Guest Commentator

Ajamu Baraka

Ajamu Baraka is Director of the U.S. Human Rights Network, a coalition of more than 170 organizations working on the full spectrum of human rights issues. Formed to promote U.S. adherence to universal human rights standards by building links between organizations as well as individuals across the nation, the Network strives towards building a human rights culture that puts those directly affected by human rights violations in a central leadership role. The Network also works to connect the U.S. human rights movement with the broader U.S. social justice movement and human rights movements around the world. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Guest Commentary

Obama & Me: An African American Activist’s – Search for Clarity

By Ajamu Baraka Guest Commentator

As an African American, I have been confused, frustrated, enraged and mystified by what is now referred to as the “Obama phenomenon” among African Americans. And while this phenomenon is complex, I am only going to comment on one aspect of the phenomenon – the almost irrational defense of President Obama by significant majorities in…

As an African American, I have been confused, frustrated, enraged and mystified by what is now referred to as the “Obama phenomenon” among African Americans. And…

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Cover Story

Hold the United States Accountable

By Ajamu Baraka Guest Commentator

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the debate is already raging on how to deal with those displaced by the disaster and whether to rebuild New Orleans and other coastal communities. Competing interests combined with poor planning and a disjointed response from public and private agencies have created confusion about priorities, funding and other crucial…

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the debate is already raging on how to deal with those displaced by the disaster and whether to rebuild New…

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