Spike presents "The Confederate States of America"

Spike Lee presents “The Confederate States of America.” The faux documentary is directed by Kevin Willmott and takes a look at what America would look like if the South had won the war. According to the movie’s website, the film begins with “the British and French forces joining the battle with the Confederacy, [...]

China Sees Growing Influence in Africa

The calls are being answered, in part because African governments view China as a more cooperative partner than the West. China has refused to back regular Western rebukes of African corruption and human-rights abuses and last year used its permanent seat on the UN Security Council to block genocide charges against Sudan–source of about 7% [...]

Ursula Rucker - Ma’at Mama

Ursula Rucker has released her third album, “Ma’at Mama.” I post this because I am a fan of hers and she is performing this Sunday at the Painted Bride in Philadelphia. She is well known amongst hip hop heads for her work on many of The Roots’ albums. You can listen [...]

Dick Parsons Stares Down Carl Icahn

“Patience is not always the best tactic for corporate chieftains to use when they are fighting those who wish to oust them, but it seems to have worked for Time Warner chairman Richard Parsons in his battle against Carl Icahn. In August, Icahn and a group of investors launched a bid to split up the [...]