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Spike Lee Revisits Young Michael Jackson in ‘From Motown to Off the Wall

January 20, 2016 villagechief 0

Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY – Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown to ‘Off the Wall,’ set to premiere Sunday at Sundance Film Festival and Feb. 5 on Showtime, marks the second time Lee has turned his attention to the making of a Jackson album. With 2012’s Bad 25, Lee commemorated the silver anniversary of the follow-up […]

Politics

Sarah Palin’s rambling, remarkable and at-times hard to understand endorsement of Donald Trump

January 20, 2016 villagechief 0

Read the article by Chris Cillizza, Washington Post – Sarah Palin endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential campaign on Tuesday in Iowa. (Video: Whitney Leaming/The Washington Post)

Headlines

On MLK Day Jada Pinkett Smith and Spike Lee Announce Plans to Skip the Oscars

January 18, 2016 villagechief 0

It’s sad to hear that on the day we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. award-winning director, Spike Lee, and actress and producer, Jada Pinkett Smith, have announced they will not attend the 2016 Oscar ceremony. Sad but a great way to bring attention to the fact that this is the second year all-white slate of major […]

Politics

California Attorney General Kamala Harris Plans to be America’s Next Black Female Senator

January 16, 2016 villagechief 0

By Donna M. Owens, ESSENCE.com – [California Attorney General Kamala] Harris leaped into the Senate race last year after political legend Barbara Boxer announced plans to retire in 2016 after 23 years in the chamber. The Democrat Harris became an early front-runner in a crowded field of potential candidates vying for the seat. While there […]

Commentary

A Conversation With Police on Race – NY Times Op Doc

January 16, 2016 villagechief 0

By Geeta Gandbhir and Perri Peltz, NYTimes.com – In this short documentary, former officers share their thoughts on policing and race in America.

Politics

NewsOne Now Host Roland Martin and Guests Discuss Republican Presidential Debate Recap

January 16, 2016 villagechief 0

Amid the zingers, one-liners, fireworks, fiery rhetoric, and vitriol, Martin and his panel attempted to find substance in the political slugfest. Read the full story at NewsOne.com.

News

NewsOne Now Host Roland Martin and Guests Discuss President Obama’s Remarks About HBCUs

January 16, 2016 villagechief 0

NewsOne Now host Roland Martin and panel of experts discuss President Obama’s controversial response to a students question about HBCUs.

Commentary

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and The Gospel of Action

January 15, 2016 villagechief 0

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., American Civil Rights Activist By Marc Morial – National Urban League Wednesday (To Be Equal #2)- There is no shortage of words in the English language to describe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By now-over five […]

Politics

Why Is Bernie Sanders Overtaking Hillary?

January 14, 2016 villagechief 0

The writer of this article, David A. Graham of The Atlantic, presented several excellent theories on why the race is getting closer between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. While I believe the race may be tighter, most of us at the Dogon Village don’t put much faith in polls these days. By David A. Graham, The […]