Posted on May 1, 2006 by thestateofblog
By Tim Wise
In this interesting article, left-leaning writer Tim Wise analyzes the pathology of white America.“Traditionally, those in the civil rights and antiracism movements have sought to appeal to the decency and morality of America’s majority — that is to say, white folks — in order to secure legislative and policy changes that would [...]
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Posted on May 1, 2006 by thestateofblog
Why didn’t Phat Girlz do well? The director, Nnegest Likke thinks that lack of support from the African-American community had something to do with it. The movie cost about $3 million to produce but has only made about $6.5 million since it came out in early April. Why?
Here are a few reasons: Marketing. [...]
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Posted on May 1, 2006 by thestateofblog
New picture book, “Soul Sanctuary” by Jason Miccolo, takes a look at African-American churches in cities big and small.oul Sanctuary is the first illustrated gift book to capture the spiritual dimension of the black church and the pride and dignity that prevail within the churchgoing family.Soul Sanctuary captures the spirit of the black church through [...]
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