The young media makers at Press Pass TV take a look at the importance of ethnic media in Boston.  (Click on the image to see the video.) From the Press Pass TV site:  For 5 years, Press Pass TV has gathered some of the brightest and most dedicated minds in media to work with youth. With read full article


Black Motherhood Lost at the Oscars by Rev. Irene Monroe The historical legacy of the devaluation and demonization of black motherhood was both applauded and rewarded at this year??s Oscars. And the point was clearly illustrated with Mo??Nique, capturing the gold statue for best supporting actress in the movie ?? Precious,?? based on the novel Push by read full article


Black Community??s Division on Abortion Ad Campaign by Rev. Irene Monroe Given the history of the exploitation of African American women??s reproductive system for involuntary sterilization, medical experimentation, monetary compensation, and political gain, it??s difficult for many in the black community to not see an anti-abortion ad campaign specifically targeting the African-American community in Georgia ?? with read full article


The New Yorker gave a great review of the new book by author, historian and Basic Black panelist Peniel Joseph.  Dark Days, Bright Nights is a chronicle of the Black Power Movement up through the election of Barack Obama.


Do We Still Need to Celebrate Black History Month? By Rev. Irene Monroe February 1 began Black History Month, a national annual observance since 1926, honoring and celebrating the achievements of African-Americans. This February 1, the International Civil Rights Center and Museum (ICRCM) opened in Greensboro, North Carolina, honoring the courageous action of four African- American students. Their read full article


Boston Street Workers Threatened By Talia Rivera Executive Director Villages Without Walls The last six months were difficult for those who work the dangerous streets of Boston. In August, a street worker was shot in the head while talking to a teenager with whom he worked. And over the last few months, three street workers were arrested on drug read full article


From Bill Clinton’s remarks to Ted Kennedy (that Obama “would’ve been getting us coffee…”) to Harry Reid’s remark about Obama’s lack of a “Negro dialect” (whatever that is…) and John Edwards, John McCain, and Sarah Palin in between.  If the past week is any indication, it looks like there will be a lot of revelations read full article


I’ve always thought the census was important for legislative/representation issues, but I haven’t really thought about the census until, well, the last time the census was taken.  And every time it comes up, Americans (primarily people of color) question how they are being categorized.   It’s as though the categorization becomes a definition and everything the read full article


I really hope Micheal Steele heard himself…   From my point of view (and dare I say the view of other thinking folks) “injun” is the equivalent of the “n-word” for Native Americans.                                                 V. Linson


(January 5, 2010) Wow… this story will not stop.  As I understand it, the photos in this issue were taken years ago (by Annie Leibovitz) so it seems the only winners here are the magazine and the photographer (’cause Tiger is keeping a low profile these days). I’ve always thought Leibovitz’s work was nothing if not striking.  read full article