In order to help break down the barriers between different areas of the Progressive Blogosphere I have begone publishing some of the big stories floating around some of the major Black Progressive sites. In response to some positive comments I have received,I have decided to publish the Black Kos diary once a week on Fridays. Fridays are usually slow news days, and it provides a good point for a weekly round up.
John Conyers is planning on attacking disparities in sentencing for criminal offenses between Blacks and Whites, and looking at the effects of madatory sentences in Why is Crack and Cocaine treated differently?
Jane Bolin the first Black Woman in America to become a judge recently passed away in Long Island City Queens. RIP
U.S. Troops Went Into Somalia After Raid in a little noticed move. The US recently bombed suspected terrorist sites in Somalia now ground troops are there!
In Haiti, a push to spur tourism
A "Black Jesus" Film to Premiere in UK. Colour of the Cross is one of the first films to depict Jesus as a black man.
Monica Carter Tagore fires back at people who have criticised Oprah for spending $40 million on her Leadership Academy in South Africa
Todays feature nation is Senegal