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  • A Dream Denied
    “What happens to a dream deferred Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun,” asked Langston Hughes in his classic poem “A Dream Deferred
  • Where Did the Love Go?
    The Black family structure is under attack From teenage pregnancies to dead-beat dads, what was once the strength of the Black community is now a glaring weakness
  • Who Should Have Barack's Back?
    Now that the dust has settled on Barack Obama's historic nomination as the Democratic candidate for the presidency, an equally important challenge presents itself Who should Obama choose as his running mate for the November election
  • Shedding the Shackles of Slavery
    The recent acquittals of the police officers charged with the murder of Sean Bell on the day of his wedding and the uproar that has erupted over the incendiary remarks by Rev Jeremiah Wright are clear indications that race still matters in America
  • California Court Approves Same Sex Marriage
    Unfortunately, as time passes society seems to move farther away from the word of God First, we outlawed prayer in the classroom
  • Education in the Black Community
    When Bill Cosby spoke out against the parenting of inner-city youth a few years ago, a firestorm erupted in the Black community Cosby argued that inner-city parents did not spend adequate time enforcing the importance of education in the Black community
  • Minority Journalists A Rarity In Newsrooms
    Many in the Black community have joked for years that when a news reporter interviews a person of color they usually opt for the most inarticulate and uneducated minority they could find

    The stereotypical images of African Americans that many see is usually atypical of the Black professionals that I come across on a daily basis
  • New Films Shatter Stereotypes Of Black Men
    For decades, Hollywood has portrayed African American men in a negative light From pimps, and drug dealers to thugs and womanizers, the portrayal of Black men in the media have led to numerous stereotypes that have ultimately determined how many view an entire group of people
  • The Response To Immigration Protesters By Classmates
    It has been extremely difficult to watch the news over the past year and not form an opinion of the numerous protests of the proposed immigration laws Students from across the country have skipped class on a daily basis to argue against laws that would make it a felony to be an illegal immigrant or to assist illegal immigrants in the United States
  • Houston Pastor Pens First Book
    We have all been at a crossroad at some time in our life Whether it is the death of loved one, losing a job, or a natural disaster, we have all come to a point in our life when we feel that we cannot go on, and the struggles of life are simply too much to bear
  • The Penn Experiment
    Many cringe when scientists victimize animals for medical experiments However, many African American men from Tuskegee, Ala
  • Relationship Rescue
    There was a time when the family was the backbone of the Black community The single parent household was unheard of, and Black men cherished their women as if she was a queen
  • Should Obama Start Drama?
    Throughout the Democratic primaries, Senator Barack Obama has dedicated his entire campaign to change Change from the usual divisive politics and mudslinging that have characterized many presidential elections by putting more emphasis on the issues that are important to voters such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the economy
  • Would You Date A Woman Who Posed Topless?
    When you think of your dream girl, what comes to mind Is it intelligence
  • The Forgotten Barrier In The NFL
    During Super Bowl Weekend, the media gave much attention to two African Americans making coaching history Unfortunately, many barriers, such as the lack of graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the National Football League, are still present as African Americans fight for a level playing field in the front office of professional sports
  • There's A New Homerun King, And His Name Is Barry Bonds
    Take yourself back to April 1974, 10 years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act and exactly six years after the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr
  • Randy Shannon Named Head Coach Of The U
    If you were to take a trip across the landscape of college athletics, you would find many sports dominated by people of color From basketball and football to track, many African Americans have become standout athletes in their respective sports
  • The Double Standard In American Sports
    It is the dream of almost every child in this great nation It is the dream of seeing one’s name in bright lights
  • Dexter Clay And The Katy Nation
    What defines a successful man Is it financial status and prestige
  • Loss Of A Legend
    The day after Thanksgiving is a tradition like no other in New Orleans Automobiles are backed up for miles along Interstate 10, as college football fans make their way to the French Quarter to enjoy the annual Bayou Classic showdown between Grambling State and Southern
  • Is Pacman Jones A Victim Or Another Spoiled Athlete?
    Just when critics of professional athletes had all of them, such as Pacman Jones, stereotyped as thugs and hoodlums, police in Las Vegas and Seattle dropped a bombshell on haters of the future Dallas Cowboys cornerback

    According to the Associated Press, Adam “Pacman” Jones paid extortion money to Arvin Kenti Edwards, 29, of Renton, Wash
  • Crabs In A Bucket
    Where did it all wrong An art form created in the Bronx in the 1970s initially united an entire generation
  • How Does America Really Feel About Black Celebrities
    It is amazing how quickly America can build up its latest celebrity We shower them with praise and adulation as if they are the second coming of the messiah
  • Will The Next Generation Of Leaders Please Stand Up?
    When an assassin’s bullet ended the life of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr
  • From Gospel Star To Hip-Hop Producer
    Growing up, music was just a hobby for Pee Wee Producing tracks as a teenager was just a way to make beats to rap over in his free time
  • When Politically Correct Becomes Incorrect
    Doesn’t it seem that everything in the world revolves around being politically correct From religious views to moral values, some people teach others to bite their tongues when it comes to their convictions and beliefs

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