higher learning network,NFP

higher learning Chicago style!

2012-03-06T18:21:00.001-08:00

coming soon!

before there was an mtv, there was SOUL TRAIN!

2012-02-01T13:29:00.000-08:00

Tribute to SOUL TRAIN Creator
Don Cornelius
TV TAPING Sat. 2/11 at 7pm
RSVP ONLY
www.HigherLearningNetwork.org or www.ZeldaSpeaks.com
go to website to get email address!
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!
LIMITED SEATING!
come and share your story!

10 things NOT to eat!

2012-01-27T08:44:00.001-08:00

and we wonder why we're sick!

2012-01-27T08:02:00.001-08:00

learn how to do it yourself and keep your cash!

2012-01-24T17:44:00.001-08:00

Become an INSTANT Author

Dear Author,

I say Author (even if your book isn't completed) because if you think you are an Author, you are. It's as simple as that. Now what can make that happen rather quickly, (or as slow as you like) is that you make the decision to make the process happen.

You do that by doing the following:

1. Make the decision NOW to begin this process and have it done as quickly or as slow as you like!

2. Committ to at least a page a day. (Write a sentence every hour)

3. Set aside $20.12 for your deposit to make it happen. (IRS Refunds, earn extra $$ doing odd jobs, borrow it, savings, etc.)

Total Payment for
-Self Publishing Project $99 for 1/2 Day Seminar
In Half Day seminar you learn the basics, manual included

-Whole Day Self Publishing Project $199.00
In Whole Day seminar you
-learn the basics
-1 on 1 consultation
-manual
-ISBN FREE!
-15 Second Promo (Commercial) for your book!
( www.zeldaspeaks.com/14.html) Scroll down to see author promo's!

Once you MAKE THE DECISION, UNIVERSAL LAW sets it into motion!
There is no turning back!

To help you along the way, I have included the FIRST Chapter of the book
FREE OF CHARGE! I will show you how to get your ISBN FOR FREE! ($300 Value)

Now you have NO EXCUSE! Email or call me and we can discuss making this happen for you! 2012 is yours for the asking!

email me now:

HigherLearningNw@gmail.com
to get your first chapter FREE!

Please share this with your fellow Writers, Spoken Word friends, Poets, Lyracists, Artists, etc.

If you alread have a book and ready to market it via TV, web, blogs, etc.
you too can have same results by amaking the decision to get started publicizing your book! (on Facebook, Linked Inn, Twitter and other social websites!)

Let me help you and other writers to promote book sales and/or create buzz around your work! It's just that simple. Never as hard as you think!

email me now:

HigherLearningNw@gmail.com

Be the first to have your own BOOK COMMERICIAL running BEFORE Black History Month!

First 20 people who sign up get a 50% Discount on future Book Trailer! (Book Commercial)
____________________________________________________________________
Taking requests now for TV Taping
Saturday Feb. 11th 8pm in Chicago!

Location will be revealed once we hear from you.
A reservation in your name will be held for you!

HigherLearningNw@gmail.com

First Come! First Serve! LIMITED SEATING!

I will teach you how to get your
-ISBN FREE!, produce an ebook, and more! Just in time for
Feb. 2012 (Black History Month)
March (Women's History Month)

Here's a SAMPLE from the Inner Author Self Publishing Manual!

INDEX Chapters
1. How to get started/Writer’s Block
2. Manuscript Development
3. The Editing Process
4. Copyright/Bar Code/ISBN
5. Choosing a Graphic Designer/Your Cover
6. Choosing a Publisher/Printer
7. Turnaround Time
8. What Will It Cost?
9. Marketing/Promotions/ Creative Visualization
10. Sample Press Kit

SECTION 1
1. How To Get Started/Writer’s Block
Now it’s time to get started. I’ve laid the foundation; you have to build the house. Answer these questions and you’ll be on your way.
• Why am I writing this book?_______________________________
______________________________________________________
• What is my book going to be about?_________________________
_______________________________________________________
• Who are my readers?_____________________________________
• Why would anyone want to read this book?___________________
________________________________________________________
• Am I willing to share a part of my personal self?_______________
________________________________________________________
(Readers love your personal business and it sells books!)
• Am I okay with the fact that this book may not become a bestseller?_______________________________________________
• What determines the success of my book?_____________________
• Who determines the success of my book?_____________________

email me now:
HigherLearningNw@gmail.com
________________________________________________________________________

Not only can you write your own book, but you can begin to make jobs in your community!

You will eventually need a marketing team! THINK BIG!

Watch this video!

www.youtube.com/
watch?v=Rus_AwwOeWQ&feature=player_embedded

the art of mind control

2012-01-18T12:02:00.001-08:00

Reversing Diabetes in 30 days

2012-01-18T11:00:00.000-08:00

Reversing Diabetes in 30 days
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XSGG-8stxg

Forks over Knives
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ijukNzlUg

higher learning begins with you....

2012-01-02T11:21:00.001-08:00

You, not them, make the best decisions for you!

Don't Read about HiStory, MAKE History!
empower yourself on Dr. King's Birthday, Jan. 16th, 2012
MEET! GREET! EAT!
Free Veggie Taste Fest!
2-7pm

Stream of Life
754 E. 82nd (Cottage Grove in Chicago)
(773) 7994-6323
Tell Berlina Baker that Zelda sent you!

You don't have to live in pain, be bloated, indigestion or stay fat!
We have the power of CHOICE! Choose wisely!

Encourage those you care about to get healthy!
THE BODY HEALS ITSELF!
Berlina can help you, heal you!
(773) 994-6323

Brittany Burk interviews Dr. Momma Hawk on HLN TV Part 1

2011-12-21T08:16:00.001-08:00

Brittany Burk and Dr. Momma Hawk on HLN TV

2011-12-21T08:12:00.001-08:00

Living Well with Berlina Baker

2011-12-01T05:05:00.001-08:00

I am blessed to have known this woman for over 20+ years and she's still trying to save the community! As a Wholistic Practicioner/Colonic Therapist, Berlina shares her passion for keeping us all well. She does it so well, and still looks the same after 20 years! I remember her from back in the day when we were both working with Dick Gregory Bahamian Diet!

