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Exit polls missed surveying Indy’s Blacks

AMOS BROWN III - November 20, 2008

On Election Night and the days following, commentators and pundits across the world remarked how President-elect Barack Obama won Blacks, Hispanics, young people, college...

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Michelle Obama & Black women

SHANNON WILLIAMS - November 13, 2008

The Black woman is like a mosaic — several different pieces that compose one beautiful piece of art. We come in various hues, shapes...

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The impossible possible — a Black president; a blue Indiana

AMOS BROWN III - November 13, 2008

When the British surrendered at Yorktown, certifying a free America, their drums and fifes played “The World Turned Upside Down.” That song was in...

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It’s our time

SHANNON WILLIAMS - November 6, 2008

When I woke up on Wednesday, Nov. 5, change had a new meaning. On that particular day, change meant that even the most far-fetched,...

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Issues our Black community must confront after this election

AMOS BROWN III - November 6, 2008

Several issues that have been bubbling under the surface will now come to the fore, now that the election is over. Here’s my overview...

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Mississippi has a long way to go

SHANNON WILLIAMS - October 31, 2008

Last weekend I was fortunate enough to attend my homecoming at Jackson State University. My girlfriends and I had a wonderful time attending all...

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The race for governor

AMOS BROWN III - October 31, 2008

Stubborn. That noun and verb best describes the two candidates for governor of Indiana and the conundrum that African-American voters face in making a...

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Barack Obama embraced by Americans from all walks of life

AMOS BROWN III - October 24, 2008

Barack Obama isn’t just a candidate embraced by the African-American community. He’s a candidate embraced by whites, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, gays, straights,...

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The race factor

SHANNON WILLIAMS - October 24, 2008

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama has achieved so many respectable things that have garnered him the support of millions of people. He graduated...

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