Spike Lee is one of the most influential and provocative American moviemakers. Recently, he celebrated the 20 year anniversary for the release of his remarkable debut film Shes Gotta Have It. His films are groundbreaking in their controversial approach towards social and political issues and offer different perspective on race, class and gender issues in contemporary America. Spike Lee was…
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Take Your Stand On Immigration
There is a lot of talk lately about immigration. I can hardly pick up a copy of the news without reading some headline story about the latest government position on the immigration issues our country is dealing with. Every political leader has a different perspective on how our country should be handling the issues ahead of us. I, for one,…
True American Patriot
A TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT SPEAKS OUT By Bill Gallagher It ain’t fair, John Sinclair In the stir for breathing air. Won’t you care for John Sinclair In the stir for breathing air? — John Lennon, 1971. DETROIT — Those were the days of Nixonian madness — the hopeless war in Vietnam, the illegal invasion of Cambodia, riots on college campuses,…
The Proud Black American Soldier
The legacy of military valor and achievement by African Americans is truly a source of pride for African Americans in all walks of life. But the changes the military has undergone to accept the presence of black men in uniform has very much mirrored the struggles for integration in society at large. The history of truly heroic achievements by African…
Online Gambling Is The American Dream
Every generation has dreamed of a better life for their children, and many decided to pack up the family and move to America and that is how most Americans came to be Americans. For 200 years people suffering from poverty, hunger or oppressive governments have dreamed of a better life for themselves and their families, and came to United States…
Lawyers Association Exposes Immigration Myths
America is a country of immigrants; yet today, the subject of immigration is quite controversial. The issue divides communities and politicians alike due to the many misconceptions that abound surrounding this matter. The United States currently houses a larger population of undocumented migrants than at any point in its history. In the 1990s, more than 9 million legal immigrants were…
Apply For An Online Canada Credit Card Now
Believe it or not, it is now possible to apply for a Canada American Express credit card via online. The fact of the matter is that there are a lot of benefits Canada American Express credit card offers. One such benefit is the low rate they have on any balance transfer within the initial six months on this credit card’s…
Living In Mexico Sugar And Spice But Not Always Nice Part 1
I wish someone had written a more reality-based expatriation guide we could have read during our research phase before moving to Mexico. The fine books that do exist, that everyone seems to have read, give you a rosy picture of what life is like in Mexico for the American. For those who are thinking about moving to Mexico to spend…
Brother Can You Spare A Euro
Since its creation in 2002, the “euro” —-a Frankenstein creation that replaced the former currencies of 12 European countries like France, Germany and Italy— has beaten the socks off the American greenback. Back then, the euro limped out of the gate at a parity with the greenback. It quickly dropped to around 86 cents for every dollar. That was then.…
A Bit Of The History Of Magic
One could enjoy watching magicians perform their amazing tricks. Whether they are in a circus, in a school program, a friend’s birthday celebration, or in a favorite television show, magicians are among today’s top entertainers. Here are a few of the top magicians in their times: The history of using magic as a form of entertainment may have begun with…