Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

African American Literature Book Club

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Leaderboard

Popular Content

Showing content with the highest reputation on 03/14/2016 in all areas

  1. 1 point
    Well, the time is drawing near and I will soon have to decide who to cast my vote for in the upcoming Illinois primaries. My choices are represented by Clinton and Sanders. Everybody else is out of the question, particularly Donald Trump, that ego-maniacal, fascistic xenophobic, ignorant mouthpiece of the worst America has to offer. (Funny how when checking out the Wendy Williams show the other day, watching her toddle around in stiletto heels, almost pitching forward from the weight of her enormous implants, her glassy eyes peeking out from the drapery of her latest wig, lasciviously sharing gossip with her enraptured audience of giddy women and gay men all of whom hang onto her every word, nodding in agreement like bobble head dolls as she slams or schmoozes celebrities, delighting an audience thrilled to have found a fellow air head they can relate to, I thought how Donald Trump is like a political Wendy Williams. ) Whatever. One thing I am beginning to notice, is that there’s a thin line between the supporters of Bernie and "The Donald". Both are not only fanatical about their candidate, but passionate in their hatred for their opponents. "Feeling the Bern" is comparable to a religious experience. Bernie has become the messiah of the liberal anti-establishment crowd, a wild haired Jewish guy they believe will chase the money changers from the temple, and answer the prayers of anyone who worships him. Once in charge, when not walking on the waters of the Potomac River, he will exorcise the demons of Wall Street and feed the poor with a few fish and a couple of loaves of bread. And also forgive your student loans. If you’re a hapless Millennial who is still living in your parent’s basement or a black fast food worker, trying to get by on your minimum wage, he’s your Savior. If you’re a middle class taxpayer with a long memory, Bernie will reward your festering hate by banishing that spawn of Satan, Hillary Clinton! Hillary Clinton is viewed by her pragmatic supporters as the experienced and knowledgeable Darling of the Doable. She’ll sweep into the white house, tidy things up and give the nation a make-over. She has a to-do list wherein she has planned her work and is eager to work her plan. But none of this impresses the detractors that think she is a lying, scheming, vacillating bitch who was her husband’s partner in many crimes. Bernie accuses her of representing the rich special interests and of being on the wrong side in such things as the Iraq war and Obama-backed Trade agreements. The old guard of black Democrats are more forgiving, however, preferring to focus on the positive things she has done to combat racism and help women and children. To them, Bernie is a re-tread from the ‘60s getting by on his past reputation as they criticize him for patronizingly looking upon all blacks as being poor and helpless. In any case Hillary is the a woman whose ambition has always been to become the first woman president. She has accomplished all her other goals, and is rich enough to remove herself from the pockets of corporate America. We are now asked to believe that, if she wins, instead of using this opportunity to atone for her sins and nobly do what’s best for the entire nation, she will just ignore the rank and file who put her in office, and cater to the rich, thereby tainting any legacy that would earn her a hallowed place in history. But, - who knows. I do have a third choice when it comes to the Primaries and that is to just take a pass on them. Sad to say, I’m at the point where I no longer give a damn. I’m pretty much done with this country on all levels, in all areas, wondering if I’ll even be around to participate in the election or to witness America in the throes of a chaotic implosion that the outcome of the upcoming election might precipitate. Hummmm. Come to think of it, that might be something worth waiting for...
  2. 1 point
    I jeir goal is personal enrichment. You willknow ewho Obana is based on what he does once he leaves the office.
  3. Here's the delineation. The 2015 United States of America Presidential Elections The people Want a leader who will hide their true motives and be the firm but unpredictable mother. However they will change their mind 26 days after the Inauguration of the Presidnet. Let's call them Lily. The second type of cadindidate, is a radical or free thinking individual. Who is comfortable walking and working with the movers and the shakers. And They like him they just don't undersatnd him or her. This person starts out building consensus and then switches gears after 14 days. Let's call them Mark. The third candidate is the what the country actually needs. They are a true leader that realizes that people generally are not ready for change. So you have to force it upon them. What is interesting about this leader is they have elemnts of both the first and second candidate. Check the news 3 years and 10 months 16 days ago Nov 1 2011. The should show up oct 29, 2015. Lets call them Harry Unfortunately the most popular person at the moment is the person most likely to start a world war. There is a fourth candidate, very unlikely to win though. They may come fromm the conservative party. However they are a moderate. They almost defy classification. They don't have alllegiance to bad policy or ideas. They just are interested in what works.

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.