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Category: Practical Politics
Professor David L. Horne is founder and executive director of PAPPEI, the Pan African Public Policy and Ethical Institute, which is a new 501(c)(3) pending community-based organization or non-governmental organization (NGO). It is the stepparent organization for the California Black Think Tank which still operates and which meets every
fourth Friday.
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The politics of choosing a Black woman VP candidate
Okay, that part’s over. It’s done. Sen. Kamala Harris has been chosen to be Joe..
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The politics of handicapping the 2020 Democratic Party VP pick
Without a doubt, politically these are very heady times for significant African-American..
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The politics of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa part II
A few weeks ago, this column looked at the spread of the COVID-19 virus in..
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The politics of going back to school amid the pandemic
There’s something perniciously debilitating about arrogant behavior..
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Politics of revoking titles of American military bases with Confederate names
In the midst of the daily goulash that emanates from the Trump White House, one of..
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The politics of playing oneself for a fool
Have the stars re-aligned themselves yet? Is this finally the moment of destiny..
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The politics of voting by mail in November 2020
Okay, a couple of things out front: most of us are convinced the Republicans, writ..
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The politics of keeping it moving!
This weekend, many in the African-American community will once again celebrate..
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The Politics of Defunding the Police
This is not a criticism or knock on Black Lives Matter. I’m down with BLM. The group..
