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St. Louis Police Under Fire After Shooting Black Honor Student 25 Times
Many are up in arms over the death of 25 year-old Cary Ball Jr. , an honor student who was shot 25 times by St. Louis police.
New Mexico Bill Would Send Rape Victims to Prison For Having Abortion
New Mexico State Rep. Catherynn Brown has introduced a bill that would make it illegal for women to terminate a pregnancy that resulted from rape; on the grounds of “tampering with evidence.”
“A Riot is the Language of the Unheard”, Anaheim & the Future of Police/Community Relations
The above quote is from Nobel Peace Prize winner and civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King. Even though Dr. King was a advocate of non violence, he understood the desperation of people that have been continually denied justice. Sadly, the recent events in Anaheim, CA are just a replay of the failed state of […]
Loosen the Ties that Once Were Nuses
There have been too many occasions in which a Black business has taken advantage of its customers for the sake of maximizing their income. A boatload majority of the support for these businesses comes from other Black people, and in effect, the profit-focused regulation creates a sad reality. Economic projects, whether entrepreneurship or achievement of […]
An Open Letter To Lil' Kim….
Your beef with Nicki Minaj is illegitimate on multiple levels, Kim. Such behavior is entirely unbecoming of a Hip Hop legend. And for the sake of your legacy, it really needs to stop. Game over bitch. Gatorade. Wet towel.
Commencement Season: Summer M.'s Graduation Address
Good morning, and congratulations to the class of 2010. I know you’re wondering what inspiring words of wisdom I might impart on to a new generation of graduates. Well, frankly, I have none, which is probably why my commencement address is coming to you via this blog and not as you sporadically doze your way […]
Single Black woman says, "I ain’t the Problem, Nightline, Black Men Are!"
So, that we are crystal clear I do not run behind black men. I do not beg them to spend time with me. I am not desperate for their attention, money, or third arm. I am so tired of Nightline, CNN, ABC, and yes the great matriarch himself, Tyler Perry, telling me that I am […]
February 8, 2010 – February 14, 2010
Black leaders reflect on time at Duke Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, The Herald Sun, February 15, 2010 Enrollment of black students in prestigious city schools drops 10% during Bloomberg reign Meredith Kolodner, Daily News, February 14, 2010 California students do well on AP exams Mitchell Landsberg, LA Times, February 14, 2010 Works That Testify to the Nurturing of […]