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Book Excerpt: The Presumption of Guilt by Charles Ogletree

I’m normally not into reading book excerpts, they seem somehow like a bad midnight snack. I took a flier on this one because of the author-Charles Ogletree. His contentions are dead on and motivated me to drive to Borders and … Continue reading

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Courtland Milloy – Tolerance of white militias exemplifies racial double standard

This was a fascinating and compelling read; extremely interesting article. I agree with the case laid out by Mr. Milloy. Courtland Milloy – Tolerance of white militias exemplifies racial double standard.

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Asbestos Dumped In A Field In Impoverished Black Township

Among the many words that comes to mind after reading this the one that is safe for general reading is HORRENDOUS! Asbestos Dumped In A Field In Impoverished Black Township.

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The Myth of Black-on-Black Violence

Interesting and provocative article. The Myth of Black-on-Black Violence.

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Black Leaders Announce Move Against Conservative Attempt to Distort King Dream

Wow! Glen beck strikes again. I’m not a fan of Mr. Beck, in fact I believe he is a misguided, sensationalist, racist, non-patriot. I do endorse Ben Jealous and our other black civil rights leaders response. Black Leaders Announce Move Against … Continue reading

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GOOD NEWS: “School Of The Future” Bridges Graduation Gap

This is truly good news. This is just one of many efforts around the United States raising educational opportunities for disadvantaged students. Achievement is guaranteed with the right tools and a mentality for success. GOOD NEWS: “School Of The Future” Bridges Graduation … Continue reading

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Black Citizen’s Guide To Police Confrontation

On June 1 there was a post titled,”Supreme Court: If you want the right to remain silent, say so” with the decision that we now have to formally invoke our Miranda rights while in police custody I think this is … Continue reading

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Pregnant Women Dying in New York

This is disturbing and eye-opening. The disparity between rich & poor on health care is clear. However, this is a problem that hopefully can change with the passage of the health care reform bill and the funding of health care initiatives … Continue reading

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Ex-oil rig worker on BP spill: ‘An opportunity’ for African-Americans

Jerome Ringo is an interesting man. His views on th oil spill are unique and intriguing. Ex-oil rig worker on BP spill: ‘An opportunity’ for African-Americans.

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Cape works to remove racial language from covenants

Have I hopped in the DeLorean and went back in time? This was wrong in the 1940’s and it is wrong today. Wow, and it only took 60+ years to initiate change…. Cape works to remove racial language from covenants … Continue reading

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