Author: The National Center

The Need for Regime Change in Black America, by Kevin Martin

New Visions Commentary /
"Regime change" in Iraq is now well underway. Because of the United States, Great Britain and the rest of the "Coalition of the Willing," the Iraqis are free of the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein and able to construct a ...
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African-Americans Painting Themselves Into a Corner of Irrelevancy, by Eddie Huff

New Visions Commentary /
For some time, I've believed most of black America gave up on Dr. King's "Dream." At its core, King's dream was of a unified nation where all races had common values and enjoyed the benefits that come with those shared ...
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The Equality Battle Moves to the Workplace, by E. LeMay Lathan

New Visions Commentary /
Black Americans are still fighting for equality. But the eve of the final battle is upon us, and I believe it is a battle we can - and must - win. Back in the 40s and 50s, we tested the ...
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Project 21 Press Release: Black Group Encourages Tax Relief to Build-Up Economy and Create New Jobs, Stronger Infrastructure – April 2003

Press Release /
High tax rates make it financially unreasonable for American companies to return their international profits to America. Member of the African-American leadership network Project 21 applauds a new plan that proposes easing the tax burden presently placed on the foreign ...
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Another Earth Day is Celebrated, Yet Environmentalists Continue Supporting Failed Programs, by Christopher Burger

Ten Second Response /
BACKGROUND: Since 1970, April 22 has been recognized as Earth Day. The environmental left will mark the date with press releases, rallies and other activities calling for additional government regulations and more private and public expenditures to "save the planet." ...
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Project 21 Press Release: Black Environmentalism Celebrated in Observance of Earth Day – April 2003

Press Release /
African-American environmental achievements are celebrated and concerns are aired by Project 21 as part of the African-American leadership network's observance of Earth Day 2003 on April 21. "Solidarity and Stewardship: African-Americans and the Environment" can be found on Project 21's ...
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Project 21 Press Release: Black Network Posts Online Educational Resource to Teach About Affirmative Action

Press Release /
On April 1, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could redefine how affirmative action racial preference policies determine school admissions. A decision is expected by the end of June. As a public service intended to ...
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Celebrate Earth Day by Taking Environmental Issues Seriously, by Christopher Burger

National Policy Analysis #462 /
"Between 1980 and 1989, some four billion people, including 65 million Americans, would perish [from starvation]."1 "Civilization will end within 15 or 30 years unless immediate action is taken against problems facing mankind."2 Prophesies foretelling the end of the world? ...
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Transplant Details Raise Cruel Questions, by Kimberley Wilson

New Visions Commentary /
You'd have to be made of granite to not be moved by Jessica Santillan's plight. The sweet-faced 17-year-old weighed 85 pounds and suffered from a birth defect that left her heart and lungs unable to function properly. Her one chance ...
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Getting Blacks Elected, But at What Cost to Black America? by Richard Dimery

New Visions Commentary /
Savoy magazine recently addressed the issue of getting more blacks elected to public office. Views were diverse, and all disturbed me. Mellody Hobson of Ariel Capitol Management sounded naive: "I don't care what the platform is, I just want a ...
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