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Destruction of more than communities
Unfortunately, incarceration is one area that minorities excel at. As I responded to Jonalin on another post last week the cause is desperation and hopelessness. Until we can equitably share in the wealth of this country in the forms of … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, change, drugs, incarceration, justice, latinos, Obama, policy, politics
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Blacks, Mirroring Larger U.S. Trend, ‘Come Out’ As Nonbelievers
I’m not so sure about this one. We all have crisis of faith. I have had my own. Due to our unique heritage and history Black people have particular views when it comes to faith. Atheist though? I’m sure there … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, belief, black, church, faith, God, religion
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Son of 80-year-old who shot burglar: ‘He protected his family’
The elderly gentleman was well within his right to fire away on the burglar. He was trespassing on private property with intent to do harm. Damn right he was protecting his family. Son of 80-year-old who shot burglar: ‘He protected … Continue reading
They need to get what they deserve
This issue has not gotten the press coverage it deserved. Black farmers won their case, however settlement payments have been slow in coming. Many of the farmers are in poor health and elderly. The government is using a “stall and … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, bias, black, farmers, government, litigate, Obama, race
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The GOP borders on ‘sedition’
This article appeared in the Grio yesterday. Governor Patrick hit the nail right on the head about legislating in Washington so far during the Obama administration. Mass Gov. Patrick: GOP borders on ‘sedition’ BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick … Continue reading
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Tagged congress, democrats, Deval Patrick, legislation, Obama, politics, republican, Washington
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Sharpton’s Jones Eulogy: ‘Look in the Mirror’
We all are responsible for the death of Aiyana Jones. We need to think more about our actions. We need to be held accountable for our communities. What happened with Aiyana should not happen to any child. As I have … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, Aiyana Jones, Al Sharpton, black, change, Detroit, incarceration, jail, police, violence
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Diabetes raises the risk of heart disease, blindness, and stroke.: 7 Things to Know if You’ve Received a Diabetes Diagnosis
This disease is horrendous. The fight against it is one that is dear to my heart, my mother had diabetes and I have always felt it led to her premature death. My brother was diagnosed with this disease also, he … Continue reading
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Tagged blindness, diabetes, diagnosis, health, heart disease, life, live, stroke
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Birmingham, 1963 to Detroit, 2010- The tragedy of bombed and brutalized black girls
This is a fantastic and provocative article. How far have we really come in this nation when it comes to race relations? Birmingham, 1963 to Detroit, 2010- The tragedy of bombed and brutalized black girls | Race-Talk.
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Tagged african american, Aiyana Jones, Birmingham, black, Detroit, James Baldwin, life, race
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Get your Vitamin D y’all!!!
If you read my earlier post about the Medill study from May 20, 2010 here is more information about Vitamin D deficiency. This is from Mark Hyman, MD via The Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/vitamin-d-why-you-are-pro_b_585311.html
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