by Julianne Malveaux NNPA News Wire Columnist Some words seem rarely mentioned in this highly toxic political season. We’ve heard about bombs and walls, but very little about peace. One is almost tempted, when some of the candidates are speaking, to burst into song – give peace a chance. At the closing of this year’s […]
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We Must Examine the Formal End of the Black Holocaust and the Reconstruction Period – Part 2
Universally Speaking The State of Black America In order to determine the State of Black America, we must examine our start in this country. In order to put things into perspective, we must examine the Black man’s start in this country. America is extremely divided and when you hear people talk about the “good old […]
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Open Letter Addressing Racist Incidents at UW
by Dr. Karma R. Chavez Dear Dean Berquam and Chancellor Blank, I am writing to you about the racist incidents that have happened in the last several days on this campus, one against a Native American elder, and the second where a student spat in the face of another student in the UW First Wave […]
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You Have to Understand Why “Diamond” and “Silk” Support Trump
by Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA News Wire Columnist I saw it on Facebook. These two Black women at a Trump rally expressing their support for “The Donald.” I realized, once again, that there is a certain type of emotional naiveté that I possess when it comes to our people. I assume that in light of […]
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We Must Examine the Black Holocaust – Part 1
Universally Speaking The State of Black America The state of Black America depends entirely on your personal perspective. I believe those residing in the middle-to-high income brackets have a more optimistic view of the state of Black America than those in the low-to-very-low income brackets catching holy hell. The numbers indicate we have more families […]
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The Death of Tony Robinson Continues to Impact Community, Highlight Racial Disparities
by Amanda Zhang One year ago, liberal Madison experienced a brutal awakening that brought to light many of the racial issues that affect communities of color. Tony Terrell Robinson, a graduate of Sun Prairie High School, was only nineteen when he was shot and killed by officer Matt Kenney on March 6 of last year. […]
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Blackonomics: Hypocrites, Hucksters, Histrionics and Hype
by James Clingman NNPA News Wire Columnist Aren’t you tired of the rap and clap sessions by political wannabees and their respective contingents? I know I am. The so-called “debates” are downright insulting and embarrassing, especially on the Republican side, reminiscent of a stand-up comedy show, or “throwing shade” as young folks say. Over on […]
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The Black Community Has A New Enemy – Part 2
Universally Speaking Black Leaders Must Come Together In spite of the conditions that we face (and there are many), Black Americans are the greatest people in modern history. Why? Because Black people have been through so much and continue to face threats directed only for them (the Black man is targeted). Yet, the black man […]
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How the Obama Presidency Exposed America’s Unchanged Ways
by Deric Muhammad Special to the NNPA News Wire from the Houston Forward Times “It’s been a looooooong; a long time coming, but I know, a change gon’ come.” -Sam Cooke (A Change Gonna Come; 1964) It was 1964, in the throes of the Civil Rights movement, when Sam Cooke released his classic anthem “A […]
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Blackonomics: The Silly Season is Upon Us
By James Clingman NNPA News Wire Columnist The “Silly Season,” as many call it, is well under way; and Black people are up to our necks in it. The usual suspects are jockeying for position with certain presidential candidates. They are vying for the Black spokesperson positon, knocking one another down as they rush toward […]
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