233 – Black Commentator

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Contribute To Our Collective Voice

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

In these times of government repression, heightened de facto racism, national mediocrity and intellectual masturbation, The Black Commentator stands tall and determined as a sorely needed beacon of serious political analysis and information which directly affects particularly Black Americans, and our allies of varying colors. Make no mistake about it: There are elements throughout this…

In these times of government repression, heightened de facto racism, national mediocrity and intellectual masturbation, The Black Commentator stands tall and determined as a sorely needed…

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Cover Story

Keeping It Real – The US Mass Media – Tool of Disinformation And Control

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

By definition, the word “media” is the plural of the word medium which is, in relevant part, defined by The American Heritage Dictionary as, “An agency by which something is accomplished, conveyed, or transferred.” For purposes of clarification, in this instance, reference to “the US mass media” is including not only corporately controlled newspaper, radio,…

By definition, the word "media" is the plural of the word medium which is, in relevant part, defined by The American Heritage Dictionary as, "An agency…

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Cartoon

Cartoon: Snooping

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

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Commentary

Represent Our Resistance: The Empire Building Equation and the Incarceration of Africans and Blacks

By Dr. Lenore J. Daniels, PhD Editorial Board

The current issue is always free to all readers According to Human Rights Watch, “the percentage of the prison population that is Black is more than six times greater than the percentage of the State of Wisconsin’s population that is Black.” Here in Wisconsin, a predominantly white state, Milwaukee’s Black incarceration rate leads the nation.…

The current issue is always free to all readers According to Human Rights Watch, “the percentage of the prison population that is Black is more than…

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Commentary

Color of Law: On the Pope, Paternalism and Purifying the Savages

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

During his recent trip to Latin America, Pope Benedict XVI offended millions when he arrogantly suggested that Catholicism had purified indigenous populations, and called the resurgence of indigenous religions a step backward. He also said the native populations were longing for Christianity, and had welcomed the Catholic priests at the time of European conquest. He…

During his recent trip to Latin America, Pope Benedict XVI offended millions when he arrogantly suggested that Catholicism had purified indigenous populations, and called the resurgence…

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Commentary

Inclusion: The Anglican Communion’s Fall Guy

By The Reverend Irene Monroe Editorial Board

The tension that currently exists inside the worldwide Anglican Communion is undeniable. But what many don’t realize is that it is as much about how its unforeseen legacy of unbridled missionary efforts expanded into the Third World as it is about the conservative arm of the Church repudiating homosexuality. But the two feed off each…

The tension that currently exists inside the worldwide Anglican Communion is undeniable. But what many don’t realize is that it is as much about how its…

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Commentary

A Jones for Justice: Gitmo Pretzels – Justice NOT

By Dr. John Calvin Jones, PhD, JD Columnist

The current issue is always free to all readers On 4 June 2007, in two separate cases, two different military judges dismissed charges against two detainee/defendants, Salim Hamdan, and Omar Khadr. Respectively, the men were to be arraigned as the first step in their prosecutions via a newly crafted American system of Kafkaesque justice called…

The current issue is always free to all readers On 4 June 2007, in two separate cases, two different military judges dismissed charges against two detainee/defendants,…

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Art

Art: Determination

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

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Commentary

Between The Lines: Hilton, Washington and Celebrity Justice – Race And A Day In The Life of Hollywood

By Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad, PhD Columnist

There’s no drama like Hollywood drama. Yet, in two different situations, two different extremes played out to show how race in America offers great disparities in opportunities to correct social wrongs. The lessons of race in America continue to frame how we perceive each other and how the institutional systems react to those who violate…

There’s no drama like Hollywood drama. Yet, in two different situations, two different extremes played out to show how race in America offers great disparities in…

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Guest Commentary

The Other Side of the Rainbow: Visiting A Friend Who Has AIDS

By K. Danielle Edwards Columnist

And it wasn’t the first time I plotted my steps, counting in my head as each landing was completed – heel, toe, heel, toe, heel, toe. I felt outside of my body, beyond my natural self, and viewed myself as bumbling brashly with the careless and uncoordinated steps of a toddler. I was teetering on…

And it wasn’t the first time I plotted my steps, counting in my head as each landing was completed – heel, toe, heel, toe, heel, toe.…

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