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Missouri Voters to Have Say on Health Care Law

I live in Missouri, and I must say that the significance of this event or the event itself has not been on the local news. St. Charles get out and vote! Missouri Voters to Have Say on Health Care Law … Continue reading

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Mongrel vs. N-word

On the View yesterday, President Obama addressed the non-discussion we are having about race in America by stating that African-Americans are “sort of a mongrel people.”  He then clarified that statement by stating that the same holds true for white Americans. … 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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The New Black Panther Story: Light on Facts, Heavy on Echo

Thus far I have only seen major coverage of this event on Fox News. This article by David Graham shed new light on this issue. The New Black Panther Story: Light on Facts, Heavy on Echo – Newsweek.

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Can we talk?

The need for discussion has built up ever since January 2009. The avoidance of the discussion has caused heated personal attacks, rushes to judgment, and misinformation flinging about recklessly and without regard. The issue of Race in America is a … Continue reading

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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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Mr. President, If You Don’t Come Out Fighting, You’ll Not Only Lose Elections, But Respectfully, Also Your Soul

This is an AWESOME letter to President Obama by Russell Simmons. Thank you Huffington Post. Russell Simmons: Mr. President, If You Don’t Come Out Fighting, You’ll Not Only Lose Elections, But Respectfully, Also Your Soul.

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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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Do blacks feel betrayed by Obama’s silence on race?

Dr. Boyce Watkin’s commentary brings up an interesting point. Since his eloquent address as a candidate, President Obama has not exactly been as declarative on civil rights issues since taking the oath of office. I wonder is it because his … Continue reading

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U.S. Program to Detect Cyber Attacks on Infrastructure

Did you actually believe that the NSA and other segments of the American intelligence community was not already doing this domestically? This is just a PSA from the government by releasing this information. U.S. Program to Detect Cyber Attacks on … Continue reading

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