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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.
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 Harlem Little Leaguers Take the World's Center Field
In this month's offering, contributor Frederick Hudson takes us to center field: "The Little League player smacked a home run that placed his team ahead. As
he rounded the bases he waved his hands in celebration, as he passed third he
did a little dance..." more
 Thomas C. Fleming Reflects on Black History"
Thomas C. Fleming, born in 1907, is the West
Coast's oldest and longest-running Black
journalist. His "Reflections on Black History," were distributed by the National Newspaper Publishers Association and sent to more than 200
African-American newspapers nationwide. Click here to read more.
 We Must Focus Our Attention On The Big Picture
Encore presentation from contributing writer Richard Rowe who reminds us "We are still focused on symptoms and not causes, the superficial and not the substantive, and the trivial rather than the essential elements of our very existence..." Click here to read more.
 In The Race For Life, Don't Give Up
In his encore Man Talk this month, Craig Thompson reminds us: "Our lives are precious, and we have the capacity to change ourselves and our environments. It begins with a change in attitude..." more
 The Great Blacks In Wax:
Seeking Cultural Awareness through Museums
As the founders of The Great Blacks In Wax Museum, Inc., we know the importance of having a dream and the gratification of having one's dream fulfilled...We have always dared to dream, to believe that if we just "keep the faith", things would work out. Click here for more information
 Derrell Owens: On A Positive Note
Derrell Owens is on a mission. The award-winning playwright/director/actor is creating positive images of African Americans, particularly African-American men, with his writing and theatrical productions. Click here for more information
 We need your support. Applications are now being accepted for A Good Black Man, Inc. -- A collaboration of resources and information specific to uplifting, educating, honoring and empowering Black Male youth. We invite you to join this vital effort. Click here for more information
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