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September 11, 2003

Commentary

Think Piece: Before and After 9/11

By Paul Street Guest Commentator

Bettenhausen, who hails from a local family of accomplished racecar drivers, arrived in time only for the last talk. He apologized for his lateness, explaining that he had been meeting with the state’s Attorney General to discuss the “War On Terrorism.” His eyes beamed with pride as he told us how much busier he had…

Bettenhausen, who hails from a local family of accomplished racecar drivers, arrived in time only for the last talk. He apologized for his lateness, explaining that…

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Commentary

Interview: Hip Hop’s Sonic Jihad

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

The following interview with recording artist Paris was edited by Hip Hop historian, journalist, deejay and community activist Davey D, and appeared on his website, in late August. Bruce Banter and Eyecalone, of Playahata.com, conducted the interview. Davey D provided the introduction. Paris hails from the San Francisco Bay Area and was catapulted onto the…

The following interview with recording artist Paris was edited by Hip Hop historian, journalist, deejay and community activist Davey D, and appeared on his website, in…

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Commentary

e-Mailbox – Clarence in a Fright Wig

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

California Supreme Court Justice Janice Rogers Brown doesn’t physically resemble Clarence Thomas, but they’re both from the same menagerie of treacherous, incompetent Tomfoolery. The Bush men plucked Brown from the short list of Black reactionaries-in-waiting, for possible nomination to the DC federal appellate bench – just one outrage away from a seat next to Thomas…

California Supreme Court Justice Janice Rogers Brown doesn’t physically resemble Clarence Thomas, but they’re both from the same menagerie of treacherous, incompetent Tomfoolery. The Bush men…

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Commentary

Cover Story: DC Voucher Passage is Huge Defeat

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

“It’s D.C. today. It’s Chicago tomorrow, St. Louis, New Orleans, Los Angeles next week, then it’s all of America. The message…goes far beyond Washington, DC,” warned Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) as the House passed a $10 million private schools voucher bill for the nation’s capital. The Black Chicago Congressman’s rhetorical flourish was actually understated. The…

"It's D.C. today. It's Chicago tomorrow, St. Louis, New Orleans, Los Angeles next week, then it's all of America. The message...goes far beyond Washington, DC," warned…

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