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Issue: 329

June 18, 2009

The African World

1- Murder on 14th Street

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

When he opened the door to the Holocaust Museum on June 10th, Stephen Johns probably thought that he was being polite in assisting an elderly gentleman. More than likely it would never have occurred to him that he was a few minutes from death at the hands of an alleged fascist. The shootout at the…

When he opened the door to the Holocaust Museum on June 10th, Stephen Johns probably thought that he was being polite in assisting an elderly gentleman.…

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Commentary

2 – Are Racist “Lone Wolves” Really “Alone” – African American Leadership

By Dr. Ron Walters Editorial Board

On Wednesday evening June 10, I was supposed to have attended the preview of a play by Janet Cohen, an African American writer and wife of Jewish former Secretary of the Army, Steve Cohen at the Holocaust Museum, but that day it was attacked by James von Brunn, long time avowed white racist. At the…

On Wednesday evening June 10, I was supposed to have attended the preview of a play by Janet Cohen, an African American writer and wife of…

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Commentary

Dying to Kill a Black Man

By Jamala Rogers Editorial Board

There was genuine jubilance for the court-ordered temporary postponement of Reggie Clemons’ execution date last week. The announcement of the stay came the day after actor and human rights activist Danny Glover changed his filming schedule to come to St. Louis on Reggie’s behalf. Glover has been a stalwart champion of the case for years.…

There was genuine jubilance for the court-ordered temporary postponement of Reggie Clemons’ execution date last week. The announcement of the stay came the day after actor…

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Color of Law

To the Fathers Who Lost Their Child

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

I was hoping they would cancel Father’s Day this year, mostly because my son Ezra Malik died. He was my baby boy, and he died the day before he was born, in a hospital in August of last year. He was a beautiful baby with a full head of hair and flat little feet, and…

I was hoping they would cancel Father’s Day this year, mostly because my son Ezra Malik died. He was my baby boy, and he died the…

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Commentary

Obama’s America – Expanding the Farce

By Dr. Lenore J. Daniels, PhD Editorial Board

“I know how are it is for you to put food on your family.” “Rarely is the question asked: ‘Is our children learning?’” “I’ve been in the Bible every day since I’ve been the president.” Okay. We no longer have to listen to a U.S. President and wince. We no longer anticipate hearing the explicit…

“I know how are it is for you to put food on your family.” “Rarely is the question asked: ‘Is our children learning?’” “I’ve been in…

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Commentary

Radical Civic Action: A Process for Social Change

By Larry Pinkney Editorial Board

When activists and/or voters become fans instead of serious, committed, and actively engaged citizens in the political process, we end up with dangerous politicians like Barack Obama and crowd. We become mesmerized by nebulous rhetoric and manipulated by corporate images and brands rather than being committed activists whose constant watch words should be critical thought…

When activists and/or voters become fans instead of serious, committed, and actively engaged citizens in the political process, we end up with dangerous politicians like Barack…

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Commentary

TV From Analog To Digital: Nothing’s Free Anymore

By Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad, PhD Columnist

Last week, the federal government moved forth with allowing public airwaves to be transitioned from the analog transmission to the newer, advanced digital forms of communication transmission. Now understand, we all must realize that everything must change. NOTHING remains the same. The advancement of technology has changed everything about television, making them larger, thinner and…

Last week, the federal government moved forth with allowing public airwaves to be transitioned from the analog transmission to the newer, advanced digital forms of communication…

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Commentary

It Takes All Kinds: A Father’s Day Story – Unapologetically Young, Black and Female

By Jasmyne Cannick Columnist

In 1995, Oakland, California, a young man helping a fellow church friend found himself the father of a 4 month old. This happened when the mother, who at the time had three small children, simply couldn’t afford to take care of them all. What started out as helping her on the weekends with the kids,…

In 1995, Oakland, California, a young man helping a fellow church friend found himself the father of a 4 month old. This happened when the mother,…

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