Clayton Perry's mission parallels that of John Hope Franklin, Marcus Garvey and Carter G. Woodson. As the founder of the NUBIANO Project, Perry facilitates the design of projects that give voice to the Black diaspora, empower the Black community, redefine mainstream perspectives of "Blackness," and celebrate Black culture and history. He can be reached at crperry84@gmail.com.
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Britney Spears and MTV's 2007 Video Music Awards Fail to Sparkle in Las Vegas Lights
Despite the anticipation and brilliant set-up, neither MTV nor Britney were able to capitalize upon their best resource: experience.
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Interview: Kwame Jackson - Real Estate Entrepreneur and Professional Speaker (of Apprentice Fame)
Kwame Jackson reflects on life, the Apprentice experience, and race in America.
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R. Kelly and the Slow, Unfortunate Death of R&B
The state of R&B music is a direct reflection of the state of Black America.
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Facedown In The Mainstream: Cultural Pimpin' & Hip Hop
Art reflects the people and if we want Hip-Hop to change, we have to love ourselves enough to change.
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Slavery: Alive and Well and in America
Slavery and human trafficking still take place in the United States.
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I've Got the Power
The apathetic will be just as responsible for the world's political future as misguided voters.
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The Girl in the Mirror
The pursuit of beauty is risky business, indeed.
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Re-Defining Blackness
How will the expansion of the black population into areas where they were once scarce affect culture and politics in those areas?
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In Oprah's Defense
Many celebrities squander their fortunes, yet no one complains about excess.
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Why the Fuss?!
It's only a matter of time before other shock jocks say something equally insensitive.
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