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Willie Nelson: Shirley Sherrod, a Family Farmer’s Friend
With the swirling controversy surrounding “Sherrodgate” I think this post by Willie Nelson (actor, singer and President of Farm Aid) brings this issue full circle and the issue clear. I applaud Mr. Nelson for writing this! Willie Nelson: Shirley Sherrod, a Family Farmer’s Friend.
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Tagged farmers, politics, race, racism, Shirley Sherrod, USDA, Willie Nelson
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Disappearing Middle Class: Bilingual Ph.D. Accepts Rent Money From Church
The American middle class have been disappearing way before the current recession. For minorities and those who does not have the educational background of Maria Ortiz this recession turned into a depression long ago. In some respects the earlier successes of … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, economy, jobs, middle class, money, recession, unemployment
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How Much Is One Black Man Worth? LeBron vs. Oscar Grant
In light of both events I found this commentary by Stephanie Robinson compelling. OPINION: How Much Is One Black Man Worth? LeBron vs. Oscar Grant | News One.
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Tagged commentary, justice, LeBron James, money, Oscar Grant, race, sports, Stephanie Robinson
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U.S. Lags in Job Growth
Ask anyone on the street and they could have said the same thing. U.S. Lags in Job Growth – WSJ.com.
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Tagged business, economy, jobs, money, unemployment, United States, work
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What is That New Phone Really Going to Cost?
With newer phones comes old debate of how can I keep my cellphone costs down. Here’s an article if you are thinking about purchasing any of the new smartphones. What is That New Phone Really Going to Cost? – Yahoo! … Continue reading
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Tagged 3G, 4G, bill, cell phone, cost, money, smartphone, wireless
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End of Census, and for Many, End of a Job
Head’s up, with these jobs ending expect a spike in the unemployment rate. Unless corporate America offsets this with new job growth. End of Census, and for Many, End of a Job – NYTimes.com.
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Tagged business, census, corporate, jobs, unemployment
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Over 4 Years, Nearly 52,000 Police Stops in a Few Brooklyn Blocks
I was born & raised in New York. I lived in the neighborhood that this article talks about, in fact I was robbed twice in the neighborhood. It has never been the “Garden of Eden” however, there has to be … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, Brooklyn, civil rights, males, New York, NYPD, police, police brutality
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Disputes Over Land Stall Haiti’s Recovery
This is a shocking and disturbing story of the Haiti reconstruction. Humans can do better and treat each other better. Unfortunately, GREED is a human frailty Disputes Over Land Stall Haiti’s Recovery | News One.
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Tagged aid, anniversary of earthquake, Haiti, reconstruction
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Do blacks feel betrayed by Obama’s silence on race?
Dr. Boyce Watkin’s commentary brings up an interesting point. Since his eloquent address as a candidate, President Obama has not exactly been as declarative on civil rights issues since taking the oath of office. I wonder is it because his … Continue reading →