After making the statement about a month ago that she was “not an African American but I am American,” 28-year old Raven-Symoné received much backlash from social media and those in the blogosphere. Her statement prompted her to issue an explanation on her Facebook page and in another interview with thegrio, Simone elaborated. “I never… Continue reading Raven-Symoné – “I’m Not an African American” #Backlash
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Discovery: Earliest Known Prison Memoir Written By African-American
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University announced Thursday that research has determined an 1858 manuscript it acquired is the earliest known prison memoir written by an African-American. The book-length manuscript, titled “The Life and Adventures of a Haunted Convict” and written under the name Robert Reed, describes the author’s experiences while incarcerated in New… Continue reading Discovery: Earliest Known Prison Memoir Written By African-American
Rep Hank Johnson – Clarence Thomas Worse Than Edward Snowden
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) said Wednesday that the fact that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas voted this week to gut the Voting Rights Act — the 1965 law aimed at protecting disenfranchised voters — ranks him somewhere below the likes of Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who leaked classified information about U.S.… Continue reading Rep Hank Johnson – Clarence Thomas Worse Than Edward Snowden
The Legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr – Free At Last…
January 15, 1929 – The day that gave us Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A man of courage, vision, passion, and fortitude to see equality come for all mankind. There were many who helped during the Civil Rights Movement, but Dr. King was someone with such a dynamic presence that it was hard to not be… Continue reading The Legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr – Free At Last…
Brainwashed Herman Cain Criticizes Black America
He said it one time that blacks were brainwashed by the Democratic party. And for that statement, Herman Cain was basically dismissed as a dumb fool by the very people he spoke of. Then, last night, Herman Cain went into enemy territory on MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. Realizing the hole Herman Cain… Continue reading Brainwashed Herman Cain Criticizes Black America
The Barack Obama Presidency Proves Dad Was Right.
“Ezra,” Dad would say, “work hard, and work to the best of your ability. And be mindful of those who will willfully and intentionally put obstacles in your way. Their intent is your failure, and they will watch you fall then accuse you of being incapable of doing your job. So you must work even… Continue reading The Barack Obama Presidency Proves Dad Was Right.
Republican Racism At Its Worst
There have been a lot of racist things said about this President, but one of the most vile and despicable comments made so far, must be attributed to Doug Lamborn, a Republican Representative from Colorado While discussing the debt ceiling debate on a local radio show, the Republican congressman said this: “Even if some people… Continue reading Republican Racism At Its Worst
Republican Representative Says Blacks Don’t Work As Hard As Whites
And now, this Republican Representative is using the floor of the House to give her expertise on why more blacks are in prisons. Her reason? Blacks don’t work as hard as whites do in school. Her name is Sally Kern, the Republican Representative in Oklahoma. It is just because they’re black that they’re in prison,… Continue reading Republican Representative Says Blacks Don’t Work As Hard As Whites
Yes, Black History Month is Relevant in 2013 – Part 2
Publisher’s Note: Below is another response I received after reading a piece in the New York Daily News on the relevance of Black History Month. I’ve opened a forum for- discussion on this topic. The piece, called “Black History Month, it is time to get rid of this celebration,” drew some strong feelings among the EzKool… Continue reading Yes, Black History Month is Relevant in 2013 – Part 2
Do Away With Black History Month? – Part 1
This post is in reference to this===>, “Black History Month, it is time to get rid of this celebration,” Ah, the famous debate continues. Should we or should we not celebrate Black History Month? I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer to this question, but there are a few things I would… Continue reading Do Away With Black History Month? – Part 1