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On the 45th Anniversary of Watts, an Eyewitness Looks Back at the Original Los Angeles Uprising
I was not born when this occurred, so what I know of this historic event has been thru history books. To actually read an account of a person who was an eyewitness to the event is riveting and stirred me … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, eye-witness, history, Los Angeles, race, uprising, Watts
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Why Fox News’ ‘Southern Strategy’ may sink the network
Fantastic article from David Love!! Why Fox News’ ‘Southern Strategy’ may sink the network.
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Tagged advertisers, business, Fox News, Glenn Beck, Obama, race, racism
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Glenn Beck Compares Obama’s America To ‘Planet Of The Apes’
Hmmm…PLANET OF APES huh? Mr. Beck really needs to think before he talks. Is he making a reference to African-American as apes? That question i completely rhetorical. We know he is. Fox News is playing a dangerous game, a game that … Continue reading
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Tagged black, Glenn Beck, Obama, Planet of the Apes, race, racism
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Voting Rights Act at 45: Why we still need it
When I was a teen and young adult this was of no interest to me. As I have gotten older I have evolved to have a deep appreciation and understanding of all the legislation that attempts to level the playing … Continue reading
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Tagged equality, justice, Kristen Clarke, politics, race, racism, voting, Voting Rights Act
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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.
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Tagged black, commentary, Mary Curtis, race, Shirley Sherrod
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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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Mongrel vs. N-word
On the View yesterday, President Obama addressed the non-discussion we are having about race in America by stating that African-Americans are “sort of a mongrel people.” He then clarified that statement by stating that the same holds true for white Americans. … Continue reading
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Tagged commentary, multicultural, Obama, race, race relations, racism, The View, words
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Dr. Laura’s n-word rant reflects trend of intolerance
Very good article from Ronda Racha Penrice. Dr. Laura’s n-word rant reflects trend of intolerance.