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Update: Sherrod- Keith Olbermann’s special comment/CNN July 22nd Interview

July 22nd, 2010 by Nourbese | No Comments

Update: Sherrod- Keith Olbermann's special comment/CNN July 22nd Interview

more interesting commentary.. comments?


Rachel Maddow piece on race

July 22nd, 2010 by Nourbese | No Comments

Rachel Maddow piece on race

interesting insight to political strategy using race


Haiti, Never Forget

July 14th, 2010 by Abel | No Comments

Six months ago, the world seemed united with commitments to help Haiti recover. Now, half a year later, the rubble remains and misery blankets the refugee camps. July 12th marked the six-month anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti that killed as many as 300,000 people and [...]


Black Women’s Roundtable Statement on Solicitor General Elena Kagan nomination

May 13th, 2010 by Nourbese | No Comments

Black Women's Roundtable Statement on Solicitor General Elena Kagan nomination

As women leaders, we greatly respect Solicitor General Kagan’s intellectual capabilities and highly accomplished record in the Administration and academia. Nonetheless, Justice Stevens distinguished himself on the Supreme Court as a leader in protecting and defending civil rights. We look forward to learning more about the Solicitor General’s record as it relates to civil and women’s rights issues.


What are you willing to do for change?

March 24th, 2010 by Nourbese | No Comments

What are you willing to do for change?

As America passed a new mile stone in health care, some of our ugly history resurfaced with a vengeance. Nigger, Faggot, were just some of the words yelled at democratic congressional members as they made their way into the capital. One member,Rep. Emanuel Cleaver , was even spat on while he made his way down one of the congressional halls. They were signs posted around the district threatening violence, and angry mobs posted outside the capital stairs. The scene was grim at best, dangerous at worse. This all because of health care reform right, really?


California Congressman defends protestors who used the N word

March 22nd, 2010 by Nourbese | No Comments

California Congressman defends protestors who used the N word

Check out this video and let us know your thoughts


Black folks did better under slavery than now…well according to Trent Franks

February 27th, 2010 by Nourbese | No Comments

Black folks did better under slavery than now...well according to Trent Franks

Well found this on the starkreports.com… I’m at a lost for words here…This has been one hell of a Black History Month…. I wonder what is going to happen during International Women’s Month… a congressional bill that states women need to fulfill household duties..


On “Negro-Gate” 2010

January 23rd, 2010 by Guest | No Comments

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We have to understand Reid’s words in context. While the word “Negro” might not be as PC as some like, it should not be thought of as a slur, particularly in the way Reid used it. Keep this in mind: There’s been a move from using the word “colored” to “Negro” to “Black,” and now to “African-American” to describe the descendants of African slaves in America.


If Reid’s comments was unartful, what were Bill Clinton’s

January 12th, 2010 by Nourbese | 1 Comment

If Reid's comments was unartful, what were Bill Clinton's

According to a new book (called “Game Change”) to be released this week, Bill Clinton told Ted Kennedy that, “A few years ago, this guy would have been getting us coffee,” referring to then presidential candidate Barack Obama. Clinton also griped that Kennedy was only supporting Obama because he is black.


Dyson ” This president runs from race like a Black man runs from the police”

January 11th, 2010 by Nourbese | 1 Comment

Dyson

Michael Eric Dyson ” This president runs from race like a Black man runs from the police”



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