Happy Thanks Giving! (2012)
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 23 November 2012
Happy Thanks Giving! Wake to the aroma of Greens and Black-eyed Peas! You wont be able to sleep in, as your home is overcome with family.Laughter from children and discussion from the elderly; blessed ... read more >>
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 23 November 2012
Happy Thanks Giving! Wake to the aroma of Greens and Black-eyed Peas! You wont be able to sleep in, as your home is overcome with family.Laughter from children and discussion from the elderly; blessed ... read more >>
Voting Rights Violations Still Widespread
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 23 November 2012
Anti-Black attitudes are increasing. Fifty-one percent of all Americans, an increase of 3% over four years, now express such attitudes, according to a recent Associated Press poll. So why has the U.S. ... read more >>
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 23 November 2012
Anti-Black attitudes are increasing. Fifty-one percent of all Americans, an increase of 3% over four years, now express such attitudes, according to a recent Associated Press poll. So why has the U.S. ... read more >>
Give Thanks, Pray For Peace at Home…and Around the World
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 21 November 2012
Wellington’s Road As we gather for the holidays—wars wage in our families, outside our homes and in other countries. The Israel and Palestinian conflict have many all over the world bothered ... read more >>
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 21 November 2012
Wellington’s Road As we gather for the holidays—wars wage in our families, outside our homes and in other countries. The Israel and Palestinian conflict have many all over the world bothered ... read more >>
The Potluck Party
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 20 November 2012
Wellington's Road Hey! You are cordially invited to join decline an exclusive club that’s always in style, politically correct and sure to make the most of any situation. No this isn’t the ... read more >>
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 20 November 2012
Wellington's Road Hey! You are cordially invited to join decline an exclusive club that’s always in style, politically correct and sure to make the most of any situation. No this isn’t the ... read more >>
Bain sends Illinois jobs to China
Written by BY JESSE JACKSON (Columnist) 11 October 2012
Rev. Jesse Jackson Mrs. Dot Turner has worked at what is now Sensata Technologies in Downstate Freeport for 43 years. The company does sophisticated work creating sensors for automobiles. It enjoyed ... read more >>
Written by BY JESSE JACKSON (Columnist) 11 October 2012
Rev. Jesse Jackson Mrs. Dot Turner has worked at what is now Sensata Technologies in Downstate Freeport for 43 years. The company does sophisticated work creating sensors for automobiles. It enjoyed ... read more >>
Whatever You Choose To Do...Make Sure It's YOUR Choice
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 11 October 2012
Wellington's Road Vote! Vote! Vote! It's the word of the day ringing in everybody's ear. The emphasis is that there is so much more at stake this time around than any other time. I have no doubt ... read more >>
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 11 October 2012
Wellington's Road Vote! Vote! Vote! It's the word of the day ringing in everybody's ear. The emphasis is that there is so much more at stake this time around than any other time. I have no doubt ... read more >>
Escaped with Their Lives
Written by Larry Buford (Columnist) 11 October 2012
Recently I wrote an article titled "I Went Missing" which was an exploratory on how the expression entered the American lexicon, and how it diminishes the effect of the verb "went." For instance, to ... read more >>
Written by Larry Buford (Columnist) 11 October 2012
Recently I wrote an article titled "I Went Missing" which was an exploratory on how the expression entered the American lexicon, and how it diminishes the effect of the verb "went." For instance, to ... read more >>
IMMIGRATION: BLACKS AND LATINOS COLLIDING II
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 11 October 2012
Larry Aubry Today's column continues the discussion about immigration, citing and expanding portions of Dr. J. Owens Smith's (CSU Fullerton) paper, "The Impact of Immigration on the Socioeconomic ... read more >>
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 11 October 2012
Larry Aubry Today's column continues the discussion about immigration, citing and expanding portions of Dr. J. Owens Smith's (CSU Fullerton) paper, "The Impact of Immigration on the Socioeconomic ... read more >>
