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Cedric McClester has a Masters of Science in Education from Fordham University and is a noted journalist/ writer. The Legend of Nia Umoja is his second book on the Gumbs & Thomas imprint. His first book, "Kwanzaa, Everything You Always Wanted To Know, But

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Religion & Spirituality > Islam Muslims: The right to wear a veil: 13 of 27

Muslim religious leaders do Islam an injustice when they remain silent in the face of all sorts of senseless acts committed by Muslims. The latest tragedy is that of a Canadian Muslim father who allegedly killed his daughter because of her refusal to wear the hijab, the traditional Islamic head covering for women. Modest dre... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Open letter to undecided voters in the 2008 US election: 14 of 29
Handicapping The 2008 Presidential Race At this juncture, it is almost impossible to handicap the 2008 presidential race. In either of the two major political parties, today's frontrunner could find themselves in the unenviable position of having to reassess their chances by the time of the primaries. What has become apparen... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Assessing US support of Israel: 21 of 43
Israel, Friend or Foe? It is nearly impossible to be critical of Israel without invariably being labeled an anti-Semite. That having been said, let me take a stab at it, though I am far from being an anti-Semite. Anti-Zionist, I may be, but that has nothing to do with being anti-Jewish. It has been said in diplomatic circles... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Vladimir Putin: Czar or president: 6 of 12
" Vladimir, - Do You Mind If I Call You Vladima?" President Bush's recent mutilation of Russian President Vladimir Putin's first name, is reminiscent of a comedy routine where the comedian ask someone their name when the person responds with George, the comedian asks, "Do you mind if I call you Charles?" Mr. Bush, - Dubya to... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Judaism Should we believe in Judaism just because it's very old and established: 3 of 6
Ann Coulter It's A Man Baby! Now Ann Coulter, the intentionally detestable uber-conservative political pundit, who may be just as famous for her protruding Adam's Apple, has a new book to pimp. As sure as April rain, she has found another way of offending more than just liberals. She now seeks to perfect those of the Jewish ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Commentary: US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' resignation (08/17/07): 1 of 2
"GONEzales" Yes Martha, there is a Santa Claus and Christmas came early this year. Beleaguered, embattled, besieged, disingenuous, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales finally gave up the ghost and tendered his resignation, effective September 17th. From before George Bush was elected Governor of Texas Gonzales has served in th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace As the war turns: Rhetoric 101: 1 of 2
Even prior to making his much awaited September report on the success or lack thereof of the current troop surge in Iraq, Gen. David H. Petraeus is saying his report will only be a snapshot of trends. I think the American people get the picture. Every time we've been told that something would be an indicator on how we are do... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News US Politics: Who is winning the war on semantics: 1 of 1
Sticks And Stones The time worn expression, "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never harm me," has been successfully challenged by the Bush Administration and their party's faithful. Democrats have allowed themselves to be cowered by the fear of being called weak on terror. Despite their mandate to end the ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Who decides American foreign policy?: 9 of 17
Bush Largesse By now it is common knowledge that 15 of the 19 Nine-Eleven highjackers who ran planes into the World Trade Center's Buildings One and Two, and the Pentagon were Saudi nationals. It is also an acknowledged fact that Saudi national, Osama bin Laden was the mastermind of that cataclysmic event. I remember Preside... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Are we too pompous to care what the world thinks of us: 13 of 24

Blackwater Shoots First And Asks Questions Later It's almost an oxymoron to say, President George Bush and his puppet master Dick Cheney have blood on their hands, that goes without saying. A contributing factor to the bloodshed they have caused is their penchant for outsourcing. The Marines used to safeguard our embassies a... More..