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Black Unemployment At Depression Level Highs In Some Cities

Posted on April 29, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Janell Ross provides us with a stark, bleak picture of African-American employment in America. This illustrates and confirm my contention that the government needs to take action on this problem immediately. Why? If we are able to find good paying jobs, then the rest … Continue reading →

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72% Of Black Kids Raised In Single Parent Household, 25 Percent In U.S.

Posted on April 28, 2011 by The Soul Brother

This is not surprising. What this confirms is the destruction of the traditional family structure in America. Not just Black America. Our community however is inordinately affected. In my view this is what has over time contributed to the issues black … Continue reading →

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What Is A Black Man? The sequel-Remember and Never Forget.

Posted on April 27, 2011 by The Soul Brother

I am the first to have breath put into my lungs by God… I am the first to be created in His image… I am the first to walk upon God’s creation… I created language and writing… I built Kingdoms … Continue reading →

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What Is A Black Man?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by The Soul Brother

It seems to me some folks seem to be confused about what a real black man is. There seems to be a lot of pretenders out there. As a genuine 100% true to the cause Black Man let me set the record straight. A Black … Continue reading →

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The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration of African American Men

Posted on April 27, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Michelle Alexander wrote an excellent book on black incarceration in America. It and “Brainwashed” were two of the best book releases of 2010. I recommend everyone to read it and if you are in NYC on May 21, she will be … Continue reading →

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The TV set vs. black families: African Americans must quit their terrible 7-hour-a-day diet

Posted on April 21, 2011 by The Soul Brother

We MUST stop using the television set as a babysitter. Children doesn’t learn anything from the majority of TV they watch. The exception is public television and shows like: Sesame Street, Electric Company, Clifford, etc. those are excellent shows that do help our … Continue reading →

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The GOP’s Big Battle With Diversity

Posted on April 18, 2011 by The Soul Brother
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Post-racial? Bulls—!! Redux

Posted on April 18, 2011 by The Soul Brother

The farther along we go into President Obama’s term as the nation’s first African-American President the more my belief that the United States was not ready for any sort of change.  The fact is that many in America are hypnotized and … Continue reading →

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Why Do HBCU Grads Earn Less Money Than Their Counterparts at White Universities?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Excellent piece by Dr. Boyce Watkins. Is it a lack of “positive advertising” to the mainstream, especially corporate recruiters? Is it a lack of knowledge, support, pride and promotion by our own community? Is it just another example of the institutionalized racism of … Continue reading →

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Malcolm X Family Feud Thwarts Efforts to Publish Works

Posted on February 9, 2011 by The Soul Brother

This is so sad from a historical perspective and tragic that the family is divided. Malcolm X Family Feud Thwarts Efforts to Publish Works – NYTimes.com.

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