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, ... READ MORE
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 ... READ MORE
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 ... READ MORE
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 ... READ MORE
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 ... READ MORE
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 ... READ MORE
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, ... READ MORE
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 ... READ MORE
When one imagines liberal environmental activists, the stereotype is one of tie-dyed followers of the Grateful Dead. These days, environmental activism is big business. Well-paid heads of green groups more likely choose Bruno Maglis over Birkenstocks. But some of the ... READ MORE
It's been over a year since the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and life is not back to what once passed for normal. Maybe it never will be. Maybe it shouldn't be. Maybe normal is what got us into ... READ MORE
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Category: Project 21 New Visions
Lott Had to Go, by Kimberley Jane Wilson
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Be Aware of Scams Like the Nigerian Connection, by David Almasi
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It’s OK to Talk Trash at the “Barbershop,” by Kimberley Jane Wilson
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Trent Lott Does Black Conservatives a Tremendous Disservice, by Ak’bar Shabazz
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Blacks Must Add Missing Ingredients to the American Melting Pot, by B.B. Robinson
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Trial Lawyers and Fear-Mongering Put Real Victims At Risk in Asbestos Cases, by Kevin Martin
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Stoning Death Sentence Creates a Nigerian Nightmare, by Kimberley Jane Wilson
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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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Smart Growth Tosses a White Hood Over Black Homeownership, by Kevin Martin
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Back to Normal After 9/11? by Kimberley Jane Wilson
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