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by Dr. Wilmer J. Leon onNovember 9, 2012
Writing at Black Star News, Dr. Wilmer J. Leon says that the question shouldn't be "What should President Obama do for black America?" It should be "What will black America do for itself politically, and when?"
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by Michael Steele onJuly 1, 2011
July Fourth is a good reminder of the dream that African Americans -- and all Americans -- can't afford to let slip away.
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by Sheryl Huggins Salomon onApril 7, 2011
Just days after kicking off his 2012 re-election bid, Obama addresses a convention for the reverend's activist group, with cabinet members in tow.
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by John McWhorter onMarch 15, 2011
Talking about racism or special programs for blacks will not change the future of African Americans. Ending the war on drugs will.
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by John McWhorter onFebruary 16, 2011
In starting new businesses and in academic achievement, African Americans have stepped up their efforts without any special help from a "black agenda."
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by Cynthia Gordy onJanuary 27, 2011
The new Congressional Black Caucus budget commission says that we need to address the federal deficit -- but also protect the needs of the poor.
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May 8, 2010
Don't call it a black agenda, but the Obama administration has blanketed black colleges at commencements this May.
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by E.R. Shipp onApril 18, 2010
Various groups commit to specific goals in a televised action plan.
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by Angela Glover Blackwell onMarch 28, 2010
A participant in Tavis Smiley’s recent forum says black critics don’t give the president credit for what he has done.
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