So what is “white guilt?” It’s a false sense of shame imposed upon white Americans by left-wing ...