(Akiit.com) And so here we are…fast approaching the Democratic National Convention. For the young people and those not intimately familiar with the inner-workings of the political machine; this is the moment when Senator Barack Obama “officially†begins his bid for the presidency of these United States. Everything up until now ...
(Akiit.com) Last week, I drew a picture of the fall of America’s so-called “Liberal Democracy,†which includes riots, specifically between the “haves†and the “have-nots.†In this nation, when any “haves†are African American, we know historically that white “have-nots†will start to lose their minds. American racism and elitism ...
(Akiit.com) Albrightsville, PA – August has arrived, and in another week or two millions of college students will be heading towards their respective colleges. All have high expectations and aspirations of making good grades. Yet, many students will fail while others will barely make passing grades simply because they do ...
(Akiit.com) Health indicators consistently confirm that African Americans suffer disproportionately from leading diseases, as well as die earlier. In light of this, it is especially important for African Americans to get accustomed to having regular screenings and exams. In doing so, many conditions could be at the least caught earlier, ...
(Akiit.com) Radio One Inc.’s bottom line took another hit in the second quarter because of declining sales. The Lanham-based broadcasting company, which owns Baltimore’s top-rated 92Q urban radio station, reported a net loss of $11.7 million, or 12 cents per share, for the quarter, compared to a net loss of ...
(Akiit.com) According to a study presented at the recent meeting of the American Sociological Association, the astounding increase in the nation’s prison population since the 1970s is having “profound demographic consequences that disproportionately affect black males.†The study found that the jump in incarceration rates represents “a massive intervention†in ...
(Akiit.com) Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama outwardly seems little worried that the polls could get it wrong on white attitudes toward his candidacy. But the possibility that many whites could flat out lie to pollsters when they say that they have no problem voting for an African-American presidential candidate has ...
(Akiit.com) One of the funniest comedians I ever heard in my life, Bernie Mac, died this past weekend. He was 50 years old. Overcoming life’s challenges is often not considered funny material. Black life in America is often recalled as sad but true. Bernie Mac had a way of relating ...
(Akiit.com) Battle Creek, Michigan – Last month on the 25th and 26th of July, I had the pleasure of participating in the Black Arts Festival in Kalamazoo, selling my books. For the most part it was a very enjoyable two days filled with music, good food, crafts and people just ...
(Akiit.com) It can be tough being black in America. But the tough stuff builds character. Maybe that’s why Barack Obama got this far this fast. Much of America’s political conversation is couched in code. And so it was that recently the McCain campaign accused Barack Obama of playing the “race ...