American intervention and Iran’s presidential election
by FinalCall.com NewsIn 1953, the U.S. was part of a plot that overthrew the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh. America must not repeat that sordid history by interfering in... »
Conservatives Use “Racism” to Confuse and Exploit
by Dr. Ron Daniels-Guest Columnist- | Jul 1, 2009 - 9:33:05 PM
When rabid right-wing radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh and conservative guru Newt Gingrich initially attacked Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor as a “racist,” they were using a time-tested strategy to appeal to Whites who believe their “rights” are being threatened by Blacks and people of color. »
Wrongfully Jailed and Still Wronged after Release
by Earl Ofari Hutchinson-Guest Columnist- | Jul 1, 2009 - 10:18:15 AM
Byron Halsey recently had the happy and tragic distinction of being the 238th wrongfully convicted prisoner released from prison in the past two decades due to DNA testing. Halsey was the 12th wrongfully convicted prisoner exonerated this year. »
Reflections on the International Day of the Child
by Nicole C. Lee-Guest Columnist- | Jul 1, 2009 - 9:24:04 AM
On June 16, 1976, thousands of Black schoolchildren took to the streets to protest the apartheid regime. Hundreds were killed and wounded. Thousands were forced to flee the country, carrying the fight against apartheid around the globe. June 16th is marked to honor the children of Soweto and to highlight the condition of children around the world. »
Is Africa throwing off the yoke of dependency?
by Jehron Muhammad-Guest Columnist- | Jun 30, 2009 - 12:49:38 PM
A growing debate has been initiated by Africans challenging Western-backed organizations like Human Rights Watch, the International Criminal Court, and Bob Geldolf's Live Aid campaigns. Africans are speaking for themselves and raising questions about those acting in the name of doing good on the continent. »
Detroit Welcomes Minister Ava Muhammad
by Hakimah Muhammad | Jun 30, 2009 - 12:07:27 PM“You Are the Righteous, the Best and the Powerful,” was the message delivered by Sister Ava Muhammad, national spokesperson to the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, in Detroit at the Charles H. Wright African American Museum. »
Obama Frustrates Republican Agenda with Sotomayor Nomination
by Ron Daniels | Jun 22, 2009 - 12:27:57 PMOne of the most important reasons for breaking the hegemony of rightwing Republicanism, as represented by the eight-year reign of Bush-Cheney, was to prevent a total takeover of the Supreme Court and federal judiciary by conservative forces. »
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Reflections on the International Day of the Child
On June 16, 1976, thousands of Black schoolchildren took to...
American intervention and Iran’s presidential election
In 1953, the U.S. was part of a plot that...
How America crushed democracies
In the August 7, 2003 edition of the Washington Post,...
Conservatives Use “Racism” to Confuse and Exploit
When rabid right-wing radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh and...
Wrongfully Jailed and Still Wronged after Release
Byron Halsey recently had the happy and tragic distinction of...