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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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7 Businesses That Went From Black-Owned To Corporate Entities
Excellent article that was informative, inspiring and troubling all at once. Informative and inspiring because if you do a business study on the organizations featured it provides a template for success. It is troubling because in the business world of … Continue reading
Obama’s black paradox and our own
Fascinating and insightful article by George Davis. Obama’s black paradox and our own | Race-Talk.
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Tagged african american, black, McChrystal, Obama, politics, race, racism
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Frederick Douglass Condemned Slaveholders On 4th Of July
Over this weekend amidst all the celebrations we have to remember our great contributions to this nation. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow we have reminded this nation of its greatness as we aspire to share more equitably in it. THROWBACK: Frederick … Continue reading
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The Recession Will Have Long-Term Effects on Black Kids
This information was not a surprise. As the saying goes, “When America sneezes, Black America has the flu.” However, the devastating impact to children was very surprising. Yes, they will live with the generational debt that the current and previous administration … Continue reading
Chris Brown’s MJ Tribute at the BET Awards
Here is another view on the same issue of Chris Brown’s tribute on the BET Awards. Chris Brown’s MJ Tribute at the BET Awards.
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Tagged african american, BET, Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, music, Rihanna, tribute
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Chris Brown’s Fake Tears? He Had No Business on BET Either Way
I watched the BET Awards show Sunday night and I thought Chris Brown’s performance was great. Jorge Rivas, when looking at the larger picture does have some valid and substantial arguments. What is your opinion? COLORLINES – Chris Brown’s Fake Tears? … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, BET, Chris Brown, domestic violence, Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson, music, Rihanna, tribute
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When things unsaid, say a lot
Excellent article about education in America. When things unsaid, say a lot | Race-Talk.
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Tagged african american, black, education, Georgia, Monise Seward, race, racial equity
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Did Some Emancipated Blacks Actually Miss Slavery?
This is historical. This is stirring. This is a view that we were never told about nor were we taught. It stands to reason that there were some former slaves who shared this view. Fear of the future, fear of … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, Alabama, black, Clara Davis, slavery, Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Atlantic
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Anger, Frustration on the Rise Amid Gulf Coast Oil Disaster
PORT SULPHUR, La. This Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans will be packed with nearly 300,000 people, as the National Education Association holds its annual convention. Folks from across the country will descend on the Crescent City for three days of … Continue reading →