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Oct 21, 2010

The African World

Race, Racism, Xenophobia and Migration – Speech to World Social Forum on Migration

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

–Bill Fletcher, Jr. -0- Let me begin by thanking the organizers for inviting me to engage in this discussion. The nature of the remarks I am to offer—which focus on the issues of race/racism, xenophobia and migration—are more than enough for a multiple week class. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately for you, I do not have…

--Bill Fletcher, Jr. -0- Let me begin by thanking the organizers for inviting me to engage in this discussion. The nature of the remarks I am…

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Commentary

An Appeal from BlackCommentator.com – We need your financial support – A message from the Publisher and Staff

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

A reader of BC who made a generous donation had the following comment this past week: It’s hard enough to live here and maintain one’s psychic equilibrium–losing Black Commentator could be a tipping point for more than this subscriber. Unless there’s a holdup on your end or I can’t find an internet connection, at some…

A reader of BC who made a generous donation had the following comment this past week: It's hard enough to live here and maintain one's psychic…

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Commentary

Not in America: A Review of the Documentary Cointelpro 101

By Dr. Lenore J. Daniels, PhD Editorial Board

– Chris Hedges, “How Democracy Dies: Lessons from a Master” A few weeks ago, I came across an ad inviting college graduates to consider working for Homeland Security. For the college graduate, strapped with negotiating the repayment of student loans while struggling with minimum wages as servers at McDonalds, the starting salary of 35,000 is…

- Chris Hedges, “How Democracy Dies: Lessons from a Master” A few weeks ago, I came across an ad inviting college graduates to consider working for…

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Color of Law

Why Would the ADL Honor Rupert Murdoch? The

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

Why Would the ADL Honor Rupert Murdoch? It is a valid question that demands answers. Why would a prominent civil rights organization—one which is supposedly dedicated to fighting bigotry and discrimination—present an award to a man whose cable network profits from race-baiting and hatred? On October 13, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the nation’s foremost Jewish…

Why Would the ADL Honor Rupert Murdoch? It is a valid question that demands answers. Why would a prominent civil rights organization—one which is supposedly dedicated…

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Commentary

African American Youth Joblessness and the “New Normal”

By Carl Bloice Editorial Board

Last week, President Obama took questions from an audience of young people, in person and by way of Twitter, during a session streamed live on the Web. At one point a young black man complained that despite all the government recent spending “our unemployment rate still rises” and that even though he is a college…

Last week, President Obama took questions from an audience of young people, in person and by way of Twitter, during a session streamed live on the…

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Commentary

The Black Panther Party: Its Legacy And Impact Today

By Larry Pinkney Editorial Board

-Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara The Black Panther Party (for self Defense) was formed in October of 1966, in Oakland, California. Thus, it is appropriate that especially during this month of October, 2010, an examination be made of the intrepid legacy of the Black Panther Party, what circumstances brought it into existence, and its continuing impact today.…

-Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara The Black Panther Party (for self Defense) was formed in October of 1966, in Oakland, California. Thus, it is appropriate that especially during…

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Commentary

Re-introducing Lesbians, Bisexual and Transgender Women of African Descent

By The Reverend Irene Monroe Editorial Board

Invisibility – 48% have been rejected and discriminated against, disclosing one’s identity in the workplace leading to exclusion from company events, and even termination. It’s clear the survey brings to the forefront information from a traditionally marginalized group, highlighting the needs and concerns defined by the community. But Zuna is the first to gather the…

Invisibility – 48% have been rejected and discriminated against, disclosing one’s identity in the workplace leading to exclusion from company events, and even termination. It's clear…

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Commentary

When Walmart Announces “Global” Support for Small Farmers, Watch Out

By John Funiciello Columnist

The world’s largest retail department store and supermarket discount chain announced this month that it has launched a global commitment to a program of buying and selling that is designed to help sustainable agriculture grow and, in particular, to help small and medium sized farmers survive and grow. In making the announcement from its worldwide…

The world’s largest retail department store and supermarket discount chain announced this month that it has launched a global commitment to a program of buying and…

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