The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder for April 15, 2007

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Here we find the radical scholar and future voice of black America, Huey Freeman, diligently working on his first book. An expansive and thorough text, it will offer a critical analysis of the black neoconservative movement and its most famous champion. Ward Connerly should be beaten by Rackwon the Chef with a spiked bat. A critical look at black conservatives by Huey Freeman. As the brilliant young author reconsiders his title, he confronts the same dilemma as so many black writers before him - choosing his audience. Rackwon, a name easily recognized by anyone affiliated with the hip-hop culture, will undoubtedly be lost on the society at large, including influential academic and political circles... Will Huey alienate the masses with obscure references? Can he broaden the scope of his work without corrupting its cultural integrity and unyielding radical tone? Can he discover the elusive middle ground between Frances Cress Welsing and Henry Louis Gates Jr.? Oh, we do not envy the difficult task facing poor Huey... Ward Connerly is a boot-licking uncle Tom. A critical look at black conservatives by Huey Freeman Way to go, Huey! Everyone knows what a boot-licking uncle Tom is! The ability to transcend cultural barriers is the mark of a great communicator. Keep this us and you'll be on "Charlie Rose" in no time!