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This month we invite you to enjoy our "Year in Review" edition. We've gone over all the submissions, profiles, articles and editorials we received for 2002 and have created this encore collection for you. We begin with a remembrance of the people of color who perished in the World Trade Center attacks.
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On September 11, 2001 America was forever changed by terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, DC. On that day, the lives of at least 3,031 were lost. The AGBM family offers it condolences to all the families of all the victims. We ask also that you say a prayer of remembrance for the brothers who perished in this tragic event. Please join us in partnership with www.celebrating-life.com as we remember:
Celebrate the Life of Captain LeRoy Homer
 Capt. LeRoy Homer perished with the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 (the 4th hijacked plane) when it crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. LeRoy developed his love of airplanes at a very young age. As a little boy he would go with his dad to watch airplanes taking off and landing. By the time he was sixteen he was licensed to fly small planes. more
Celebrate the Lives of the Brothers Who Fell In The WTC
 In the days following the attacks on America, friends and family sent photos (to CNN) of people they believed to be missing as a result of the attacks . AGBM in partnership with www.celebrating-life.com presents a partial list of names and images of some of the men of color feared lost in this tragedy. more
Celebrate the Lives of Our Fallen Heros
 Please view the photos and pray a special prayer for the 12 African-American (New York) fire fighters lost in the World Trade Center 911 Attack. A trust fund has been established by the Vulcan Society to aid the children of its missing members and to build a memorial in front of the chapter's
office in New York. more
Remembering the Victims of the Pentagon Attack
 The Department of Defense reports a total of 125 service members, employees and contract workers died in the September 11 attack on the Pentagon building. An additional 64 people died aboard the hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, which crashed into the west side of the building.
Hero's Dream Carried on by Scholarships
The LeRoy W. Homer, Jr. Foundation will honor the memory of the September 11th hero through yearly aviation scholarships. LeRoy Homer was the first officer on United Flight 93, which tragically crashed in Shanksville, PA on September 11, 2001. more
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 A Father's Day Tribute
by D. Anne Browne
To Black Fathers Who Take Fatherhood Seriously
by Richard Rowe
A Black Man To His Son
Submitted Anonymously
Dedication to Black Fathers
Poetry by Richard Rowe
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James Stewart, Jr. is the youngest 125cc AMA National Champion in Motor Cross (MX) history. During the 2002 MX season he also became the first African-American AMA Champion, earned the most wins (10 of 12) in 125cc AMA MX history, and had the best rookie season in MX history. Click here to read more about this young, gifted and Black man.
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Who says "there are no good Black men?" Each month, we receive nominations from family members and friends who want to recognize and thank good Black men for their positive contributions. We want to thank them too with this encore salute and our open invitation for your remembrances and tributes.
 Black Male of the Month: Tavaris Jones
Rashida Garner salutes her friend, Tavaris Jones: "On our separate journeys in life our paths crossed, I am blessed to know him, love him and to be his friend. In the words of Salt & Pepa "Whatta Man, Whatta Mighty Good Man." Read more about this special Black man. Click here for more information
Black Male of the Month: Albert D. Williams, Jr.
 In her submission, Lorraine Whitney shares: This is a man of few means with a heart as precious as diamonds and warm as the sun. I have seen this man sacrifice his entire personal life to be a hard working man and single father. more
Black Male of the Month: Thomas E. Thompson
 In her submission, Joyce Thompson shares: After spending 33 years in prison and on the streets involved in drugs and alcohol, Tom has turned his life around. more
Black Male of the Month: Derrell Owens Jr.
 In his submission, Nick Taylor praises his friend: "His personal conviction to break stereotypes, especially those pertaining to
African American men, is evident in his personal life and in his writing." more
Black Male of the Month: Demetri Kornegay
 In her submission, Angela Kornegay praises her husband: "My husband spent 15 straight Saturdays tranforming a group of pouting wannabe
thugs into a platoon of sharp, brilliant, well-spoken, well-dressed young men. Everyone in our church was so proud. He's been doing it since 1992. " more
 Nominations being accepted for Male of the Month
The AGBM Black Male of the Month feature is an opportunity to pay special recognition to those Black males who demontrate extra ordinary strength, courage and dedication to improving their lives and the lives of their loved ones. We invite you to send your nominations for "Black Male of the Month." Click here for more information
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 Each month, AGBM receives many submissions. Many can be found throughout the web site. However, the core of the sites' content comes from those who regularly volunteer their talents. Special thanks goes out to the men who took the time to share their thoughts, ideas and commentary with us month after month in 2002. Here are just a few of the contributing writers:
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 Agoodblackman.com wants to hear from and about the countless numbers of Black men out there who have devoted their lives to building strong communities, families, and relationships. We want to celebrate it.
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