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Supreme Court weighs whether law reducing crack cocaine sentences is retroactive

April 18, 2012 villagechief 0

By Robert Barnes, The Washington Post – It was in a rare burst of bipartisanship that Congress in 2010 passed the Fair Sentencing Act, which attempted to close the sentencing gap between those convicted of crack cocaine offenses, who tend to be black, and those with powdered cocaine offenses, who tend to be white. But […]

Entertainment

Rachelle Ferrell to Headline the Clark Atlanta University Guild’s 19th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Benefit Concert May 5

April 17, 2012 villagechief 0

Atlanta – Rachelle Ferrell will headline the Clark Atlanta University (CAU) Guild’s 19th annual Jazz Under the Stars Benefit Concert Saturday, May 5, at 7 p.m. on the Harkness Hall Quadrangle on CAU’s campus, 223 James P. Brawley Drive, S.W. 30314. Hosted by the CAU Guild with UPS as the presenting sponsor, the concert will […]

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Vivica A. Fox to Host Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala Honoring Men Committed to Empowering Underserved Communities

April 16, 2012 villagechief 0

Washington, DC – Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition), today announced the recipients of the prestigious 2012 Spirit of Democracy Awards which will be presented during the 15th annual Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala hosted by actress and producer, Vivica A. Fox (Set It […]

Commentary

Riding The Black Man’s Coattails – by Lucius Gantt

April 16, 2012 villagechief 0

The Gantt Report – On my first visit to the continent of Africa, I was received by my African brothers and sisters with open arms. Smiles were everywhere and I was truly glad to finally see the land and touch the grounds that my ancestors had walked on. I traveled to Zimbabwe, Botswana and all […]

Entertainment

Jazz Bassist Russel Blake Partners with National Domestic Violence Registry to Elevate the Plight of All Women

April 11, 2012 villagechief 0

Los Angeles – When Russel Blake creates, he taps deep into his inner most God source. It is evidenced by music the renowned music producer and jazz bassist has gifted the planet with, including three CD’s and over 432 compositions within his repertoire encompassing classical, Spanish classical, traditional jazz, Brazilian, opera, Latin and blues music […]

Commentary

Beyond the Trayvon Martin Mobilization by Dr. Ron Daniels

April 10, 2012 villagechief 0

A Movement to End Mass Incarceration and Rebuild America’s “Dark Ghettos” All across America a massive mobilization is in full force demanding justice in the horrific and unjustified death of Trayvon Martin at the hands of George Zimmerman. It was a vigilante style killing aided and abetted by Florida’s wild, wild west “Stand Your Ground” […]

Commentary

We are all Trayvon Martin by Julianne Malveaux

April 10, 2012 villagechief 0

I have two nephews that I love with an amazing passion. Anyi, 28, is a Los Angeles based comedian, who kinda looks like me and acts like me. He is my absolute escort of choice when I am in Southern California. Armand, 25, is an Oakland-based aspiring writer, and a 2008 graduate of University of […]

Commentary

Trayvon Martin’s Case: Unfortunately American Justice is Not Colorblind and Remains Victim to the Elites

April 10, 2012 villagechief 0

H. Lewis Smith – It seems relatively fair to say that most Americans are law-abiding citizens who believe in equal justice. However, the same notion cannot be wisely applied or assumed for the American justice system and a segment of America’s society in general. Is there a double standard of justice in America—being that if […]

Commentary

Hypocrisy in the Democracy by Raynard Jackson

April 9, 2012 villagechief 0

Now that both political parties nominee’s for president are set, I began reflecting on some of the TV ads I have seen and various statements candidates have made. My conclusion about both parties? There is hypocrisy in the democracy of the United States. For example, Republicans claim to be against preference programs—affirmative action, minority set-asides, […]