IMMIGRATION: BLACKS AND LATINOS COLLIDING
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 03 October 2012
Larry Aubry First of two parts California recently passed the Dream Act. It creates new hope for undocumented immigrants brought to this country as children who have completed some college or served ... read more >>
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 03 October 2012
Larry Aubry First of two parts California recently passed the Dream Act. It creates new hope for undocumented immigrants brought to this country as children who have completed some college or served ... read more >>
Ignore debate zingers, focus on issues
Written by BY JESSE JACKSON 03 October 2012
Rev. Jesse Jackson As Wednesday's presidential debate approaches, the political junkies are gearing up for a shoot-out. If history is any guide, much attention will be paid to the political horse race. ... read more >>
Written by BY JESSE JACKSON 03 October 2012
Rev. Jesse Jackson As Wednesday's presidential debate approaches, the political junkies are gearing up for a shoot-out. If history is any guide, much attention will be paid to the political horse race. ... read more >>
The Death of Everything
Written by By Darryl James (Columnist) 03 October 2012
In America, the people claim the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. African descendants in America have been wrestling with those rights since we were brought to this land in chains. We ... read more >>
Written by By Darryl James (Columnist) 03 October 2012
In America, the people claim the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. African descendants in America have been wrestling with those rights since we were brought to this land in chains. We ... read more >>
Reconsidering Racial Justice:
Written by Dr. Maulana Karenga 03 October 2012
Some Necessary Notes The history of Black people in this country is a complex, engaging and thought-compelling history, a history of Holocaust and enduring hope; of savage enslavement and yet an unsupressable ... read more >>
Written by Dr. Maulana Karenga 03 October 2012
Some Necessary Notes The history of Black people in this country is a complex, engaging and thought-compelling history, a history of Holocaust and enduring hope; of savage enslavement and yet an unsupressable ... read more >>
Vote
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 03 October 2012
Life has been lost for the privilege to choose! Literacy is not a factor; policy has the freedom to be misconstrued. Liberal or Conservative, the extreme at odds. Democracy allows our opinions, ... read more >>
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 03 October 2012
Life has been lost for the privilege to choose! Literacy is not a factor; policy has the freedom to be misconstrued. Liberal or Conservative, the extreme at odds. Democracy allows our opinions, ... read more >>
The Influence of Man
Written by Darryl James (Columnist) 13 September 2012
High School basketball star Tony Farmer stole his way into his ex-girlfriend's apartment building where he beat and kicked the crap out of her. He took her belongings, berated her and attempted to ... read more >>
Written by Darryl James (Columnist) 13 September 2012
High School basketball star Tony Farmer stole his way into his ex-girlfriend's apartment building where he beat and kicked the crap out of her. He took her belongings, berated her and attempted to ... read more >>
Counter GOP by telling the truth at Dem convention
Written by Jesse Jackson (Columnist) 12 September 2012
Rev. Jesse Jackson Inevitably, the Democratic Party fest in Charlotte, N.C., will be compared to last week's Republican gathering in Tampa, Fla. The speeches by the vice president and president will ... read more >>
Written by Jesse Jackson (Columnist) 12 September 2012
Rev. Jesse Jackson Inevitably, the Democratic Party fest in Charlotte, N.C., will be compared to last week's Republican gathering in Tampa, Fla. The speeches by the vice president and president will ... read more >>
Are you at the table or on the Menu?
Written by Jerome Horton (Columnist) 12 September 2012
Jerome Horton President Obama vs. Mitt Romney -Tax Avoidance or Tax Planning While it is certainly not illegal or even wrong for the Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife to ... read more >>
Written by Jerome Horton (Columnist) 12 September 2012
Jerome Horton President Obama vs. Mitt Romney -Tax Avoidance or Tax Planning While it is certainly not illegal or even wrong for the Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife to ... read more >>
Don't Doubt Daniel!
