Tag Archives: justice

The Reinvention of the Rev. Al Sharpton

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Excellent article about the Rev. Al Sharpton in Newsweek by Allison Samuels and Jerry Adler. The Reinvention of the Rev. Al Sharpton – Newsweek.

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How Much Is One Black Man Worth? LeBron vs. Oscar Grant

Posted on July 13, 2010 by The Soul Brother

In light of both events I found this commentary by Stephanie Robinson compelling. OPINION: How Much Is One Black Man Worth? LeBron vs. Oscar Grant | News One.

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“MY SON WAS MURDERED”–GRANT’S MOM

Posted on July 9, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Being a Black man in America unfortunately mean we have a target on our backs. What is especially heinous is the fact that when we are brutally murdered by law enforcement officials whose job is to “protect and serve” the … Continue reading →

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Feds To File Suit To Block Arizona Immigration Law

Posted on July 6, 2010 by The Soul Brother

It is now official. The Justice Department will challenge the legality of SB 1070. This is going to be a long and bitter process on both sides. Feds To File Suit To Block Arizona Immigration Law : NPR.

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Mapping the Spread of SB 1070

Posted on July 6, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This is the beginning of a malignancy spreading across America. Excellent article and updates from Seth Freed Wessler, Karina Hurtado, and the staff at Colorlines. Do we really want a land where certain people need to prove their right to … Continue reading →

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Land of the Free, Home of the Brave Redux

Posted on July 4, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Will America ever live up to the ideals of her anthem? Good question to ask this holiday weekend. Excellent commentary from Talibah Chikwendu. Land of the Free, Home of the Brave Redux | The Afro-American Newspapers | Your Community. Your … Continue reading →

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Denying homegrown terrorists the glory

Posted on July 1, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Brian Michael Jenkins has written an informative commentary on a difficult issue. How can the US dampen and diminish development of homegrown terrorism? See if you share Mr. Jenkins’ views. GlobalSecurity.org – SITREP Situation Report | Denying homegrown terrorists the … Continue reading →

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ColorLines’ Fantasy Supreme Court

Posted on June 29, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Yesterday afternoon as the hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan began I read this fantastic article from Kai Wright. The diversity and legal aptitudes of the people chosen by Kai are exceptional and in many cases very interesting. COLORLINES … Continue reading →

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Def Poetry: PSA by Danny Hoch

Posted on June 28, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I feel this!!! So true, too true!

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Book Excerpt: The Presumption of Guilt by Charles Ogletree

Posted on June 26, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I’m normally not into reading book excerpts, they seem somehow like a bad midnight snack. I took a flier on this one because of the author-Charles Ogletree. His contentions are dead on and motivated me to drive to Borders and … Continue reading →

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