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The election of Barack Hussein Obama, the first man of African decent elected President of the United States, will provide continuous changes for a very long time. Gone now is the handy excuse many Blacks have used for refusing to act and speak like members of our American society. “It’s not worth my even trying because ‘the man’ will never let me get ahead” died on Nov 4, 2008. ‘The man’ actually elected a Black Commander in Chief, so demanding Ebonics as the price for school attendance is over. The days of Black self imposed isolation from American society are...

<p>Last summer, in Detroit’s St. Paul Church of God in Christ, I watched Bill Cosby summon his inner Malcolm X.</p> <p>He began with the story of a black girl who’d risen to become valedictorian of his old high school, despite having been abandoned by her father.</p>

Published In: New Coalition News & Views Publication Date: January 1, 2005 Publisher: The New Coalition for Economic and Social Change On October 2, 2004, Lee H. Walker addressed The Philadelphia Society’s fall meeting. This year’s topic was “Black History and Conservative Principles.” His remarks were made during a panel discussion, which he moderated, and were delivered as follows. Black conservatism has been an overlooked aspect of American history since the collapse of Reconstruction. Any comprehensive history of black American thought that ignores or isolates the conservative influence will be lopsided. Conferences like this are usually held during the month...

As we think back on the festivities down in Washington last week, it should be clearer than ever how complicated or contradictory the image of the Republican Party is. On that cold Washington morning, there were a number of people seated near the podium. At the center of the ceremony was Trent Lott, whose presence was taken as an insult even by black Republicans. Sitting there in the chill with everyone else was Democrat Barak Obama, the new senator from Illinois, whose opponent was the carpetbagger Alan Keyes. A contemptuous quick fix by the GOP, the elephants flew him to...

Sir Charles By Tammy Bruce FrontPageMagazine.com | October 10, 2002 In these days of abject political correctness it is worth shouting from the highest mountain when you hear a black, gay or feminist leader speak the truth from a foundation of common sense. Charles Barkley, NBA legend, author and now news commentator, has done just that. I consider anyone in the public eye a potential "leader." Our country looks to people who have excelled in their field as role models when it comes to the issues which affect our lives, whether it be actors or athletes. Some take that podium...