The purpose of this blog is for people to be able to recognize and understand cultural and social developments in the United States, based upon the lifelong journey of an African American activist, educator, artist, and retired pro boxer. Sometimes there will be "guest" postings from prominent artists, analysts, scholars, journalists, and other such thinkers. I certainly welcome contributions that will enhance dialogue in a number of areas. In that context, this blog is interactive.
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Sponsored by Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery County, it has 37 co-sponsors and asks everyone to turn out all lights for an hour to address global warming. It also urges Gov. Rendell to order "all lights in all Commonwealth buildings" switched off, too. Could make for a fun Saturday night at Graterford (a prison in Pennsylvania), eh?
Dear friends,
On the link below, Philadelphoa Daily News columnist John Baer delivers an incredibly brilliant, yet humorous, analysis of Pennsylvania state politics that could be applied to any of our fifty states. Enjoy!
