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Five myths about church and state in America

The facts presented in this article may surprise some and educate others. Five myths about church and state in America – The Washington Post.

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Malcolm X Family Feud Thwarts Efforts to Publish Works

This is so sad from a historical perspective and tragic that the family is divided. Malcolm X Family Feud Thwarts Efforts to Publish Works – NYTimes.com.

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Righting a Wrong

Today is the one year anniversary of the horrific earthquake in Haiti. The country, the rebuilding, the people have been in the rear view mirror of the ever-changing 24-hour news cycle until roughly last week. Our news agencies with a … Continue reading

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At Fort Lee, Bingham becomes first female commandant of the Quartermaster School

Congratulations to Col. Gwen Bingham (soon to be Brigadier Gen. Bingham) on her historic accomplishment. At Fort Lee, Bingham becomes first female commandant of the Quartermaster School | Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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U.S. Coast Guard appoints first black female helicopter pilot

Congratulations to Lt. La’Shanda Holmes! This has been a historic year in the U.S. Coast Guard for african americans. In May, Vice Admiral Manson K. Brown became Commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area and Coast Guard Defense Force West. Remember, we live history … Continue reading

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Farrakhan’s ‘Million Man March’ 15 years later: Much ado about nothing

It’s true the promise the Million Man March is yet to be achieved. Fifteen years ago it was still more about “me” than “we” or  “us”. Fifteen years ago, in 1995 unemployment was 5.6%, stamps cost .32 cents, Bill Clinton … Continue reading

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What History Actually Teaches Us About Race

Excellent piece from John McWhorter of the Root. To understand and plan for the future we must know, understand, embrace, and more importantly learn from our past. Our past decades ago as well as the recent past one, two, five … Continue reading

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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

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U.K. recluse found to be war heroine after death

There are many persons in the U.K. and the U.S. not just from WWII but from every conflict and some in “peace time” that performed heroic acts for their country who cannot and will not discuss their actions. There are … Continue reading

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Civil Rights Photographer Unmasked as Informant

Wow!! History reveals itself everyday. It is not surprising that the FBI was able to penetrate the inner sanctum of the civil rights movement so deeply. J. Edgar Hoover considered the movement as domestic terrorism in today’s vernacular. As my … Continue reading

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