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- Raw Deal Vs. New DealAn article on the great economic depression.
- Black and White SongsVarious meanings of the colors black n white , and songs with the colors in the title
- Film Examines Black Power MovementBlack Power movement is getting a facelift with this production.
- Black America's $100M Investment ExperimentFacebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg's invested $100M in Newark schools. Are schools the best place to place bets in the future of Black students?
African American ScholarshipsAll Black college students want to succeed in reaching their respective dreams.
Black Obama Supporters Must Learn to Politically Toughen UpIt's time for Black America to man up and grow a tougher layer of political skin against the attacks of the Birthers, Tea Partiers and a growing chorus of fringe detractors who are racially motivated to tear down President Obama's presidency.
Black American West MuseumRead about the many contributions that African-Americans made in America at the Black American West Museum in Denver, Colorado. It's a visit that is well worth your time if you are ever in the area.- The Liberal Democrat Agenda Against Black-AmericansGiven that abortion is the #1 killer of blacks in America, it puzzles me as why the assumed black leaders are aggressively trying to make abortion more accessible and affordable; and why blacks haven't woken up to see that the enemy looks just like them?
- Black Vs. White: The Racial Divide at the PollsVoters show a certain degree of loyalty toward candidates of their own race or ethnicity. However, continuing social and cultural advancements may be changing this pattern.
- 15 Men: Stalwart, Black, AmericanThis list is intended to provide balance. The men acknowledged here stepped well beyond the boundaries with boldness, with truth, with results. Most of the names will likely surprise you. The list could have been much longer.
The State of Black AmericaAn essay on the state of black America, in particular the crisis of the young black man.- Black History Month: Lesson Plans, Coloring Pages and MoreFebruary marks a month long celebration of Black history and of many famous Black Americans who helped shape America into what we see, hear, and have become today.
- Black American West Museum and Cultural Center in Denver, ColoradoPaul Lewis was told when he was a boy that the West never had any Black cowboys. When he discovered the truth he later opened the Black American West Museum.
- Hard-Earned White TrustThis is a speech I prepared and delivered at a conference on changing black leadership.
Influential African-American and Black-Americans of American HistoryWith Black History Month drawing near, it's time to stop and celebrate the lives of some of the most influential people in American History.- The New President and Black-AmericaHere is my opinion on the subject of Obama and Black-America.
Should We Pay Black America? Restitution RevisitedI read an article a while back about a movement that is pushing for restitution to Black Americans due to a promise made by the American Government long ago. When I read it, I had mixed emotions.- Should Black Americans Be Called African American?Discuss why society considers black Americans to be African American.
- Are Blacks Hypersensitive About Black Caricatures and the N-word?There have been stirrings in the black blogosphere as of late regarding videoblogger Leron Feldman. Feldman, a self-styled jester of videoblog has been making a name for himself and his media company '1938 Media' by parodying known personalities in the tech community.
- Black AmericaThe 2008 Presidential Campaign have brought up issues about defining patriotism. But are those who question other's loyalty looking from the perspective of most Black peoples' experiences of what America has been.
- How Black Inventors Impact the Everyday Lives of AmericansThe inventions of black inventors have shaped the way we live our everyday lives.
- African-Americans Disgust Obama, Boost Hillary Clinton, Poll FindsRacism among black people does not merely begin with white people or the slavery, but has been going on for centuries and it is still growing strong
- The Message of Living Well in Blues Ain't No Mockin' BirdIn this highly symbolic work, Toni Cade Bambara artfully makes the reader think about impact of racism. She presents several characters as models of the right and wrong ways of living in post-civil-rights era America.
Number of Black Americans Enlisting in Military Service is Down SignificantlyAccording to Pentagon statistics, enlistment of Black Americans in the military has dropped more than 30% since the beginning of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The Army alone has experienced nearly a 45% drop in black recruitment over the same period.- BET's Talk Show Meet the Faith is SurprisingThe show is entitled Meet The Faith and by the sound of the name I was expecting a religion based talk show, what I found is an extremely entertaining show the delves into multiple issue and crisis in the Black American community.
- How Does the Media Portray Black America?In regards to black America the blunt fact that so many non-blacks raise an eyebrow whenever they see an educated or well-spoken black person on TV supports the idea that the media portrays most blacks as under-educated, vice seeking, financially poor individuals.
- 4th of July May Have Different Meanings for Black AmericansFor some people, 4th of July is a day to enjoy local parades and firework shows. But what if you are a Black American, whose ancestors were not originally granted this freedom? What does America's independent day mean to you?
The Influence of Slavery in AmericaWhat effects slavery had on Black and White Americans.
Black Celebrities Line Up for Public HIV ScreeningJune 27 is National HIV Testing Day, and to encourage more black Americans to be tested for the deadly virus, several organizations and celebrities will hold a press conference and HIV screening at SAG headquarters in California.
Democratic Presidential Candidates to Discuss the Covenant with Black AmericaEight Democratic Presidential Candidates will meet on the campus of the esteemed historically black college, Howard University in Washington D.C. for a forum moderated by PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley.- Obama Needs More Than Black Power to WinThis articles details white the African American community has been slow to back Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
Black History Month"Black History Month" has been celebrated and recognized since 1926, formerly known as the "Negro History Week".- The Covenant with Black America - Black America's Call to ActionThe review of The Covenant With Black America discusses the plan for implementing changes in America by the black community. The ten covenants detail the things that work and how black Americans can work together for meaningful change in today's society.
- African American or Black American - Which Term is Accurate?This article explains the differences between black Americans and Africans
- Blatant Racism Present in Amos 'n Andy Radio ShowThe popular radio show "Amos 'n Andy" of pre-Civil Rights Movement America is full of blatant racism, which by today's standards would be removed from the air immediately. Listening to the show is a reminder of how much the times have changed.
- Black History Month is the Best Time to Celebrate Your ParentsWe shall never forget our parents who were committed to ensuring that their children would not longer be oppressed.
- How Losing the Race Changed My LifeJohn McWhorter's "Losing the Race" explains why, despite so much post- Civil Rights era progress, Black America continues to suffer from a three-pronged cultural mentality that is self-sabotaging.
'Black or White'Living clear as color of who you are.- White African Americans"Can a white guy also be a black guy? That's one of the questions being asked after a student in New Jersey sued his medical school a couple of years ago.





