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Guest Commentator

Roland Sheppard

BlackCommentator.com Guest Commentator, Roland Sheppard is a writer and activist and former BA of the Painters Union in San Francisco. Email him at [email protected] and visit his website, rolandsheppard.com. David A. Love, JD Managing Editor: Nancy Littlefield, MBA Publisher: Peter Gamble

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Guest Commentary

The Day the Music Died: Malcolm X’s Assassination, Feb. 21, 1965

By Roland Sheppard Guest Commentator

In that instant, as Malcolm died before my eyes, I suddenly realized how big he was and I realized that he was a giant in stature and in the world. This vision of Malcolm X, being assassinated, has haunted me ‘til this day.

(This commentary was first published by the San Francisco Bayview ) Malcolm X in 1964, flashing the infectious smile that drew people to him In the…

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Guest Commentary

The Rise and Fall of the Civil Rights Movement

By Roland Sheppard Guest Commentator

In the last quarter of 2007 alone, Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton each raised about $25 million apiece. During the course of the primary election fight they will spend Hundreds of millions of dollars! In fact, they are on a record setting pace for total spent for Presidential elections. So far, “Hillary Clinton and Barack…

In the last quarter of 2007 alone, Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton each raised about $25 million apiece. During the course of the primary election fight…

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