Monthly Archives: August 2015

Monday Open Thread | Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (/aː.ˈliː.ə/) (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, dancer, actress, and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television … Continue reading

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Liza for the Win! Economic Progress is More Effective Than Protests Says Joel Kotkin

One question for Joel:  If  BLACK Americans had economic progress, would they even need to protest and declare BLACK LIVES MATTER.  Dismissed! This article by Joel Kotkin, RIGHT HERE: Ta-Nehisi Coates and the new wave of black nationalists are selling … Continue reading

Posted in African Americans, Corruption, Criminal Justice, Democracy, discrimination, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Jobs, Media, Nigeria, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments

Sunday Open Thread

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Craig Riggins: I visited one of the most infamous apartment complexes in America today – Canfield Green.

I visited one of the most infamous apartment complexes in America today – Canfield Green. This is where Mike Brown, Jr. was shot and killed on August 9, 2014. I met this brother named Mel (pictured) at the memorial for … Continue reading

Posted in Current Events, Department of Justice, discrimination, Gun Violence, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Happy Saturday, Everyone. Enjoy the day with family & friends. ICYMI POTUS Weekly Address

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Friday Open Thread | Herbie Hancock Week | Duets!

TGIF Everyone! DUETS TRIO!!!

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Thursday Open Thread | Herbie Hancock Week

More Herbie. Hope you’re enjoying Herbie Hancock Week.  

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Wednesday Open Thread | Herbie Hancock Week

Happy HUMP day, Everyone! We hope you are enjoying Herbie Hancock week.

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New law addresses racial disparities in school discipline

SPRINGFIELD – A 2012 study found that Illinois suspends more African-American students than any other state in the U.S., including a Black-White suspension disparity that is the highest in the country. To address this all-too-apparent problem and the overall frequency … Continue reading

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Trump to Latino Anchor Jorge Ramos: “Go back to Univision”

Our anchor @jorgeramosnews was thrown out of Donald Trump’s press conference tonight when he asked about immigration https://t.co/aJ89RE3raW — AMERICA (@ThisIsAmerica) August 26, 2015

Posted in Current Events, Immigration, Immigration Reform, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Latinos, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 26 Comments