Category Archives: Racism
Color of Change: Should sagging pants get you kicked off a flight? Arrested? Jailed?
That’s the question that I got in an email alert this morning from my friends at Color of Change. Personally, I don’t like sagging pants. One of my grandson’s visited the other day and his pants were sagging, showing his
Color of Change: Should sagging pants get you kicked off a flight? Arrested? Jailed?
That’s the question that I got in an email alert this morning from my friends at Color of Change. Personally, I don’t like sagging pants. One of my grandson’s visited the other day and his pants were sagging, showing his
Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right. Terry Jones egregious actions provoked the worst.
Some argue Terry Jones exercised his First Amendment rights in publicly sharing his xenophobic views about Islam. I disagree. First, Jones’ message is one of intolerance, promoting fear, bigotry and hatred. They do not define who we are as individuals and as a
Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right. Terry Jones egregious actions provoked the worst.
Some argue Terry Jones exercised his First Amendment rights in publicly sharing his xenophobic views about Islam. I disagree. First, Jones’ message is one of intolerance, promoting fear, bigotry and hatred. They do not define who we are as individuals and as a
Waterproof LA, last place to allow blacks to vote, jails Mayor for “forgetting his place.”
UPDATE: March 7, 2011 7:49 a.m. | Here’s the text of the full Indictment against former Mayor Higginbotham, with all 44 counts. The history about the relationship between the Mayor and the sheriff is also an interesting read. Keep circulating
Waterproof LA, last place to allow blacks to vote, jails Mayor for “forgetting his place.”
UPDATE: March 7, 2011 7:49 a.m. | Here’s the text of the full Indictment against former Mayor Higginbotham, with all 44 counts. The history about the relationship between the Mayor and the sheriff is also an interesting read. Keep circulating
Houston police beat helpless 15-year old
by William Winters | Color of Change A shocking video released last week shows four Houston police officers mercilessly beating a 15-year old burglary suspect while at least eight other officers looked on. Some kicked him repeatedly in the head
Houston police beat helpless 15-year old
by William Winters | Color of Change A shocking video released last week shows four Houston police officers mercilessly beating a 15-year old burglary suspect while at least eight other officers looked on. Some kicked him repeatedly in the head
What’s Religion Got to do with It?
“I was not hiring a talk radio host; I was hiring a very brilliant political mind, someone that has been in South Florida politics for 20 plus years. But unfortunately the liberal left showed that I guess they are threatened
What’s Religion Got to do with It?
“I was not hiring a talk radio host; I was hiring a very brilliant political mind, someone that has been in South Florida politics for 20 plus years. But unfortunately the liberal left showed that I guess they are threatened
Ballots Versus Bullets?
UPDATE: Leading off in the video is Joyce Kaufman, a conservative talk show host in Miami FL. Kaufam, who carries a 357 Magnum gun, has become nationally famous from her comment that if “ballots don’t work, bullets will.” She was
Ballots Versus Bullets?
UPDATE: Leading off in the video is Joyce Kaufman, a conservative talk show host in Miami FL. Kaufam, who carries a 357 Magnum gun, has become nationally famous from her comment that if “ballots don’t work, bullets will.” She was
Mississippi Nightmare. Double Life Sentences for Someone Else Stealing $11.
Sign the NAACP petition to Governor Barbour asking him to free the Scott sisters “How Much Is A Life Worth?” That’s the question that national NAACP President Ben Jealous opened his message with in calling attention to what is most
Mississippi Nightmare. Double Life Sentences for Someone Else Stealing $11.
Sign the NAACP petition to Governor Barbour asking him to free the Scott sisters “How Much Is A Life Worth?” That’s the question that national NAACP President Ben Jealous opened his message with in calling attention to what is most
Beck vs. Dr. King? It’s Time to Turn Off Fox News.
