For those who haven’t seen the seminal film The Birth of a Nation, it remains to this day revered by some as a significant cinematic achievement– because of its usage of technical innovation– the usage of lighting, editing and close-ups was ahead of its time. It’s also despised for its graphically stereotypical portrayals of Black [...]
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Sunday, Bloody Sunday
March 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Democracy, News, Racism, america
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the march From Selma to Montgomery, Alabama:
On March 7, demonstrators start a 54-mile march in response to an activist’s murder. They are protesting his death and the unfair state laws and local violence that keep African Americans from voting. Led by SNCC activists John Lewis and Hosea Williams, about [...]
Tags: bloody sunday·Civil Rights·discrimination·Racism·selma march
Congressman Franks Suggests We Should Bring Back Slavery Because Black Folks Made Out Pretty Good
February 28th, 2010 · No Comments · News, Political Fringe, Politics, Racism, Republicans, Uncategorized, america
When I was younger, I had a friend who had an uncle named “Rick.” Uncle Rick was one of those older men who deliberately made outlandish, offensive statements just to get a rise out of anyone unfortunate enough to be in his presence. On one very special occasion, Uncle Rick suggested that slavery was a [...]
Tags: Abortion·african-americans·Congress·Conservatives·Racism·slavery·Trent Franks
Fox News Should Get Out Of The Poll Business
February 11th, 2010 · No Comments · News, Racism, Republicans, america
Wow. Is this how Fox News’ own audience sees this movement? Maybe they accidentally polled MSNBC’s audience. Talk about a referendum on extremism.
Where’s Your Birth Certificate Nathan Deal?
February 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Democracy, Political Fringe, Politics, Racism, Republicans
These birthers and tea partiers are giving license to every kook and politico moronic enough to dip their grubby paws into the waters of stupidity. Now Congressman Nathan Deal (R-GA) — running for governor in the state of Georgia– has decided to add his two cents. The congressman made some comments about President Barack Obama’s [...]
Tags: Birthers·Congress·Georgia·Nathan Deal
MARTA Names Train Line Going Into Predominantly Asian Area Yellow Line. What?
February 9th, 2010 · No Comments · News, Racism
Who’s idea was this? From the AJC:
MARTA officials were warned by an employee before the name change last October that Atlanta’s burgeoning Asian community would find the term for the line to Doraville offensive.
While I’m sure there was no malice intended with this name change (Actually, I’m not really sure of that) this is a [...]
The Tea Party Convention Part I: Tom Tancredo Is A Bigot, And The Media Arrives
February 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment · News, Political Fringe, Politics, Racism, Republicans
As the first National Tea Party Convention fired up in Nashville, Tennessee over the weekend, I mused to a few friends that the “revolution will be televised.” I was curious as to what would be the prevailing theme coming out of this first convention. It seemed I got my answer within the first few hours. [...]
Tags: Civil Rights·mainsteam media·media·sarah palin·Tea Party·tea party convention·tom tancredo
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