Tag Archives: Barack Obama

Tavis Smiley is no good for Black folks!

ShareActually, I believe the exact opposite, strongly. I used the provocative title to draw attention to this blog post.  My hope is that you’ll continue to read the rest of what I’ve written and be moved to support the Brother’s efforts. I … Continue reading

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Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama – Book Review

Share “Of Thee I Sing is basically a baker’s dozen of brief biographies of important figures in American history, from Father of the Country George Washington up to Maya Lin, the artist/architect who, while still an undergraduate at Yale, designed … Continue reading

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