Posted by saye on Saturday, December 17, 2011,
Despite having to walk through the rain to get to my destination, I was thrilled to finally meet the president of “Journey To Your Promise Land”, Kim Hinton. For those of you who are not familiar with JTYPL, the Maryland based, nonprofit organization’s model is, to address global poverty with an integrated approach that combines advocacy efforts, which help eliminate conditions that allow poverty. “We want to create a comprehensive strategy that will empower woman and youth to ove... Continue reading ...
Posted by Saye Taryor on Tuesday, December 13, 2011,
 Schohreh Golian Esfahania
With all due respect to the reader, some of the language in this article is strong, but none of the language was used in malice, or meant to disrespect anyone, or any group.
As an advocate of social entrepreneurship and critical thinking education, I was thrilled when the artist, Umi, of, P.O.W/ RBG, reached out to be concerning the, Rap Music Manifesto, amongst other issues. Actually, let me rephrase that. Umi, an original native of Tuskegee Alabama, who current... Continue reading ...
Posted by Saye Taryor on Monday, November 28, 2011,
Those familiar with my writings know I am not a big fan of artists who promote messages of sex, drugs, and violence to our youth. As a fan of, Los Angeles born rapper, Zayd Malik, whom now resides in Georgia, I decided to interview the socially conscious artist, who sometimes pushes the envelope, while finding room for substance and reflection. Read the entire interview below.
Saye Taryor: For individuals who may not be familiar with you, would you please give them a little background ... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Tuesday, November 22, 2011,
Most people see the name “1up Entertainment” and think it’s just another independent record label. Others see the articles, and figure I’m just another individual letting out his frustrations, and scripted opinions with the pen. This is so far from the truth. So what is 1up Entertainment, and what is the purpose of all these articles you continue to see being circulated across the web? For starters, 1up Entertainment/Consulting is only one aspect of the 1up Movement. When I use... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Tuesday, November 22, 2011,
 Below is a list of ten alarming issues that I feel society needs to address and take more seriously. This list by no means eliminates many of the other serious issues going on in society, it just happens to be the ones that have caught my attention for some time now.
1) It’s more expensive to purchase food and gas in low income, and urban communities, compared to wealthier, suburban locations. The idea that people can set up shop in low income communities, knowing that there are lim... Continue reading ...
Posted by Saye Taryor on Friday, November 18, 2011,
Over the years, I've come to embrace certain values, while creating what I call, "survival codes." Recently, I decided to share them with the rest of the world. They are called, "The 1up Codes"
- There is absolutely no room for fear
- They can say whatever they want, just monitor the moves they make. Put them on the spot by offering to give them a hand, then they have no choice but to show if they are serious.
- Always look to work with others. N...
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Posted by saye on Sunday, November 13, 2011,
 With all the problems of this world, I advocate for more civil debate and less hate. I’ll debate, while you decide.Debate Topic: “Capitalism vs Socialism” In this segment, Saye debates Peter Gray
Saye: If you make $10 an hour, working 10 hour shifts daily, why
should you not make a profit when the corporation has a successful quarter, due
to your labor? At the end of the year, if the corporation makes millions in
profits, why should you have to continue to earn $10 an hour, or have a... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Monday, November 7, 2011,
 With
all due respect to the children, and mother, of the late Christopher Wallace,
why are we embracing or celebrating the fact that many agree with the idea that
Biggie was one of the best, or most influential rappers ever. If this is true, then the message of
MLK, Malcolm X, and the Original Black Panther Party has been lost. This is no attack against the late
Wallace, as a person, but most of his music spoke of selling drugs, violence,
and promoted the drinking o...
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Posted by saye on Friday, September 30, 2011,
Don’t pledge allegiance to a flag, a flag is but a cloth to me.
You tell me that the flag I see, means freedom, one in unity.
You tell me no place will I find, the liberty with which I seek.
Say if I can’t salute this flag, then find another place to sleep.
But listen closely to my words, and heed the message I reveal.
Allegiance that I pledge is real, no symbolism gives me thrill.
A country is but made of men, and mostly men will disagree.
A country changes y...
Posted by saye on Wednesday, September 28, 2011,
Over Population of American Jails
Jails should only be owned, and run, by the state. No state, or individual should be able
to make a profit from the creation of a jail or prison. Wages earned by inmates should be the
same as the minimum wage rendered within the state in which the jail , or
prison, is located. If inmates
have children, some of the monies, earned from their labor, should go to their
children to aid for their living expenses.
