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When Words Speak to Bravery
I doubt those that already hate him will raise that proverbial mirror and examine what stares back at them. And those that refuse to use critical thinking will pluck from his speech, “A More Perfect Union”, the bits that, when not given the bed of context, will indict him for all sort of crimes against [...]
Read moreObama to Talk Race
… And, as if he’d read Mr. Kurashige’s article this morning, major news outlets are reporting that Sen. Barack Obama will be giving a major speech on race tomorrow morning. Somehow, we all knew it was inevitable, and perhaps this needs to happen. The Clinton camp has got away for far too long with twisting [...]
Read moreObama, Caught Up in a Slasher Film
It was the worst possible time for him to trip. Like a co-star in a horror movie (who we get the vague sense is expendable for the sake of a plot twist), Barack Obama’s foot got caught in Ohio and Texas on NAFTA, a corrupt businessman, and a disingenuous political ad featuring slumbering white kids [...]
Read moreObama: When Crying Becomes You
Seeing Kara Walker’s work @ the Whitney Museum Friday before last. | Missing a bridesmaid’s dress seeking session with my fellow wedding beholders Saturday before last thanks to Con Ed. | A Caribbean brunch with two friends in the briskest of winds and the bitterest cold, Sunday before last. | A funeral this past Wednesday, [...]
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