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May/June 2007

A Game of Monopoly

Black communities’ struggle to return to New Orleans has national significance for an overdue debate on urban inequality.  


Maximizing the Minimum

Blocked by Capitol Hill conservatives, labor advocates win wage increases at the state level.

 

Queer Africa

Despite state repression and persecution, LGBT organizing has taken off across the continent and diaspora.

Chicago's Police Problem

Despite a long history of scandals and abuse, the city has yet to discipline and reform its police department.


American Made

Three short films explore what it means to be a South-Asian.

Race Records

Reviews of new releases from Public Enemy, Shock G and Teena Marie.

The Rise of Krip-Hop

With a new album, disabled rappers challenge the music industry.

Spotlight: Akosua

Jazzy folk music for the world soul.

Books

Examining Islam here and in Europe, cartoonist Keith Knight's latest work, and more.

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Q & A - Rashad Robinson

GLAAD's newest exec discusses working with the press and bringing queer people of color into the limelight.

Gulf Coast Update - May 07

Mississippi Forgotten? The most impoverished state has been left out of the reconstruction aid.

To The Point

A Question of Power: Urbanizing the human rights framework.

Rants and Raves

Reading Between the Headlines.

Transformations

Out of the Shadows by Lavon Rice.


May/June 2007
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