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Issue: 349

November 5, 2009

Cover Story

And What of the Black Underclass?

By Larry Pinkney Editorial Board

With more and more banks failing, joblessness steadily rising, and housing foreclosures continuing to reach an all time high in the United States, the massive black underclass, which is generally ignored, hidden, and unnoticed; reels with indescribable economic and social pain and deprivation. Having been ruthlessly betrayed by the black elite and much of black…

With more and more banks failing, joblessness steadily rising, and housing foreclosures continuing to reach an all time high in the United States, the massive black…

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Commentary

Dear Reader – A message about the new BC Subscription Plans

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

an independent weekly internet magazine dedicated to the movement for economic justice, social justice and peace, providing commentary, analysis and investigations on issues affecting African Americans and the African world. This week, we introduce our new BC Subscription plans, with several different subscription lengths and payment options from which to choose. We must return to…

an independent weekly internet magazine dedicated to the movement for economic justice, social justice and peace, providing commentary, analysis and investigations on issues affecting African Americans…

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The African World

A Personal Look at Healthcare Reform

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

This past week, a good friend of mine died as a result of multiple brain tumors. The diagnosis was in August and she passed away in less than three months. Despite the fact that the odds were against her, she was determined to fight for her life. In the last communication I had with her,…

This past week, a good friend of mine died as a result of multiple brain tumors. The diagnosis was in August and she passed away in…

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Commentary

350.Org: Moving in a “Completely Different Direction”

By Dr. Lenore J. Daniels, PhD Editorial Board

The world plans to send the West (in anticipation of the United Nations Climate Change Conference) a message on Saturday, October 24, 2009. While I did not watch the game between the Yankees and the Angels to see which team the Phillies would play in the World Series, I did look for news on the…

The world plans to send the West (in anticipation of the United Nations Climate Change Conference) a message on Saturday, October 24, 2009. While I did…

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Commentary

Obama, the Karzai Brothers & the Ghost of Najibullah

By Carl Bloice Editorial Board

It’s said that you can buy photos of Najibullah on the streets of Kabul these days and even cassettes of speeches he made in the 1980s when he was president of Afghanistan. Najibullah’s name evokes controversy. Always cited are the condemnation by some Afghans for his ties to the Soviet Union and his previous role…

It’s said that you can buy photos of Najibullah on the streets of Kabul these days and even cassettes of speeches he made in the 1980s…

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Color of Law

Absolute Corruption is the Rule in America

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

Often, people will look at a high-profile example of corruption, and conclude that the egregious act is an exception to the rule. In reality, it might be the tip of the iceberg. On October 29, 2009, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania did a wonderful thing when it expunged the records of as many as 6,500…

Often, people will look at a high-profile example of corruption, and conclude that the egregious act is an exception to the rule. In reality, it might…

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Commentary

Obama’s Leadership Style – African American Leadership

By Dr. Ron Walters Editorial Board

I do not understand those people who criticize the President for taking his time to get public policy right, when much of the misery that has come to visit their lives is a result of public policy, in both the domestic and international arenas, formulated by the previous administration, that was founded on distorted information,…

I do not understand those people who criticize the President for taking his time to get public policy right, when much of the misery that has…

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Commentary

Will Rev. Bernice King’s Bully Pulpit at SCLC Bash Gays?

By The Reverend Irene Monroe Editorial Board

Rev. Bernice King has been bestowed the honor to be the eighth president and first women to head the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Co-founded by her father, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Rev. Bernice King may be a legacy pick for SCLC, but unfortunately, she will not be carrying on his legacy.…

Rev. Bernice King has been bestowed the honor to be the eighth president and first women to head the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Co-founded by…

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