Here are some interesting and thought-provoking articles from around the AfroSphere to share:

1. A difference in African and African-American attitudes on racism in America:  ”Could African-Americans Learn From Africans?“
2. The Field Negro defends his support of the State of Israel: ”Still in the fields: And I have some Jewish friends with me“
3. Brotherpeacemaker on President-elect Obama’s support for Israel in it’s current conflict with the Palestinians of Gaza: “Who will Empathize With The Children Of Gaza“ 
4. National Black Republican Association response to the Saltsman-Obama controversy: “Francis Rice commentary: Obama The Magic Negro“
5. Mychal Massie on the farce that is Kwanzaa and how it has now become as commercialized as Christmas: Fleecing the Flock