Category Archives: Racism

Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on April 23, 2019 by

Today’s feature covers the REAL history of reconstruction. See how our past affects our present with this inside look of Reconstruction with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Reconstruction: America After the Civil War premiered April 9 & April 16. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, discrimination, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Bias, Racial Oppression, Racism, segregation | Tagged , , , , | 80 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Trump Encourages Violence

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

Donald Trump this week issued a thinly veiled threat of violence against his opponents, saying that members of the police, military and biker gangs could “play it tough” if they “reach a certain point.” It was a disturbing remark, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Donald Trump, News, Open Thread, Racism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , | 91 Comments

A white-supremacist Coast Guard lieutenant wanted to conduct a mass killing

Posted on February 20, 2019 by

(CNN) A Coast Guard lieutenant arrested last Friday on gun and drug charges allegedly wanted to conduct a mass killing. Christopher Paul Hasson, 49, of Silver Spring, Maryland, is alleged to be a white supremacist who had a hit list … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racism, Terrorism, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Friday Open Thread | James Comey: Take down the confederate statues now

Posted on February 8, 2019 by

Washington (CNN)Former FBI Director James Comey called Thursday for the removal of Confederate statues in Virginia’s capital in the wake of blackface scandals involving top statewide elected officials, in an op-ed for The Washington Post. “Expressing bipartisan horror at blackface … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Sen. Louise Lucas taking a moment as reporters ask about AG Herring wearing blackface

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Exactly how I’ve been feeling. It’s deep betrayal. So painful.

Posted in Blackface, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , | 82 Comments

Monday Open Thread | This is why blackface is offensive

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

(CNN) It’s been nearly 200 years since white performers first started painting their faces black to mock enslaved Africans in minstrel shows across the United States. It was racist and offensive then, and still is today. The latest controversy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 63 Comments

Thursday Open Thread

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

Hope all you mid-westerners are keeping warm and safe from the artic blast. Did some video searching yesterday, while home from work. Dig in if you dare! And I’ll leave you with this classic interview.

Posted in activism, African Americans, Black History, Black Lives Matter, Education, Freedom, Media, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Oppression, Racism | Tagged , , , | 84 Comments