“Marijuana has had a bad rap for too many years, man. Its time is now.” — Judah Izsraael, activist and co-owner of Weed World Candies Bilal Muhammad a.k.a. “Dro Man” is a resident of Stuyvesant Town in Manhattan, New York and sells marijuana on the streets of New York. And he does it from a… Continue reading Candy Man
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Trayvon Martin Vigil, City Hall New York
My sister Veronica attended one of the many “Justice For Trayvon” vigils sponsored by churches Saturday all across the country. Here are some images from the NYC rally at City Hall. These rallies are intended to support The Justice Department in its investigation into whether Zimmerman, who claimed he shot and killed Trayvon Martin in self-defense,… Continue reading Trayvon Martin Vigil, City Hall New York
Despite Automakers’ Success Detroit Files for Bankruptcy
“It’s also not honoring the president, who took [Detroit’s auto companies] out of bankruptcy.” — Ingham County Circuit Judge Rosemary Aquillina Somewhat what I was thinking as I sat down to write this blog regarding the treacherous move Michigan Governor Rick Snyder(R) made on the hardworking people of Detroit Thursday. On Friday Judge Aquillina ordered Detroit’s… Continue reading Despite Automakers’ Success Detroit Files for Bankruptcy
stay cool: tags & pics from a caribbean cruise
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President Obama: “Trayvon could’ve been me 35 years ago.”
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says black Americans feel pain after the Trayvon Martin verdict because of a “history that doesn’t go away.” Obama spoke in a surprise appearance Friday at the White House, his first time appearing for a statement on the verdict since it was issued last Saturday. “Trayvon could’ve been me 35… Continue reading President Obama: “Trayvon could’ve been me 35 years ago.”
Miles To Go Before He Sleeps: Happy 95th Madiba!
His work here is not yet done. Happy 95th Birthday Nelson Mandela! God Bless You. Nelson Mandela’s condition steadily improves as he marks today, July 18th, his 95th birthday. Mandela was taken to a hospital on June 8 for treatment for a recurring lung infection. In previous announcements, the government said he was in critical but… Continue reading Miles To Go Before He Sleeps: Happy 95th Madiba!
An Open Letter To George Zimmerman
Just desserts. The letter below was written by Alex Fraser, after recieving the news of George Zimmerman’s acquittal in the fatal 2012 shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin: Mr. Alex Fraser is a recent graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia. His degree is in theatre. He is an actor living in the Los Angeles area.
Trayvon Martin: Justice From A Higher Authority?
“…the Feds would be interested if it could be proven that George profiled Trayvon because of his race and not simply because of his suspicion of him being a criminal.” “George’s defense lawyers did him no favors during the State trial when it comes to enhancing a Federal case of civil rights violation. In a Federal case… Continue reading Trayvon Martin: Justice From A Higher Authority?
DEAD WRONG – PIC
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Forest For The Trees: A Lesson From Trayvon
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” — Howard Thurman While we await on the jury’s deliberation on a verdict in the tragic Trayvon Martin murder case, regardless of the outcome, I know I must… Continue reading Forest For The Trees: A Lesson From Trayvon
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