Practical Politics “It’s like leaving an abusive relationship,” some have said as they have left the U.S. “permanently,” in search of new digs—a decent living situation that is the opposite […]
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Israel vs. Hamas: Warning for America
The blame no longer falls on the conservative Right Those who follow the news know that in recent months, there has been an internal battle in Israel as the Prime […]
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CBC economic agenda and the Black press
An instrument of outreach If we missed it, then our profound apologies. The question remains, How do we talk about Economic Justice for Blacks and not mention the Black Press? […]
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The Border: Privilege and responsibility
Floodgate of illegal immigrants cannot be sustained It appears that those people flooding our borders by the thousands on a daily basis have taken literally the inscription on the Statue […]
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The politics of unctuous incongruency
Practical Politics No, this is not about Trump and his nefarious escapades, though it could be. He and they would certainly fit the definition of our topic for today—greasy, slippery […]
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The politics of losing our voices to death and attack-mumble
Practical Politics In the continuing celebration of hip-hop’s influence and sustainability for the last half century or so, all the voices and context are not of the positive kind. Many […]
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Politics and our quality of life
Voting must be top priority Recently, the Publisher’s monthly breakfast meeting of “Biscuits, Grits & Politics was resumed after having been halted by the pandemic. The theme, Politics & Public […]
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The nation needs spirit of 9/11
‘Two Americas’ is not sustainable Twenty two years ago, America was united in its grief over the 9/11 tragedies. There were no two Americas – Democratic and Republican. There was […]
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The politics of voter suppression and nullification
Practical Politics In a conversation with a group of Black teenagers a few days ago, I asked the questions, (1) What is or was the Grandfather Clause? (2) What is […]
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The Politics of moving beyond the neo-colonization of past and present
Practical Politics It is easy to only view Africa through the eyes of the uneducated and poorly educated. Yes, former colonial powers are still wreaking havoc on the giant continent. […]
