Tag: New Visions Commentary

Might "Strengthening Black Families Month" Be Better Than Celebrating Black History? by La Shawn Barber

Might “Strengthening Black Families Month” Be Better Than Celebrating Black History? by La Shawn Barber

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It's Black History Month again. Time to break out the tributes to Martin Luther King, go downtown to listen to bad poetry and look at bad art about the struggles of black folk, belt out a chorus of "We Shall ...
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Have Blacks Advanced in the 21st Century? by B.B. Robinson, Ph.D.

Have Blacks Advanced in the 21st Century? by B.B. Robinson, Ph.D.

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Six years ago, I made a public plea for our community to achieve a set of goals that would move us further up the path toward full integration into American society.  I said at that time - and I still ...
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Why the "N" Word Grows in Popularity, by Jeffrey Hicks

Why the “N” Word Grows in Popularity, by Jeffrey Hicks

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The "n-word" is perhaps the most emotionally-loaded term in the English language. Throughout its history, the n-word's usage was primarily meant to dehumanize, debase and dishonor African-Americans.  In the "good old days," the word was used by bigots with either ...
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Oprah Shouldn't Give Up on Our Kids, by Deneen Borelli

Oprah Shouldn’t Give Up on Our Kids, by Deneen Borelli

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After visiting our nation's failing urban public schools, Oprah Winfrey felt frustrated.  In an interview with Newsweek magazine, she said:  "I became so frustrated with visiting inner-city schools in the U.S.  The sense that you need to learn just isn't ...
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Bowl Game Proposal a True Indicator of Race Relations, Not Kramer's Racist Rant, by Joe R. Hicks and David A. Lehrer

Bowl Game Proposal a True Indicator of Race Relations, Not Kramer’s Racist Rant, by Joe R. Hicks and David A. Lehrer

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Some have said that Michael Richards's recent on-stage racist tirade indicated that America's racist past is not so distant. Some black leaders used it to drive the message that racism lies just beneath the surface of American life and that ...
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Supremes Still Working on School Equality, by Deneen Borelli

Supremes Still Working on School Equality, by Deneen Borelli

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Even though public school segregation was outlawed over 50 years ago, there are still lingering questions about the constitutionality of racial preferences that the U.S. Supreme Court must decide. Before the Court right now is a set of cases challenging ...
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Dr. King's Dream Today a Nightmare, by Mychal Massie

Dr. King’s Dream Today a Nightmare, by Mychal Massie

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As we marked our nation's annual commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we received many reminders that it's time for America to remember the injustices he fought. Preachers preached special sermons, teachers had special lesson plans and politicians - ...
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Goals are Richer Than Dreams, by B.B. Robinson, Ph.D.

Goals are Richer Than Dreams, by B.B. Robinson, Ph.D.

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Many people ring in the New Year by making resolutions - goals they hope to accomplish over the course of the following 364 days. Some people lump "goals" into the same category as "dreams."  While both can be lofty, goals ...
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Right or Rich? How About Both? by B.B. Robinson, Ph.D.

Right or Rich? How About Both? by B.B. Robinson, Ph.D.

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It's common to believe more is better. More money. More fame. More power. While having more might be nice, isn't it better to be right? Being right and rich is much better than the alternative. Consider the benefits of being ...
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The Gift of Good Health, by Bishop Council Nedd II

The Gift of Good Health, by Bishop Council Nedd II

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There are several passages in the Bible suggesting that much is expected from those to whom much is given. One of the greatest gifts that God has given to his people on earth is the gift of good health. Like ...
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