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Knowing the Difference Between a Conscious Black, A Negro and A Ni**a. Our Progress Depends On It.

Written by Anthony Asadullah Samad, Ph.D.
Wednesday, 05 September 2007
Anthony Asadullah Samad, Ph.D. As the politics of progressivism becomes more an examination of social engineering whereby segments of society seek to establish a social pecking order based on achievement of the collective, the progress of Black America still represents the most suspect proposition. While there are more examples of black achievement on an individual basis, there is a decline in wages, jobs and wealth among African Americans in the collective. Read More Add Comment (1) Hits: 552

Inactivism with Comfort

Written by Darryl James

Friday, 10 August 2007

Darryl James

In responding to one of my recent columns, someone suggested that Black people can never be of one accord because we are far too diverse.

It's an interesting concept, but one that spits in the face of our actual history and one that ignores the fact that some of us who were born in comfort have little concern for those who were not.

It is part of the American way to blame the poor and the oppressed for their condition.

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Getting Black Boys To Read Books: Hip-Hop Enters The Fray (and that might not be a good thing)

Written by Anthony Absadullah Samad, Ph.D.
Sunday, 29 July 2007
Anthony Absadullah Samad, Ph. D. In a materialistic world, what is the most valuable thing you can give your young boys? Nope, it's not money-they'll spend it on rims and shoes. Nope, it's not "bling"- they'll only create a false illusion of wealth that, in the end, they'll pawn. Nope, not video games - it only makes them fat and lazy (but they'll have strong thumbs). How about a book? Yes, a book. Read More Add Comment (3) Hits: 563

Each Day Allowed Wake Up And Kiss Excellence As You Strive For Excellence

Written by Donald L. Dowridge, Jr.
Thursday, 26 July 2007
Donald L. Dowridge, Jr. Saturday afternoon in Tampa maybe some clouds moving and making way for another wonderful day of sunshine upon God's earth. I can't help but to stop and think about the babies who are lying in a nursery and have no idea what type of family they will go into. Will that baby have ties into a well to do family that will love him/her and guide them with a skillful hand? Will the picture be twisted where that same infant will find him/herself in a family where they will be abused and treated as a refugee? I will admit I have a heart in this situation because I am a product of the latter. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 322

I Don't Love It, But I Won't Leave

Written by Darryl James

Monday, 23 July 2007

Darryl James

Last week, when I wrote a piece about the Fourth of July, some morons came with what they know as the end all and be all of arguments: "Love it or leave it."

That even fell from the filthy lips of some confused Negroes.
That argument is old, tired and stupid.

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