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About The Soul Brother

An observer to the world. I have a unique view of the world and want to share it. It's all in love from the people of the "blues". Love, Knowledge, and Sharing amongst all is the first steps towards solving all the problems amongst humanity.

‘Scandal’ Cast, Creator Offer 14 Things to Know About Season 3

By Lesley Goldberg ABC’s breakout hit Scandal won’t miss a beat when it returns for its third season in October. When Kerry Washington’s Olivia Pope goes back to work, only 22 minutes will have passed between the second-season finale and … Continue reading

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‘Fruitvale Station’ hits home for Damian Lillard

By Marc J. Spears The Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard and a cousin saw the biopic “Fruitvale Station” in an otherwise empty theater in Portland on Wednesday night. Considering that the NBA Rookie of the Year personally knew the man portrayed in … Continue reading

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Ender’s Game

This looks to be a blockbuster aiming for our holiday wallets. Ender’s Game is the story of a brilliant boy who is chosen to become the ultimate weapon to save Earth. This film has an all-star cast that includes Harrison Ford, Viola Davis, Ben … Continue reading

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Harrison Ford In, Bruce Willis Out of ‘Expendables 3’

By Rebecca Ford Bruce Willis won’t appear in the third film, but Harrison Ford is joining the the threequel, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Sylvester Stallone tweeted the news on Tuesday: “WILLIS OUT… HARRISON FORD IN  !!!!  GREAT NEWS !!!!!  Been waiting … Continue reading

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The Monsterization of Trayvon Martin

By Patricia J. Williams There was a small, crystalline window of time, as I sat waiting for the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial, when it felt as though we were perched between two worlds of possibility. As I watched the … Continue reading

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The N-word & me

By Leonard Greene A viral video of Philadelphia Eagles receiver Riley Cooper spewing the n-word at a country concert brought me back to the first time someone called me n—-r. I was 7 or 8 years old, in rural West … Continue reading

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Tim Wise – The Pathology of Privilege: Racism, White Denial & the Costs of Inequality

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No recovery for the middle class

By Anthony Mirhaydari The recovery is now officially in its fifth year. Sure, the stock market is back. And housing is getting off the floor. But for middle class Americans, the pressure is still on. This has been an uneven … Continue reading

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FBI pressures Internet providers to install surveillance software

By Declan McCullagh The U.S. government is quietly pressuring telecommunications providers to install eavesdropping technology deep inside companies’ internal networks to facilitate surveillance efforts. FBI officials have been sparring with carriers, a process that has on occasion included threats of contempt … Continue reading

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8 Ways Privatization Has Brought Pain and Misery to American Life

By Paul Buchheit Some of America’s leading news analysts are beginning to recognize the fallacy of the “free market.” Said Ted Koppel, “We are privatizing ourselves into one disaster after another.” Fareed Zakaria admitted, “I am a big fan of … Continue reading

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