Tag Archives: Ben Jealous

NAACP takes legal action against Wake schools

Posted on September 27, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This is an interesting suit in North Carolina, especially since education is in the national spotlight at this time. NAACP takes legal action against Wake schools | abc11.com.

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Support the NAACP

Posted on August 20, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This article was written by Shirley Sherrod and appears in The Afro. It is an eloquent piece about “Sherrodgate” and the NAACP. More importantly, she lays out in a very personal way why the NAACP is important for all Americans who … Continue reading →

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Does the NAACP Have a Leadership Problem?

Posted on August 2, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Lynette Holloway brings up some interesting points on both sides of th argument. Ben Jealous has in some respects has energized and embraced the youth movement, which to me is anyone below the age of 45. In some respects prior … Continue reading →

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How Shirley Sherrod Could Save America

Posted on July 28, 2010 by The Soul Brother

As “Sherrodgate” begin to slowly move into the rear view mirror, David Swerdlick from “The Root” has written this wonderful article. I would not say I agree entirely with all of his contentions in the article, but overall David hits … Continue reading →

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Are Black Leaders Brainwashed?

Posted on July 23, 2010 by The Soul Brother

There has been some great commentaries written on “Sherrodgate” and the deeper, broader issues surrounding it. If you have ever read Brainwashed you are ver familiar with Tom Burrell’s perspectives. If you have not, this excellent commentary is a great introduction. As … Continue reading →

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Black Leaders Announce Move Against Conservative Attempt to Distort King Dream

Posted on June 22, 2010 by The Soul Brother

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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