Troubled by Black History Month Opinions

Troubled by Black History Month

Walking in harmony to make an impact God desires that all nationalities, colors and races live together in this world like a bunch of beautiful roses, creating a bouquet...

THE PAST IMPACTING OUR PRESENT Opinions

THE PAST IMPACTING OUR PRESENT

Black History Remnants… That Africa has the natural and human resources to transform her from beggar to giver is a moot point; there’s bountiful evidence to support that. It...

Making art mean something
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Making art mean something

Tanisha Afiya Mapp created this year’s BHM winning poster This year’s theme for Black History Month – Stand For Something – is one that resonates for artist Tanisha Afiya...

Lifting the curtain on blackface
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Lifting the curtain on blackface

As a reporter, my job is to stay neutral and report both sides of any given conflict or story. We are trained to seek out balance, and to deliver...

This our history Opinions

This our history

Crystal raised his hand and said he wanted to mention Harpo Productions, Oprah Winfrey’s organization. It takes two hours for Oprah’s people to put on her make up before...

I AM JEALOUS Opinions

I AM JEALOUS

It is difficult to say that I am jealous. But I am. I am jealous about the two million or more marchers who came out in Paris to protest...

Charting  a new course Opinions

Charting a new course

The fact that conditions for Blacks are in some ways worse today is damning testimony to ongoing racism, ineffective leadership…. This is a new year and we are still...

Talking Black to Canada
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Talking Black to Canada

Dr. Anthony Stewart raises his voice against our exclusion from authority, influence and expertise Egbert Gaye Even the most casual observer will tell you that the state of Blackness...

Where are the young leaders?
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Where are the young leaders?

After more than three decades, Noel Alexander wants to make way for new blood at the J’ca Assoc…. Egbert Gaye If Noel Alexander had a dime for every time...

Vestiges of the ongoing slavery season Opinions

Vestiges of the ongoing slavery season

THE WHITE CATALYSTS… The beneficiaries of others’ centuries of repression must be implicated in the 21st century change. It’s so easy to become distracted by the predictability and redundancy...