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Dating Expert Deborrah Cooper Blames Black Church for Black Women’s Relationship Problems

Posted on June 21, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This appeared on “The Root” today. I agree with The Root’s editors and their introduction to the article. Personally, the Pew study has been twisted so many ways with so many variable interpretations of the data that in some ways it … Continue reading →

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Black Child Removed from Class Over ‘Hair Oil’ Dispute

Posted on June 19, 2010 by The Soul Brother

First the police incident of the woman being punched by a police officer. Now this incident with a young child. Both happened in Seattle, WA. Is this coincidental or is there a problem of race in Seattle? Black Child Removed … Continue reading →

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More Portland police stops for African-Americans

Posted on June 19, 2010 by The Soul Brother

No-duh! This is an occupational hazard nationally, Driving While Black. However, based on the population breakdown the ratio of stops are suspect. The African-American community in Portland must make themselves involved in the training and re-training of officers from a … Continue reading →

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The toll of racism?

Posted on June 19, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This article is three years old. It still however, holds a resonance for Black men. We have to take care of ourselves. We face many pressures, some of which are not our creation nor are they under our control. We … Continue reading →

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One crime, six trials and a 30-minute guilty verdict

Posted on June 19, 2010 by The Soul Brother

30 Minutes! Was that really fair and reasonable deliberation for this case? If you have read about this case as I have posted news on the site, you know this is not the end. I believe this case should be … Continue reading →

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“Smoke or fog?: Curtis Flowers trial day eight”

Posted on June 18, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Another update from the Mississippi trial of Curtis Flowers. “Smoke or fog?: Curtis Flowers trial day eight” | Race-Talk.

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Interracial marriages: Blacks are last choice of other groups

Posted on June 18, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This article opened my eyes and dropped my jaw. This article identify that there is a  problem for African Americans regarding marriage. Not just cross-racially but also within the African American community as a whole. The Madison Times – Articles.

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Friends of Justice in Winona

Posted on June 17, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Last week on June 11th, I posted a news item titled “African-American Mississippi man starts record sixth murder trial” Here is an update: Friends of Justice in Winona | Race-Talk.

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Senate confirms Indiana’s 1st black federal judge

Posted on June 16, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Congratulations to Tanya Pratt for making history! This is a historical milestone. Senate confirms Indiana’s 1st black federal judge.

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Police officer punches female teen for jaywalking

Posted on June 16, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Disturbing. Very disturbing. This needs to be investigated and training purposes adjusted accordingly. Police officer punches female teen for jaywalking.

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