Join Producer/Host Tony Hogues of Men On Higher Learning for this LIFE CHANGING
interview in Chicago. Don't worry that you ate too much for holidays!
It's never too late to take charge of your health!

Don't wait on the doctors or the pharmacutical companies to heal you because they can't! Drugs only put a band aid on the sympton. Try our Grand Parents way of healing with herbs! They worked then when there was no doctor available, so herbs
can still heal.

After all, herbs are not medicine.
Herbs are food! They still come from the ground, as what the bible says should be our food and medicine!

Be sure and join us for this part series on
2012 is your year for great health!

More on
http://MenOnHigherLearning.blogspot.com

http://www.higherlearningnetwork.org/TelevisionRadioPrint.html

Here's to your health in 2012!
Enjoy this 4 part series!

Part 2

2011-12-01T05:05:00.000-08:00

Part 3

2011-12-01T05:04:00.001-08:00

Part 4

2011-12-01T05:04:00.000-08:00

police warnings

2011-11-14T09:31:00.000-08:00

Yes, it's that time of year when the criminals make a living off you!

This is the new thing these days with people out of work and needing cash. Beware, it's headed our way.

Just last weekend on Friday night we parked in a public parking area. As we drove away I noticed a sticker on the rear window of the car. When I took it off after I got home, it was a receipt for gas.. Luckily my friend told me not to stop as it could be someone waiting for me to get out of the car.. Then we received this email yesterday:
WARNING FROM POLICE
THIS APPLIES TO BOTH WOMEN AND MEN
BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE--NEW WAY TO DO CARJACKINGS (NOT A JOKE)

Heads up everyone! Please, keep this circulating... You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into reverse.
When you look into the rear view mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off.
They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car.

And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car.
So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised!
BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.

If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away. Remove the paper later. And be thankful that you read this e-mail. I hope you will forward this to friends and family, especially to women. A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification documents, and you certainly do NOT want it to fall into the wrong hands.

Please share with everyone you know!
copy and paste this link and send!
click here
http://higherlearningnetworknfp.blogspot.com/

it all starts today 10am central time...

2011-11-14T06:55:00.001-08:00

http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/members/content1/webinar2/education-week.aspx

if PAIN or inflamation is what you speak...

2011-11-04T09:49:00.000-07:00

Be sure and join us around town for a host of events for
National Health Education week!

Join me at the
Stream of Life
754 E. 82nd Street Chicago
773-994-6323
Monday Eves
call for details

If you have PAIN or any Dis-Ease (from Asthma to Arthritis, Cancer to Kidney Failure, Liver to lung congestion) and anything else you can think of, come out and get EDUCATED! NOT MEDICATED! LEARN as much as you can!
FREE! OPEN TO PUBLIC! Costs you nothing but some time, and your opp to save your own life free from pain and disease!

May you never know the disease you prevent in your body!

NBC Anchor Man Art Norman reminde me of my contributrion as Chicago plans first monument to Ida B. Wells

2011-11-04T08:51:00.000-07:00

When I wrote my first book, the Passion Principles: Pathways To Purpose, Power & Profit, TV Anchorman Art Norman wrote a review for the book, giving honor to Ms. Ida B. Wells. I always kept that thought in the back of my mind as I went about my work or writing and reporting. It is an honor and a privilege to be even thought of in the same sentence as a woman who's made a difference in the lives of generations still to come.

"Chicago plans to build the nation’s first monument to the iconic anti-lynching publisher Ida B. Wells,

according to her great-granddaughter, Michelle Duster. The monument will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Wells’ birth, July 16, 2012. “She’s included on a wall in Nashville, TN, and part of the exhibit at the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, but there are no monuments to her anywhere,” Duster said. Since 1983, the National Association of Black Journalists has presented
the Ida B. Wells Award “to a media executive, manager or journalist who has made outstanding contributions toward making American newsrooms and news coverage more accurately reflect the communities they serve.”

The Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee has commissioned the development of a monument to honor the life and times of the historic Ida B. Wells – journalist, teacher, anti-lynching crusader, women’s rights activist and civil rights pioneer. To celebrate the upcoming 150th anniversary of Ms. Wells’ birth, July 16, 2012, world-renowned artist Richard Hunt, who is Chicago based, will create a monument which will be located in Bronzeville on the median strip on 37th & Langley. Once completed, the monument will be donated by the committee to the City of Chicago’s Public Art Collection.

Ida B. Wells lived, worked and raised a family in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago from 1895 – 1931. A housing project was named after her and stood in the neighborhood for over 60 years. In 2002 the last buildings were torn down."

I didn't live in Bronzeville, but I did grow up in Stateway Gardens, now Parc Place!
What a difference a lady and a day makes!

Small Biz Info!

2011-10-27T08:30:00.000-07:00

NASA, Defense, and Coast Guard Drop Minority Goaling
A recent Eblast from the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) included that Federal minority business programs are silently being eliminated. HUD, under the last administration had achieved 40% of its contracting to minority owned firms. Today, that number is a single digit.

NASA, Defense, Coast Guard, and FEMA recently dropped their minority goaling. According to the Acting Chief Procurement Officer for FEMA, "FEMA did not have small business goals for the recovery of Hurricane Irene and they do not maintain information on the percentage of black businesses receiving Government contracts." However, this is the same FEMA that worked with NBCC members to bring in over $3 billion in contacting after Hurricane Katrina.

