5 Failures of Today’s Black Church

1. Abortion Unfortunately, the silence of the Black Church on the issue of abortion is nothing new, particularly when it comes to the rate of abortion within the communities of the very people who make up those churches. Even Civil Rights icon, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a supporter of Planned Parenthood, …

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10 Questions for Black Democrats

Just thinking out loud... 1) Why do you support the political party whose position continues to be one of opposition to the right of parents to send their children to the school of their choice, regardless how poorly the school might be performing? 2) Why do you support the political party whose platform was so opposed to the Civil …

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The Illusion of Barack Obama’s Promises to the Black Voters Who Supported Him

America is at a crossroads. Yes, yes, I know. That line is about as original as, "It was a dark and stormy night...". I realize that. Still, it is no less true. In fact, it is especially applicable for a particular segment of the American populace: blacks.  So, if I may be so bold, let …

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