Issue: 64

Commentary

We Demand Reparations! – A Speech by Cynthia McKinney

By The Black Commentator bc Guest Commentator

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Former Georgia Congresswoman McKinney delivered the following speech at Janes Memorial United Methodist Church, in Philadelphia, November 6, two days after Mayor John Street’s re-election victory. The event was sponsored by the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA), the Germantown Community Organization, and other pro-reparations groups. First of all I want to…

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Former Georgia Congresswoman McKinney delivered the following speech at Janes Memorial United Methodist Church, in Philadelphia, November 6, two days after Mayor John Street’s re-election victory.…

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Commentary

Dems Right to Fight Bush’s Judicial Nominees

By The Black Commentator bc Guest Commentator

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The following commentary was originally published by Creators Syndicate on July 18. It reappeared – quite appropriately, we believe – on Mr. Martin’s recently launched BlackAmericaToday.com. As Republican senators bitterly complain about the treatment President Bush’s judicial nominees are receiving from Senate Democrats – the president called it a “travesty” – Dallas attorney Cheryl Wattley…

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The following commentary was originally published by Creators Syndicate on July 18. It reappeared – quite appropriately, we believe – on Mr. Martin’s recently launched BlackAmericaToday.com.…

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Commentary

Cover Story: Al Sharpton’s Political-Emotional Breakdown

By The Black Commentator bc Guest Commentator

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Rev. Al Sharpton has torn a ragged hole in his own reputation, calling into question his capabilities as a leader. Morose and bathed in self-pity, the presidential candidate in late October descended into what resembled a slow motion, weeklong emotional breakdown, triggered weeks before by the resignation of campaign manager Frank Watkins, the long-time aide…

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Rev. Al Sharpton has torn a ragged hole in his own reputation, calling into question his capabilities as a leader. Morose and bathed in self-pity, the…

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Cartoon

Cartoon: The Confederate Flag = White Privilege

By The Black Commentator bc Guest Commentator

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Commentary

e-Mailbox: Resist Black expulsion from cities and more… Issue 64

By The Black Commentator bc Guest Commentator

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This week’s Cover Story on “Al Sharpton’s Political-Emotional Breakdown” may shed light on what can happen when activists revert to some version of the old “Who’s King of the Blacks?” game, rather than focus on their specific roles in the struggle. Last week, our Cover called for a transformation of African American politics through a…

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This week’s Cover Story on “Al Sharpton’s Political-Emotional Breakdown” may shed light on what can happen when activists revert to some version of the old “Who’s…

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Commentary

Reclaiming Dr. King

By Margaret Kimberley bc Guest Commentator

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It may seem strange to write about the celebration of Martin Luther King’s birthday two months in advance. But I do feel that time is of the essence. We can’t wait until January if we are to eradicate the sorry spectacle we have allowed Martin Luther King Day to become. I both anticipate and dread…

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It may seem strange to write about the celebration of Martin Luther King’s birthday two months in advance. But I do feel that time is of…

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Commentary

Southern White Male Democrats Part II: Dean’s Folly

By Erik R. Fleming bc State Representative (D-MS)

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Howard Dean, the former governor of Vermont, and the man who probably will be the Democratic nominee for the office of President of the United States, made a bold statement recently. He said, “White folks in the South who drive pickup trucks with Confederate flag decals on the back ought to be voting with us,…

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Howard Dean, the former governor of Vermont, and the man who probably will be the Democratic nominee for the office of President of the United States,…

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