Anjuan Simmons - Latest Comments

Re: My Appearance in Black Enterprise

Anjuan Simmons — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:14:27 -0000

Thank you! It was an honor to be in the magazine!

Re: My Appearance in Black Enterprise

Pope Cheryl — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:23:12 -0000

I remember this issue. Great job and beautiful family. I'm sure the kids will be so thrilled to see this when they are older and can appreciate the feature. I wish the best for you guys.

Re: Events

Jesse Washington — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:52:38 -0000

Mr. Simmons: I just sent you an interview request via Facebook. I'm writing an article about trends in minority web use, and what they mean. More details are in the FB message...hope to hear from you soon.

Jesse Washington
The Associated Press

Re: Setting Up My Android App Development Environment

Anjuan Simmons — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:07:10 -0000

Hi Leo,

Thanks for the clarifications! This is exactly the feedback I hoped to receive when I decided to document the progress of my development efforts!

You're exactly right about the iOS SDK being free. The idea I was trying to convey was that creating an iPhone app that can be tested on an iPhone and published to the Apple App Store requires a $99 membership to the Developer Program. I'll update the entry to make that clear.

Also, I have changed my Jave Runtime to point to the JDK directory per your advice.

I'll continue to blog about my experience doing mobile development, and I hope to continue to get advice from you and other technologists!

Regards,

Anjuan

Re: Setting Up My Android App Development Environment

Leo Yamamoto — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:22:07 -0000

Hi Anjuan,

Just to clarify a few points, the iOS SDK is free to download and use. It only costs you $99 to become part of the Apple Developer Program at the point where you want to transfer your app to your phone and/or publish to the App Store.

Also, it isn't necessary to have both the JDK and the JRE, as the JDK includes the JRE. In fact, within Eclipse, it is preferable to set your Java Runtime to the JRE included with the JDK as you will then get better code completion and documentation within Eclipse. Under Preferences > Java > Installed JREs, edit the entry for the default JRE and set it to the JDK directory and optionally rename it. The "JRE System Libraries" list will point to JAR files under the the JRE in the JDK and some of the icons will get a small badge that looks like a piece of paper, indicating that the source is attached. This will allow you to hover over the default Java classes for documentation as well as Ctrl-click to get into their source.

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

Lady Q — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:39:46 -0000

Great Article!

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

Glamazini — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:24:02 -0000

Incredible article!

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

Cath0lic1 — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:18:23 -0000

Thanks.

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

Anjuan Simmons — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:10:52 -0000

Great point, but that gets into a whole set of discussions about how much money should a father give a child and does the mother have access to those funds. I've seen this debate play out in divorce cases, and it gets ugly fairly quickly. I would hope that a father who is physically and emotionally involved with his children would financially support them as the situation allows.

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

Anjuan Simmons — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:09:02 -0000

Thank you!

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

Anjuan Simmons — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:08:44 -0000

I am a Christian so I initially thought about focusing on my particular belief system in writing the Code. I then realized that not all black men are Christians nor do all Christians believe the same thing. For example, you are Catholic, and I am Protestant, but we are both Christians. Yet, we have very different takes on the role of priests, the Pope, etc. Some Christians are Seventh Day Adventist and believe that services should be held on Saturday instead of Sunday. So, I didn't want the Code to get bogged down in our in house debates.

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

Anjuan Simmons — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:05:52 -0000

I think if you look at any group of people, their position in society is largely determined by the collective history of that group. The rest is determined by the legal and socio-economic climate in which the group experienced that history as well as the presence of inspirational leaders who rise from the group to lead them in a particular direction.

I think that the vast majority of people are unaware of the history of African Americans in this country, and, therefore, discount the impact of history on the present state of black people in America. The history is not an excuse for our problems. It is, however, an extremely useful context for understanding them.

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

Goober98 — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:39:46 -0000

This code should be simple enough to follow if one has integrity and feels responsible for himself and his family. Why is it so hard for black men? Does it really all stem from history and lack of role models?

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

Cath0lic1 — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:37:46 -0000

Fabulous article! I would have liked to see more on Christianity--Men take your family to Church. I understand you were trying to make it applicable to a broader range of men.

Re: My 2011 SXSW Panel Proposal Was Selected!

Anjuan Simmons — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:33:40 -0000

Thanks, my sister! I am so excited!

Re: My 2011 SXSW Panel Proposal Was Selected!

