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Friday, March 18, 2005
Remembering A D.C. Son, Journalist and Friend
It was 28 years ago when terror struck the Nation’s Capital. Ten members of the Hanafi Muslims seized three sites, including the District Building…

Friday, March 11, 2005
Voices for UDC
This week’s column is dedicated those readers who responded to a recent Let’s Talk column entitled: UDC’s Struggle – Another Case of…

Friday, March 4, 2005
Does Black America Need a Plan?
Do African Americans need a contract with America? This was the question Tavis Smiley posed to a panel of African American leaders in…

Friday, February 25, 2005
UDC’s Struggle – Another Case of Black on Black Crime
The University of the District of Columbia’s Second Annual Founder’s Day Convocation held last week can best be described as bittersweet.

Friday, February 18, 2005
Panic Over Voting Rights Act is Warranted
President George W. Bush, unfortunately, is not alone when it comes to his lack of knowledge of the Voting Rights Act and the impact it…

Friday, February 11, 2005
Stories of the Revolution Live On
Anyone who missed the memorial service held in honor of James Forman last Saturday at People’s Congregational Church missed one of the most

Friday, February 4, 2005
Black History Month – My Favorite Time of the Year
I have the best job in the world. Publishing a Black newspaper requires that I spend nearly every part of my day staying consciously aware of…

Friday, January 21, 2005
Can A Million Men Stop the Pain?
We’ve talked often in this column about growing up back in the day, being a part of the Baby Boomer generation and the pride that came with…

Friday, January 14, 2005
Armstrong Williams’ Wrongdoing Reveals a Greater Wrong
Okay, Armstrong. You have really done it now. For all of those who have grown to dislike or even despise you over the years for your conservative

Friday, January 7, 2005
The Military Choice
Young men and women all across this country, including the District of Columbia, have chosen to join the military and are giving their lives to…

Friday, December 24, 2004
Let the Truth Be Told – 50 is Only the Beginning

Friday, December 17, 2004
The Reason for the Season

Friday, December 10, 2004
Women Must Commit to Saving Our Lives

Friday, December 3, 2004
‘AIDS, Thy Face Now is Female’

Friday, November 26, 2004
It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye

November 19, 2004
Do Kids Really Count in D.C.?

November 12, 2004
Valencia Mohammed’s Loss Is Shared by Many

November 5, 2004
What Will We Do Now?

October 29, 2004
A Historic Day beset by so many distractions…

October 22, 2004
In Memoriam – Remembering My Dad’s Final Days

October 15, 2004
40 Years…and The Best Is Yet to Come!

October 8, 2004
Back in the Day

October 1, 2004
Read This Out Loud


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