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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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Sick Neighborhoods Create Barriers to Health for Men of Color
I wholeheartedly believe this. Before, I moved from NYC I had really bad asthma and allergies, splotchy skin and psoriasis, and a nervous muscle twitch in my hands. Needless to say, since I moved the asthma is almost non-existent, my allergies … Continue reading
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Tagged black, environment, health, men, neighborhood
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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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Jim Webb and the Myth of White Privilege?
Interesting and well written piece by Terence Samuel. Some very valid points are made. In some ways it was a ver refreshing read to a very complicated and maddening issue. Jim Webb and the Myth of White Privilege?.
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Tagged access, affirmative action, black, diversity programs, Jim Webb, privilege, race, racism, Terence Samuel, white
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Shirley Sherrod and My Attempt to Be Post-Racial
In one word-EXCELLENT! Thank you Mary Curtis for writing this. Shirley Sherrod and My Attempt to Be Post-Racial.