JANUARY 10, 2025 ON MY CORNER MEET YOUR VENDOR SCOOP STEVENS Groundcover vendor No. 638 Most Americans are literate enough to work a job and make a living but not civically literate enough to participate in democratic governance. The vocational training mindset permeates our nation and like docile slaves, Americans always have to be doing something to please their master — the almighty dollar. In the 1930’s, social critic Albert Emeri Jade Bey, vendor No. 660 In one sentence who are you? I am a young Moorish-American woman. Supreme honors to the Prophet Noble Drew Ali. (PBUH) When and why did you start selling Groundcover newspapers? I began selling Groundcover newspapers to meet my neighbors, provide extra income for myself and to gain more sales and writing experience. What is your life motto? My life motto is: Wake up everyday and do your best! What is your comfort food? Salads and Halal tacos. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring three things, what would they be? My Man, a water filter, a cooking pot. If there was a theme song for your life, what would it be? “One Step at a Time” by Jordin Sparks. What change would you like to see in Washtenaw County? I would like to see more people happy and smiling like it used to be when I was growing up here. What is one question you wish you were asked more often? "Do I still plan to have a music career?!" Which I do. I am working on a new CD right now! My singer name is @maryjademusic (one word). So be on the lookout for that if you like new music. Nock wrote about the proliferation of diploma mills and it was his opinion that we should only confer a bachelor’s degree to those who were educated in the liberal arts. After World War II this was not possible because 12 million military veterans were promised the opportunity to “earn” a college degree. The standards were degraded to accommodate these veterans and they have continued to be degraded; now we have degrees in real estate, interior design, communications, you name it. Fortunately, the university is not the only institution fostering intellectual pursuits these days. Since July 2010, Groundcover News has provided Washtenaw County with news about homelessness but no real effective solutions. In my article “Groundcover News Evolution Path,” I presented a plan that could provide solutions. In my opinion, homelessness must be tied into something bigger for real solutions to be discovered. The New Testament writers were inventing a religion to replace Judaism. Matthew, Luke and John were not written until after the second Jewish-Roman war (132-35 CE): the aim of these books is the creation of Jesus as the Jewish-pagan god-man. Many of the myth types that were common in Greco-Roman mystery religions are in these books, such as GROUNDCOVER NEWS Groundcover solutions, continued a miraculous birth, dying and rising god, and a miracle worker persecuted by authorities. What fictional Jesus said about the poor is irrelevant, unless understood as mythology. The New Testament book of James (Jacob) does express much Jewish thought, so much so that the anti-semite Martin Luther didn’t think it belonged in the New Testament! James writes about God’s judgment on rich oppressors in the last days; we can only hope. Since the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous who will be kind to the poor (Ecclesiastes 2 verse 26), what should Groundcover do to alleviate the suffering of the poor if it were empowered to do so? I think making a real investment in our writing program and turning Groundcover into more of an educational institution, besides being a news provider, would be the best solution for us. 3 Respect my flow EMERI JADE BEY Groundcover vendor No. 660 When you see me say “Hey!” I’m your siSTAR and peer. :) Living my life and always glad to be here. Respect my flow, 'cause I got it goin’ on. Pretty and smart, always keep a smile on. They tried to jock me, but I always hold it down. Above, above average; An Original sound. With a style so clean, Don’t be surprised if I’m on a magazine. Life is so special, that in a time so rare No pity parties, when life’s not fair. We’re strong. We innovate. No swerve on the team. We were made to ELEVATE. So let’s do the dam* thing. ;) If you don't know, now ya know! DONNA MCGAUGHY Groundcover vendor No. 310 I’m Donna & I have my sidekick Angel, We’re here to hang out With my family , the Groundcover sisters and brothers. If you don’t know anything about me, just ask my girl Panda and she will let you know more about me Groundcover has welcomed me & helped me a lot with financing. I appreciate everything they do for Angel & me. Just ask Panda about Angel & me Because if you don’t know, Now ya know.
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