Category Archives: change
Gentrification: White where there was no White in Chocolate City.
Swirl or Twist. That’s what most ice cream, frozen custard, or frozen yogurt places call it when your vanilla and chocolate frozen goodness is twirled together in harmony. Yummy. That isn’t Gentrification. It displaces people and cultures. Fault should not … Continue reading
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Is it just me or does this “Do away with the 14th Amendment” jazz make you antsy?
On the news last night I noticed a lot of commentators and pundits were discussing the 14th amendment all willy nilly. Um…was anyone else uncomfortable with the dialogue. I don’t want to wake up tomorrow and hear that I’m not … Continue reading
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Black Vegan: You have considered going Vegetarian or Vegan?
I’m currently exploring veganism as a way to lose weight and improve my health. My path involves a lot of raw food and excludes a lot of processed food (white flour, white sugar, white rice, etc). So I was wondering, … Continue reading
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Black Olympic First: Ice skating duo to make history
During this year’s winter Olympics, French ice skating duo Yannick Bonheur and Vanessa James will be the first Black duo to compete in the event. From AFP – “It’s destiny and I’m very happy about it,” said 27-year-old Bonheur. “There’s … Continue reading
LA Obama campaign worker Kaylon Johnson beaten, he says for wearing an Obama shirt
This is ridiculous. Please pass this story around and blog about it so this man can get justice (not Just Us, ya dig)!!! We send love out to this brother and hope for his speedy recovery. This is Kaylon Johnson. … Continue reading
