One of the most important and controversial figures in the history of race relations in America and the world at large, Marcus Garvey was the first great black orator of the 20th century. The Jamaican-born African American rights advocated dismayed his enemies as much as he dazzled his admirers. Of him, Martin Luther King, Jr.,ContinueContinue reading “Selected Writings and Speeches of Marcus Garvey”
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Book of the Day “Cosmos by Carl Sagan”
Cosmos is one of the bestselling science books of all time. In clear-eyed prose, Sagan reveals a jewel-like blue world inhabited by a life form that is just beginning to discover its own identity and to venture into the vast ocean of space. Featuring a new Introduction by Sagan’s collaborator, Ann Druyan, and a newContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day “Cosmos by Carl Sagan””
Most Dangerous Superstition
The vast majority of theft, extortion, intimidation, harassment, assault, and even murder – in other words, the vast majority of man’s inhumanity to man – comes not from the greed, hatred and intolerance that lurks in our hearts. Rather, it comes from one pernicious and almost universal assumption, one unquestioned belief, one irrational, self-contradictory superstition:ContinueContinue reading “Most Dangerous Superstition”
Book of the Day “The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe: How to Know What’s Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake”
An all-encompassing guide to skeptical thinking from podcast host and academic neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine Steven Novella and his SGU co-hosts, which Richard Wiseman calls “the perfect primer for anyone who wants to separate fact from fiction.”It is intimidating to realize that we live in a world overflowing with misinformation, bias, myths,ContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day “The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe: How to Know What’s Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake””
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
Some Americans cling desperately to the myth that we are living in a post-racial society, that the election of the first Black president spelled the doom of racism. In fact, racist thought is alive and well in America – more sophisticated and more insidious than ever. And as award-winning historian Ibram X. Kendi argues inContinueContinue reading “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America”
Book of the Day "The Mis-Education of the Negro"
I love this book! This is an unapologetic look into the factors that have caused so many Blacks to think and act in the negative way they do towards themselves and others. This timely body of work is from a man well versed in the American educational system, as well as educational systems throughout theContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "The Mis-Education of the Negro"”
Book of the Day "All That’s Wrong With The Bible"
All That’s Wrong with the Bible: Contradictions, Absurdities, and More – Kindle Edition This book explores many of the problems that the bible creates for itself including proven false claims, immoral teachings, modified scriptures, contradictions, and false prophecies! Written by an ex-Christian graduate of Liberty University, the book offers rebuttals to common evangelical apologetic claims. ContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "All That’s Wrong With The Bible"”
Book of the Day "Christianity in the Light of Science"
Christianity in the Light of Science: Critically Examining the World’s Largest Religion This anthology of new critical essays written by experts in their fields, in honor of the late Victor Stenger, examines Christianity using established scientific criteria. Where science specifically touches upon the claims of Christianity the authors seek to show those claims lack theContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "Christianity in the Light of Science"”
Book of the Day "Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys"
Advice for parents, educators, community, and church members is provided in this guide for ensuring that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. This book answers such questions as Why are there more black boys in remedial and special education classes than girls? Why are more girlsContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys"”
