Soul Train was must see television before that phrase was ever coined, and Don Cornelius was not simply its host — he was its maestro–conducting virtuosos of dance, music, and style in an age of black chic. His deep baritone illicited more than questions seeking answers–they spoke plainly and loudly to black youth in America. [...]
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Don Cornelius: A Socially Conscious Pioneer
February 1st, 2012 · No Comments · america, News
Tags: Black Culture·Don Cornelius·Don Cornelius Death·Soul Train
The Reality Of Racists
January 20th, 2012 · No Comments · News, Racism, Republicans
Newt Gingrich’s efforts to cast himself as the white knight, cleaving through the murk of blacks leeching off government, exposed more than the seedy opportunistic side of politics–It laid bare an electorate fueled by racist mores. The interesting part about being a racist is the not so subtle manner in which you promote your racist [...]
Tags: 2012 presidential election·newt gingrich·Racism in politics·Racism in South Carolina·Republican Nomination for President
A Reflection On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr And His Legacy
January 16th, 2012 · No Comments · america, Democracy, News
(This was originally published January 17th, 2011) We have waited for more than 340 years for our constitutional and God-given rights. The nations of Asia and Africa are moving with jetlike speed toward gaining political independence, but we stiff creep at horse-and-buggy pace toward gaining a cup of coffee at a lunch counter. Perhaps it [...]
Tags: American History·Civil rights movement·Martin Luther King·Martin Luther King and the Dream·Martin Luther King Holiday
Living While Black In New York City
December 21st, 2011 · No Comments · america, News, Racism
I try not to riff off of another blogger’s work, even though there are a significant number of writers I admire greatly. But when I read this piece on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ blog regarding an op-ed written by a young black man in New York City, I had to link to it. Here’s the dagger for [...]
Tags: New York City Police·Police Brutality·Profiling in America·racism in America·Racism in The New York City Police Department
The Ron Paul Surge
December 19th, 2011 · No Comments · 2012 Presidential Election, america, News, Politics, Republicans
Ron Paul is now leading in Iowa. photo credit: Public Policy Polling Newt Gingrich is on a two-week slide, invariably because of increased scrutiny on his character and his record. Paul has reaped the benefits of the implosion.
Tags: 2012 presidential election·Newt Ginrich·republican primary·Republicans running for president·ron paul
Herman Cain’s Predictable Use Of Race
December 15th, 2011 · No Comments · 2012 Presidential Election, america, News, Racism
This didn’t take long:video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Of all the reasons for Herman Cain’s spectacular flame out, being a brother wasn’t one of them. In fact I submit it helped him far more than it hurt him in his spectacular rise to the top of the polls. What’s more fascinating is Cain’s persistent calls [...]
Tags: Herman Cain·racism in America·Republican Nomination for President
Beneath The Lens Of Inequality
October 18th, 2011 · 1 Comment · america, Democracy, News, Politics
A reader on the Dish writes: I thought I’d write to you with our own experiences taking part in the Occupy LA protests. I’m in my early 40s, at a well-paying job as a web developer for a large hospital in Los Angeles. My wife and I have no children. We’re very fortunate – we [...]
Tags: American economy·capitalism·Occupy Wall Street·Wall Street Protests
The Blogger’s Guide To Eventual Antipathy
October 15th, 2011 · No Comments · News
It’s not easy being a blogger. Witness the Blogger Life cycle: 1) Euphoric moment of inspiration 2) Pseudo-maniacal and self-indulgent perusing of domains 3) Careful consideration of theme and design 4) The inaugural post – “Hello world!” 5) The 2-4 post honeymoon phase 6) Waning and changing interests 7) Feelings of desperation and apathy from [...]
999 Is Actually The Price Of A Pizza… And A Simple Plan
October 13th, 2011 · No Comments · america, News, Politics
Not only is it the price of a pizza, it’s the price of a pizza at Godfather’s Pizza. Yes, Godfather’s Pizza– where the current Republican presidential nominee Herman Cain was the CEO. Jon Huntsman was clearly prescient in his pronouncement. Herman Cain may not be the next president, but he damn sure knows how to [...]
Tags: 999·Economy·Godfather's Pizza·Herman Cain·Republican candidates for President
Losing Sight Of The Dream In America
August 29th, 2011 · 1 Comment · america, News
The menace of Hurricane Irene postponed the opening of the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial on the Mall in Washington, D.C., but it allowed for more time to absorb the enormity of the event–and reflect on the man and the dream The Civil Rights icon has become the first black American to receive the honor, [...]
Tags: American Equality·Civil and political rights·Lincoln Memorial·Martin Luther King and the Dream·Martin Luther King Memorial
