We the (Invisible) People
Who is worthy of President Obama's tears? That depends on where you live and who you are. If you live in the president's native Chicago and are black or Latino, his tears aren't for you. According to...
View ArticleFour More Years…of This?
As I ponder another four years of Barack Obama as President of the United States, I reflect on the following: His statement to the Congressional Black Caucus: “…Stop complaining, stop...
View ArticleI Got Your “Racist”, Right Here…
To My Dear Brothers and Sisters: If you do nothing else to advance our ultimate goal of Empowerment, do this one thing: Stop allowing white people to call us - of all people - racists. Please? And,...
View ArticleIn Defense of Black History Month
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, The FATHER of Black History Month. As I contemplated Black History Month 2013, I struggled with what to write during this first week. To be perfectly honest, when I find myself...
View ArticleMis-information and Other Lies
This year’s Black History Month theme – as chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) – is “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation...
View ArticleWE Must BE The Curriculum
Paul Revere Williams (Source: Public Domain) James Baldwin once said: “The paradox of education is precisely this – that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he...
View Article“Negro’s” Gone. Now, what?
The more things change... I must be somewhat de-sensitized to the various ways in which African Americans are disrespected on a daily basis, if I honestly don’t remember paying that much attention to...
View ArticleSelf-esteem and Dignity Sold Separately
I guess “prostitute” is the Black female’s uniform. Every toy company around the world sure seems to think so. This doll has been called "Black Barbie", but Mattel insists the doll is not theirs....
View ArticleRevoking the “Creative” License
Did Lil Wayne (left) and Rick Ross (right) go too far? I'm going to let you in on a secret: I don't like rap music. Truthfully speaking, I never really have. While there may have been a song or two, or...
View ArticleIn Da’ House
Playing the wrong game? (l to r) Roland Martin and Dr. Michael Fauntroy If you’re familiar with Black Political Punditry, you may have heard about this already. If not, you may still find this worth...
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