Jenn M. Jackson

Commentary on the Crooked Room: Melissa Harris-Per...

Ever heard of the theory of the "crooked room?" If you haven't, maybe you have heard of Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Look around, are the images you ...
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Corporate Politics: Where Does Black “Natura...

Say it loud, I'm nappy and proud!?! Right?...
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On the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: We’re G...

Many would rather ignore the death tolls of Palestinians in blind support of Israel. But, this most recent conflict may make that slightly more diffic...
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Bad Case of Romnesia? Losing Candidate Blames R...

Maybe it was the Black people mysteriously voting in Maine. Maybe it was the weird Black people voting in urban areas. No, it was all the Black people...
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What Television Series Does the General Petraeus S...

Ready for a trip to bizarro land? Hop onboard the crazy sex scandal express...conductor General Petraeus has a seat waiting for you......
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Okay Nate Silver, How Can We Ever Believe Another ...

Pollsters were all over the place last week. But Nate Silver predicted the election well in advance of Tuesday's spectacle. How did he get it so right...
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How the Race was Won: Black and Latino Voters Swin...

Since Tuesday’s exciting election, there have been a host of “why Romney lost” posts and articles. Well, it’s pretty simple. Key demographics ...
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Election Results!!! President Obama Elected for Se...

By roughly 11:00 pm eastern time, many of the major news station determined that President Obama had secured a second term. Here's how it all happened...
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Race a Factor in Academic Achievement? Florida Sch...

The Florida State Board of Education recently ratified an initiative to bridge the educational gaps between racial groups in the state. Sadly, the new...
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Election Day Has Arrived, Ready to See it End?

You may be waiting for the election season to come to an end. So, let me give you a brief rundown of the last few days before you get out and VOTE!...
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A Man’s Right to Choose: The Ongoing Battle over...

Does it seem like women’s reproductive rights have been at the forefront of virtually every senatorial, gubernatorial, or presidential election deba...
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What Does Hurricane Sandy Mean for the American Vo...

A massive storm has devastated most of the east coast. Some have speculated that the election may get delayed. But, the true political impacts of Hurr...
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Black Women vs. Black Women: Why Can’t We Al...

Vivica A. Fox versus Crystal Wright on BET’s Don’t Sleep once again depicts Black women in constant competition with one another. Political debate...
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Did Colin Powell Endorse President Obama Just Beca...

Colin Powell has come out in support of President Obama once again. Is it for the reasons he’s said? Or simply because he’s Black?...
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