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Now, with the stroke of his pen, everybody is aware that Jonathan has counter-attacked against those who oppose him.  Given the nature of Nigerian politics, the sacked ministers rather than Jonathan’s actions forcing them to the opposition, I am sure would distance themselves from the opposition.  In Nigeria, where a minister never resigns unless forced to do so, the sacked ministers are right now at the gates of Aso Rock (the preside

CHEMICAL WEAPONS IN OUR FOOD - NOT IN SYRIA!

By Scott Whitaker

As the corporately controlled media (ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC) bombards our minds daily about the alleged chemical weapons used on the people of Syria by the Syrian government, Americans need to take heed and concern themselves with the “chemical weapons” in their food and water that their own government allows every day.

First, let’s start with one major way in which children are allowed to be harmed with a chemical c

Let’s take an honest look at an ugly topic – RACE. There I said it! Not just race itself, but what happens when we allow race to permeate our thoughts, feelings and our perceptions. Think about your son or, or if you’re younger and sans kids – your brother. Did it ever occur to you that your child (brother) is held responsible or labeled because of his race? Let me give you an example. When you are walking down the street and you see a black boy coming in your direction, do you a) Cross the stre

On September 19, 2013, Black Speech Media, a leading producer, and distributor of African Entertainment will be hosting a film screening and discussion that will be part of the 2013 African Day Parade and Festival line-up. The community is also invited to experience African Culture Through Film on September 19, 2013 at 6PM. This will be held at Raw Space located at 2031 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., New York, NY.

As one of the leading sponsors for the event, Black Speech Media is providing, print

URGENTLY NEEDED-POWERFUL PROTESTS OF POLICE BRUTALITY ON OCTOBER 22^ND

• May, 2013: Bakersfield, CA-Police hog tie and beat 33-year old David Silva to death.
• December, 2012: Melissa Williams and Timothy Russell are shot down in a hail of 137 bullets by Cleveland police.
• August, 2013: In an assisted living home in Chicago, police tase 95-year old John Wrana and shoot him with a bean bag round, killing him.
• August, 2013: Miami Beach police high-five each other after tasering to death graffiti artist Isra

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Get the Warmongers Out

I have previously written about the dire need for progressives like union members, anti-war activists, environmentalists, women’s rightists, Green Party members, etc. to re-join the Democratic Party to rescue it. The American people are sick and tired of war. Even prime warmonger John McCain was heckled at his own town hall meeting while he was trying to drum up support for attacking Syria. Our war profiteers have thrived, while our wars have left Iraq, Afghanistan and Liby

As a writer, author & musician, I truly enjoy creativity in music, art and clothing. However as a mother, I frown when I see artists change their behavior to appear “cool”, “trendy”, or sell more of their products. This is what I believe happened with Miley Cyrus at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Miley, who started her career as a ‘good girl’, starring in wholesome movies and on the Disney Channel as Hannah Montana, decides she wants to change her image. I get that! She wants to stretch hersel

A statue of former South African President Nelson Mandela is to be unveiled on September 21 at the spot where thousands of Americans from all walks of life symbolically surrendered their liberty to demand Mr Mandela's release from prison and the freedom of millions of South Africans from the bonds of apartheid. The 9-foot statue by Cape Town sculptor Jean Doyle will stand outside South Africa's newly renovated embassy on Massachusetts Ave.  The figure is modelled from photographs of the South Af

• PHILADELPHIA TO HOST 19TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LOCKS CONFERENCE & NATURAL HAIR, WHOLISTIC HEALTH, AND BEAUTY EXPO ON OCTOBER 5-6, 2013
• This Year's Theme "Wake Up, Rise Up: Keeping It Real Naturally" aims to remove the curtain of racism

Discussion of solutions, survival, and celebration of African and Aboriginal Indigenous heritage are just some of what will be happening at the 19th Annual International Locks Conference: Natural Hair, Wholistic Health, and Beauty Expo coming October 5 and 6, 2013

By Raynard Jackson, 8/27/13 ~

  Earlier this week, the Republican National Committee (RNC) and its Chairman, Reince Priebus hosted a great 50^th anniversary commemoration of the March on Washington.  It was truly wonderful to see the best of what America stands for.  In attendance were Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, Asians, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, males and females.  In other words, it was America.

As I sat there and listened to the various speakers during the program; it dawned on me jus

• Critical Thoughts Publishing Release New Book "Destroy the Perceptions: Liberate from the Residue of Slavery in a Changing Society"
• Critical Thoughts Publishing releases the first in the Blacknesia™ series… written to address societal changes in the wake of the shifting landscape in America and the impact on Black people, in particular, Black men.

"Destroy the Perceptions," a non-fiction book provides insight into the contemporary Black male experience, by posing questions, as well as critiqui

Last week a piece circulated the internet written by a young woman about the three months she spent in India. She'd travelled there as part of the University of Chicago Indian Civilizations Program. That in itself isn't the part that made the story viral – it was her description of the sexual harassment and physical abuse she suffered at the hands of Indian men that got everyone's attention.

The young lady in question recounted frightening tales of having her breasts and crotch clawed at by total