Written by Firpo Carr (Columnist) 12 September 2012
Dr. Firpo W. Carr Proof of Jesus Series: Article 7 The Bible book of Daniel is both historic and prophetic. If you've ever heard expressions like, "He's been through the fire," or, "The handwriting's ... read more >>
Written by Firpo Carr (Columnist) 12 September 2012
Dr. Firpo W. Carr Proof of Jesus Series: Article 7 The Bible book of Daniel is both historic and prophetic. If you've ever heard expressions like, "He's been through the fire," or, "The handwriting's ... read more >>
NOW PRINCIPLED BLACK LEADERSHIP AN IMPERATIVE
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 12 September 2012
Larry Aubry (First of two parts) Given the nation's reaffirming move to the right, the unprecedented obscene denigration of President Obama, and slippage in his iconic status among Blacks, effective ... read more >>
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 12 September 2012
Larry Aubry (First of two parts) Given the nation's reaffirming move to the right, the unprecedented obscene denigration of President Obama, and slippage in his iconic status among Blacks, effective ... read more >>
GIVE IT TO ME!
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 05 September 2012
Fears, the emotional pain, the worries of life that leave you drained. Give it to me! Smiles, the adoring highs, the moments in time that create memories divine! Give it to me! Your voice, hearing ... read more >>
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 05 September 2012
Fears, the emotional pain, the worries of life that leave you drained. Give it to me! Smiles, the adoring highs, the moments in time that create memories divine! Give it to me! Your voice, hearing ... read more >>
Ethical Insights from Odu Ifa:
Written by Dr. Maulana Karenga (Columnist) 05 September 2012
Choosing to be Chosen Nowhere is the profundity and beauty of African spirituality more apparent than in the Odu Ifa, the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of Ifa, which is one of ... read more >>
Written by Dr. Maulana Karenga (Columnist) 05 September 2012
Choosing to be Chosen Nowhere is the profundity and beauty of African spirituality more apparent than in the Odu Ifa, the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of Ifa, which is one of ... read more >>
Dirty Black Secrets, Part 2- Countering Lies & Deception
Written by Darryl James (Columnist) 29 August 2012
Last week, I discussed a powerful dirty Black secret: Many Black women are a huge problem for Black America. One of the reasons is that they are the strongest perpetuators of feminism in this ... read more >>
Written by Darryl James (Columnist) 29 August 2012
Last week, I discussed a powerful dirty Black secret: Many Black women are a huge problem for Black America. One of the reasons is that they are the strongest perpetuators of feminism in this ... read more >>
The Importance of Putting Obama's Words in Context
Written by Jonathan P. Hicks 29 August 2012
To say the least, Barack Obama is not a man who is inclined to speak often or passionately on the topic of race. His comments on the subject, on the rare occasions when they are offered, are well-planned, ... read more >>
Written by Jonathan P. Hicks 29 August 2012
To say the least, Barack Obama is not a man who is inclined to speak often or passionately on the topic of race. His comments on the subject, on the rare occasions when they are offered, are well-planned, ... read more >>
Auto Safety for Our Children Must Know No Restraint
Written by Dr. Victor Garcia and Latondra Newton 28 August 2012
“If I only knew.” The words of an anguished mother involved in a car crash in which her young child died haunt us, but also inspire us each day as we work to help make sure that every person – ... read more >>
Written by Dr. Victor Garcia and Latondra Newton 28 August 2012
“If I only knew.” The words of an anguished mother involved in a car crash in which her young child died haunt us, but also inspire us each day as we work to help make sure that every person – ... read more >>
Music Makes the World Go Around
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil 28 August 2012
Music Makes the World Go Around When you and I talk about technological leaps and bounds, frequently we’re focused on the way we communicate with each other. And, I write here a lot ... read more >>
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil 28 August 2012
Music Makes the World Go Around When you and I talk about technological leaps and bounds, frequently we’re focused on the way we communicate with each other. And, I write here a lot ... read more >>
OLYMPIC GOLD!
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil 27 August 2012
OLYMPIC GOLD! If you’re one of the millions of viewers who watched the Olympics recently, you’re not alone. Nielsen research shows that the all-important, mega-produced opening ceremony in London ... read more >>
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil 27 August 2012
OLYMPIC GOLD! If you’re one of the millions of viewers who watched the Olympics recently, you’re not alone. Nielsen research shows that the all-important, mega-produced opening ceremony in London ... read more >>