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Two Forgotten Lefties – for Black History Month

                                         Who was Oliver Law? (left).  Ever hear of him? How about Harry Haywood? (right) No clue right? Well, Oliver Law … Continue reading

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Julian Bond

Julian Bond died yesterday. Wikipedia will tell you that Bond “ was an American social activist and leader in the Civil Rights Movement, politician, professor, and writer. While a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, during the early 1960s, … Continue reading

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The Ruse of Non-Violence

Last Monday “rioting” broke out in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody. Today, Huffington Post is reporting that the Baltimore State’s Attorney called his death a “homicide” stating “We have probable cause to file charges” … Continue reading

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For Black History Month – Pauli Murray

Anyone remember Pauli Murray? Who? Pauli Murray. Would it surprise you to learn that Pauli Murray refused to move to the back of the bus – in 1940! Fifteen years before Rosa Parks? That she was arrested in Virginia and … Continue reading

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