Posts Tagged ‘black agenda’
In defense of an icon: What it really takes to advance a Black Agenda
Dr. Dorothy Height. AP photo Today marks the 98th birthday of civil rights and women’s rights icon, Dr. Dorothy I. Height. I have had the distinct honor and privilege to work by her side for nearly three years now. In that short time, I have come to know her and marvel at her ability to personify...
March 24th, 2010 | African Americans, Featured, Politics | Read More
Tavis Smiley on his “We Count!” Conference and why America needs the Black Agenda
Tavis Smiley will moderate a conversation on Saturday, March 20, at Chicago State University on the issue of a black agenda. The conference, We Count! The Black Agenda is the American Agenda, will be nationally televised live on C-SPAN beginning at 8:00 a.m. Kathleen Wells: On March 20, you will convene...
March 16th, 2010 | African Americans, Featured | Read More
A conversation with Dr. Cornel West
Hi. This is Kathleen Wells. I’m the political correspondent for Race-Talk. Last week, I had an opportunity to talk with Dr. Cornel West. He is the professor of Religion and African American studies at Princeton University. Hope you enjoy listening to the conversation. Listen Now Kathleen...
February 23rd, 2010 | Cornel West, Featured | Read More
PREVIEW: A conversation with Dr. Cornel West
Last week, I had a conversation with the self-professed “bluesman in the life of the mind” and “jazzman in the world of ideas,” Dr. Cornel West. He talked with me about President Barack Obama’s first year in the White House and spoke with me about the historical significance and the...
February 22nd, 2010 | Cornel West, Featured | Read More
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In defense of an icon: What it really takes to advance a Black Agenda
March 24, 2010 07:03
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Black and Latino men pouring out
March 24, 2010 07:03
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Social Media Activism: Adding to the Haitian narrative
March 23, 2010 08:03
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So how about a little criminal justice?
March 23, 2010 07:03
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Blanqueamiento: A poem by Adebe DeRango-Adem
March 22, 2010 07:03
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Mike Barber: @StephG You're resting blame on the shoulders of Black women, which is not where it belongs. Also, characterizing it as ...
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Kira Hudson Banks: Very interesting suggestion. Just so we're on the same page, are you assuming it would be more acceptable and palatable ...
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drespsytweet: Great column. Do you think it was random that the first woman to win best director did so for directing a movie theme t...
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Kathleen Wells: Clearly, the issue as to whether our community should have a black agenda or not, is controversial. More specifically...
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StephG: I have a really big problem with the whole 'black women can't find good black men' 'debate.' Why does it have to be a...
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Neither conspiracy nor post-racialism: In the first week of March, 2010, African American Governor of New York, David Patterson was forced to declare that he would not seek reelection a...
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