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On the 45th Anniversary of Watts, an Eyewitness Looks Back at the Original Los Angeles Uprising

Posted on August 12, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I was not born when this occurred, so what I know of this historic event has been thru history books. To actually read an account of a person who was an eyewitness to the event is riveting and stirred me … Continue reading →

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Maia Campbell And Montana Fishburne: Black Girls Lost

Posted on August 12, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Casey Gane-McCalla writes a great piece that shines a spotlight not just on Maia Campbell and Montana Fishburne’s exploits but, shines a light on all young women who are being preyed on by unscrupulous “boys.” I do agree that part of the solution lies … Continue reading →

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An Icon Fades

Posted on August 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

With the hiring of Desiree Rogers as CEO of Johnson Publishing and Amy DuBois Barnett as editor of Ebony, I think it is a great time to remind all of us just how far the company and magazine has to go … Continue reading →

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Desiree Rogers becomes CEO of Johnson Publishing Co.

Posted on August 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Congratulations to Desiree Rogers for becoming CEO of Johnson Publishing. Her business savvy and connections, as well as her flair for fashion will bring a much need breath of fresh air to our iconic magazines Ebony and Jet. With Ms. Rogers … Continue reading →

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Our History, Aug. 6

Posted on August 6, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Gordon Parks’ The Learning Tree opened in 1962. Jamaica granted independence from the United Kingdom. President Lyndon Johnson signs the Voting Rights Bill.

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9 Essential Steps for Regulating Your Blood Pressure

Posted on August 6, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Vital information if you have high blood pressure from Dr. Erin Marcus… Erin N. Marcus, M.D.: 9 Essential Steps for Regulating Your Blood Pressure (PHOTOS).

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Cold Cases: Murder in L.A. and the Value of Black Life

Posted on August 6, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Black people seem to always appear committing crimes, but we are never really seen as victims. I cannot say if the crimes committed against us are not as vigorously investigated and prosecuted as those we commit. I will say thought it … Continue reading →

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Sonia Sanchez-Our Vision is Our Voice

Posted on August 4, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I just finished reading her newest book Morning Haiku, if you like literature and poetry you HAVE to get it. She is an American Treasure. I just wanted to share this piece from Def Poetry…

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What Is Behind Obama’s High Approval Ratings Among Blacks?

Posted on August 4, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Interesting article. There is an identity issue involved in the approval ratings. Meaning, we see someone like us as a leader in policy making. I do not agree it is the only reason. I believe the African-American community is a … Continue reading →

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Fox News Has An African-American Problem

Posted on August 4, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Nice job by Karl Frisch pointing out Fox’s inconsistencies. Karl Frisch: Fox News Has An African-American Problem.

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