Book Review: Ralph Ellison: A Biography by Arnold Rampersad (Blogcritics.org)
In 1945, providing his agent with a rough sketch of his then nascent novel, Ralph Ellison said of its protagonist, ?He is something very rare, a true Negro individualist.? Like his unnamed protagonist, Ellison was an individualist. Staunchly opposed to racial divisions, he endorsed integration, setting himself at odds with other black writers and leaders who championed separatism. He was ......more...Our Town Northwest Arkansas Education Briefs (The Morning News)
Phommavong To Mentor at University of Kansas...more... House Judiciary Committee Hearing on U.S. Attorney Firings (Washington Post)
REP. JOHN CONYERS JR., D-MICH. CHAIRMAN: Good morning, Madam Witness, and to the members of the committee. ...more... Gambia: Vice President Bakary Dabo Breaks Silence (AllAfrica.com)
Ever since Vice President Bakary Bunja Dabo left his native Gambia that was reeling in the aftermath of a brutally suppressed military coup on November 11th. 1994, he has virtually maintained monastic silence except for the notable reflections he shared, back in 1995, with West Africa Magazine's legendary editor, Kaye Whietman, in which he warned of the looming crises and uncertainty in our ......more... Crash.net preview - Monaco Grand Prix. (Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
For all the criticism its receives as being out of keeping with modern Formula One safety standards, Monaco continues to provide a little extra sparkle in the sport's crown - and is now spawning another generation of imitators....more... 'American Idol' Video Timeline: Five Seasons In Five Minutes (Or 2,500 Words) (MTV Music Television)
"American Idol" has had many highs and lows, and Jim Cantiello relives the first five seasons in words and video in this definitive report....more... Pages: To change a losing game (Sun Star)
Can you believe this Roger Federer? He?s lost four of his last four tournaments. He?s in his worst slump since turning No. 1 in 2004. He hasn?t won on clay in two years. He has lost all five matches on the surface against Rafael Nadal. He fired his coach last week....more... Season One: 2002 (Vh1)
HIGH NOTE (OF THE SEASON) : Simon may have called Tamyra Gray's "A House Is Not a Home" one of the best performances on TV ever, but I'm still partial to Kelly Clarkson's offering on Big Band night. Her "Stuff Like That There" was sassy, flirty and oozed sex appeal without being over-the-top....more... Grads encouraged to keep learning (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
UPTON - Moments before graduates of Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School were handed their diplomas, they were told a cold, hard truth: Getting that coveted piece of paper isn't the end of their education....more... |