Lil Sis — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:18:34 -0000

CONGRATS! Two years in a row.

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

criminal justice salary — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:46:21 -0000

I'll back again for sure, thanks for great article :D

Re: I’ve Joined the Black Web Media Team!

Alonzo-MochaMoney — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:25:02 -0000

Congratulations Anjuan. Looking forward to seeing your work on BlackWeb2.0.

Re: 3 Reasons Why the Technology Industry Needs More Diversity

Briana Myricks — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:27:28 -0000

Anjuan, this is so true. It's funny; I've heard a few people saying not enough black people (and other races too) are not "into" technology. Not true! I'm very deep in social media, as I'm sure you are too. I think since the companies haven't been hiring us, we're beginning to do our own thing. I was reading a post on Urban Belle Magazine, an online magazine for women of color, that young black students are excelling in school AND entrepreneurship (http://www.urbanbellemag.com/2.... We're taking matters into our own hands. Just look at Angela Benton at Black Web Media. She took matters into her own hands and is building herself an empire. So if the big dogs don't come to us, we'll do it ourselves. Great post!

Re: A Code of Conduct for Black Men

robinbmurphy — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:22:05 -0000

Great post! Wish I had seen it earlier.

I would add financially present to Article 2, Section 1.

Re: 3 Reasons Why the Technology Industry Needs More Diversity

Anjuan Simmons — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:05:10 -0000

This has now been fixed. Thank you!

Re: 3 Reasons Why the Technology Industry Needs More Diversity

Michael — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:13:07 -0000

Just wanted to let you know that the links on your "about" page to your fb and twitter pages are broken

Re: Three Decisions That Will Make or Break Your Life After High School

Anjuan Simmons — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:20:13 -0000

B.J.,

Thank you! I was excited to hear that you're interested in blogging. Let me know if I can help in any way!

Re: Three Decisions That Will Make or Break Your Life After High School

B.J. Jackson — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:12:43 -0000

Anjuan, that was deep. I need to send this to some of the graduates at my church. Very thought provoking yet simple. Good word!

Re: A Marriage Formula for Black Women

Cheryl — Thu, 06 May 2010 10:27:37 -0000

I haven't responded because I indicated in my previous comments that I already spent enough time (and energy) belaboring this topic.

You've moved from debating, to baiting. At the risk of you writing another comment accusing me of "sour grapes," I would say three things to your previously cited research so you can be assured that I am not shrinking away from your summations:

1. I don't need an article from Psychology Today to inform me that men want attractive wives. This is not "big news." Neither is the notion of women wanting attractive husbands. That is not appalling. What IS appalling, is that you believe you are entitled enough to slap a formula on what makes a woman attractive to a man as if each man's interpretation of what is beautiful can vary. We don't disagree on the basic statement that a woman has better odds of partnering (if she chooses), by preparing herself for a relationship. We disagree on what determines attractiveness, and what preparation steps can actually produce results. Be clear on that.

2. it would appear that a fairly large number of men represented in the Asian trends you mention - are white males. You found numbers, but they don't directly relate to the issue discussed here regarding black relationships.

3. I was responding specifically to the implication (blackchild initiated and Anjuan endorsed) that going to Asia and finding a wife was a common trend for black men seeking desirable marriage partners. In turn, you cite the War Brides Act of 1945???? I'm unconvinced that the ratios of Black male soldiers coming home during WWII with Asian brides in comparison to their white male counterparts would readily support what I thought what your original point.

Further, I think you and blackchild should read up a bit on the myths and stereotypes born of that WWII era legislation. There's a lot more to that trend than a simple, "quest to find a desirable wife." I suggest the book Orientals: Asian Americans in Popular Culture, by Robert G. Lee. (http://www.temple.edu/tempress... Chapter Five: the Cold War Origins of the Model Minority Myth, might be a good start.

You have other people here who weighed in your piece, Anjuan. I suggest you tap them for further comment generation. Your stance is not based on extensive subject matter research, despite the offerings of cited evidence. It is based on you wearing the hat of sociologist without having the expertise. I'm afraid that makes your stance no more "correct" than anyone else with an opinion - confidence notwithstanding. We can argue all day about this and other topics. Well, let me rephrase, YOU can argue. I came, I saw, I weighed in and I'm done. I'm not trying to be rude at all, but I will not answer any further directed comments.