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Discussions of Antichrist Obama Flare Up

It’s not easy to make the infamous Willie Horton ad from the 1988 presidential campaign seem benign. But suggesting that Barack Obama is the Antichrist might just do it. That’s just what some outraged Christian supporters of the Democratic nominee are claiming John McCain’s campaign did in an ad called “The One” that was [...]

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The Parallels Between Dancehall and Hip-Hop: Are We Devolving?

It’s that time again: Dancehall reggae is taking the heat. Not that Jamaica’s resplendently lewd and crude export ever stops courting controversy—a lyrical bounty of violence and slackness, not to mention sporadic yet egregious forays into homophobia, make it ever-ready for reproach. But for months, the backlash has intensified. As gun-talking dancehall stars escalated beefs [...]

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Notes

• Not news- I just really liked this movie.
• According to this man - the discoverer of DNA - it is quite apparent that blacks are not as well qualified as other races to succeed in much other than basketball. Henry Louis Gates Jr. over at The Root interviews him in this very frank and interesting discussion on race.