Tag: New Visions Commentary

In Case of the Diluting Druggist, No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

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Imagine this cinematic scenario: Superman, America's most famous superhero, saves a helpless baby in a perilous situation. Flying in at the last moment, our hero swoops up the helpless, adorable baby and places him safely in his anxious mother's arms ...
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On Affirmative Action, Liberals Promote Fear Over Progress, by Ak’bar Shabazz

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It seems chic in liberal circles to elicit black support by telling us we can't succeed without their help. Liberal expectations of black students are obviously low. Their confidence in our natural abilities and intellect isn't strong by any means ...
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Lott Had to Go, by Kimberley Jane Wilson

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When Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) woke up on the morning of Senator Strom Thurmond's (R-SC) 100th birthday celebration, I'm sure he had no idea that he and his big mouth would be the biggest political story of last December. Lott, ...
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Be Aware of Scams Like the Nigerian Connection

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 E-mail is a wonderful thing. These days, it's more efficient and reliable than the Post Office, and it's virtually free. I find it useful for keeping in touch with people I might not otherwise have the time to talk to ...
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It’s OK to Talk Trash at the “Barbershop,” by Kimberley Jane Wilson

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Even though the appeal of the "Barbershop" cannot be denied, controversy has a way of enhancing something's popularity. "Barbershop" first gained notoriety this past fall because Jesse Jackson demanded scenes he considered offensive be cut from the film and DVD ...
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Trent Lott Does Black Conservatives a Tremendous Disservice, by Ak’bar Shabazz

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At a 100th birthday celebration for retiring Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC), designated Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS) praised the centenarian's 1948 presidential campaign. Praise of Thurmond is permissible, but not the basis of the man's campaign. Lott's misguided honor ...
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Blacks Must Add Missing Ingredients to the American Melting Pot, by B.B. Robinson

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On a recent visit to Stockholm, Sweden, I took a daylong bus trip for tourists. It featured some of the most important historical and cultural sites the nation had to offer. It also made me think about what may be ...
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Trial Lawyers and Fear-Mongering Put Real Victims At Risk in Asbestos Cases, by Kevin Martin

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Today's burning question: You discover you are inhaling between 10,000 and 15,000 fibers of asbestos per day. Should you: a) head for the nearest emergency room, b) call your physician and schedule a checkup, 3) purchase a gas mask to ...
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Stoning Death Sentence Creates a Nigerian Nightmare, by Kimberley Jane Wilson

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Amina Lawal is going to die. Amina is the 30-year-old Nigerian woman sentenced to death by stoning. Her unforgivable "crime" was to have a baby out of wedlock. Her lawyers hint the pregnancy may be the result of a rape, ...
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At First Ford Failed – But Try, Try Again for the Sake of Black America, by Ak’Bar Shabazz

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After his party's defeat in the 2002 elections, Democratic House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (MO) resigned his congressional leadership post. A more liberal colleague - Nancy Pelosi (CA) - succeeded him, but not without a challenge from Harold Ford, Jr ...
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