Monthly Archives: February 2013

Discussion Topics: Open Thread

The Field Negro teaches ongoing lessons about racism chasing. Last week, it appears a couple of sistas who work in the neo-natal unit of a Flint hospital were ordered not to take care of a white newborn. I really shared … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT HUBRIS: SELLING OF THE IRAQ WAR

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Video | Joe Rickey Hundley Slaps 2 Year Old For Crying On Plane: Tells Parents To “Shut That Nigger Baby Up”

Joe Rickey Hundley shown in a mugshot from a previous arrest, stands accused of slapping a crying child on an airplane and using a racial slur when asking the mother to subdue the toddler on Feb. 8. Family of boy … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread

OBAMACARES-GET THE FACT OBAMACAREFACTS.COM When dipshyt employers plan to screw over their employees anyway, they have to have a reason for doing so.  Never mind that the reason is bullshyt and probably just a means of discriminating against employees.  What’s … Continue reading

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African American History | Sly Stone| Sly and the Family Stone was pivotal in the development of soul, funk, and psychedelic music.

Sly and the Family Stone were an American rock, funk, and soul band from San Francisco. Active from 1967 to 1983, the band was pivotal in the development of soul, funk, and psychedelic music. Headed by singer, songwriter, record producer, … Continue reading

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Videos | Melissa Harris Perry & Company: President Obama’s Playing “Daddy” Politics

Is it any wonder folks are going nuts about President Obama’s visit to Chi-town last Friday to address gun violence and the economy. Here’s Chris Rock’s idea of what this president and First Lady represents to him and our country. … Continue reading

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Serendipity SOUL | Sunday Open Thread

Happy Sunday, Everyone. Join 3 Chics for some Classic Jazz by the jazz Masters. Naima – 1965 Charles Mingus – Moanin’ Sonny Rollins Alfie’s Theme 1973 Wes Montgomery – West Coast Blues

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Video | Robert Scates, Hyde Park High Academy Student Speaks On Connecting With President Obama & Community

President Barack Obama Participates in Youth Guidance’s ‘B.A.M. – Sports Edition’ Program at Hyde Park Academy Robert Scates is a senior at Hyde Park Academy and a member of the BAM (Becoming a Man) organization there. Robert shares his insights … Continue reading

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African American History | Mary McLeod Bethune| First African American female federal agency head

Mary Jane McLeod Bethune (July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator and civil rights leader best known for starting a school for African-American students in Daytona Beach, Florida, that eventually became Bethune-Cookman University and for being … Continue reading

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Serendipity SOUL | Saturday Open Thread

Happy Saturday! Favorite clips from the classic Black western “POSSE”

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