The American Small Business League has reached out to the NBCC for help in stopping this legislation and the proposed rule to end the Minority Business Goals at the Department of Defense, NASA, and the Coast Guard. According to the American Small Business League this legislation will prevent job creation.

Parties interested in protesting this ruling, can formally lodge comments in the federal register by going to: https://www.ncmahq.org/NewsPublications/LegAlertDetail.cfm?itemnumber=10488. Written comments need to be submitted to the Regulatory Secretariat at one of the addresses shown on their screen on or before November 8, 2011 to be considered in the formation of the final rule.
For more information, contact Mr. Karlos Morgan, Procurement Analyst, at 202-501-2364 for clarification of content and for information pertaining to status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretary at 202-501-4755. Make sure you cite "FAR Case 2009-016."

N'Spirational Conversations Reader at DuSable Museum

2011-10-10T08:53:00.000-07:00

This weekend's READ IN hosted by Perry Small of WVON Radio was an experience!
Parents brought their children out for good books as well as entertainment!
Here's a little something to remind you to take your children next year!

Keep in mind, A PAGE A DAY, KEEPS YOUR SANITY AT BAY!

Shelomith with N'Spirational Conversation Reader

2011-10-10T08:49:00.001-07:00

N'Spirational Conversations Readers at DuSable Museum

2011-10-10T08:48:00.001-07:00

Crazy Crayons for the kids!

2011-10-10T08:47:00.001-07:00

2011-10-10T08:46:00.001-07:00

2011-10-10T08:45:00.001-07:00

My Eyes Thru His Eyes!

2011-10-10T08:44:00.001-07:00

What Manner of Love!

2011-10-10T08:41:00.001-07:00

2011-10-10T08:39:00.001-07:00

A.P. Jones Author of Million Dollar Baby!

2011-10-10T08:37:00.001-07:00

A.P. asks the question, what would you do if you won a million dollar in this page turner from the hood!

A SKETCH IN TIME!
Brothers sketching live to music!
Awesome experience!

UniverSoul Circus is truly universal now!

2011-10-03T13:09:00.000-07:00

If you haven't seen it, you don't want to miss it!
We've been going for years, and every year it's something new!
This year they have outdone themselves!

UniverSoul Circus is truly universal now!
Crew from Ukrain, Africa, Switzerland, Yogoslavia, Mediterranean, South America, etc.
You name it, they've got crew from that country!

They are all over the place! The lions, elephants and more!
Take the WHOLE FAMILY to see it!

YOU WILL NOT be disappointed!

You will want to go and get more tickets and see it again, and again....

Enjoy these excerpts!!

African Festival of the Arts Labor Day Weekend!

2011-08-30T08:12:00.001-07:00

2011 African Festival of the Arts

Friday Talent

8:00 to 10:00PM Al B Sure, Chico DeBarge, Jon B & Christopher Williams with Zzaje
6:30 to 7:00 PM Fela Queens (Fela on Broadway)
5:30 to 6:00 PM SPIRITS
5:00 to 5:30 PM DJ Kodjo (Traditional & Africa Popular Music)

Saturday

8:00 to 10 PM Bootsy Collins
6:30 to 7:30 PM Ronald Brown
6:00 to 6:30 PM DJ Kodjo (Traditional & Popular African Music)
5:00 to 6:00 PM AfroFlow
4:00 to 4:30 PM Afrinique Fashion Show
2:30 to 3:00 PM MUNTU Dance Theater
12 to 3:30 PM DJ Kodjo (Traditional & Popular African Music)

Sunday

8:30 to 10 PM Mary Mary
7:50 to 8:10 PM Cora Dunham/Drummer from Beyounce
6:30 to 7:30 PM Gerald Wilson
5:15 to 6:00 PM Selvy Singers of Ark
4:00 to 5:10 PM Joshua’s Throop
3:00 to 3:30 PM Taylor Mallory
2:00 to 2:30 PM DJ Kodjo (Traditional & Popular African Music)

MONDAY

8:00 to 10: PM INDIA ARIE
7:20 to 8:00 PM Awards & Recognition
7:00 to 7:20 PM Queen Cora Coleman-Dunham/Motivational Speaker, Author & Drummer for Beyonce
5:45 to 6:30 PM Joan Colasso
4:30 to 5:15 PM Kefee
3:30 to 4:00 PM SAMBA 1
2:15 to 3:00 PM Tambour san Frontiers
1:30 to 2:00 PM Tahurah
12:45 to 1:00 PM Senekeh

2011 African Festival of the Arts
Labor Day Weekend, September 2 - 5.
Washington Park Chicago.

higher learning on the film level...

2011-08-18T19:43:00.001-07:00

http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/blackharvest2011

things your kids will never know...

2011-07-26T10:27:00.001-07:00

Yes, it's true! Much of what we learned as kids is obsolete!
Don't believe me? Here's why!

http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/648/100-things-your-kids-may-never-know-about/

can you imagine?

2011-07-25T11:07:00.001-07:00

I learned from the best....

2011-07-25T09:54:00.000-07:00

Richard Pegue was not only a Chicago Radio Personality, but the best at what he did!
I am honored to share this with you!

God bless the life and legacy of Richard Pegue and how he touched all of our lives. I'll never forget my first "teen DJ" show that Richard prepared me to do with him on WOPA-AM, but most significantly when I became the first Program Director of the new campus radio station WIUS-FM at Western Illinois University as well as radio personality at WHEN-AM and WIUM-FM I repeatedly won The Who's Who Awards for Best Radio Personality and Best Radio Program called what else "The Best Music Of Your Life." My thanks to Richard for allowing me to use the name while making broadcasting history at WIU as the first Freshman to be awarded a Prime Time Radio show, all because of my association with Richard Pegue along with a reference letter from Abe Thompson.

