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Whatever happened to peace?

So theoretically tomorrow’s batch of primaries is make it or break it for Hillary Clinton’s campaign. Leaving aside my preference for Obama I have to say I really hope this does wrap things up just so the infighting in the Democratic party can stop and

Just for fun

The ABW in me and the SF fan in me are both applauding. For those of you who don’t know, that text is from the Sandman graphic novels.

All good things must come to an end

February and Black History Month are over! My limited exposure to the media meant I didn’t have to deal with too much stupid BHM crap this year. Must remember this strategy next time around. First thing, I want to thank all of the guest bloggers

I see a Swift Boat sinking…

For the last few days I’ve been seeing a lot of spasming about Barack Obama having an easier time of things with reporters because sexism makes them go after Hillary Clinton. Which sounds great as long as you ignore quite a few elephants in the

Change or Die

Posted by: Karnythia Students march 7 miles to vote in Waller County Texas. I had a vague plan to write about the Democratic candidates and the idea of “In our lifetime” and what it means to women (of all races) as well as what it

Are Women or Blacks More Disadvantaged?

Posted by: Steven Barnes Recently, a question has been bandied about the airwaves and internet. Which causes more pain: Being black or being female? There is only one group who can answer that question, and I’m not a member. Only African-American women have personal experience

Feminism still isn’t for black women

So Obama has been cleaning up in this week’s batch of primaries and caucuses and he seems to be set to go into the convention later this summer a real contender for the nomination. Which is great news if you want him to be President,

Why this bitch is losing my voice…

Posted by: Shark-Fu BlackDiggThis A bitch is beyond excited to be guest posting here in the land of The Angry Black Woman…even though it will do nothing to dispel those rumors that we are the same angry black person (wink). Shall we? The other night

Skin, Bits, Issues, and Voting

Posted by: Karnythia So I have to confess that I was really hoping a front runner for the Democrats would emerge on Super Tuesday solely because then I could stop hearing pundits discuss whether I was voting with my vagina or the skin that covers

Why I Don’t Like To Admit That I Support Obama

Posted by: Naamen Gobert Tilahun [digg=http://digg.com/political_opinion/Why_A_Black_Man_Doesn_t_Like_to_Admit_He_Supports_Obama]It’s because I’m black. See when I admit that I support Obama, people (mostly white) get this look on their face and that’s the end the conversation. They don’t ask why, they don’t start a dialogue, there’s just this look.