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Greetings From Ghana Part 1
Published on 12 Oct 2011 at 11:45 pm.
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[Blackademics founder Pierce Freelon writes from West Africa]
Greetings from Accra, Ghana - my home for the next two weeks.
I’ve decided to submit “My View” from West Africa, to give you a glimpse into my experience on the road. I’m here shooting a documentary about black cultural production and migration throughout the African diaspora. I hope […]
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via NYT: Black Women, Abortion, Accusations of Eugenics
Published on 28 Feb 2010 at 2:27 pm.
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Filed under Uncategorized, men's issues, women's issues/feminism, black culture, sexuality, black image, history, technology, health, healing, family.
I apologize for my absence in what seems like almost a year. Teaching high school english and history, freelance photography, and getting a non-profit up and running is 90-100 hour a week commitment . I am much better with saying “no” and have carved out more time for writing.
I’ve had a lot […]
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A Petition to Prevent Sex Trafficking. Sign it.
Published on 14 Dec 2009 at 3:10 pm.
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The Homie, Maria Tchijov over at Change.org hit me up the other day about a new petition that puts pressure on the corporate owners of the Comfort Inn to put a stop to child prostitution in their hotels. The petition was initiated by Change.org blogger Amanda Kloer, following the sex trafficking and subsequent tragic death […]
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Blackademics/Language Arts: Sean Bell Tribute
Published on 25 Apr 2008 at 7:03 pm.
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Filed under racism, violence, police brutality, healing.
I created this Sean Bell tribute in response to the outrageous “not guilty” verdict passed today. I recorded the original song, “Don’t Push” back in 2006, when the incident first occurred. Rest in Peace, brother.
