Movies/TV
The Lost 'Dark Knight'
In “The Dark Knight,” Batman journeys though a somewhat convoluted plot that does not allow the story to achieve a larger-than-life drama. But Heath Ledger delivers a Joker with edge.
Jul 17, 2008,
12:23
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The 411
Obama & The Tragic Errors of The Weimar Republic
Will democrats, social-democrats, the left, near-left and liberals split in the effort to elect Barack Obama and, like in pre-Nazi Germany, allow the far right to continue their agenda?
By Amiri Baraka
Jul 16, 2008,
15:04
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Movies/TV
The Black Alien
In his new B-movie, "Meet Dave," Eddie Murphy may have finally found a comedic role—as an extra-terrestrial— that both suits him and won’t offend anyone else.
By Esther Iverem
Jul 11, 2008,
12:21
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Diaspora
Re-Embrace Du Bois
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| W.E.B. Du Bois |
The NAACP, which has been in the news of late, should publicly re-embrace W.E.B. Du Bois, who was banished from the organization for his progressive views during a time of U.S. anti-Communist hysteria.
By Dolan Hubbard
Jul 16, 2008,
12:15
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Movies/TV
The Black Superhero
Twenty years of the “new wave” of Black film has given us—finally—a decent list of Black superheroes on the big screen. In 2008, we can add to this list a drunken, dysfunctional dude named Hancock.
By Esther Iverem
Jul 2, 2008,
10:39
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The 411
Real Road Rage
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| image credit: sodahead.com |
For 50 years suburbs sprang up in the hinterlands of major American cities -- white rings around blacker and bleaker urban centers. Those mass migrations were made possible by the car, and affordable gas.
By Mumia Abu-Jamal
Jul 16, 2008,
13:15
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Visual Arts
Pattern and Rhythm
In a solo show at the D.C. Historical Society, Frank Smith creates bold African-American rhythms, beats and patterns out of abstract strokes and patches of fabric.
By Esther Iverem
Jul 1, 2008,
08:39
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The 411
The SeeingBlack.com 411
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| A new book discusses "neo-slavery" in America. |
New book on the re-enslavement of Black people in America. Bush administration moves to bail out mortgage companies. IndyMac Bank collapses; second largest bank failure in US history. ICC files genocide charges against Sudan’s al-Bashir. Report: in 2002, CIA warned 1/3 of Gitmo prisoners were innocent. New Yorker magazine cover depicts Obama as Muslim terrorist. Green Party nominates Cynthia McKinney to be president. And More...Check the REAL News!
Jul 14, 2008,
11:14
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Movies/TV
Ballers, Shot-Callers
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| Michael Beasley, No. 2 in the NBA draft, is among those featured in "Gunnin' For That #1 Spot." |
“Gunnin For That #1 Spot,” released a day after the NBA draft, provides an action-filled portrait of the world of sought-after young men who are set to make millions as professional basketball players.
By Esther Iverem
Jun 27, 2008,
07:19
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The 411
The SeeingBlack.com 411
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| Rev. Jesse Jackson--photo pbs.org |
Rev. Jackson apologizes to Obama for “talking down” criticism. Katrina contractor admits failing to disclose toxic levels in evacuee trailers. Conviction overturned for jailed Black Panther in “Angola 3” case. Career NC civil servant refuses to honor Helms. Senate backs expansion of Bush Admin domestic spying. Kennedy returns to help Senate reverse Medicare cuts. Check the real 411!
Jul 10, 2008,
11:32
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Movies/TV
The Moving Film Festival
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| Diarah N’Daw-Spech and Reinaldo Barroso-Spech, directors of the African Diaspora Film Festival. |
The 15-year-old African Diaspora Film Festival in New York City is also marking five years of its satellite festival in Curaçao, which is being held through July 1. Last in a series.
By Astride Charles
Jun 25, 2008,
11:53
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The 411
The SeeingBlack.com 411
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| Proposed FBI rules would allow racial profiling. Photo credit: www.aclu.org |
New FBI rules would allow racial and ethnic profiling. Landmark case returns to NY seeking millions from corporations that profited from South African apartheid. UK mercenary sentenced in Equatorial Guinea coup plot. Racist former GOP senator, Jesse Helms, 86, dies. Study: cheap materials, lax oversight caused toxicity in Katrina trailers. Google ordered to hand over YouTube user info. AND MUCH MORE...Check here for the REAL news!
Jul 8, 2008,
13:10
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Movies/TV
Doofuses Unite!
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| Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Steve Carrell star in "Get Smart." |
"Get Smart," the new movie version of the 1960’s television series, has enough jokes, quirks and painfully awkward clumsiness to fill two hours.
By Esther Iverem
Jun 20, 2008,
09:13
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Letters
Va. African Burial Ground
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| An African burial ground in Richmond, Va. is covered by a university parking lot. |
A Call to Action: It’s Time to Reclaim Richmond’s African Burial Ground! The Richmond, Va. community, especially Richmond’s Black community, is facing an immediate and historic challenge: Can we rescue the city’s oldest Black cemetery?
By The Defenders’ Sacred Ground Project
Jul 1, 2008,
10:32
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