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Julianne Malveaux

Unmasking White Racism

In 1896, Lyrics of Lowly Life, a collection of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s poetry, was published.  Although his poem was specifically focused on African American...

Look Who’s ‘Lazy’ and ‘Crazy’

Voter suppression is alive and well, especially in the state of North Carolina, where a Republican official, Don Yelton, proved himself to be at...

A Slave to Slavery Comparisons

The brilliant surgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson is out of order and out of control when he compares the Affordable Care Act to slavery. As a...

There Were Alternatives to Bankruptcy in Detroit

You don’t have to be from Detroit to be angry at what is happening there. And you don’t have to be from Detroit to lend...

Republicans’ Venom Aimed at Obama

At press time, it was unclear whether Congress would finally evade a government shutdown on October 1.  I do know, however, that I am sick...

U.S. Doesn’t Care About Poor People

When the poverty data was released on September 17, comparing the poverty situation in 2011 to that in 2012, many hoped that poverty levels would...

Congress is Eating Away at Food Stamps

Steven and Laurie, a White married couple that lives near Richmond, Va., work at a big box store.  She is a cashier; he works...

Obama Selling 'Wolf Tickets' on Syria

President Barack Obama stepped on a big limb when he threatened "limited action" against Syria because the country's leaders allegedly used chemical weapons against...

After the March on Washington

The 1963 March on Washington was a pivotal moment for African Americans, a day when people joined to fight for jobs, peace and justice....

Russell Simmons Violates Harriet Tubman

Every time I hear the voice of Russell Simmons, I hear a cool, clean, clear meditative voice, especially on Twitter where he drops his...

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