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Malcolm X (1972 Documentary)

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Another interesting look at how Jim Crow laws played a role in how far we progressed then on up until today..

Powerful earthquake jolts Alaska's largest city - US news - msnbc.com

Powerful earthquake jolts Alaska's largest city - US news - msnbc.com Is this another "very timely" natural event that speaks volumes to these particular days?

Learn where the name Jim Crow came from...

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Look, listen and learn...

YouTube - Malcolm X on PBS 'Open Mind' show: Race Relations In Crisis (June 12, 1963)

YouTube - Malcolm X on PBS 'Open Mind' show: Race Relations In Crisis (June 12, 1963)

Cynthia McKinney makes a very, very interesting point in Oct. 2008

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She gives a distinct definition of how it's important that people vote in accordance to their values. It's also important to know that values and culture are synonymous. On a definitive note, or in other words, the old adage "you are what you eat," plays a significant role in our values which eventually leads to what we know as "culture." Remember that God created man without a language, a religion or a diet plan, these realities developed over time...

11-Year-Old Shoots Himself In The Leg

11-Year-Old Shoots Himself In The Leg Another disturbing event that raises more questions as to why in a so-called civilized society fire arms, or guns, are so prevalent. Just in case you haven't been informed, 90 percent of all civilized societies on the globe do not allow it's citizens to possess or own a fire arm or gun. Are we missing something?  Should the 2nd amendment as noted in the US constitution be reviewed, debated and eventually eradicated based on the overwhelming number of injuries and fatalities associated with the 2nd amendment of the US constitution?

Former Black Panther Geronimo Pratt Dies at 63-Years Old

Former Black Panther Geronimo Pratt Dies at 63-Years Old Though he performed two military tours in Viet Nam upon his return to the US Geronimo Pratt was dissatisfied with being treated as a second class citizen and seeing other Blacks in the community being slaughtered by law enforcement, so he decided to make a difference by helping to establish the Black Panthers. Shortly after Johnnie Cochran successfully attained his release, after 27 years of incarceration, based on being falsely accused for a crime he didn't commit, Geronimo Pratt moved his family to Tanzania where he continued to work helping others. He will be remembered as a Freedom Fighter, may he R.I.P.