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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The Black community has a New Enemy – Part 1
Universally Speaking Black Leaders Must Come Together The Black community has a new enemy. It has a new fight requiring a new approach. We are not living in the pre-60s days where Blacks were legally and openly denied equal access into American society and it was clear the system was extremely oppressive and unfair to […]
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“Wisconsin no es Arizona”
‘Dia Sin Latinos’ a Powerful Demonstration for Human Rights by Amanda Zhang On Thursday of last week, Wisconsin was forced to imagine what a world without Latinos and immigrants would look like. Thousands of workers, estimated between 14,000 – 20,000 Latino workers, students, and allies gathered in front of the capitol to protest bills AB450/SB36 […]
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Blackonomics: Hillary and Bernie Discover and Re-Discover Black People
by James Clingman NNPA News Wire Columnist One thing is for sure; Black folks are enjoying this latest political mating dance with Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Sanders is discovering Black people in South Carolina and Georgia, and Clinton has reopened the “leading Blacks” vault to rediscover their loyalty and willingness to present her to […]
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