Category Archives: community
Should African Americans be More Supportive of Occupy Wall Street?
I’d like to know what my readers think about this. Should Black People be drawn to this movement? Should we consider Black unemployment rates and how many Blacks were affected by the housing crisis (Ponzi Scheme/Gambling in my opinion.) as … Continue reading
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Gentrification: White where there was no White in Chocolate City.
Swirl or Twist. That’s what most ice cream, frozen custard, or frozen yogurt places call it when your vanilla and chocolate frozen goodness is twirled together in harmony. Yummy. That isn’t Gentrification. It displaces people and cultures. Fault should not … Continue reading
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Black Women Opening Up to the Idea of Dating White Men
When I first arrived in DC, I would say that it was extremely rare to see an interracial couple composed of a Black Woman and a White Man. An Oddity of sorts. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m all for … Continue reading
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Racism is…
I was just reading that Antiracism activist and author, Paul Kivel describes the institutionalization of racism as the uneven and unfair distribution of power, privilege, land and material goods favoring white people. Great definition. Interesting…
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No Wedding, No Womb: Sistas, Let’s Lead the Cause
I know black women who won’t swim because they might get their perm or weave wet. I know black women who won’t let you borrow their keys or give you a place to stay for a week or two. I … Continue reading
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Grand Isle and the Oil Spill: Karma is a Bitch
They say that what you do unto others will be done unto you. Now, trust me…I have compassion for the people currently effected by the oil spill. People are losing their livelihoods and some have lost their lives. However, I … Continue reading
NAACP: Don’t Just Criticize, Become a Member and Effect Change from Within
I just have to give my 2 cents on the Wells Fargo, NAACP, and Boyce Watkins drama. I’ve listened to all the points given. I think there are a lot of valid points on both sides. However, the thing that … Continue reading
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