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The Indiana Primary: Get ready to play Family Feud (Part One)

AMOS BROWN III - March 14, 2008

With apologies to Richard Dawson and John O’Hurley, “Get ready, it’s time to play Democratic Party Family Feud.” That’s what the upcoming May Primary...

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Understanding the difference between helping and enabling

SHANNON WILLIAMS - March 14, 2008

From an early age we’re taught to help others as much as possible, however, as we get older, helping people too much can actually...

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Understanding the difference between helping and enabling

SHANNON WILLIAMS - March 14, 2008

From an early age we’re taught to help others as much as possible, however, as we get older, helping people too much can actually...

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The special election

AMOS BROWN III - March 6, 2008

Tuesday’ special election is the first this year in Indiana. And the first since voters across America, including African-Americans, are turning out in record...

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New sentencing guidelines for crack offenders

SHANNON WILLIAMS - March 6, 2008

For years Blacks have argued about the disproportionately higher incarceration sentences that our men and women face regarding crack-cocaine offences. It’s been no secret...

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Use the power of one for greater good

SHANNON WILLIAMS - February 28, 2008

What goes around comes around. We’ve all heard this saying, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if we actually internalized its meaning and based most...

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John McCain speaks to Blacks; new poll shows Carson leads

AMOS BROWN III - February 28, 2008

Sen. John McCain’s “Straight Talk Express” limped into Indianapolis last week, like a steam engine running out of coal and water. A New York...

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Taking it all in

SHANNON WILLIAMS - February 21, 2008

While realities of the world, traditional media outlets and happenings in our neighborhoods often paint the picture of a destitute and unthriving Black community,...

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Colin Powell paved the way for Obama

AMOS BROWN III - February 21, 2008

For months I’ve marveled at the appeal Sen. Barack Obama has with whites. From coast to coast, whites have been the base of the...

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Obama takes the lead

SHANNON WILLIAMS - February 14, 2008

Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) is making tremendous strides as he beat primary challenger Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) in the Potomac primaries, which...

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