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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
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
Posted in Thoughts of the Soul Brother
Tagged commentary, justice, Obama, race, race relations, racism
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The Reinvention of the Rev. Al Sharpton
Excellent article about the Rev. Al Sharpton in Newsweek by Allison Samuels and Jerry Adler. The Reinvention of the Rev. Al Sharpton – Newsweek.
Posted in News from the Soul Brother
Tagged activism, african american, Al Sharpton, Allison samuels, black, Jerry Adler, justice, Newsweek, politics, race
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Willie Nelson: Shirley Sherrod, a Family Farmer’s Friend
With the swirling controversy surrounding “Sherrodgate” I think this post by Willie Nelson (actor, singer and President of Farm Aid) brings this issue full circle and the issue clear. I applaud Mr. Nelson for writing this! Willie Nelson: Shirley Sherrod, a Family Farmer’s Friend.
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Tagged farmers, politics, race, racism, Shirley Sherrod, USDA, Willie Nelson
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How Much Is One Black Man Worth? LeBron vs. Oscar Grant
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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Tagged commentary, justice, LeBron James, money, Oscar Grant, race, sports, Stephanie Robinson
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Earth to Rush Limbaugh: Barack Obama is no Black Panther
Thank You Dr. Watkins! Excellent article. If you have read the posts earlier today on the site, Rush Limbaugh again spewed divisive propaganda on the radio. I voiced my displeasure and inaccuracy of his statement and in this article Dr. … Continue reading
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Tagged Boyce Watkins, economy, jobs, New Black Panther, Obama, race, racism, reparations, Rush Limbaugh, unemployment
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Obama’s black paradox and our own
Fascinating and insightful article by George Davis. Obama’s black paradox and our own | Race-Talk.
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Tagged african american, black, McChrystal, Obama, politics, race, racism
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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.