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Author Clarence V. Matthews
Sunday, 13 December 2020 18:33

Young Jacob

youth75The first novella of the trilogy that introduces our main character and protagonist, Jacob Peter Manor, in his formative years.

Published in The Trilogy...
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 19:10

Biz Kidz City Adventure

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Join the Manor children, Big Brother, Jacob, Elsie and Dabney as they embark upon a brand new city adventure.

Published in Family Series
Wednesday, 26 August 2015 21:54

Biz Kidz Country Adventure

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Join the Manor children, Big Brother, Jacob, Elsie and Dabney as they embark upon a brand new adventure.

Published in Family Series
Wednesday, 04 February 2015 18:43

Foundational Fundamentals

pexels photo 762679The Foundational Fundamentals that undergird all of these efforts are God, family and community. We realized that we attempted to provide information to build up a community, but without the fundamentals, maybe we pulled the cart before the horse, so to speak.

Published in The Elder's Ledger
Tuesday, 06 January 2015 20:58

Consumption & Waste

pexels photo 802221Today, let’s talk about CONSUMPTION and WASTE. These fall in line with stewardship and causes us to examine what we do with what we have. The answer isn’t necessarily that we need more money or even more income, but that we better regulate the use of what we already have.

Published in The Elder's Ledger
Wednesday, 10 December 2014 17:28

Each One Teach One

man writes on whiteboard 925xWe have all heard the catch phrase, "Each One Teach One."

This phrase originated in the United States during slavery, when Africans were denied education, including learning to read. Many, if not most slaves were kept in a state of ignorance about anything beyond their immediate circumstances which were under control of owners, the law makers and the authorities. When a slave learned or was taught to read, it became his duty to teach someone else, spawning the phrase "Each one teach one."

Published in The Elder's Ledger

pexels photo 133699This week, I will begin this post with a true story.

In my community, there were two-black owned and operated florists who have gone out of business, who were forced to close their doors. Both of whom I know personally and patronized, and received exceptional service. How can it be that they were not able to sustain? That’s the question I pondered then and even now. 

Published in The Elder's Ledger
Wednesday, 05 November 2014 15:04

Group Economics: Just What If?

computer 3224642 1280This week, I would like to further expound on this principle. I pose this question for all to ponder, “Just what if…” 

What if we stretch, expand our thinking around collaboration among churches, organizations and non-profits. What if they came together, joined forces so to speak?” What if we could then improve our purchasing power?

Published in The Elder's Ledger
Wednesday, 29 October 2014 15:40

The Practice of Group Economics

pexels photo 331990What is Group Economics? Group Economics defined, is creating and exchanging resources (e.g., currency, talents, gifts, skills, goods and services) that a group deems valuable amongst another. It is time for the black community to pool our resources in order to produce community wealth. 

Published in The Elder's Ledger
Wednesday, 15 October 2014 17:56

Entrepreneurship Through Publishing

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This week, my daughter, Deneen G. Matthews, Editor-in-chief of DeeClare Publishing, LLC is providing our blog post. She will introduce the concept creative entrepreneurship opportunities through publishing.

In support of the Elder’s Ledger, the village and it’s stated priorities of God, Family and Community, I would like to steer your attention to creative ways to enter into entrepreneurship.

Published in The Elder's Ledger
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Author's Media Kit
Includes: the author's biography, book synopsis, press release, author inspiration and contact information.

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author's inspiration

Heartfelt concern for family and community coupled with his desire to be an effective and influencing male presence in the home, church and community, fueled Clarence Matthews’ adamant ambitions to educate himself and others as it relates to our heritage. He believes wholeheartedly that if we obtain knowledge of who we are, where and what we come from, than we can leverage that knowledge and apply it across various genres of life; fostering growth and fulfillment personally, spiritually and economically.