This opening episode of "Touched By an Angel", in my opinion, is another attack on the tremendous influence that Islam is having throughout the Black community, in the Western hemisphere; and especially amongst Black American men. What the show will try to convey to those in Islam is, "how could you love a religion that supports the enslavement of Black Christians who only want their freedom?"

BOGOTA (IPS)�The international community should "respectfully accompany" Colombia�s peace process, Guatemalan indigenous leader and Nobel Peace prize-winner Rigoberta Mench� urged at the start of a week of activities against all forms of violence in Colombia.

End of 'social promotion' sparks NYC school lawsuit

NEW YORK�Just one day before the start of the 1999-2000 school year, the New York City Board of Education voted to end a practice known as social promotion�the policy allowed failing students to advance to the next grade level.

Making Corporations Sweat
Accountability initiatives
put the heat on big business

If you commit a felony, you lose the right to vote. What happens to corporations that break the law? They don�t have the right to vote. But do they lose any rights or privileges?

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Africa's opportunity
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