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According to the U.S. Census Bureau and quite contrary to what is usually reported, 79% of Mexicans speak Spanish at home. Of this group, about half speak English “very well.” Thirty-seven percent of Mexican-origin residents are under 18, the highest percentage of that age group among Latino groups. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Image U.S. Census Bureau Annual Demographic Supplement to the March 2002 Current Population Survey
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“My name is Rina Risper. When I was just out of high school I found a lump in my breast.” I told the group of young ladies who were sitting before me.
Let me ask you a question. Are you faithful? Are you? I am not just talking about you being with just one person in the physical sense. I am talking about a deeper commitment. More of a spiritual level of faithfulness. Let us first take a look at the meaning of faithful.
Studio: Columbia Pictures/Plot: An over-protective but loving father is confronted with the arrival of a white future son-in law.
Cast: Bernie Mac, Ashton Kutcher, Zoe Saldana, Judith Scott, Mike Epps, Sherri Shepherd
Rating: PG-13
Bottom Line: ****
The Fire Next Time
By James Baldwin
ISBN: 0-679-74472-X
Publisher: Random House
Available: Bookstores everywhere
When Ben Franklin first proposed his idea of street lights to the Philadelphia City Council, the idea was voted down as ludicrous. Rather than being discouraged, he decided to install a lantern on the street near his house. Others liked walking in the warm glow by his home and decided to place lanterns close to their homes as well. Before long, the streets of Philadelphia were lit with Franklin’s idea. Whatever it is that you would like others to do, begin yourself. If you’ve tried and failed, forgive yourself and try again. One person can make a difference. And that one person can be you. When we are living like a Christian, that one person WILL be you!