We caught up briefly with Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble after her brilliant presentation at the Citizen Journalism, New Media and Activism colloquium convened at DePaul University by African and Black Diaspora Studies. Dr. Noble summarized her presentation and work, specifically, her essential and critical look at the ways in which activists (we all) are often…
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Nkechi Taifa is a visionary and seasoned professional with 40 years of experience as an accomplished justice system reform strategist, advocate and scholar. She is an exceptional leader who advances creative, cutting edge approaches that encourage out-of-the-box thinking and action. She has pursued justice as a litigator, lobbyist, academician, advocate, policy analyst, community organizer, convener,…
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The Quiet Before: On The Unexpected Origins Of Radical Ideas. Gal Beckerman. New York: Crown. 271 pp. $28.99. Seen and Unseen: Technology, Social Media And The Fight For Racial Justice. Marc Lamont Hill and Todd Brewster. New York: Atria. 253 pp. $28. From Black Power Media, here now the news: The Guardian reported Monday that…
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