In Winnfield, Louisiana, just 40 miles from Jena, Baron “Scooter” Pikes was tasered to death by a local police officer. Pikes is the first cousin of Mychal Bell, the lead defendant in the infamous JenaContinue reading

An open letter to Kevin Powell should be forthcoming. In the meantime, please see Errol’s Saturday, July 19th column below: Errol LouisChris Rock, Dave Chapelle and other stars come out for a bully Saturday, JulyContinue reading

Please read the shorter post from Errol Louis’ Saturday NY Daily News column below, and read this powerful response directed to Congressperson Ed Towns by Congressional candidate Kevin Powell right here: Open Letter to CongressmanContinue reading

Thanks to Sabiyha Prince for sending this satire my way. It’s really well done, I think. Much better than The New Yorker cover, which (and this is the thing you gotta get right with comedy)Continue reading

This is a great opportunity for young people interested in cartoons, super(s)heroes, and manga. Jerry is a great brother creating the kinda Black Power we all can love. If you’re in the NYC area andContinue reading

Thanks to Terrie Williams, who sent this EUR.com link to me: NAJEE ALI: An open letter to Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.(July 10, 2008) *Rev Jackson, your vulgar tirade caught on tape by Fox News whereContinue reading

This morning hundreds of New York women gathered at the Women for Obama breakfast. The New York Hilton ballroom was packed, and the line to enter the fundraiser looped through the ballroom lobby, down aContinue reading

What follows is an email response from Reginald Hudlin of BET concerning their recent “Hip Hop vs America” round-tables, specifically “Am I My Sister’s Keeper?”. Sharon Pendana makes important points about content and Black femaleContinue reading

HOT BOOK FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME II When:Sunday, July 20, 20082:00 pm ? until the music stops Where:Pier 6626th Street & 12th Avenue Why:Celebrate the summer with some of the HOTTEST titles for the taking.Continue reading

Thanks to Eisa Davis, who sent this to me: Spike Lee to film Broadway’s ‘Passing Strange’ Jul 3, 2008, 01:43 PM | by Nicole Sperling Categories: Theater, TV Biz Spike Lee is going to Broadway.Continue reading

Thanks to Sharon Pendana and Elise Chance for sending this open letter from michaela angela davis to me: A week ago today I sent to many of you a confusing and embarrassing apology for leadingContinue reading

Please listen to this important interview on NPR.org. From the site: RemembrancesThurgood Marshall, 100 Years After His Birth Thurgood Marshall Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American appointed to the Supreme Court, photographed circa 1970. MPI/Getty ImagesContinue reading

Thanks to Marcia Mayne of Date With a Book, who sent this to me today: Dear Friends, Like many of you, I watched with horror yesterday morning as the Today Show aired a video ofContinue reading

I received this from the Kevin Powell for Congress listserv today: Dear Supporters, We are so excited to announce George Soros? support of Kevin Powell for Congress! George Soros has been on the forefront ofContinue reading

Omar Tyree in The Daily Voice. Read the full statement below: An Urban “Street Lit” RetirementOmar Tyree | Posted June 19, 2008 9:49 AM For the record, I never called my work “street literature” andContinue reading

Talented writer and fellow Hunter College colleague Heather O’Neill interviewed Linda Villarosa for AfterEllen.com. Check out this engaging interview, and support Linda’s book, Passing for Black. Check out some of the interview below: ***** InterviewContinue reading

Keli Goff is a fabulous sister, the author of Party Crashing, and in the running to replace Tavis Smiley on The Tom Joyner Morning Show. Check out her site to see how well she’s representedContinue reading