Oppression and Privilege

The Bravery Of WWI African-American Soldiers

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Russell Roberts

The Bravery Of WWI African-American Soldiers

It was the war to “make the world safe for democracy.” However, when African-American soldiers returned home after the fighting was over in World War I, they found that the democracy they fought so hard for did not apply to them.

More than 200,000 blacks fought with the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) in France during WWI.

Black Investors Cautiously Optimistic On Economy

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Eyes On The Enterprise
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D. A. Barber

While some segments of the economy remain in a slump and unemployment remains high for many African Americans, the niche of black investors report “high levels of confidence” in their financial future, according to a recent nationwide financial survey released April 10.

Conversation Of The Week LV: Why is Google Blocking Minority Workforce Data?

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National Collegiate Dialogue
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D. A. Barber

Apparently knowing how many white male workers a company has is a “trade secret,” at least it is according to Google and a number of other high-tech companies who refuse to release information on the diversity of their workforce or suppliers.

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