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Letter to Dr. King

In reading some of my previous columns, I ran across this particular one from January, 2005. I was quite stunned at the provocative words I wrote more than 3 years ago about many of the issues relative to our community. Of all the columns I have written over the years, this is by far my favorite one. As you read this, please keep in mind that it was 2005, Bush was president, Bill Cosby was being attacked, and the radical left Blacks (Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and Julian Bond) were excoriating
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Dial in to the bi-weekly series of conference calls hosted by the Applied Research Center. Justice advocates on the Compact Forum calls will track the first 100 days of the Obama administration and shape plans to influence policy affecting racial justice. In addition to engaging featured speakers, participants will share progress on local, state and national efforts, and join a call to action on key issues. Interested individuals must RSVP by the Monday before the call. Interested individuals m
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This is a statement by Omali Yeshitela, Chairman Of The African Socialist International. It may also be viewed on UhuruNews.com Published Friday, November 7, 2008

African workers and peoples of the world: On Tuesday, November 4 Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States to the obvious joy of millions of African people in the U.S. and around the world, especially in Africa, our national homeland. Other peoples of the world also welcomed the election of Obama. The jubilation
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We have a Dream

commonsense 711 John Maxwell Some of those waiting to take part in the inauguration of Barak Obama as President of the United States had been standing for hours, many with tears streaming down their cheeks. Some others had been standing for decades and others for centuries – King Affonso, the Mani Kongo, Crispus Attucks, the Barbadian, Bouckman, the Jamaican/Haitian, Henri Christophe, the Haitian and John Brown, and Sohourner Truth and Rosa Parkes and Fanny Lou Hamer, all American. Marcus Garve
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President Barack Obama

Raynard Jackson January 22, 2009 Now that we had inauguration day I have something I want to say Let’s take a look back at history And try to unravel a wonderful mystery Now that Obama is President I know he will represent The great red, white and Blue That includes me and that includes you They said it could not be done Why in the hell would he run Is this boy crazy or lost his mind He just knew that now was the time To put a new agenda on the table Then to make it happen because he was ab
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Hope and the Central Contradiction A Message to Our Fellow 'Whites' upon the Inauguration of President Barack Obama From the Executive Board of Caucasians United for Reparations and Emancipation People of all races, ages, ethnicities and nationalities are celebrating today with high hopes for the Obama Administration. They look for their own best selves within the Illinois Senator, asking him to change what is wrong with America and rescue a way of life they believe was founded upon worthy ide
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SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA JANUARY 19, 2009 While the United States of America, and the world celebrate and anticipate the inauguration of the first African in history to the presidency of the “American experiment,” as Dr. Obadele I Obadele, former president of The Republic of New Afrika refers to it – Black Community Organizers held series of summit meetings on the land where one of Black America’s most reverent Community Organizer in history, Nat Turner, led the Black Liberation Army of 183
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Will We See Change We Can Believe In?

From The RampartsJunious Ricardo StantonWill We See Change We Can believe In?“Since the 1960's black’s consistent level of voter participation indicates that they steadfastly believe that their voting power can significantly change their life conditions. This will not happen, though much effort and expense go into black voter registration and get out the vote projects. Blacks have successfully put black and white candidates into high government offices by voting in blocks. But blacks have failed
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Raynard Jackson January 15, 2009 Once again Republicans are showing how tone deaf this party really is. This time, the stupidity is emanating from the United States senate. President-elect Obama has nominated Eric Holder to be the next United States Attorney General. He will be the first Black Attorney General in our country’s history. Holder has served as a former Superior Court judge of the District of Columbia (appointed by, guess who? That pillar of liberalism—President Ronald Reagan). He
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OBAMA'S ECONOMIC PLAN: WHAT CAN WE ADD?

Obama's economic plan includes the rebuilding of the American infrastructure, updating the broadband system, building schools, creating jobs.An economic system that strts from the bottom up is being discussed in economic circles.What ideas should the People contribute, since many small businesses, enterprises and ideas come from the working and lower classes?http://blackmalepowermovement.forumsland.com/blackmalepowermovement-about129.htmlThe economic plan that has worked from the bottom up is on
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Domestic terrorism activities grow after vote, expert says

BY ROBERT MEDLEY- Published: November 13, 2008 (newsok.com)An uprising in white supremacist activities in the state appears to be inspired by the recent presidential election, an expert on domestic terrorism said Wednesday.

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Hate group propaganda on the Rise after the Election of Barack Obama -

Nov 13 An Oklahoma Highway Patrol official says yes.

Lt. Gary Thornberry, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and member of an FBI joint
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Elections will be in less than 100 days! To help me reach my fundraising goals I am supplementing my online fundraising for Obama for America with offline activities, most recently at a produce and flea market. Many flea market goers are looking for necessities at the dirt cheap prices.But I thought it was still a good idea to get out and set up a table at rustic Lakeland Farmers & Flea Market to reach more people offline. Customers who made a donation received one of my handmade items created f
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The ColorOfChange.org http://www.colorofchange.org/foxobama/?id=2306-240407 Has launched a campaign against Fox News with the letter below as its signature weapon "Dear Roger Ailes, I was outraged to learn about Fox News' aggressive use of irresponsible language and racist stereotypes in coverage of Senator Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama. From E.D Hill's "terrorist fist jab" comment to demeaning Mrs. Obama's role as wife and mother by demoting her to "Obama's baby mama," Fox continue
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The Obama Craze: Count Me Outby Matt Gonzalez‚ Feb. 27‚ 2008Part of me shares the enthusiasm for Barack Obama. After all, how could someone calling themself a progressive not sense the importance of what it means to have an African-American so close to the presidency? But as his campaign has unfolded, and I heard that we are not red states or blue states for the 6th or 7th time, I realized I knew virtually nothing about him.Like most, I know he gave a stirring speech at the Democratic National C
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