I CERTAINLY would like to join you on air on Friday and Saturday and hopefully we can use these two days to celebrate Richard as well as mobilize everybody on this list and radio listeners to kick off the latest call-in campaign to Bruce Dumont and The Broadcast
Museum on the nomination of Richard Pegue in the Radio Hall of Fame!!

Mark S. Allen
Proud student of Richard Pegue
773-392-0165

Would love to join you in the tribute!
Richard was also a great teacher and colleague of mine as well.
Who would'a thunk!
I listened to him while studying broadcasting at Columbia, and then to graduate and go to work in news room at
WGCI was a thrill. The kicker was when Dusty Radio changed to Gospel Radio 1390 and he was kicked off the air
and replaced with me! People thought I was the reason he was fired! They didn't know office politics like we did!

Well, eventually my shift went from 9 hours to 8 hours to 7 hours, to 6 hours, then 5, then finally 4 hours until they changed to gospel music! Richard worked his magic on the devil until the shift was eventually eliminated all together! Go Richard Pegue!

If people knew the real deal, they would have picketed like back in the old days! So much for radio rights!
Anywho, looking forward to the Richard Pegue Tribute! Keep up the good work! Stay on purpose, stay empowered!
Stay tuned to Higher Learning!

Zelda@ZeldaSpeaks.com

Superman Movie Extra Casting in Chicago!

2011-06-26T14:48:00.000-07:00

Kids Off The Block Safer Summer BBQ 2011

2011-06-20T14:42:00.000-07:00

Palmer Park was the place to be on Saturday June 10th
as KOB kicked off it's 2nd Safe Summer BBQ for the community!

Founder/CEO Diane Latiker (1st Lady of Roseland)
had her husband of 30+ years, her mom, (Mrs. Jackson)
her aunts, daughter Aisha and a ton of volunteers at the park @6am setting up for
the all day event~ 10am-2pm 111th Indiana.

KOB Supporting needs of the community!

2011-06-20T14:21:00.000-07:00

Special Thanks to all the supporters including but not limited to:

Walmart
CAPS/Saftey Network
Mayor's Office of Special Events
Pierre's Catering
Commander Ball and CPD
Alderman Beal
Rev. A. Davis
salim Al-Nurrdin
SEIU Group
KICKERS
University of Chicago Medial Center-Urban Health Intiative
Michael Baisden Soul 106.3/Power 92

Volunteer Food Servers making sure everyone got something to eat!

2011-06-20T12:12:00.001-07:00

2011-06-20T12:11:00.001-07:00

MEN on Higher Learning Crew with CAPS Director Ron Holt

2011-06-20T12:04:00.000-07:00

MEN on Higher Learning TV Host/Videographer Tony Hogues was on assignment at another function, but made it back in time to attend and assist in video production of the event! Tony is joined by volunteers Sammie and Artist Lionel!

Also in attendance was guest speaker Ron Holt of CAPS with Tony Hogues
congratulating him on good work he does with Higher Learning Network,NFP
teaching you behind-the-scenes Radio/TV/Print Production as well as community events such as the Create Your Own Job Fair, etc.

KOB presents THE MOVEMENT LIVE Recording! with Community residents having a good time...

2011-06-20T11:59:00.000-07:00

from grandmothers to grand babies, everyone had a grand time!

KOB presents THE MOVEMENT! Live Recording right here in Palmer Park!

Volunteers at work!

2011-06-20T11:50:00.001-07:00

What would we do without volunteers?
We at Higher Learning Network,NFP showed up to film the event and I had to host as well. Well I couldn't host and film at the same time so a nice young man, Sammie Lemon (who's studying at the Art Institute) volunteered his services.

Big THANK YOU to him for making this possible!

It pays to do good in school as well as....

2011-06-20T11:45:00.000-07:00

Be patient and be mindful!
This young lady had a desire to win something and didn't win any of the prizes!
After all the prizes were gone, one of the sponsors of the event gave a generous
donation to this young lady for doing so good in school! Honor roll students always
come out ahead of the game.

It was no co-incidence that Founder/CEO Diane Latiker spoke at Fenger HS that morning before the event. Diane, family and crew were out 4am getting ready in the park before we even thought about turning over in our beds!

That is what we call dedication!
Dedicated students and family members as well as community came out in droves
to support our youth!

Job well done Diane Latiker and KOB for putting Roseland Community on the map in a positive way! Keep up the great work!

2011-06-20T11:37:00.001-07:00

KOB Raffle Winners were so..

2011-06-20T10:13:00.000-07:00

All the work that KOB does to support Roseland Community Youth doesn't stop at
food and clothing for the community!
KOB still gives out great prizes! Here are some of the winners!

it's our mission to find funding for school....

2011-06-02T22:17:00.001-07:00

So be sure and check out Tony Hogues, Host of MEN On Higher Learning
Interviewing National Louis University Outstanding Students
with Success Coach Monica Ramos!

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human trafficing in our own back yard...

2011-05-16T08:09:00.001-07:00

Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of “Very Young
Girls” on display at the Redemption Theatre in Blue Island

Very Young Girls is an exposé of the commercial sexual exploitation of girls in New
York City as they are sold on the streets by pimps, and treated as adult criminals
by police.

Chicago, IL, Wednesday, May 25, 2011: This world-acclaimed documentary “Very Young
Girls” exposes the truth of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation to bring awareness to
the plight of urban girls. The SCREENING &DISCUSSION will be at the Genesis on the Ave
5811 W Chicago Avenue, Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 5:30-8:30p.m. This event will be
hosted by GEMS Council of Daughters Sisters of Chicagoland & Co-Hosted with Roman
Morrow, Former Candidate 29th Ward Alderman.

