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Richard Sherman: ‘thug is acceptable way to call someone the N-word’
Richard Sherman is grabbing most of the pre-Super Bowl headlines these days. Wednesday, Sherman addressed some of the comments about his post-game interview, many of which referred to Sherman as a thug. When asked how he felt about being called a thug, Sherman gave a thought-provoking response.
Spread the word:10 scholarships that every black college student should know about
The main thing every college student of color needs to know is that there is money out there. Each year, several times a year, companies, organizations and celebrities give out thousands of dollars in support of educational advancement. Here’s a few scholarships to look out for with deadlines this month.
TMZ’s Suge Knight-Inspired Poll: African American or “N-Word”De?
Yesterday, celebrity gossip site, TMZ made its own news when it posted a poll asking: African-American or N-word? The poll was inspired by a brief interaction with Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight. In the NSFW (without headphones) clip, Knight talks about the term African-American being a bit of a misnomer and considers the context […]
VIDEO: James Franco & Seth Rogen create “Bound 2” parody, lip syncs n-word
Kanye West’s latest video for his single “Bound 2” is questionable. Some think it’s creative, while others find it to be trashy. Kim Kardashian’s appearance, along with the Clydesdale horses definitely make it easy to laugh at. Naturally, parodies would make their debut. The most talked about parody is that of James Franco and Seth […]
Employee wins a case against her Black employer for using the N-word at work
A jury in New York has awarded $30,000 in punitive damages to Brandi Johnson against her employer at STRIVE agency, Rob Carmona. Just last week Johnson was awarded $250,000 in compensatory damages, as well. According to Johnson, while working at STRIVE Carmona repeatedly used the N-word when speaking to Johnson, making her feel uncomfortable and […]
Donald Trump Confused about Why Blacks Can Say ‘Cracker’ but Whites Can’t Use the N-word
In the wake of Charlie Rangel’s use of the term “cracker,” Donald Trump complained that African American Democrats can say “cracker”, but when a white person uses the N-word it’s a scandal: “If Charlie or whoever it was was a Republican and they made that statement, they’d be resigning from office right now”
10 Most Hated Words, Names, & Idioms: Post Zimmerman Trial
“WE THE JURY FIND GEORGE ZIMMERMAN, NOT GUILTY” As you watch CNN & HLN for post verdict dialogue do you cringe when the re-play of the verdict is televised? Are you finding yourself emotionally wrecked, not really knowing how to express your thoughts? For me, I can taste the animosity at the tip of my tongue. […]
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It is my earnest hope that our black leaders would pause in their pursuit of personal ambition and legacy to stop and look into the eyes of the child of potential that stands before them. A child that – regardless of circumstance and waywardness – can become an agent of change that can dramatically impact the world in which we live.
Word to Antoine Dodson: ‘Hide Yo Kids’ from Police in Schools!
By Maurice Green Though a trivial YouTube superstar, for the purpose of this discussion, Antoine Dodson provided some insightful advice when he said, “HIDE YO KIDS!” Why? The police have invaded our schools.
Teacher Under Fire for Giving Students Slavery Word Problems
A NYC elementary school math teacher is in big trouble after assigning students a set of word problems that dealt with the selling and killing of slaves. The teacher, Jane Youn, has apologized and says she was simply trying to fuse a slavery history lesson with math.
Maya Angelou to Younger Generation: You Are Not the B-Word; You Are Not the N-Word
Maya Angelou recent interview: “I continue to say to young people, You are cared for,” she said. “They are worth everything. Women are better than being called the “b” word, and blacks are better than being called the ‘n’ word.”
Lisa Lampanelli Sparks Outrage Over Use of the N-Word; Says Context Matters
Comedian Lisa Lampanelli is embroiled in controversy after using the word nigga in a tweet last week. She has defended herself on the grounds that “nigga” and “nigger” are two different words, and that context matters. Thoughts?