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The War Against White Men
Several days ago, while viewing the Sunday weekly CNN show hosted by Fareed Zakaria, I saw a segment documenting the rising death tolls of white men, especially those between the ages of 45 and 54… Full Transcript
The Genius of Huey P. Newton
To those of us who were alive – and sentient, the name Huey P. Newton evokes an era of mass resistance, of Black popular protest and of the rise of revolutionary organizations across the land.… Full Transcript
Medications for the Money, Not Patients
When A Child Dies
Cleveland officials announce no charges to be filed in the police killing of 12-year old Tamir Rice. There is something shattering about the death -the killing – of a child. When a child dies, the… Full Transcript
Unforgettable: Natalie Cole 1950-2015
Her voice, rippling like warm lake water, has been moving through my memory for hours now, ever since I heard of her shocking passing. How many hours had I enjoyed her playful, enchanting, enthralling alto,… Full Transcript