This issue is partially poignant because of the recent surge of missing and exploited children in
the Chicagoland area. Between 16,000 and 24,000 women and girls are impacted by the sex
trade in Chicago every day (Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation). Very Young Girls is an exposé of the
commercial sexual exploitation of girls in New York City as they are sold on the streets by pimps,
and treated as adult criminals by police. The film follows barely-adolescent girls in real time,
using vérité and intimate interviews with them, documenting their struggles and triumphs as
they seek to exit the commercial sex industry. The film also uses startling footage shot by pimps
themselves, giving a rare glimpse into how the cycle of exploitation begins for many women.

The film identifies hope for these girls in the organization GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring
Services), a recovery agency founded and run by Rachel Lloyd, herself a survivor of sexual
exploitation. GEMS is committed to ending commercial sexual exploitation and domestic
trafficking of children by changing individual lives, transforming public perception, and
revolutionizing the systems and policies that impact sexually exploited youth. Very Young Girls
will change the way law enforcement, the media, and society as a whole look at sexual
exploitation, street prostitution and human trafficking that is happening right in our own
backyard.

For Release 7p.m. CST, May 13, 2011

The Self Employment Expo!

2011-04-06T15:41:00.000-07:00

The Self Employment Expo (www.SelfEmploymentExpo.com)
was recently held at the Oak Lawn Hilton Hotel
9330 S. Cicero Ave on Saturday April 2nd!

Dr. Sandy Hickman
Author/Trainer/Life Coach

It was a bright crispy day and I want to personally say THANK YOU! to all the attendees who came out to the EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM:
How To Get Business Funding Seminar facilitated by
Zelda Robinson of the Higher Learning Network,NFP!

What a wonderful opportunity to have met so many soon to be entrepreneurs as well as businesses/vendors in attendance who really made a difference!

The high rate of unemployment brought many of the attendees out of their
comfort zone, in which this conference was designed especially for them.
It was such an awesome experience to see all the attendees in the class
with so many wonderful start up business ideas, as well as those already
in business!

We so look forward to helping many more!
You can view the seminar online at YOUTUBE!
Simply type in Higher Learning TV Show Self Employment Expo 2011!
Until 2012, here's some photos!

For those who still need grant money info, please email us:
Info@HigherLearningNetwork.org

higher learning at its best...

2011-03-24T12:05:00.001-07:00

With unemployment at an all time high, this is your next best step to take!
Entrepreneurship!

Join CLTV's Zelda Robinson Traffic Producer for Coffee/Tea Morning Session
at 9A.M. to learn

How to Set Up a Non-Profit, Get Grant Money, Advertising,
Scholarships and more!

Saturday April 2nd
9am - 5pm
Oak Lawn Hilton Hotel
9330 S. Cicero Ave.

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! LIMITED SEATING!

RSVP NOW!

www.SelfEmploymentExpo.com

Creative Expo Sat. March 12th!

2011-03-08T06:52:00.000-08:00

Join us Saturday at the
CREATIVE EXPO!
Chicago Cultural Center
Washington and Michigan Ave.
10am -5pm
Hundreds of Vendors, Seminars, Prizes
for the Artist, Non Profits and Entreprenuers!

learn how to promote your biz...

2011-02-28T22:47:00.000-08:00

www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9VgjL4dIeM

Effie Rolfe's (K)Not Journal

2011-01-27T14:28:00.000-08:00

Here's a small sample of how to eliminate the (K)Not from your life!

2011-01-24T19:09:00.001-08:00

Bussiness Funding For Profit & Non Profits!

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Bussiness Funding For Profit & Non Profits!

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Bussiness Funding For Profit & Non Profits!

2011-01-24T18:34:00.000-08:00

ss Funding For Profit & Non Profits!

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT

2011-01-10T11:56:00.000-08:00

2011 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT
Thursday, January 20, 2010

1O: AM—2:PM
5555 W. Grand Ave.

25th District

Chicago Police Dept.

Auditorium

Guest Speaker & Domestic Survivor

Zelda Robinson,CSP, DMT

CLTV Traffic Reporter

CEO Higher Learning Network,NFP

Come And Receive A
* Greater understanding of Domestic Violence *
* The Police Respond to Domestic Violence *

* Community Awareness & Assistance with
Breaking The Cycle Of Domestic Violence
* A Holistic Approach To Empowerment and Self Sufficiency *
Great Resources

AND

information on

Grant Money for Domestic Violence Agencies, Churches, Pastors, Ex-Offenders, Publishing, Marketing,

Scholarships, and more!

Please RSVP By January 10, 2010
edenadvocacycdc@sbcglobal.net
And or leave a message at (773) 609-3336 or (773) 494-4980

Special Thanks To Our Planning Team
* Eden Advocacy CDC

* CPD Community Outreach Org. 11th District

* Youth Outreach Services

* CCSAO Westside Community Justice Center

* Sista’s Of The Hood

* CPD DV Program Office Of The Superintendent

*2nd Chance Housing & Development Ministries

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Chef Tony's Southern Cookin' with a Twist!

2011-01-09T06:38:00.000-08:00

N'Spirational Conversations Volume 2 2010 Global Release!

2011-01-08T09:36:00.000-08:00

2011 empowerment seminar

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Upgrade Your Life 2011!

January 3rd

10am - 2pm

American InterContinental University

130 S. Franklin St. Chicago

FREE! Open to public!

U-p-g-r-a-d-e Your Life!
(Like you do your cell phone)

We pay more attention to our electronic gadgets in our lives
than we do to the people, places and things that keep us stuck!

What issue needs to be resolved in your life?
Relationships, Finances,Under-Employment, Spirituality?

Whatever your challenge is, it is something that can be resolved
or at least get a handle on. This session allows you to examine the
possibilities of MOVING FORWARD and Upgrading Your Life
so that you can begin to experience life on a more joyful level!

Higher Learning Network,NFP offers proven methods and techniques
that will assist you in the process. The best part: it's FREE!

