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Maia Campbell And Montana Fishburne: Black Girls Lost

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

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.

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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Black Women Filmmakers Struggle in Hollywood

This is an excellent article by Nsenga Burton. Black women in Hollywood should be able to be “green lighted” to develop projects for black women. It shouldn’t just be Tyler Perry or Lee Daniels making those movies in fact, they should be supporting … Continue reading

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Glenn Beck Compares Obama’s America To ‘Planet Of The Apes’

Hmmm…PLANET OF APES huh? Mr. Beck really needs to think before he talks. Is he making a reference to African-American as apes? That question i completely rhetorical. We know he is. Fox News is playing a dangerous game, a game that … Continue reading

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Our History, Aug. 6

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

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

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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‘Yes Wyclef Can!’ Why rapper’s presidential run may help Haiti

Succinct and convincing reasons why Wyclef is going to run for President of Haiti by Garry Pierre-Pierre. ‘Yes Wyclef Can!’ Why rapper’s presidential run may help Haiti.

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

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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