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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.

New York City council approves monument to slaves

Posted on April 17, 2015 by The Soul Brother

The New York City Council has approved a monument recognising the contributions of slaves to the city’s founding and economy. The marker will be placed in the Wall Street area, about a block from where the city’s first slave market … Continue reading →

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Racist Posts on NY Cop Blog Raise Ire at Time of Tension

Posted on April 17, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Joaquin Sapien Week after week, racist posts appear on Thee Rant, a blog for current or former New York City police officers: African Americans are called “apes;” a retired officer says one of the blessings of retirement is not … Continue reading →

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White supremacy takes the breath away from black Americans

Posted on April 17, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Steven W. Thrasher It’s hard for black Americans to catch our breath these days: from Michael Brown to Eric Garner to John Crawford to Tamir Rice to Walter Scott and now Eric Harris, we just keep getting the wind … Continue reading →

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Rihanna – American Oxygen

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Soul Brother

  RiRi gives us a poignant song about our nation. It addresses immigration, civil rights, the Eric Garner murder, corporate greed, the hope of change in the “New America”, and much more. She hit this one out of the park! … Continue reading →

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What Is the Bronx, Anyway?

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Benjamin Wallace-Wells The Bronx, Anthony Bourdain said this fall on an episode of Parts Unknown devoted to the borough, “is a big blank space in a lot of people’s minds. Including me and I live, what, ten minutes away.” … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Knowing Your Worth

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Miki Turner My mother never earned a college degree, but throughout my childhood she would randomly dole out these pearls of wisdom that gave me a leg up when it came to navigating all the left turns I would … Continue reading →

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Amandla Stenberg: Don’t Cash Crop On My Cornrows

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Soul Brother

Tell em Lil Sister!!!

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Author Benilde Little Encourages Black Women to ‘Break Down’

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Danielle C. Belton Author Benilde Little wants black women to know it’s OK. It’s OK to let go. It’s OK to cry. It’s OK to break down. In fact, in her new memoir, Welcome to My Breakdown, she welcomes … Continue reading →

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Islanders Pushed Out For U.S. Base Hope For End To 40-Year Exile

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Ari Shapiro One of the most important American military bases in the world sits in the middle of the Indian Ocean on an atoll called Diego Garcia. It’s the largest of the Chagos Islands, a British territory far from … Continue reading →

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The Racial Wealth Gap in America

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Soul Brother

How can America become more financially equitable for all?

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