2008 July

Archive for July, 2008

it's da furst uh da munth

House apologizes for slavery and Jim Crow WASHINGTON – The House on Tuesday issued an unprecedented apology to black Americans for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors who suffered under slavery and Jim Crow segregation laws. “Today represents a milestone in our nation’s efforts to remedy the ills of our past,” said Rep. [...]

Black in America: A Vlog Response

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev0H0BOzGtE&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1] remember this, if you are angry, dissappointed, or frustrated by something, you had expectations that were not met by that thing, and probably unrealistic”

it's because I'm whiter than you?

Please read the very well thought out response to the Black in America segment on Dr. Dyson and his Brother. (here) Dyson’s theory of random fate I am referring to Michael Eric Dyson’s piece on CNN.com where he talks about the life choices made between he and his brother (who is currently serving life in prison). [...]

sniff my 9mm?

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cnn's reclaiming the dream review

Please read review by The Luscious Librarian. Her 7 step syonpsis of what is constantly espoused by the media is hillarious…and dead on! Step 1. Remove Black Man from Black woman by forcing him into low wage labor. Step 2. Black woman then raises family on her own, but must supplement her income by working [...]

CNN Debate"Black in America"

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CNN Presents: Black in America Parent Discussion Guide

(CNN Student News) — Forty years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., CNN launches a sweeping on-air and digital initiative, CNN Presents: Black in America. These documentaries, “The Black Woman and Family” and “The Black Man,” focus on fresh analysis from new voices about the real lives behind the stereotypes, statistics and [...]

FIRE, JUST PLAIN FIRE!

NOW YOU KNOW…

reclaiming the dream: review

I had to re-post this excellent review of the CNN first installment of Black in America. I am going to reserve commentary on this effort until all is said and done because of my participation in the project. Please visit Aunt Jemima’s Revenge for full review of last nights airing. I just finished watching [...]