Your facilitator will be Shelomith Yisrael aka Zelda Robinson,
Intl. Speaker/Trainer/Author/Media Consultant.
You may know her from radio/tv/print (WJPC, WNUA, V103, WGCI, Gospel Radio 1390AM, CLTV Traffic, NOIR Woman News,
Higher Learning Network TV Show, etc.)

She's spoken around the world, and now she'll be training right here in Chicago!

Reserve your space for the

January. 3rd - 10am-2pm
Life Changing Session at

American Intercontinental University
130 S. Franklin St.,

Chicago! USA

You can come and be a part of this

ground breaking, life changing
session at the beginning,

or come on your lunch hour!

You will be welcomed!

Bring a friend and receive a gift!
Limit to first 40 registrations!

Raffle! Prizes! Free Tickets!

DVD's, CD's and more!
The only thing you need to bring is:
1. You
2. Pen/Paper
3. Open Mind!

RSVP
Info@HigherLearningNetwork.org

Looking forward to the possibilities!
2011 is your year of leaven!

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Radio

www.WeightMattersRadio.com

Television

CREATE Your Own Job!

Using Your Natural God Given Gifts, Talents & Abilities!

see VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77z2XXxW0Pc

**********

Chicago - Sundays @ Midnight Channel 19

Wisconsin - Minnesota Channel 7

**Sundays Midnight Ch. 19 Chicago**

electronic pick pockets

2010-12-19T08:35:00.001-08:00

PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!!!!!!!

The season of giving and TAKING is here!
Electronic Pick Pocketing is the new technology that will leave you and
your credit card with a balance you cannot afford to pay!

Be sure and check out this video and share it with everyone you know!
Happy Holidays!

www.wreg.com/news/wreg-electronic-pickpocketing-story,0,5636726,full.story
or

http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-electronic-pickpocketing-story,0,5636726,full.story

(Copy and paste in new window if it doesn't work when you click on it!)

higher learning 2011

2010-12-06T16:54:00.000-08:00

Yes, it's ready! I know it's been a minute, but you can't rush God's work!
I've been working on other projects, but couldn't let the year end without
granting your wish! So here's N'Spirational Conversations (365 Days of Empowerment)
24/7 365! Make Great Gift year round!

Who reads N'Spirational Conversations?

Dalia Tapia's Movie

2010-11-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

I love cake, but I don't want to die from eating it..

2010-08-15T16:57:00.001-07:00

Check your mixes for expiration dates!

Cake Mixes & Toxins- **PLEASE READ** Pass this on to ALL in your address book. You never know whose life you may save by doing so. For those of you at work, PLEASE remember to check your cupboards when you get home tonight!!!

This is confirmed on Snopes http://www..snopes.com/medical/toxins/pancake.asp

A student at HBHS (high school) had pancakes this week and it almost became fatal. His Mom (registered nurse) made him pancakes, dropped him off at school and headed to play tennis. She never takes her cell phone on the court but did this time and her son called to say he was having trouble breathing. She told him to go to the nurse immediately and proceeded to call school and alert the nurse. The nurse called the paramedics and they were there in 3 minutes and worked on the boy all the way to the hospital. He came so close to dying. Evidently this is more common then I ever knew. Check the expiration dates on packages like pancakes and cake mixes that have yeast which over time develop spores. Apparently, the mold that forms in old mixes can be toxic! Throw away ALL OUTDATED pancake mix, brownie mixes, Bisquick, cake & cookie mixes, etc., you have in your home.

P.S. Tell this to your children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and anyone else who keeps these types of mixes in the cupboard.

If you love someone tell them,

The Stellar Student Campaign

2010-08-15T13:38:00.001-07:00

Deborah Brown of NBC-5 Presents: The Stellar Student Campaign

We are launching a campaign called Stellar Students.

Please send me a photo and descriptive paragraph on your kids/relatives/friends/friends kids,
who are doing great things in school, home, church, athletics and/or in their communities.
List any and all accomplishments, awards and honors.

Email it to me as soon as possible at:

Name:
Age:
Grade:
School:
Accomplishments:

All of the above should be in the body of your paragraph.

BTW- there is no limit on the number of Stellar Students you recommend.
The only requirement is that they be "Stellar"...

Thanks so much.
Yours in the spirit of community,

Deb Deborah Olivia Brown
Director of Station Relations NBC5 Chicago
454 N. Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60611
312-836-5611 o
312-520-5627 c
312-527-9072 f
deboraho.brown@nbcuni.com

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

2010-08-15T13:36:00.000-07:00

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Starts Friday
List of Eligible Items Available to Help with Shopping List

With the first statewide back-to-school sales tax holiday starting his Friday, August 6
and running through Sunday, August 15, the Illinois Department of Revenue is
reminding families to plan on shopping for the new clothes and school supplies
their children need to get a good start at school this year. A list of items qualifying
for the five percent sales tax break is available at www.tax.illinois.gov and can be
downloaded or printed from any computer and used to help plan necessary
back-to-school purchases.

Parents and guardians looking forward to sending their children back to school should
welcome the sales tax holiday. This is the equivalent of a five percent discount on the
must-have items for the first day of school,” said Brian Hamer, Director,
Illinois Department of Revenue.

Retailers across the state have announced plans to open their stores early to kick-off the
sales tax holiday and are offering additional discounts on items required or desired for
back-to-school. In addition to those items needed immediately, families should consider
stocking up on basic supplies that will be necessary for the balance of the school year.

Virtually all items required by classroom teachers, including paper, binders, pens, pencils,
crayons, rulers, erasers, chalk, tape, paste and glue, will be eligible for the reduced sales
tax rate. Other eligible items for reduced taxes include clothing that costs less than $100
per item, including shoes, outerwear, uniforms, gloves, hats and mittens.