For individuals who will be released in the f... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Sunday, September 25, 2011,
 Read the full transcript of The
Examiner’s recent interview with Eshe
of Arrested Development
below.
Saye Taryor: Greetings
Eshe. I would first like to start
by thanking you for allowing this interview. Please share a little background information about yourself
and elaborate some on those youth lectures you have become accustomed to doing.
Eshe: My name is Eshe and I was born and raised in Atlanta,
Ga. I am a daughter, mother,
mentor, teacher, entertainer, dancer, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Sunday, September 25, 2011,
Overview We respectfully demand more from those artists who claim to represent our communities, while they promote violence, guns, sex, drugs and alcohol consumption. As an artist, I also was guilty of sometimes rhyming about such issues, so I am not just pointing the finger, trying to bad-mouth others. Let’s make no mistakes here: I am sure some artists give back to their communities annually, and many of their efforts are never highlighted by the media. Despite all of that, many artists st... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Sunday, June 19, 2011,
Fantasy NBA
Round Robin Update Vote For Round 2 North Vote For Round 2 SouthFans voted
55% to 45% to advance Team P (Brad Daugherty, Kevin Durant, Paul Pierce, Baron Davis, and
Chris Paul) over Team O (Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson, Sean Elliott, Allen Iverson, and
Magic Johnson) Tournament Bracket Here/Roster Here
Trailing
96-95, Paul Pierce hit the game winning shot at the buzzer, eliminating Magic, Iverson,
and Ewing. Durant lead all scorers
with 28 points, while Daugherty was solid fo... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Sunday, June 19, 2011,
Fantasy NBA
Round Robin Update Fans voted
91% to 9% to advance Team M (Dwight Howard, Karl Malone, Rasheed Wallace, Michael Jordan, and
Chauncy Billups) over Team N (Chris Bosh, Larry Nance, Shawn Marion, Eddie Jones, and Kevin
Johnson) Tournament Bracket Here/Roster Here Vote For Round 2 North Vote For Round 2 SouthJordan
finished the game with 35 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, as team M
manhandled Team N, winning 108-89.
Malone and Billups scored 20 points each, while Howard finish... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Saturday, June 18, 2011,
Fantasy NBA
Round Robin Update
Fans voted
75% to 25% to advance Team L (Rick Smits, Shawn Kemp, Clyde Drexler, Reggie Miller, and Derrick Rose) over Team K (Yao Ming, Kevin Garnett, Glenn Rice,
Kobe Bryant, and Mark Price) Tournament Bracket Here/Roster Here
With
the game tied at 95, Derrick Rose penetrated the lane and kicked out to Reggie
Miller, for the games winning shot.
Miller finished the game with 23 points, while Shawn Kemp added 24 points
and 10 rebounds. Despite the tough
l... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Thursday, June 16, 2011,
Fantasy NBA
Round Robin Update
Fans voted
88% to 13% to advance Team I (Alonzo Mourning, Larry Bird, Tracy McGrady, Joe Johnson, and Terrell Brandon) over Team J (Jermaine O’Neal, Vin Baker, Grant
Hill, Vince Carter, and Tony Parker) Tournament Bracket Here/Roster Here
Larry
Bird was unstoppable, scoring a game high, 38 points, and 9 rebounds. Alonzo Mourning controlled the block
adding, 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks, advancing team I to the 2nd round. Vince Carter lead team J ... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Tuesday, June 14, 2011,
Fantasy NBA
Round Robin Update
Fans voted 76% to 24% to
advance Team G
(Robert Parish, Dominique Wilkins, Chris Mullin, Lebron James, and Isiah Thomas) over Team H (Nikembe Mutombo, Amar’e Stoudemire, Latrell
Sprewell, Dwayne Wade, and Mark Jackson) Tournament Bracket Here/Roster Here
Wilkins
and team G advanced to the 2nd round as the “Human Highlight” lived up to the
billing, finishing with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 outstanding blocks. Isiah Thomas finished 20 points and 9
ass... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Monday, June 13, 2011,
Fantasy NBA
Round Robin Update
Fans voted 64% to 36% to
advance Team F (Pau Gasol, Dennis Rodman, S. Pippen, Manu Ginóbili, and Jason Kidd) over Team E (Ben Wallace, Tim Duncan, Carmelo
Anthony, Terry Porter, and John Stockton) Tournament: Bracket Here/Roster Here
Dennis Rodman’s game
high 18 rebounds, and Scottie Pippen’s 25 points proved just enough for team F to
hold off the dynamic trio of Terry Porter, Tim Duncan, and Carmelo Anthony, who
combined for 56 points. Ben Wallace
al... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Sunday, June 12, 2011,
Fantasy NBA
Round Robin Update
Fans voted 63% to 47% to
advance Team D (David Robinson, K. McHale, J. Worthy, Bernard King and Penny
Hardaway) over Team C (H. Olajuwon, C. Webber, M. Richmond, D. Majerle, and Tim
Hardaway) Bracket Here/Roster Here
Bernard King hosted
a shooting clinic while leading team D to the 2nd round. King made eight of ten shots from
behind the three-point line, while leading all scores with a 35 points performance.
