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Sherrod missteps reveal harsh political realities (via Friends of Justice)
Thank you Alan for a insightful, revealing article. When the NAACP challenged the Tea Party movement to confront the overt racism within its ranks I was impressed. A normally timid organization took a strong stand on a controversial issue. The vote was … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, Obama, politics, Shirley Sherrod
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Blacks Comprise Majority of School Suspensions
This is not a surprise at all. The initiatives discussed is a good first step but, Where is the parental responsibility? Parents have a role in the behavior of their children because, children tend to act in the ways that is … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, behavior, black, education, example, parents, role model, school, suspension
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Six Teens Drown During Family Outing In Louisiana
I learned how to swim while in kindergarten and have swum ever since. My father still does not know how to swim and if it was not for my mother would have drowned to death when they were in a car accident and he … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, education, family, Louisiana, Red River, skill, swimming
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Pay gap persists for African-Americans
Surprise! Surprise! (in my sarcastic voice) The question is, How can this gap be narrowed? Pay gap persists for African-Americans – Jul. 30, 2010.
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Tagged african american, black, equality, finance, jobs, money, pay, salaries
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The Reinvention of the Rev. Al Sharpton
Excellent article about the Rev. Al Sharpton in Newsweek by Allison Samuels and Jerry Adler. The Reinvention of the Rev. Al Sharpton – Newsweek.
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Tagged activism, african american, Al Sharpton, Allison samuels, black, Jerry Adler, justice, Newsweek, politics, race
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First African-American Woman Appointed to Maryland Appellate Court
Congratulations to Michelle D. Hotten on her achievement. http://www.afro.com/sections/news/Baltimore/story.htm?storyid=2007
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Tagged african american, black, courts, law, Maryland, Michelle Hotten
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Sleeping in to save S.C. slave cabins
Slavery was the scourge of America. Joe McGill is doing us and our future generations a great service in bringing light to these vanishing structures. Many of us cannot afford to visit the sites in Africa where our ancestors were … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, african american, black, history, Joe McGill, slavery, South Carolina
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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 →