www.democracynow.org	The only, nationally broadcasted, progressive daily news report in the United States.
www.finalcall.com	The website of the Nation of Islam. Great for domestic and international issues, with links to news services around the world.
www.alternativeradio.org	A weekly one-hour public affairs program. It provides information analysis and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in most other media
www.btlonline.org	A weekly syndicated half hour news magazine featuring timely, in-depth progressive perspectives and analysis of national and international political , economic and social issues.
www.caribbeannews.com	A powerful source for national, regional, and international news and culture from newspapers, radio stations, and TV stations in the Caribbean. You can log on to “live” radio from many countries in the Caribbean. On this website you can also find LINKS to other important sites including, All Africa News, UN News, Arab News, BBC, CNN, Al Bawaba, Gulf News, and Caracas News.
www.rainbowpushcoalition.org	Website of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
www.granma.cu	Granma International. A weekly summary of stories taken from Cuba’s national newspaper.
www.lulac.org	Website of the League of United Latin American Citizens
Aljazeera	The leading Arab voice in international media. Aljazeera TV and its internet site provide progressive coverage of world events with a focus on the Arab and Muslim world. Great for uncensored information related to the war in Iraq.
Suggested Readings	Here are some books, etc. that you might find useful in your process of independent study
www.fair.org	The website of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR). An insightful and on-going analysis of misperceptions and lies presented in corporate media.
www.blackelectorate.com	A most useful collection news, ideas, and strategies on African American politics.
www.wbls.com	WBLS New York City’s most popular Black radio station. One of their tag lines is, “Where Hip Hop and R&B Connect”. Listen Live!
www.wwoz.org	WWOZ New Orleans’ flagship roots music radio station. WWOZ plays blues, jazz, Cajun, zydeco, gospel, Brazilian, Caribbean, and a lot more. Listen Live!
www.fair.org/counterspin	A weekly radio show that exposes biased and inaccurate news, censored stories, sexism, racism, homophobia, unregulated corporate power, attacks on free speech, etc. Listen in RealAudio.
www.whur.com	WHUR Howard University’s radio station. An adult mix including D.C.’s classic songs and the latest urban contemproary tunes. The “Original Home of the Quiet Storm”.