David Robinson posted 20 points and 8 rebounds, w... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Friday, June 10, 2011,
Fantasy NBA Round Robin Tournament Bracket
A list off the best players in the NBA, from
1990 to current, was recently compiled, and players were randomly selected to a
five-man team, excluding the center position. For the next few
weeks, I will allow readers to vote on specific game match-ups, and based on
the results, along with other factors, I will create a fantasy detail of the
tournament results leading into the following weeks. This will
consist of a 16-team fantasy tournament.
Vo... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Friday, June 10, 2011,
Fantasy NBA Round Robin Update A list off the best players in the NBA, from
1990 to current, was recently compiled, and players were randomly selected to a
five-man team, excluding the center position. For the next few
weeks, I will allow readers to vote on specific game match-ups, and based on
the results, along with other factors, I will create a fantasy detail of the
tournament results leading into the following weeks. This will
consist of a 16-team fantasy tournament. 
Tournament ... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Friday, June 10, 2011,
 Fantasy NBA Round Robin Update
Fans voted 86 % to 14% to advance Team B (Shaq, Dirk, R. Allen, Dumars and Nash) over Team A (V.
Divac, C. Barkley, Glenn Robinson, Allan Houston and G. Payton) Bracket Here/Roster Here
Shaquille and team B advanced to the 2nd round as O’Neal
bullied his team to victory with a 38 point, 15 rebound performance. Dirk
Nowitzki posted 28 points and 8 rebounds, while Steve Nash added 15 points, and
ten-assist, as team B easily snatched a thirty one-poi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Saye Taryor on Saturday, April 16, 2011,
 | We are currently contacting college professors and student union organizations about hosting a two-panel speaker lecture, in the fall of 2011, under the theme of "Urban Challenges, And The Importance Of Critical Thinking Education."
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Lecture Justification
• So why is this lecture so important? Self-improvement and social improvement are presupposed values of critical thinking. Meaning critical thinking requires an effort to see others and our selves accuratel...
Posted by Saye Taryor on Saturday, April 9, 2011,
Have you ever been approached by a homeless panhandler? I
would normally spare a dollar, or whatever little change was dangling in my
pockets, when those moments took place. I’ve wondered how these
individuals found themselves in such a predicament, where they were homeless,
jobless, and broke. The thought never crossed my mind that some day I
would be the individual begging for change and searching for a place to sleep
deep into the night. I mean, come on, I had a full time co... Continue reading ...
Posted by Saye Taryor on Wednesday, March 30, 2011,
Before you get a student loan to attend a college you can not afford, please read this article first.
Does it make sense to be in college if you are going to be
paying off debt and working for someone else for the next 20 years after your
graduation?
How will attending college improve your life and the lives
of the people around you?
Your credit rating is very important. Do you know when to
reject student loans?
While you’re in college, where and how can you gain valuable
work experience... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Sunday, August 29, 2010,
 By Saye Taryor
I hear some of you talking about being a patriot and how true Americans only support certain political parties or ideology. Many TV host, religious and community leaders organize rallies, in which they tell people to restore America to her essence. I call this propaganda “Ear Candy”. Like “eye candy”, it looks and sounds good on the surface. It gives the average Joe a warm fuzzy feeling. Well, I am going to add some substance to the foolishness in this blog.
How do... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Tuesday, May 4, 2010,
Matt & Saye
Welcome to our new Matt & Saye Segment. With all the problems of this world, we advocate for more civil debate and less hate. We’ll debate while you decide.
