Monthly Archives: August 2010

Mass Incarceration for Troubled Black Youth

Chris Jack Hill illuminates a problem that needs to be addressed. First, we need to establish and fund more programs for youth to keep them out of the legal system. Secondly, we need to improve the educational system of the country. Thirdly, … Continue reading

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Revealing the racial makeup of California’s foreclosures

I am sure that if this study included the rest of the lower 48 states we all would be shocked and saddened even more than the results California provided alone. It is a fact that the economic crisis has hit … Continue reading

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Support the NAACP

This article was written by Shirley Sherrod and appears in The Afro. It is an eloquent piece about “Sherrodgate” and the NAACP. More importantly, she lays out in a very personal way why the NAACP is important for all Americans who … Continue reading

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Sharron Angle Campaigned Against Black Football Jerseys On Religious Grounds: Color is ‘Thoroughly Evil’

I have some issues with this. First, is Sharron Angle alluding that black people are evil? Second, does she realize in fashion to design clothing in black is common? Thirdly, isn’t there a separation between church and state? The voting citizenry … Continue reading

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Our Justice System Requires Us To Punish Wrongdoers. What If There Were a Better Way?

Interesting article by Mikhail Lyubansky over at Race-Talk. I must admit restorative justice may be a viable option for petty, nonviolent offences. This article has piqued my interest to learn more about it. I feel however that America has a “blood-lust” in its … Continue reading

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Verizon-Google: There’s a Hard Rain Coming

Rep. Grayson hits the nail right on the head about the proposal between Google & Verizon. This deal does not preserve net neutrality. In fact, it will create net apartheid. Reach out to your local government officials and keep the internet … Continue reading

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Mary J. Blige- Be Happy

It’s the weekend, FINALLY!!! Be Happy today!!

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Diddy- Hello Good Morning

Hello Good Morning get you day rolling with this banging tune! I’m not a big fan of Diddy (mostly for the CUNY disaster) but this is a hot track. Good to see TI, Rick Ross and now we see what former Danity Kane … Continue reading

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Paul Mooney- Talks about the Titanic, Racism, & the N-word

Paul Mooney is a comedic genius. I love him to death!! Some of his comedy may be hard to hear for some but he tells it like it is without reservation. Have a few laughs and think a little about … Continue reading

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Twin Poets- Dreams Are Not Illegal

The message these two gentlemen delivers is powerful, relevant, and needs to be heard.

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