Tag Archives: black community
“The Help”: Is it just me or…
…are black people not feeling this movie trailer? I’ve witnessed a very conflicted reaction to the trailer of the new movie “The Help” recently, in a movie theater that was filled with black folk. Conflicted is the best way I … Continue reading
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Question: In 2010, Is There Anyone You Would Call a Black Leader?
I’m talking about leaders in the sense that Malcolm X and Martin Luther King were leaders. Who are the leaders of the Black Community today? They don’t have to be as widely known, or publicly recognizable as King and Brother … Continue reading
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UC San Diego Tries to Find Out Who Threw a “Compton Cookout” for Black History Month
The LA Times is reporting that UC San Diego administration and local civil rights activists have condemned a student party themed “Compton Cookout” in honor of Black History Month. Campus administrators said Wednesday that they were investigating whether the off-campus … Continue reading
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Morehouse’s first white valedictorian
I had to share this article because the guy is from my hometown, Kansas City. He’s a cutie too. One of those Spelman girls needs to try “Something New”. LOL Oh reverse racism…you’ll see it in the article. Sad, but…I’m … Continue reading
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Over 1,400 African-American babies are aborted each day
“Abortion is so critical to us, because this is essentially a genocide. According to the census of 2006, African Americans are reproducing below replacement level, which is 2.1 children per household, and we are now at 1.9. We need to … Continue reading
Black People and Weight Loss: Part Deux
By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) – Tyler Perry’s movie, Why Did I Get Married?, struck a cord of pain with our community for several reasons. However, there was one undeniable, universal appeal that of identification … Continue reading
HIV/Aids at Epidemic Levels in Wash DC, Afr Americans Impacted
I read the synopsis version of this article on the cover of the Washington Post Express this morning on the train…DAG. It’s not a secret, just something people don’t want to admit is true. I’d like to say I’m surprised, … Continue reading
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