Matt: I believe that if we follow the mantra of less government (and I mean destroying Fed Government that does not work i.e. Dept of Education, IRS, etc.), less taxes or a fair flat tax, less spending on entitlements and other bogus programs that we can have a better America. I am a believer that if Am... Continue reading ...
Posted by Saye Taryor on Sunday, May 2, 2010,
Dedication To Critical Thinking
by Saye Taryor
 In your constant search for knowledge, many claims will cross
your path. Critical thinking involves how you decide which claims to be
true, false, or if you should suspend judgment on the claim. Critical
thinkers understand the difference between facts and opinions and are more
likely to focus on a specific issue, as a result, coming to a most reasonable
conclusion based on all the available information.
Critical thinkers understan... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Thursday, April 22, 2010,
 Every American should research the issues in these questions extensively so that they may form intellegent opinions on them.
- What caused the Boston Tea Party?
- What were some of the most important amendments added to the original American Constitution?
- Do you disagree with any of the amendments made to the US Constitution since it’s creation?
- What were the fundamental differences between the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republican Party?
- What is the difference be...
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Posted by Saye Taryor on Saturday, April 17, 2010,
 "The fool who knows his foolishness is wise at least so far. But a fool who thinks himself wise, he is called a fool indeed." I admit, there is much I do not know. See, most individuals see the world in either Black or white. They rarely accept the fact that gray areas may exist, meaning that sometimes there is no clear-cut solution, or that both conflicting explanations may be true. The concept of accepting two realities, or multiple explanations that may sound conflictual in nature is neve... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Monday, December 28, 2009,
7 Interesting Scriptures
(King James Version)
Jeremiah 10
1Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: 2Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. 3For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. 4They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with ham... Continue reading ...
Posted by Saye Taryor on Monday, November 23, 2009,
 By Saye Menlekeh Taryor
7 Facts Many Racist Don’t Comprehend
1) Just because you attend church and believe in God does not mean you’re not a racist.
2) Just because you cheer for players of other races whom may play for your favorite NBA, NFL, college sports, or fantasy football team, does not mean you are not a racist.
3) Just because you don’t mind eating at the same table with someone of another ethnicity does not mean you are not a racist.
4) Just because your f... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Tuesday, November 3, 2009,
Posted by saye on Saturday, October 10, 2009,
By Saye Menlekeh Taryor
1) How Many of you lost chunks of money in your 401k in 2008, and how did this happen? Did your employer allow plan administrators and other third-party service providers to charge excessive, hidden fees to your plan, breaching their fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)? What role did the federal government play in investigating this issue?
2) How many of you have lost your job due to outsourcing (jobs taken overse... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Thursday, September 17, 2009,
9/16/2009
Fake Freedom Fighters
By Saye Taryor
Many supporters of the GOP, the Republican Party, Fox News, Glenn Beck, and other conservative radio personalities claim that their country is slowly being taken away from them by Obama’s administration and by socialist or even communist liberals in congress. They have decided that they will not allow this to happen without taking a stand. So now we have a conservative wing of Freedom fighters. They are upset about the expansion ... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Thursday, August 13, 2009,
Hip-Hop Manifesto
By Saye Menlekeh Taryor
Artists
We demand more from those artists who claim to represent our communities as they promote violence, guns, sex, drugs and alcohol consumption. Let’s make no mistakes here. Many artists give back to their communities annually and their efforts are never highlighted by the media. For example, let’s use 50 Cents. His “G Unity Foundation” provides a million dollars annually for non profit organization seeking grants, as long as t... Continue reading ...
Posted by saye on Thursday, August 13, 2009,
We Need More Balance By Saye Menlekeh Taryor Many would like for you to believe that there are no positives in socialism. Just like everything in life, there are both good and bad concepts in both ways of governing, and I would like to present a concept of the country I would like to live in. Since I live in a capitalist society, I would like to first off shake off the misconceptions about socialism. Many people tell you that we live in a Democracy and that socialism would take away our fre... Continue reading ...
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Social Entrepreneurs
Individuals who engage in social enterprise and draw upon the best thinking in both the business and nonprofit worlds in order to advance their social agenda. "Social entrepreneurs identify resources where people only see problems. They view the villagers as the solution, not the passive beneficiary. They begin with the assumption of competence and unleash resources in the communities they're serving."
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