AltWeeklies Wire
What's Up, Hip-Hop Doc?new
Michael Eric Dyson has achieved pop-star status since his public thrashing of Bill Cosby, but recent fame has made the professor a controversial figure in his own right.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
01-30-2006 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
A Strong Advocate of Diversity Leaves the Inquirernew
Acel Moore spent 40 years in the Philadelphia Inquirer newsroom, advancing from copy boy to Pulitzer Prize-winner, before accepting a buyout. But with the paper now in chaos, is his dream of a diverse newsroom in jeopardy?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
12-02-2005 |
Media
A Flood of Emotionsnew
For African-Americans across America, Hurricane Katrina left scars that will last a lifetime.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
10-05-2005 |
Disasters
Endorsement: John Kerrynew
If John Kerry is elected president, Europe will remember the reasons we were once allies. The Third World will believe the dream. We won't be alone and afraid with all our possessions.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tim Whitaker |
10-25-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: endorsement
Don't Ask, Don't Tell: After Moving, Child Molester Continued Abusenew
A former elementary school principal is facing trial for murder of an 11-year-old boy he took on a camping trip, after it was discovered he bought a poison detected at the scene of the boy's death. (Second in a two-part series)
Philadelphia Weekly |
Aina Hunter |
10-01-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Three-CD Reissue of London Callingnew
The Clash's third album, London Calling, has left its mark on rock history.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Rob Trucks |
09-22-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: The Clash, London Calling
Don't Ask, Don't Tellnew
A Philadelphia-area teacher who molested his charges more than 30 years ago was allowed to take a new job in West Virginia, where a student died in his care. (First in a two-part series)
Philadelphia Weekly |
Aina Hunter |
09-22-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Truth behind Shove-It-Gatenew
The controversy behind Teresa Heinz Kerry's remark to editorial writer Colin McNickle looks different to those familiar with the paper that publishes his work. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, which is owned by right-wing billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife, has a long history of attacking Heinz Kerry and her husbands.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
08-05-2004 |
Media
