Category Archives: race
If you call a friend after killing a black man, saying “I just ran that n-word over.”…
…It’s a damn hate crime! Sometimes, I can’t stand BET’s news reporting online. I really can’t. Did a Hate Crime Resulting in Murder Occur in Mississippi? HUH? BET, This should not be the title of a post about what happened … Continue reading
Filed under african american, black, civil rights, news, opinion, race, television, why
Django Unchained: I’m not interested in any movie where black women are repeatedly raped
I don’t know about you, but a movie featuring mildly thought out black female slave characters who are repeatedly raped at a club for white slave owners is not my idea of a great film. I don’t want to see … Continue reading
Filed under african american, black history, black men, black women, celebrity, drama, media, n-word, news, opinion, race, racism, rape, sex, slavery, stereotype, women
What does Michele Bachmann know about the African-American community?
I’m confused. I know that all the potential Republican candidates are basically competing on the airwaves to see who can bash Obama best. However, Michele Bachmann has tacked on some promises to her usual President bashing in this video that … Continue reading
Filed under african american, ecomonmic, news, obama, opinion, politics, race, washington, youth
Things Still Untouched by Gentrification in DC
1. “The Shrimp Boat” in NE. 2. Fat Face Bar-B-Que – I see a white person or two in there from time to time, but hey that’s always been the case. Who doesn’t love delicious soul food? 3. The Open … Continue reading
Filed under african american, chocolate city, culture, d.c., gentrification, opinion, politics, race, washington dc, white folks
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
Filed under african american, black, change, community, culture, d.c., interracial, news, opinion, politics, race, washington dc, white folks
So, We’re All Ugly Just Because Some People Aren’t Into Black Chicks?
Personal Opinion is not fact. Asking men about their preferences when it comes to women and attaching some pseudoscience to it doesn’t make your research air tight. I need someone to explain the concept of opinion polls to the blogger … Continue reading
Filed under african american, beauty, black women, culture, love, opinion, race, racism, relationships, sex, society, white folks, women
So, Folks Have Issues with Jill Scott and Common at White House
Wow. Jill Scott and Common, two of the most mellow and artistic musical phenoms I know, are getting bashed by the right-wing (Palin and Drudge Report) for lyrics. I’m sure these pundits had no clue who they were before this … Continue reading
Filed under african american, black, black men, black women, celebrity, culture, government, news, obama, opinion, politics, race, racism, washington dc
