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JESSE JACKSON  

Jesse Jackson the famed civil rights leader and former Democratic presidential candidate (1984, 1988) has decided to mix 2008 presidential election politics and payday loans.

The rate of mortgage foreclosures is skyrocketing. In a visit to Saginaw, Michigan, Jesse Jackson offered specific facts and helped to explore solutions.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson and other protesters put Chuck's Gun Shop under fire.

If we continue to create the notion that blacks and whites are different, our nation will keep moving towards an unequal society. And as long as people keep listening to bigots like Jesse Jackson, we will be an unequal society.

This is a re-print with the correct edits

A Teacher wonders outloud as a "leader" comes to a school.

Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are holding back progress on race relations in America.

With the emergence of Barack Obama, young progressive blacks thought we had all but rid ourselves of Rev. Jesse Jacksonand Rev. Al Sharpton; relegating them to small marches, insignificant demonstrations and ineffective boycotts.

Financial woes, family loyalty and legal problems continue to vex the self-proclaimed King of Pop.

Comedian Paul Mooney vows to never use the N-word again during Jesse Jackson press conference

No African-American candidate for the nomination of his party has ever one a single state caucus or primary. The closest, Reverend Jesse Jackson, came in 5th in 1988 with 5% of the vote. Barack Obama changed that in Iowa last week.

For readers who responded to my brief article on Jesse Jackson's Saginaw visit, this is a more in-depth report on one of America's emerging concerns.

The Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Reverend Al Sharpton often dwell on advocating liberal political positions, which they believe will help benefit society. The Reverend A. R. Bernard, however, is one African American pastor more interested in sharing the Bible.

I'm not going to call this racism, or media bias. I will let you decide. You will see, as I do, further evidence why (unfortunately) Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson won't be "retiring" any time soon.

African Americans deserve a better spokesman than Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson.

Jesse Jackson has proposed a new line of thinking for black society and beyond.

Should we continue to argue over Michael Richards' sincerity or support Jesse Jackson's call to end racial slurs?

How we respond to those who are different is not something we are formally taught, but rather learned behavior. Find out what those with physical challenges want you to know about who they are and how they want to be responded to, in their own words.

The homophobia that runs rampant in our community is directly linked to the deep religious roots of the black church who spend far too much time supporting the idea that maybe Michael Sandy, Sakia Gunn and others like them are deserving of their fates.

More liberal claptrap

A look at the role religion plays and played among blacks, from the time of their importation fro Africa to the present effect of black churches in today's political picture

This is in response to the article "Ned Lamont Should Introduce Himself"

In 2005, hundreds of thousands of Americans marched in DC to protest the Iraq war. A year later, nothing has changed - except now the number of Americans dead from the Iraq war has exceeded those killed in 9/11. Remember this when you vote on November 7.

James Frey, Mark Foley and Mel Gibson lead the scandal parade for 2006.

I am proud to report that it is business as usual in the world of politics. Maybe that's not good for the rest of us but it's the way it's always been.

Media consolidation is effecting the way we communicate and debate idea in our democratic state.

Before he died, ABC News anchor Peter Jennings was working on a story about the spread of AIDS in black people in America. Terry Moran and others at Primetime finished Jennings work and aired it on Aug. 24, 2006.

Black male unemployment is still high even for those with a good education.

This is a paper I wrote for my sociology class. It is a commentary on how religion plays such a role in society, even though they are supposed to be seperate.

There are many myths about the origins of Freemasonry, its practices and rituals, and why it is a "secret society." This article debunks the myths and explains the facts.

Ghostbusters, The Terminator, Revenge of the Nerds, The Karate Kid, and Beverly Hills Cop.

The articles addresses the issue of pedophile priests and the damage inflicted upon their victims years later.

If you're a freelancer or small business owner wondering if you will ever get to the next level, listen up. Here are three things you can do immediately to jump start your company's growth.

During the 1990s, a new generation of Black writers emerged in the spotlight to continue the literary tradition of giving voice to its experiences as Black people in the African Diaspora.

This article is an opinion piece that discusses how different groups within society have hidden investments in racism.

"I have many marketing ideas but no money to implement any. It's so frustrating!" If your marketing budget consists of the $85 left over after you pay bills, then listen up.

Approximately fifty females are awaiting execution on death row. Many of them were born in Texas where they now sit incarcerated on death row.

An overview with legal commentary on the pending Duke University rape case.

An overview of the 1984 presidential election, in which Ronald Reagan defeated Walter Mondale.

An overview of the 1988 presidential election, in which George H.W. Bush defeated Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis.

Author/journalist Hannibal Tabu interviews the artist formerly known as Jim Owsley about the industry, working at the two biggest publishers in the field and the challenges of being a creator of color.

In every era and in most environments, a leader has risen. This is a study on leadership for Generation X. The model of leadership that is used in the this study is based upon a pilot study of transformational leadership.

I had barely been in the nation's capitol for three weeks when I got the chance to see the ultimate tourist attraction. A large scale, American style, Antiwar Protest! And I thought these sorts of things died with the 60's.

June 28th had started as a day of great anticipation awaiting the time when I would give birth to my very first child and ended with the birth of a beautiful baby boy and a million questions. My son, Adam, was born healthy, with a cleft lip.

This article highlights the true disaster behind Hurricane Katrina. The welfare state.

Millions will come together this October in Washington DC for the "Millions More Movement," the tenth anniversary of the Million Man March.

Americans seem to love to be afraid. We love roller coasters and horror movies. We make gods out of Stephen King, Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger. Adult diaper sales are at an all time high.