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December 4, 2008

Commentary

Race Matters MORE in the ‘Age of Obama’ – The Substance of Truth

By Tolu Olorunda Columnist

-Abraham Lincoln, “Discoveries and Inventions,” February 11, 1859 Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be misled. Race still matters, even in the age of a bi-racial president. In fact, I submit that Race matters more at this transitional period in our multi-cultural society. The presidential campaign of President-Elect Obama sought to vehemently…

-Abraham Lincoln, “Discoveries and Inventions,” February 11, 1859 Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be misled. Race still matters, even in the age…

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Commentary

‘Tis The Season to be Obama – Between the Lines

By Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad, PhD Columnist

Barack Obama’s election to the Presidency of the United States has had a residual effect on the economy in ways that are not (yet) reflected on the New York Stock Exchange. Barack Obama merchandise is huge. T-Shirts, hats, buttons, coins, photos, posters, calendars, bobble head dolls and other paraphernalia has created a cottage industry that…

Barack Obama’s election to the Presidency of the United States has had a residual effect on the economy in ways that are not (yet) reflected on…

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Commentary

Acquiring Black Political Power

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD Columnist

On November 19-23, 2008, I participated in the State of the Black World Conference II, sponsored by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, and led by Dr. Ron Daniels. The conference was a great gathering of scholar/activists from throughout the United States who have made significant contributions to the Black Liberation Movement. A…

On November 19-23, 2008, I participated in the State of the Black World Conference II, sponsored by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, and…

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Guest Commentary

Somali Piracy and the Enchanting Water Circus

By Abukar Arman Guest Commentator

If you ever felt this whole saga of these invincible maritime desperadoes getting away with the most fantastic piracy operations along the Somali coast is so incredibly bizarre, you are not alone. Regardless of what many media groups have sensationally been reporting, there is not enough information available to adequately explain the nature of this…

If you ever felt this whole saga of these invincible maritime desperadoes getting away with the most fantastic piracy operations along the Somali coast is so…

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