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Yet another black owned venue has come under scrutiny from a Licenscing Commission, this time the target is Progressions Lounge in Brockton. Full email and correspondences from Progressions after the dial.

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From the inbox…
GREATEST MINDS
A Gathering of Black Bostonians Who Are About Getting Things Done
DATE:
Friday, June 6th, 2008 and Saturday, June 7th, 2008
TIMES:
Friday, June 6th, 2008 6:00pm - 9:00pm
FRIDAY
6:00pm - 9:00pm OPENING RECEPTION & Opening Panel
Saturday, June 7th, 2008 9:00am - 12:00midnight 9:00pm - 6:00pm CONFERENCE SATURDAY 8:00pm - 12midnight CLOSING RECEPTION & NETWORKING
A Gathering of [...]

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In partnership with the William Monroe Trotter Institute of the University of Massachusetts Boston, New England Blacks in Philanthropy, and Channel 7/WHDH TV’s Urban Update program, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) is piloting The State of Black Boston, a multi-year initiative that combines research and community assessment to bring [...]

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Panelists:
Bakari Kitwana, moderator- Executive Director of Rap Sessions, author of The Hip-Hop Generation and Why White Kids Love Hip-Hop;
Rosa Clemente- hip-hop activist, The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Black August and The Hip-Hop Caucus;
Angela Woodson- hip-hop political organizer, co-chair of the 2004 National Hip-Hop Political Convention and director of Faith-based Initiatives for the Ohio Governor’s [...]

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What if they took away Black History Month? [Black Entertainment USA]
Pondering a post-bullshit America… [AngryBlackBitch]
United Nations Accuse US Government of Forcing New Orleans Blacks into Homelessness [Black Political Thought]

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The Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus Celebrates Black History Month Tuesday February 12, 2008 from 1pm-3pm at The State House Nurses’ Hall. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Carol R. Johnson, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools . For more information contact the MBLC office at 617 722-2688.

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US budget hits 3 trillion (the “tr” is no mistake) [Yahoo News]
Black reaction to Bush’s State of the Union Address [Black Enterprise]
MoveOn.org endorses Barack Obama [Black Political Thought]

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Join the Young Professionals Network for a discussion and action plan on CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) reform.  Governor Deval Patrick released his CORI reform bill last month that will increase ex-offenders chances for employment, education, and housing in the Commonwealth.  Come and find out how you can assist in this important public policy issue [...]

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Obama’s victory speech after winning South Carolina primary Part 1, Part 2
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Barack Obama
A President Like My Father (Caroline Kennedy)

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