Definitions

I am still setting up things and part of that is organizing and defining what my intentions and desires are. So let me define some of the basic concepts for this blog.

Black - people of African descent, which most Anthropologists will say that includes everybody on the planet. I have a BA in Anthropology so I will use this all inclusive definition BUT I will focus on issues more closely associated with the standard definition of African-American, we who have African slave ancestors.

Green - environmentally conscious and active. Being Green is the active part of caring for the environment & natural world.

Social Responsibility - making a commitment to the promotion of equality of humanity. You buy products that were made under humane conditions, you support businesses and organizations which show respect for their employees, customers and vendors and who also work to promote social and ecological responsibility, and you work to improve companies and organizations that don't work that way.

Eco-Friendly - you are respectful of and towards the natural world. You limit the amount of resources you use and pollution you generate. You promote this attitude to individuals and companies you encounter.

Socially Responsible Investing - see "social responsibility" and add money...you invest in companies who act responsibly and respectfully towards employees, customers, vendors, colleagues, competitors and nature