Monthly Archives: February 2010
Walmart Chooses “Gangsta” Rap and Strippers Over Patriots for Black History Month
I really, really wanted to be surprised by this story, but I know better. Walmart is about business, the business of selling stuff. They want $$. I think this is a case of capitalism…not racism. Let’s be honest, if you … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Negro
I turned 33 years old yesterday and I want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes! The funniest thing I was told yesterday was “You know that’s how old Jesus was when he died. That means something great is going … Continue reading
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Rep. Trent Franks: African-Americans were better off under slavery
Oh Wow. RACIST!! I want to thank Think Progress for posting this. This is some straight BS! If you are a black person living in AZ you need to campaign really, really hard to get this man out of … Continue reading
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Noose Found on UC San Diego Campus as Racial Tentions Continue
You know it’s a racial incident when a noose is found. A noose. That lasting symbol of white supremacy. When someone puts a noose up…”them’s fighting words”. According to Huffington Post, last night, a noose was found hanging on a … Continue reading
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Surprised That I Love Fonzworth Bentley’s Fireside Chat
I’m so surprised that I really, really love Fonzworth Bentley’s Fireside Chat. This brother has “some sense” as my grandma would say. He is underestimated. He is also signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music. His debut album, Cool Outrageous Lovers … Continue reading
Why I Don’t Like Today’s Article in the Washington Post Express on Mike Epps
I read the Washington Post Express a lot in the mornings. It’s got just the right mix of pithy entertainment and actual journalism. Well, today I was in for a real Post-Racial treat. I don’t know who you are, Roxana … Continue reading
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Kudos to Students Who Walked Out of the UC San Diego “Teach-in”
I am proud of students who took action today at UC San Diego. I know the school had very good intentions, but a “teach-in” on racial tolerance was likely seen as a politically correct band-aid. Talk is not what these … Continue reading
Send Mother Dear a Check: AARP Survey Says Older Blacks Hit Hard By Recession
It’s time to dig into your pockets. Dig like you’re in a church pew (I once heard in a church…from a pastor…”We like the money that jingles, but we love the money that folds”. Sigh) Time to send Mommy, “Mother … Continue reading
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“I’m NOT A Tragic Mullato” shirts: Just in time for Blk History Month
Black History Month is coming to an end. Only 5 more shopping days to express your excessive negro pride. In honor of our Mulatto president, who is SO not tragic, I think you should go on over to the Hello … Continue reading
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The Simpsons Celebrate Black History Month and Their Racially Mixed Heritage
I’m sitting here watching the Black History Month Episode of “The Simpsons”. The title “The Color Yellow”. Um…really? Must they co-op the title of one of the most beloved pieces of fiction in the black community? When Miss Hoover asks … Continue reading
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