Monthly Archives: February 2009

On January 29, 2009, the Iraqi government barred Blackwater Worldwide, Inc. (BW) from providing security for U.S. diplomats in Iraq because its alleged involvement in the 2007 deaths of at least seventeen civilians in Nisour Square in Baghdad. This, however, … Continue reading →

On January 12, 2009, Paul Craig Roberts reported in “Counterpunch” that if the unemployment rate were calculated as it used to be prior to 1980, it would stand at 17.5% today, as opposed to the official figure, which is less … Continue reading →

”Wage slavery got you down? Feeling like you’re not 100% in command of your own destiny? For a worm’s eye view of the smoke-and-mirrors economy, the world, and life under Oz, check out Ricky Baldwin’s new blog theclayeater.blogspot.com. The name … Continue reading →

”I come to say to you this afternoon, however difficult the moment, (Yes, sir) however frustrating the hour, it will not be long, (No sir) because “truth crushed to earth will rise again.” (Yes, sir) How long? Not long, (Yes, … Continue reading →

On December 12, 2008, the Ministerial Alliance of Champaign-Urbana and Vicinity held an awards ceremony to recognize some of the unsung heroes who work tirelessly for the betterment of our community. Held at St. Luke’s C.M.E. Church in Champaign, the … Continue reading →

Former Busch Series official Mauricia Grant has settled her lawsuit against NASCAR for $225 million, with neither side admitting liability or wrongdoing according to reports. During her two year employment from 2005 to 2007, she alleged that she was referred … Continue reading →

7 Most Valuable Player awards. 8 Gold Glove awards for outfield defense. He is the only player to reach the ‘600-600 club’ – hitting 600 home run and also stealing 600 bases. Yet, Barry Bonds has received torrents of negative … Continue reading →

Edgar Heap of Birds (left), a Cheyenne-Arapaho, is an artist whose work ranges from conceptual public art messages to paintings, prints, and monumental sculptures. He will deliver a presentation about his work and new installation titled Beyond the Chief, consisting … Continue reading →

They played the game of baseball Because they loved the game, Never did they think that it Would be harder to get into The Baseball Hall of Fame. They were beautiful black men Who played the game with pride. I … Continue reading →

This month, Saving Our Lives Hear Our Truths (SOLHOT) will celebrate the opening of a their unique photography exhibit at the Krannert Art Museum (500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign). The exhibit will have a two-week run from February 16th until … Continue reading →

The News-Gazette’s December 28, 2008 editorial would have us think that the criminal justice system is a level and consistent playing field, where everyone is treated equally. The lenient sentence recently given to a Champaign Police detective’s drunken driving case … Continue reading →

BACKGROUND TO MLK ESSAY CONTEST This is the 7th year of the essay contest sponsored by the University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration Committee. The goal is to engage students with the legacy of Dr. King and how it relates … Continue reading →