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Sunday, February 13, 2011

2012 Hip-Hop Vote: Determining the Future of America

by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.
In less than 10 months from now the final countdown to the next national elections in the United States will be begin. The future of America and to a large extent the future of the world will be at stake. During the next year there will be millions of new young voting age persons that will have to be registered to vote and mobilized to go out to the voting polls across the nation.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Build Bridges for Life Advancement, Not Just Buildings for Hoop Dreams

by Lenny McAllister
Mayoral candidate Gery Chico has an admirable idea with building new centers to watch popular high school basketball games. A more profitable – and productive – idea for high schoolers may be to expand the current model instead.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Ban gay marriage and shame the Constitution

by Dr. Jason Johnson
I have no idea why citizens waste thousands of signatures, volunteer hours and tax payer money to put anti-gay marriage legislation on the ballot in a state.
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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Why I withdrew from Chicago 2011 Mayoral Race

by U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis
The City of Chicago, like many other political jurisdictions and sub-divisions is facing difficult economic and social times. There are budget deficits, revenue shortfalls, high unemployment, crumbling infrastructures, high crime rates, drug use, underperforming schools, violence, problems with pensions, healthcare needs, growing senior populations, immigration issues, job creation needs and other great challenges.
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Thursday, January 20, 2011

39

by Lenny McAllister
Sometimes it's just a number. Sometimes, it's a symbol. Sometimes, it's a time that it's time.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Don’t Overreact

by Lenny McAllister
Don’t assume. Don’t place blame too quickly. Don’t lose sight of the end goals for our nation. And, mostly, don’t overreact to the Tragedy in Tucson.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

They won’t stop

by Dr. Jason Johnson
One of the most interesting phenomena to watch as a political observer in this country is the vacillating narratives that occur when any tragic and unforeseen event happens.
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Political Immaturity = Societal Maturity Social Reality

by Lenny McAllister
In a time when everything seems to slowly be getting slightly better for everyone except Black folks in Chicago, now is not the time to underestimate why a consensus candidate may make sense for Black Chicagoans.
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Islam African American style

by Dr. Jason Johnson
“I will do all I can to break down the wall of political correctness and drive the public debate on Islamic radicalization,” Congressman Peter King , R-N.Y, said December 20.
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Saturday, January 1, 2011

Quiet Times

by Julianne Malveaux
A snowstorm has blanketed the east coast, causing flight cancellations and disrupted holiday plans. The President is vacationing in Hawaii after a grueling lame duck session in Washington. During this the last week of the year, there will be no economic indicator issues. These are quiet times.
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