History is written by the victors.” At least, that’s what a famous quote tells us. Trouble is, there’s no real agreement on who spoke or wrote those words. Maybe it was Niccolò Machiavelli, author of the 16th-century work of political philosophy, “The Pri ...
3 Feb 2015 - Rosette Royale
The title of author Sasha Abramsky’s new book, “The American Way of Poverty,” might sound a bit patronizing to patriotic ears, given that Abramsky was born in Great Britain and attended Oxford University. But living now in his mother’s homeland of America ...
28 Jan 2014 - Jay Thiemeyer
Former Black Panther Party captain Aaron Dixon reflects on an often misunderstood movement that still resonates today By Rosette Royale, Contributing Writer In the era of Androids and iPads, it’s easy to forget that 45 years ago, people used rotary phones ...
26 Mar 2013 - Street Roots Staff