Tag Archives: discrimination

Phrase suggesting black families stronger under slavery removed from Bachmann, Santorum pledge

Posted on July 11, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Even though the phrase was taken out of the pledge the fact that Rick Santorum and Michelle Bachmann signed it in the first place reflects their view on African Americans, homosexuals, and Muslims. I find it interesting that Candy Crowley on CNN’s “State of … Continue reading →

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NZ sexism row: EMA boss Alasdair Thompson sacked

Posted on July 6, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Alasdair Thompson deserved to be fired for his comments. They were sexist (by his own admission), crude, and disrespectful. Women have many obstacles in the workplace and to attribute a woman’s lack of performance on natural processes is beyond belief. … Continue reading →

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Beauty May Be In Eye of Beholder But Eyes See What Culture Socializes

Posted on May 19, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Dr. Lyubansky writes a good rebuttal piece to the horrendous article by Satoshi Kanazawa on Psychology Today. Psychology Today took down Mr. Kanazawa’s article a few hours after it was originally posted due to the outrage (rightfully so) it caused. The problem I … Continue reading →

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Okla. House reprimands legislator for race remarks

Posted on May 3, 2011 by The Soul Brother

A tearful apology, and then she votes in favor of her own reprimand. It’s more than what Marilyn Davenport has done in California. However, it is not enough. As a public official there is an inherited responsibility that comes with the … Continue reading →

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U.S. Racial and Economic Inequality, Visualized

Posted on April 21, 2011 by The Soul Brother

We hear these statistics on the news so much that it becomes just numbers or white noise in our minds.  We may need that graphic visual for those numbers to hit home and put clarity to a confusing state of affairs. … Continue reading →

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Progressive Hunter

Posted on October 12, 2010 by The Soul Brother

There is a responsibility to being a television personality. Glenn Beck and others of his ilk are continuous examples of irresponsibility. It seems as though they do not care that millions of people are listening, watching, and more importantly BELIEVING his … Continue reading →

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Hampton Inn accused of paying blacks less

Posted on October 1, 2010 by The Soul Brother

  Can you say L-A-W-S-U-I-T? I smell a nice, big out of court settlement on the horizon for the black and hispanic workers at the hotel. This is a black eye (literally) for a hotel brand I frequented when I … Continue reading →

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NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Wins Injunction in Post-Katrina Housing Discrimination Case

Posted on September 24, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Excellent news, however this is just one battle in a long war. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/naacp-legal-defense-and-educational-fund-wins-injunction-in-post-katrina-housing-discrimination-case-103573424.html

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This 9/11, Let’s All Take Responsibility for Ending a Summer of Hate

Posted on September 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

True sentiments that I agree with. The United States have a long history of bias and discrimination. What has happened since the election in the arena of intolerance is unfathomable. Rinku Sen and Fekkak Mamdogh most powerful statement should resonate with all of us … Continue reading →

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Rackspace Pulls The Plug On Burn A Koran Day Church’s Web Site

Posted on September 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I applaud Rackspace for this action. I wish other web hosts would do the same about hate websites. Rackspace Pulls The Plug On ‘Burn A Koran Day’ Church’s Web Site (UPDATE: Burning Cancelled).

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