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WHY I LOVE BEING BLACK

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WHY I LOVE BEING BLACK
During the sixties we used to say, “I’m Black and I’m proud,” but we never said why. I’d like to correct that.
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on January 10, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

America’s Biggest Problem - A Greedy, Self-Serving, and Unpatriotic Congress

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America’s Biggest Problem - A Greedy, Self-Serving, and Unpatriotic Congress

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People used to run for congress in order to serve the nation. But that no longer seems to be the…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on December 17, 2012 at 2:30am — No Comments

Black Critics Need to Recognize That There Are Some Things That Obama Just Can’t Do - or is That Really the Problem?

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Black  Critics Need to Recognize That There Are Some Things That Obama Just Can’t Do - or is That Really the Problem?

I'm not here to defend President Obama, because I don’t agree with everything he does, or fails…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on December 11, 2012 at 8:30pm — No Comments

An Open Letter to Cornel West

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An Open Letter to Cornel West
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on December 8, 2012 at 6:30am — No Comments

These Hands, And This Face, Are Worth Fighting For

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These Hands, And This Face, Are Worth Fighting For
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These Hands Represent the Blood, Sweat, and Tears of Selfless Sacrifice . . .…
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on December 4, 2012 at 4:30am — No Comments

What Has Obama Done for the Poor and Middle Class?

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What Has Obama Done for the Poor and Middle Class?…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on November 20, 2012 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Tavis, West, and Malcolm

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Tavis, West, and Malcolm
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While browsing the web this morning I came…
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on November 12, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

The New American Pastime - Ignoring the Truth to Accommodate a Lie

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The New American Pastime - Ignoring the Truth to Accommodate a Lie

As I watch the political machinations of extremists of every stripe…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on November 4, 2012 at 3:30pm — No Comments

An Open Letter to Pacifica Radio: Regarding the Dropping of Smiley and West

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An Open Letter to Pacifica Radio: The Smiley and West Firing
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on October 28, 2012 at 7:30am — No Comments

Republican Campaign Strategy - Division and Distraction

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Republican Campaign Strategy - Division and Distraction
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The Republic Party has only one agenda during this political…
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on October 18, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

IS OBAMA THE REAL REASON BLACK UNEMPLOYMENT IS SO HIGH?

 

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IS OBAMA THE REAL REASON BLACK UNEMPLOYMENT IS SO HIGH?…
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on October 16, 2012 at 5:00am — 3 Comments

Dear Mr. President

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           DEAR MR. PRESIDENT…
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on October 9, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

Here are the facts to Shut down any Republican

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A Gift From the GOP…
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on October 1, 2012 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

The Economist: Comments by Eric Wattree

The Economist

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Do you…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on September 29, 2012 at 7:30am — No Comments

It’s Time to Boycott Tavis,West, and All Black-on-Black Racists

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It’s Time to Boycott Tavis,West, and All Black-on-Black Racists
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on September 19, 2012 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

WHY AM I SO FIXATED ON CORNEL WEST?

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WHY AM I SO FIXATED ON CORNEL WEST?

A lot of…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on August 31, 2012 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Reflections on the Stanley Crouch, Mtume Debate on Modern Jazz

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Reflections on the Stanley Crouch, Mtume Debate on Modern Jazz
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on July 17, 2012 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Presenting Ms Rita Edmond - The Contemporary Face of True Jazz Royalty

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Presenting Ms Rita Edmond - The Contemporary Face of True Jazz Royalty
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on July 15, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Republican Greed and Fiscal Irresponsibility: A Brief Look at the Facts

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Republican Greed and Fiscal Irresponsibility: A Brief Look at the Facts
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Am I the…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on June 25, 2012 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Scott Walker Recall: A Referendum on American Democracy

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Scott Walker Recall: A Referendum on American Democracy…
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on June 4, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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