Category Archives: Black Leaders

While we remember our veterans for whom we are deeply grateful, let us also take time to appreciate those “veterans of the city wars” fought for peace and freedom.  In addition to those fighting in the U. S. Armed Forces, … Continue reading →

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Bren Martin | 2 Comments

Shooting Down Violence

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Bren Martin

Violence in Chicago has drawn national attention as many express concern over the grave gun violence, generally, and the mounting gun violence that has taken the lives of youth, specifically.  To address this growing concern, the national Congressional Black Caucus … Continue reading →

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Today’s Relevance of Angela Davis

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Bren Martin

Codeblack Films, a division of Lionsgate Entertainment, is releasing a new movie about the revolutionary,  Angela Davis, on April 5th!  Black Bloggers Connect touts Free Angela as “a must see documentary! A candid and powerful account of the tumultuous times and … Continue reading →

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During President Obama’s administration, many critics have accused Black Leaders of not stepping up to the plate in sharing major concerns of the black community with the president because he was a person of color. I appreciate Dr. Boyce Watkin’s … Continue reading →

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Bren Martin | 5 Comments