During the ten-day sales tax holiday, the 5% portion of sales taxes collected at retail registers
will be waived. Sales taxes collected on behalf of local governments will continue to be collected.
The tax holiday runs about a week longer than those in Iowa and Missouri which traditionally
occur during the first weekend in August. This provides Illinois families more time to select
and purchase the items their children need for back-to-school.

Families in Illinois spend between $800 million and $1.2 billion on back-to-school gear for
their children. The five percent sales tax holiday will save them between $40 and $60 million
in tax payments.

Higher Learning Network,NFP Intern of the Year 2010 Kathryn Jordan

2010-08-10T13:56:00.001-07:00

Higher Learning Network,NFP proudly announces the Student of the Year!
Kathryn Todd- Studying Marine Biology in the Bahamas!

Kathryn Todd Intern of the Year for Higher Learning Network,NFP

Age 16, Junior at Daniel Hale Williams Prepartory School of Medicine

Her accomplishments are too many to name, but here are a few!
1.Won week long scholarship in the Bahamas for Marine Biolology!
2. Tutors other students
3. Olar Scholarship for being in Top 10% of Class
4.Future Doctors of America Class
5. Young Scientist Training at University of Chicago
6. Recieved Silver Medal for City Wide Science Fair for 3 years straight!
7. Shed Aquarium Marine Biology Program where she beat 40 other students!
8. Student on Recruitment Committee for new students
9 Completes all tasks, goes beyond the call of duty for any assignment given.
10. Very sweet and loving young lady!

I truly wish she was my daughter!
Thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Todd for allowing her to intern with us this year!
So looking forward to the future!

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-20T12:42:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day!

A store that offers fathers for those who don’t have them has just opened in Chicago,
where anyone of the female species may go to choose a father.

Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates:

WELCOME TO THE Father Store!!

You may visit the store ONLY ONCE!
There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights.
There is, however, a catch... ! You may choose any man from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!

Happy Shopping!!!!

A woman goes to the Father Store to find a father
On the first floor the sign on the door reads:

Floor 1: These fathers have children and take care of them.
If you’re looking for a man who loves children, this is a good choice.

The second floor sign reads:
Floor 2: These fathers have children, but are not with the mother, who has the children,
but he still takes care of them. This is a good choice also.

The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3: These fathers are single parent fathers, and looking for a woman with children to make blended family. Great choice!

"Wow," she says, these are great choices, but I don’t want to stop here, there may be something better! She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads:

Floor 4: These men are fathers with no children and looking for women with no children.
They are very good looking, sensitive and patient.

"Oh, My God!" she says to herself, "I can’t do this alone! I need help!
Too many good choices. Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads:

Floor 5: These fathers look like Denzel, Samuel L. Jackson and
Richard Gere all rolled up into one.
They are simply drop-dead fine, love to help with the housework, homework
and massaging your feet!
Did I mention they are all very romantic?
They love to give flowers, write love letters, work long hard hours just to give
you and the kids everything you need and desire.

A woman never satisfied, she has to try the last floor because if it gets better than this,
she has to know about it.

After she reaches the last floor, the sixth floor, the sign reads:

Floor 6:
You are visitor 20, 130, 214 to this floor.

There are NO fathers on this floor.
They are all on the first five levels.
This floor exists solely as proof that most women think they know what they want,
but maybe not really sure due to what eveyone tells us what we want, desire,
deserve, etc. We really don’t know what we want,
thereby making it hard to please a woman with or without children.

So please be very grateful for the father in your life!
At least he’s there and you don’t have to go looking for him.
And if you do have to go looking for him, you probably know where he is.
If you can’t find him, spend some time with yourself, so when the right man/father/father figure shows up in your life, you can appreciate him on whatever level he’s on.

Thank you for shopping at the Father Store. Watch your step as you exit the building, and have a Faith Filled Fantastic day! Please send this to everyone you know for a good laugh and to all the women who can handle the truth! If you see a community of fathers, give thanks for it! We can’t do it alone, so let’s stop pretending we can. We all need MALE energy to balance out FEMALE energy! He’s the yin, we carry the yang!
Stay on purpose,
stay empowered!
Stay tuned to MEN on Higher Learning, Ch. 19 Chicago. http://MENonHigherLearning.blogspot.com

Create Your Own Job Using The Internet!

2010-05-09T14:22:00.001-07:00

Special Thanks to Blog Professor Sy Bounds of HLN for our first How To Create Your Own Job Using the Internet! I love all the information he shared and so looking forward to our first TV Taping this Wed. May 12th where we can learn a whole lot more!!!!!! I already knew a lot, but I realized just how much I didn't know! Thank God there's people like Sy Bounds who don't mind sharing. As long as there's an audience, Sy will Share. So don't miss out! Be sure and RSVP! Limited Seating! FIRST COME! FIRST SERVE! RSVP NOW Zelda@HigherLearningNetwork.org

BEEP Building Partnerships

2010-04-26T13:43:00.000-07:00

BEEP (Building Employment & Entrepreneurial Partnerships!

It all took place this weekend at the Kelly WMCA 842 N. Hamlin Ave,
on Chicago's West Side

Master Blogger/Technology Professor Sy Bounds brought the community
together sharing his expertise on
How To Make Money on the Internet Using GOOGLE!
How powerful is that?

With unemployment at an all time high, those who attened got the best of both worlds, employment and entrepreneurship

HLN will be taping filming another session for those who missed this one on

Wed. May 12th, 6-9pm

MUST RSVP HigherLearningNw@gmail.com

you will NOT BE ADMITTED without a PRINTED Confirmation. Parking is free!
Email us for location!

In the meantime, here's a few photos and a video segment.
Be sure and check out the other blog:

http://crddcselfempowermenttraining.blogspot.com/2010/04/beep-building-employment.html

Until next time, stay on purpose, stay empowered!
Stay tuned to HLN TV Show, Sundays Midnight on Ch. 19 Comcast!

photo 1 Intern Adian with Videographer Tony Hogues at Higher Learning Network,NFP Table

photo 2 Audience getting the scoop from the pros!

photo3 Jim Tea Manufacturer

photo 4 Videographer Tony Hogues capturing it all!

video Jim Tea Manufacturer and Sy Bounds

Black Star Project Making Life Better....

