(Akiit.com) Colorism: You’re Cute To Be Dark There was a time in my life when I didn’t lovingly embrace my dark skin. During my adolescent years, I was under the impression that lighter meant better. To me, lighter skin equaled automatic beauty and popularity. It wasn’t until I was much ...
(Akiit.com) Yesterday, June 16th, marked one year since Jeffrey Sterling began his 3.5 year prison sentence for divulging classified information to a New York Times journalist, a crime he did not commit. One year he was deprived of the freedom that so many of us take for granted every day; ...
(Akiit.com) The thought of taking your business to the next level in the space of one month may sound impossible. But it doesn’t need to be. With the right plan of action, you can gain significant improvements en route to building a more efficient and profitable company. Little gestures go ...
(Akiit.com) As Fathers Day approaches, I would like to share some of the challenges, struggles, and the joys of being a father. From our child’s first step, to their first date a father’s relationship with his children is a very special one. The importance of a father’s role in shaping ...
(Akiit.com) Once again, the repulsive face of terror has appeared on our homeland, our own soil. It is not a headline in the news about what has happened in some other place in the world. Once again, we see the blood of our own countrymen shed at the hands of ...
(Akiit.com) One year ago, a white supremacist shot and killed nine parishioners at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. A little less than a week ago, another shooter consumed with hate shot and killed 49 people at the Pulse night club in Orlando, Florida, wounding 53 more. Overwhelmed ...
(Akiit.com) There is a big problem in our educational system, and it is persistent. Black children are being kicked out of school more than White children on a regular basis and in large numbers, according to a white paper co-authored by the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI), titled, “The ...
(Akiit.com) Although it is possible these days to do business from home, the importance of business premises is still clear. If you have a business that can be run out of your home office, and you never see a customer, that’s fine. However, for many businesses such as restaurants and ...
(Akiit.com) It’s important that your business is seen as environmentally friendly. If it isn’t, then this can be bad for your reputation. So, here are some good ways you can reduce your environmental footprint: Implement A Casual Dress Code This first tip is genius and very few people will have ...
(Akiit.com) When you own a business, it’s so important to find the right staff to work alongside you to make it a success. Therefore, here are five essential qualities you should look for when you are finding a new employee to work for your company. Communication One of the top ...