Tag Archives: culture

Nielsen: African-Americans still nation’s largest ethnic television audience

Posted on September 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

 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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Islamophobia Did Not Start at Ground Zero

Posted on September 9, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Excellent commentary by Zaheer Ali. I understand about the freedoms we all enjoy in this nation, yet I am completely mystified how a so-called, “Man of God” can burn a version of the “Word of God?” We all pray to God, our pronounced … Continue reading →

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The Black Press and New Media

Posted on August 16, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Fascinating article by E.R. Shipp… The Black Press and New Media.

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The Middle Class: How We Got One and Why We Need to Keep it

Posted on August 11, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Unemployment, Underemployment, Under-paid, long work hours, unable to or just barely able to make ends meet. These are just some of the problems that face an endangered middle class. Lincoln Mitchell gives us a history lesson on the middle class … Continue reading →

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Black Women Filmmakers Struggle in Hollywood

Posted on August 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

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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Is Hugh Hefner of Playboy a Civil Rights Pioneer?

Posted on August 2, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I knew there was a reason I liked this dude outside of Playboy…. Is Hugh Hefner of Playboy a Civil Rights Pioneer?.

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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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