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America Never Really Ended Slavery
The new form of slavery has the same intent and purpose as the old: to rob us of our labor and to keep us powerless. By Jazz Hayden Photo Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM February 25, 2013 | February is African-American … Continue reading
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Tagged 13th Amendment, Abolitionism, african american, black, business, commentary, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, incarceration, money, Nat Turner, prison, Prison Industrial Complex, slavery, United States, US Constitution, William Lloyd Garrison
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Wingham Rowan: A New Kind Of Job Market
Interesting concept. Can it work in the USA? There are obvious benefits, lower unemployment is one that comes to mind. It would require a multi-skilled, extremely flexible workforce. Does our educational system support such a workforce? Does and will the … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, education, employment, jobs, TED, United States, Wingham Rowan
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Top 10 Reasons Why Communities of Color Should Care About Stricter Gun-Violence Prevention Laws
Excellent article from the folks at Race-Talk via the Center for American Progress. The points made need to be addressed in any legislation addressing gun violence. Race-Talk | A Kirwan Institute Project.
Random Thoughts
Can a family of four survive on $30,000 a year? Damn, its hot outside. This drought is going to make us pay more for everything. Why can’t we just legally refuse to pay a bill or 3 without repercussions especially … Continue reading
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Tagged American Idol, Aretha Franklin, commentary, economy, entertainment, facebook, Google Fiber, Ichiro Suzuki, Joss Stone, Kansas City Missouri, Knicks, Kristen Stewart, Mariah Carey, Mark Zuckerberg, Mitt Romney, Rick Ross, Sahel, United States, Yankees
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Random Thoughts….
Global warming is really a bitch! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Ugly is too! Remember where you come from and where you have been. It’s in that journey where character is built. We are responsible for the … Continue reading
The GOP War on Voting
We are already in the 2012 election season. Before we know it will be November of 2012. Educate yourself on all the issues. select a candidate that best match your beliefs on the issues. If you don’t have the appropriate ID-get it. … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, Ari Berman, black, GOP, hispanic, justice, latinos, politics, republican, Rolling Stone, United States, Voter registration, voting
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Frank Lindh: America’s barbaric treatment of my son John Walker Lindh
Interesting and compelling article by Frank Lindh on his son John Lindh. Frank Lindh: America’s barbaric treatment of my son John Walker Lindh | World news | The Observer.
Phrase suggesting black families stronger under slavery removed from Bachmann, Santorum pledge
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
NAACP disappointed with CNN
We are overdue to see “Technicolor” on a television news show-not just the weekend or overnight anchor desk. Not just African-Americans but I would like to see more Latinos and Asians too. The United States is not composed of white men … Continue reading
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Happy International Women’s Day to all my sisters! Your contributions to the world are appreciated and needed. A minimum wage increase is long overdue. Don’t succumb to the fear mongering of the have’s. The have nots outnumber the have’s and … Continue reading →