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Black farmers bypassed again in Senate spending bill
UNACCEPTABLE! Completely unacceptable, the party of “NO!” strikes again. Not just against black farmers but all Americans in the stopgap spending bill. Black farmers bypassed again in Senate spending bill.
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Tagged african american, black, black farmers, congress, government, Legislative Branch, Obama, politics
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Rosa Parks Had a Radical Side: Championing the Rights of Rape Victims
A fascinating article that offers a glimpse of a side of Rosa Parks that is not explained in history books, nor is readily known. At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance — a New … Continue reading
Black books are bigger than ‘ghetto lit’
Fantastic article from Ronda Racha Penrice and the Grio on the challenges of African-American literature in the age of the e-book. Black books are bigger than ‘ghetto lit’.
30 Years Later, Freedom in a Case With Tragedy for All Involved
The Innocence Project has successfully proven that Phillip Bivens and Bobby Ray Dixon did not commit. How many others are serving prison time for crimes they did not commit? How many others were coerced to admit to crimes by police detectives who … Continue reading
Open Letter to Obama: Black Unemployment Must Be Addressed
Dr. Watkins hits a home run again. When the issue of Black unemployment is addressed it will help other groups employment prospects as well. Open Letter to Obama: Black Unemployment Must Be Addressed – BV on Money.
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Tagged 99ers, african american, black, elections, jobs, Obama, politics, unemployment
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Nielsen: African-Americans still nation’s largest ethnic television audience
This directly ties into why our academic scholarship, social development, our health, our family and many other aspects of our life is so lacking. Turn off the TV. Talk to each other, communicate with each other, read a book, take a … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, culture, Ethnicity, Nielson, television, viewership
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Educators: Black Boys Set Up to Fail
As a new school year begins, it is imperative that we are active in our children’s educational endeavors. We must be vigilant and vocal at school board meetings, PTA meetings, teachers, and our children. This must not be allowed to continue and … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, boys, children, education, Parent-Teacher Association, PTA, school
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The Mission Is Not Accomplished: Voting equals Power
On November 4, 2008, we were a proud a hopeful people. For many that was the first time their constitutional right was exercised. The power of voting was realized and vindicated in our community. “Yes, we can!” actually meant something to … Continue reading →