428 Search results for "border"

Can I Stay In Your Country, Por Favor?
Xenophobia? No. Misinformation? Yes. As the 2010 midterm elections rapidly approach Republicans seem to be eyeing seats like hungry dogs. John Boehner practically salivates every time he sees Nancy Pelosi’s seat. Although some pollsters are predicting a shift in power come November, the Republicans could be licking their wounds after the precincts close. Senator Lindsey […]
Are illegal immigrants the problem?
The illegal immigrant is not a border problem but a business one. And while it is fair to say the question of illegal immigration brings up all our trauma around race and xenophobia, it is also fair to say it brings out our capitalist as well. Thus, the “problem” of illegal immigration is not merely […]
From Wiz Khalifa to Drake: Musik Groupie or Junkie?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWWP4xtxXXE So, I’m like the biggest music junkie ever and I listen to all types of music with the exception of country. Yes, I do not do the Carrie Underwood’s or Taylor Swifts’ of the world. Honesty, I just never really got into that whole genre of music even though I live in the heart […]
Israeli Assault on Freedom Flotillas
Medical and construction supplies, food, water filtration equipment, in addition to supporters from abroad sailed toward Gaza (a tiny strip of land controlled and blockaded by Israel but inhabited by Palestinians) in attempts to provide relief, or rather…sustenance. (…because even these flotillas would not have been able to relieve the suffering in the occupied Palestinian […]
Black Quadruplets Head to Yale
ABC News | May 31, 2010 Kenny, Ray, Martina and Carol Crouch were all accepted to Yale University.
A Little Positivity: School in South Side Chicago Sends All Graduates to 4-Year Colleges
ABC News | May 18, 2010
Razing Arizona
I guess I have to start protesting Arizona, née Mexico, which sucks because I’m totally not into marching, making colorful signs, or shouting rhymes in unison with a bunch of people. I suppose, then, that I have to resort to other means of expressing my disapproval. At first I thought I’d boycott U.S. Airways, an […]
Denzel Washington and Viola Davis talk about August Wilson's 'Fences'
ABC News | April 16, 2010
Remembering Lena Horne
ABC News | May 10, 2010 The legendary singer and actress died at age 92.
Debit or Credit: Which Card to Use?
ABC News | May 6, 2010 Mellody Hobson explains the benefits and drawbacks of each card.
Greenwashed Out.
The other day I was waiting in line at Border’s and noticed the various items being sold at the checkout counter. There was an “eco-friendly” lipstick for sale that was advertised as being made from 100% organic oils. Well, if customers were to turn the package over, they’d notice a slew of synthetic chemicals listed […]
Don't Mess With Ernestine Shephard
ABC News | April 26, 2010 Body building grandma, 73, runs marathons, benches 150 lbs.