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Obama & Blacks; Gay or Straight – No Connection

Obama & Blacks; Gay or Straight – No Connection

May. 11 | As America move towards being a conveniently religious state akin to the Taliban and other such theocracies the State Department work tirelessly to vilify, many are applauding President Obama’s bold admission that he supports the right of gay consenting...

Unoccupied Voters

Unoccupied Voters

Mar. 6 | One of the political realties of America today even during the Presidency of our nation’s first non-white president is the emergence of special interest political movements which have altered the legislative agendas of both state and federal political...

Bully At Home – Bully Abroad

Bully At Home – Bully Abroad

Feb. 27 | Bullying seems to permeate every echelon of society. In an effort to appeal to parents, President Barack Obama took a stand against bullying—specifically cyber bullying on sites such as facebook. Kudos, Mr. President. Way to stand up for the little...

He said – She Said

He said – She Said

Feb. 23 | Honest and earnest criticism from those whose interests are most nearly touched, — criticism of writers by readers, of government by those governed, of leaders by those led,– this is the soul of democracy and the safeguard of modern society. –...

Can Blacks Criticize Barack Obama?

Can Blacks Criticize Barack Obama?

Jan. 9 | It is ironical that these African Americans chose a celebration of Martin Luther Jr. to blackball and silence Tavis Smiley because of his political critique of a Black leader who like all other leaders should be held accountable for his deeds and policies....

The Politics of Blowing Whistles

The Politics of Blowing Whistles

Nov. 4 | Michael McCray and Tom Devine joined us this week for a discussion of whistleblowers.  Who is going to expose wrong-doing from the insider and how will society protect them?  This was the fundamental question addressed in today’s show.  We also...

The Arrest of Dr. West

The Arrest of Dr. West

Oct. 18 | “Somehow, this First Black President believes that ongoing structural and institutionalized poverty, year after year of record-high unemployment, constant, unrelenting housing discrimination, forced educational deficits, ever-growing mass imprisonment…...

Obama Trivializing Black Reality in America

Obama Trivializing Black Reality in America

Sep. 27 | It’s clear that Dr. Benjamin and the Obama administration chose to trivialize black women’s health because they have no plans to combat the the real conditions that undermine good health in black communities. Obama administration ignores disparities The...

Is Obamamania Still In Full Effect?

Is Obamamania Still In Full Effect?

Sep. 26 | In this interview with CKUW Radio in Manitoba, Canada we discussed Obamamania and its persistent political impact.  Would a Republican really be worse?  Could the Right get away with all that Obama’s administration has?  Is our emphasis on electoral...

How Black Colleges Are Turning White – The Ethnic Cleansing Of African Americans in the Age of Obama

How Black Colleges Are Turning White – The Ethnic Cleansing Of African Americans in the Age of Obama

Sep. 15 | How Black Colleges Are Turning White and Keeping Their Historically Black Colleges and Universities Status: The Ethnic Cleansing Of African Americans in the Age of Obama (Part 1 of 3 ) By Jahi Issa, Ph.D. For more than 100 years, HBCU’s have served...