Category: Project 21

Black Conservative Group Urges Bush to Press European Leaders to Join Fight Against Hunger in Africa; Calls for End to European Ban on Genetically Modified Food

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Famine in Africa should be addressed at the upcoming Group of Eight economic summit, says the African-American leadership network Project 21. To help avert famine in African countries, President Bush should press European leaders to end their unscientific opposition to ...
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In Peterson Case, NOW Meddles Where It Doesn’t Belong, by Kimberley Wilson

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In Greek mythology, the Furies were three female spirits who relentlessly pursued anyone who committed gross crimes such as murdering the very old, very young and family members. They tormented their victims with deafening screams and curses until the criminal ...
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The Need for Regime Change in Black America, by Kevin Martin

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"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

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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

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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

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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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Project 21 Press Release: Black Environmentalism Celebrated in Observance of Earth Day – April 2003

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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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Transplant Details Raise Cruel Questions, by Kimberley Wilson

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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

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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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Project 21 Press Release: Black Network Posts Online Educational Resource to Teach About Affirmative Action – April 2003

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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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