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Support the NAACP

This article was written by Shirley Sherrod and appears in The Afro. It is an eloquent piece about “Sherrodgate” and the NAACP. More importantly, she lays out in a very personal way why the NAACP is important for all Americans who … Continue reading

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NAACP Claims Black Males Targeted By Metro Schools

This comes from Nashville, TN but it can be anywhere. Communities and parents must be involved in their local school system policy creation. Black males are targeted early as hyperactive and having behavior problems; this  unfair and imbalanced labelling results in lower academic achievement. … Continue reading

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Does the NAACP Have a Leadership Problem?

Lynette Holloway brings up some interesting points on both sides of th argument. Ben Jealous has in some respects has energized and embraced the youth movement, which to me is anyone below the age of 45. In some respects prior … Continue reading

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Dr. King and the “Guys With the Guns” at the NRA

Martin Luther King III, Rev. Al Sharpton, the NAACP, NUL, and others will be commemorating the 47th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington D.C. just not at the Lincoln Memorial. Glenn … Continue reading

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The Great American Racial Abyss

Good commentary from the folks at Afro. Brief and to the point. The Great American Racial Abyss | The Afro-American Newspapers | Your Community. Your History. Your News..

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Shirley Sherrod to Sue Andrew Breitbart

I wish Shirley Sherrod all the best in her lawsuit. To me it is a clear case of defamation Shirley Sherrod to Sue Andrew Breitbart.

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Our NAACP Problem

Interesting commentary from R. L’Heureux Lewis. I would agree that the NAACP needs grass root support and while it is not perfect it does advocate against discrimination and inequality for all. Our NAACP Problem | The Atlanta Post.

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How Shirley Sherrod Could Save America

As “Sherrodgate” begin to slowly move into the rear view mirror, David Swerdlick from “The Root” has written this wonderful article. I would not say I agree entirely with all of his contentions in the article, but overall David hits … Continue reading

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Are Black Leaders Brainwashed?

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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Black Leaders Announce Move Against Conservative Attempt to Distort King Dream

Wow! Glen beck strikes again. I’m not a fan of Mr. Beck, in fact I believe he is a misguided, sensationalist, racist, non-patriot. I do endorse Ben Jealous and our other black civil rights leaders response. Black Leaders Announce Move Against … Continue reading

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