By Glen Ford — “The Black Misleadership Class has no intention of taking any position that might discomfort this president or reveal their own impotence.” While the Congressional Hispanic Caucus…
Syndicated radio talk show host Warren Ballentine did not knowingly participate in a scheme to defraud mortgage lenders of $9.7 million and is innocent of all charges filed against him in connection with the scam, his attorneys said.
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By Dr. Kwa David Whitaker — I saw Django last night and I have intentionally given myself one day to digest the film’s scenes, messages and implications. I consider this…
As January 1, 2013, approaches, Blacks in New York, New Jersey, and across the region are gearing up for various celebrations and commemorations in light of the 150-year anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln.
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