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December 11, 2008

Commentary

Wal-Mart Shoppers Give Jdimytai Damour the Death Penalty – The Substance of Truth

By Tolu Olorunda Columnist

John Donne, Meditation XVII, Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions and Death’s Duel. If the esteemed poet, John Donne, had lived long enough to witness what happened on Nov. 28th, at Nassau County, New York, he might have rethought penning those timeless words. Precious poems ought not be wasted on a soulless generation. Even for the strong-willed,…

John Donne, Meditation XVII, Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions and Death's Duel. If the esteemed poet, John Donne, had lived long enough to witness what happened on…

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Commentary

Breytenbach to Mandela: A Sense of Urgency – A Sense of History

By Larry Pinkney Editorial Board

Nothing is guaranteed but the struggle itself. It was with a sense of sadness and yet relief that this writer read the poignant open letter from Afrikaaner poet Breyten Breytenbach to Nelson Mandela. [Reference the essay titled, MANDELA’S SMILE in HARPER’S MAGAZINE, December 2008.] The words of Breytenbach (who was himself imprisoned seven years in…

Nothing is guaranteed but the struggle itself. It was with a sense of sadness and yet relief that this writer read the poignant open letter from…

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Commentary

A Stirring of Interest in the Union – When Workers Occupy the Plant

By John Funiciello Columnist

When Republic Windows and Doors in Chicago told its 260 workers last week that it was going to shut its doors in three days, so they had better find another job, it might have been just another plant closing in a time of economic turmoil in America. But there’s a difference. The Republic workers are…

When Republic Windows and Doors in Chicago told its 260 workers last week that it was going to shut its doors in three days, so they…

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Commentary

O.J. Did It! (to himself) – Between the Lines

By Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad, PhD Columnist

It’s been a long time since you’ve witnessed someone publicly implode as Orenthal James (O.J.) Simpson did. After having Hall of Fame college and professional careers, movies, investment opportunities, and product endorsements, O.J. Simpson came as close to being an “honorary white man” as a black man can be. As much as black folk rooted…

It’s been a long time since you’ve witnessed someone publicly implode as Orenthal James (O.J.) Simpson did. After having Hall of Fame college and professional careers,…

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