Tag Archives: Dr. Maxine Thompson

Dr. Thompson: Our Health is Our Wealth

Posted on September 7, 2010 by | Leave a comment

“I, Queen Afua, … am reaching back into the beginning of time and drawing the strength, power and dignity of those ancient times and ancient folks. I affirm for my people and all people—right here and now—that our personal, spiritual and physical liberation is through purification. To all I am able to reach, I will share this Freedom call – “Liberation through purification.” – Queen Afua, Heal Thyself

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Dr. Maxine Thompson: What Do You Stand For?

Posted on July 15, 2010 by | 2 Comments

Op-Ed

By Dr. Maxine Thompson

What Do You Believe in that You’re Willing to take a Stand for in Harlem?

“There has never been a statue erected to the memory of someone who let well enough alone.” –Jules Ellinger

Have you ever said I won’t stick my neck out so that way I won’t get hurt? Continue reading →

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Dr. Thompson: Dream of a Business

Posted on May 4, 2010 by | 1 Comment

By Dr. Maxine Thompson

“I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I went to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations….I have built my own factory on my own ground.” Continue reading →

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Is Ghostwriting Right for You?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Books

By Dr. Maxine Thompson

Recently I was interviewed on an Internet radio show  regarding my work as a ghostwriter.

Like most serendipitous events in my second career, I accidentally stumbled upon ghostwriting. I had just left my job as a social worker and I had no idea how I would survive financially. But I spiritually knew that the season for making home calls, handling court reports, emergencies, etc. was dead, so I was forced to make a change.

Being as I had retired early, I had to wait four years before I was eligible for any type of retirement benefits, and  I had to come up with something fast. What could I do? Continue reading →

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Dr. Thompson: How To Make Money During a Down Economy

Posted on January 31, 2010 by | 4 Comments

Economy

By Dr. Maxine Thompson

Are you angry about the economy? I don’t know about you, but I get angry in this down economy. Why? Because it has a trickle-down effect on all small businesses.

In my case, particularly as a literary service provider, some clients don’t pay when they should because someone hasn’t paid them.

We, as literary entrepreneurs, must adjust our marketing strategies.

But, instead of getting angry, how about if we get busy?

How about if our anger could move us to another level? A level of action.

Let’s look back in history. During the depression, women found ways to make it for their families by cooking, sewing, quilting, washing and ironing clothes for other families, etc. Continue reading →

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The Importance of Image and Ownership

Posted on January 9, 2010 by | Leave a comment

By Dr. Maxine Thompson

It is no secret that the economy has affected the sales of African American books. (See Publisher’s Weekly. http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6711430.html)

Even so, there are those of us who hunger for good Black literature.

A while back, I read a report stating that, as African Americans, we are the only people in the world that other countries and nationalities like to imitate—from our fashion, to our speech, to our music, to our sports, and now, even to our literature.

My question is this. Why shouldn’t we own where we dominate? Why shouldn’t we own our own sport teams? Our own Black films, to name a few?

Which brings me to this point. Why is it that we don’t own the black book industry now that we’re making inroads? Is it because we don’t have enough publishers? Literary agents? And why are we allowing other cultures to determine the image of what we send out to the world in our literature? Continue reading →

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