2010-04-15T14:41:00.000-07:00

in the community!

Special thanks to all those who came out and made it possible to
provide a future for our youth.

May came to find a place to volunteer their services for youth mentoring.
Higher Learning Network,NFP was right there, with an invitation from
Phillip Jackson, Founder of BLACK STAR PROJECT!

Everyone can make a difference!
We must stop complaining and start getting involved.

Special thanks to film maker of the film
MEN 2 BOYS

who share with us 101 ways young men need to know from
their fathers, uncles, brothers, grandfathers, etc.

2010-04-15T14:40:00.001-07:00

Black Star Project Founder Phillip Jackson and Higher Learning Network,NFP Zelda Robinson (CLTV)

2010-04-15T14:33:00.001-07:00

Coming together to make a difference in the community to save our youth!

Community residents gathering information and finding organizations to
volunteer with to help keep our children off the streets and alive!

Everyone can volunteer at least one hour a week to help the community
and give us all a future we can look forward to.

You can volunteer with the Higher Learning Network,NF
which teaches youth self empowerment via behind-the-scenes
radio/tv/print production.

MEN on a mission

2010-04-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

Mr. Holt of Holt Foundation, Father of Slain Youth Blair Holt
Tony Hogues, Host of MEN on Higher Learning and
Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina

2010-04-15T14:30:00.001-07:00

higher learning on the highway

2010-04-11T15:14:00.001-07:00

An N'Spirational Conversations Reader shared this one with me.
Not to make light of others, just awareness.
Higher Learning is not always pleasant.
Food for thought!

Photo 1 Japanese School Bus
Photo 2 Inside Bus
Photo 3 with students

Photo 4 Indian School Bus with students

Now, which country do we get when
we call with a technical problem with
our computer?

What’s wrong with this
scenario?

Photo

Now, which country do we get when
we call with a technical problem with
our computer?

What’s wrong with this
scenario?

Why is there so much disparity in the world?
Why is there such an imbalance/
Why do we place more value on one country than the other?
How do we change/improve it?

higher learning entrepreneurs

2010-04-06T20:48:00.001-07:00

Some are taking advantage this sad state of economy by becoming entrepreneurs!
Here are some photos from those who came out to the self employment expo last weekend! www.EmployYourselfExpo.com

Kids Off The Block Making a Difference!

2010-03-28T14:39:00.001-07:00

Only Diane Latiker (Founder of KIDS OFF THE BLOCK) and the KOB'ers could put on an annual event and get Mayor Daley and local politicians and community supporters to come out and make a REAL Difference in the lives of our youth today!

Below are some of the photos! Had a great time hosting the event with my Brother of the Microphone CLiff Kelly WVON!

KOB Annual Fundraiser Dinner March 26th, 2010

2010-03-28T14:27:00.002-07:00

It all took place at the Pullman Center
11141 S. Cottage Grove
with a live band, specialty catered gourmet food and lots of supporters who know the great work that Diane Latiker of KOB (KIDS OFF THE BLOCK) in the Roseland Community!

We Do Care! Don't believe the hype of the media!
Roseland Community Youth are worth saving!
We see possibilities where there are none!

This is why the Higher Learning Network has partnered with KOB in efforts to
save our children, and give them what they need.

We will also teach youth our speciality, behind-the-scenes Radio/TV/Print Production!

Yes, they will produce their own TV Shows, Videos, Write their own books, magazines and anything else they choose to do in media! HLN Media Group is proud to be the official Media partner with KOB!
Kudos to Ms. Diane Latiker!

Special Thanks to all the KOB supporters and Iesha Latiker!

Roseland Rocks!

and the band played on...

2010-03-28T14:27:00.001-07:00

Evangelist Ruth Jackson and her sister welcoming guests

2010-03-28T14:25:00.000-07:00

Evangelist Ruth Jackson..

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Behind every good woman, is a good mother!
Evangelist Ruth Jackson, Diane's Mother, prays before the meal!

KOB Chairman speaks

2010-03-28T14:20:00.002-07:00

Supporters of KOB

2010-03-28T14:20:00.001-07:00

Mayor Daley Speaking in Support of KOB!

2010-03-28T14:17:00.000-07:00

Mayor Daley knows a good organization when he sees one.
KOB has been making a difference in the Roseland Community since before it's incorporation in 2003!

Kudos to the Mayor for supporting today's youth!

Diane accepting award for KOB and Maror Daley

2010-03-28T14:14:00.002-07:00

along with Jennie Betton, Member KOB and Representative from Park National/US BANK
on hand to assist with festivities!

Diane accepts flowers...

2010-03-28T14:14:00.001-07:00

2010-03-28T14:13:00.001-07:00

2010-03-28T14:10:00.000-07:00

Catered Food for KOB Guests

2010-03-28T14:07:00.000-07:00

Registration and Networking

2010-03-28T14:05:00.000-07:00

Mr. Holt and Iesha Latiker

2010-03-28T14:04:00.001-07:00

2010-03-28T14:02:00.000-07:00

Commissioner Speaks

2010-03-28T14:00:00.000-07:00

WVON's Cliff Kelly and Alderman Beale speaking

2010-03-28T12:51:00.000-07:00

Registration and Networking

2010-03-28T12:48:00.000-07:00

Real Supporters Write Checks!

2010-03-28T12:40:00.001-07:00

Bottom line, supporters support!

Thanks to those
who put their money where their mouth is!

Long live supporters of KOB?

Ms. Ruth Larkin, Community Activist

President of Olive Harvey College