Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Why Herman Cain is the perfect racist (Opinion)

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October 11, 2011
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Today's Top Views

Jeffrey Wright: Professional Politician? | by Valerie Gladstone
The Ides of March star discusses acting while black and his affinity for political roles.

Are Strip Searches Unconstitutional? | by Sherrilyn A. Ifill
A businessman humiliated by New Jersey police takes his case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Racial Gap in School Suspensions Widens | by Joshua R. Weaver
Black students are often removed from school for minor infractions, says a new report.
 
Today's Top Buzz

The Allure of an Obama-Hillary Ticket | by Laura S. Washington
The idea has been greeted with scorn, incredulity and glee, depending on who's talking, writes Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura S. Washington.

Eazy-E's Daughter Wants to Play Him in Biopic | by Jenée Desmond-Harris
In today's link roundup: Who says Erin Bria Wright can't portray her father? Plus: Can a Nobel Peace Prize winner win re-election?

Why Herman Cain Is the Perfect Racist | by Dr. Boyce Watkins
He is the political puppet that allows white America to hurl racial invectives at African Americans, blogs Dr. Boyce Watkins at Your Black World.

California Governor Signs Second Half of Dream Act | by Nsenga Burton
"Illegal" immigrant college students now have access to state-funded financial aid.

VIDEO: Is Beyoncé Stealing Dance Moves? | by Jenée Desmond-Harris
A Belgian choreographer calls plagiarism on the "Countdown" video.

Herman Cain: 'Many' African Americans Have a Level Playing Field | by Nsenga Burton
The GOP candidate doesn't believe that racism holds blacks back.

Natural-Hair Discount: Divisive and Confusing | by Jenée Desmond-Harris
When a club promoter favors natural-haired women, do we all pay the price?

Basketball Player Chauncey Hardy Killed in Romanian Bar | by Nsenga Burton
Hardy sustained several head injuries in the beating.

The Christian Right Wants Anyone but Obama | by Jamelle Bouie
Who that anyone is, however, does matter because the right wants a real conservative, blogs Jamelle Bouie at the American Prospect. 

Deadly Clashes Continue in Egypt | by Nsenga Burton
An attack on a church leads to the worst sectarian violence since Mubarak.

Netflix Drops Qwikster, Apologizes | by Jenée Desmond-Harris
The company announced today that the plan is off. 

Daily Job Lead: Systems Engineer | by Joshua R. Weaver
An Illinois company is currently seeking a systems engineer.

Candorville: Emotions | by Darrin Bell
Rosencrantz shares his philosophy on different types of emotions.
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