In April, 1789, George Washington’s Inaugural speech inspired the nation with his pledge to protect the new nation’s “liberties and freedoms” under “a government instituted by themselves.” In 1865, Abraham Lincoln’s second Inaugural made a call for the nation to heal.
Beck vs. Dr. King? It’s Time to Turn Off Fox News.
In April, 1789, George Washington’s Inaugural speech inspired the nation with his pledge to protect the new nation’s “liberties and freedoms” under “a government instituted by themselves.” In 1865, Abraham Lincoln’s second Inaugural made a call for the nation to heal.
US House Poised to Consider Bill Reducing Racial Discrimination in Crack Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
U.S HOUSE POISED TO CONSIDER NAACP SUPPORTED LEGISLATION REDUCING RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN CRACK COCAINE AND POWDER COCAINE SENTENCING DISPARITY TODAY Crucial Bill Begins Reducing Sentencing disparity from 100:1 to 18:1 THE ISSUE: The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to
US House Poised to Consider Bill Reducing Racial Discrimination in Crack Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
U.S HOUSE POISED TO CONSIDER NAACP SUPPORTED LEGISLATION REDUCING RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN CRACK COCAINE AND POWDER COCAINE SENTENCING DISPARITY TODAY Crucial Bill Begins Reducing Sentencing disparity from 100:1 to 18:1 THE ISSUE: The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to
Tell Commissioner Bud Selig, Move the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Join The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights in urging Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 all-star game from Arizona, America’s apartheid state. Yesterday, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game showcased the diversity of the game,
Tell Commissioner Bud Selig, Move the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Join The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights in urging Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 all-star game from Arizona, America’s apartheid state. Yesterday, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game showcased the diversity of the game,
Stop the Racism! Take the NAACP Pledge
I received this important message from NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous, reaching out to all Americans to “repudiate racism within the tea party.” We cannot afford to allow the tea party to divide our country. I am urging everyone
Stop the Racism! Take the NAACP Pledge
I received this important message from NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous, reaching out to all Americans to “repudiate racism within the tea party.” We cannot afford to allow the tea party to divide our country. I am urging everyone
Arizona’s New Laws: Do they Create Value or Apartheid?
POLITICO reported the other day that the proponents of Arizona’s new bill that bans ethnic studies and classes in public schools claim that such classes and studies “are designed only for students of a particular race and promote ethnic solidarity
Arizona’s New Laws: Do they Create Value or Apartheid?
POLITICO reported the other day that the proponents of Arizona’s new bill that bans ethnic studies and classes in public schools claim that such classes and studies “are designed only for students of a particular race and promote ethnic solidarity
Free Speech and the Power of Choice
This morning, the Washington Post reported on the status of a law suit initiated in California in an effort to ban the sale and rental of violent video games to children. Specifically: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in
Free Speech and the Power of Choice
This morning, the Washington Post reported on the status of a law suit initiated in California in an effort to ban the sale and rental of violent video games to children. Specifically: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in
The Return of the Curse of Dick Cheney, Every Day
Every once in a while there comes along a person that 99.9 percent of the people wish would just go away. Dick Cheney is one of those people. The man is acting like he is possessed by the devil; but
The Return of the Curse of Dick Cheney, Every Day
Every once in a while there comes along a person that 99.9 percent of the people wish would just go away. Dick Cheney is one of those people. The man is acting like he is possessed by the devil; but
Race and Hate-Bait Outrage of the Week
Outrage Of The Week – Birther Ad You just can’t make this stuff up. In 2007, Republican House Leader John Boehner called on Democratic Leaders to condemn “character assassinations.” But when the right-wing fringe’s ‘birther’ movement recently ran a disgusting
Race and Hate-Bait Outrage of the Week
Outrage Of The Week – Birther Ad You just can’t make this stuff up. In 2007, Republican House Leader John Boehner called on Democratic Leaders to condemn “character assassinations.” But when the right-wing fringe’s ‘birther’ movement recently ran a disgusting
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