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Sept 17, 2020

The African World

What Do You Say to a Black Trump Supporter?

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

They are either delusional or trapped in a delusional bubble. As a result, trying to convince them, as individuals, to wake up and smell the coffee tends not to work.

It may be that I make a naive assumption about African Americans, i.e., that the depth of our history as victims of racist and national oppression;…

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Fort Hood

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Fort Hood

By Eric Garcia Cartoonist/Artist

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POGUE

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POGUE

By Chuck Siler

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Cover Story

Will Biden Close the Final Deal?

By Dr. Walter C. Farrell

must remain poised to seize the moment and powerfully condemn and chastise Trump when the occasion presents itself, which it surely will.

My colleague, James Williams, an Atlanta, Georgia political junkie, made an astute observation. He posits that Biden could squeeze out a win if he could generate…

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Guest Commentary

Bad Plastic

By Paul Goettlich Guest Commentator

Chemicals that migrate out of plastics can disrupt the normal actions and production of hormones, possibly leading to permanent systemic -- full body -- and generational problems via the endocrine system. They include developmental problems, physical deformities, mental illness, decrease in intelligence, lifetime depression or anger, skewed sex, reduced fertility and spontaneous abortions. Obesity and diabetes are also linked to these extremely low doses.

All plastic is bad. Some plastic is worse than others. But all plastics are bad. Our job is to reduce contact with them as much as…

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Commentary

Amid the Catastrophe of State Violence, Liberation Narratives Are Still Being Created Everyday

By Dr. Lenore Daniels, PhD Editorial Board

What i remember is green in the trees and the leaves and the smell of mango and yams and if i had a drum i would send to the brothers –Be care full of the ocean– -Lucille Clifton, “Jonah” we will wear new bones again. ……………… we be splendid in new bones. other people think…

What i remember is green in the trees and the leaves and the smell of mango and yams and if i had a drum i would…

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Commentary

Evictions and Foreclosures: Welcome to 2020 America’s Cities or Rural Countryside – Solidarity America

By John Funiciello Columnist

Whatever the politicians have done, especially the Republicans in the Congress, the money has not reached the people and the eviction tidal wave that’s coming is going to cause big problems.

There are those who believe that by 2021, the eviction pandemic will be one of the most persistent and damaging problem that facing the people of…

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