This is the story of Stephen Stafford. Ever heard of him? I’m willing to bet the farm (if I had a farm to bet) that you have not. Stephen Stafford is a remarkable young man, and his is a tale that should be lauded and aired on nightly news shows ad nauseam. Sadly, for reasons [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Race'
A Story Of American Excellence That Is Not Being Celebrated
January 3rd, 2011 · 7 Comments · america, News
Tags: atlanta·black men·education·Morehouse College·Race·Stephen Stafford
The Post Racial Society
October 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Racism
I’ve wondered often what the word racist means to some folks–black and white. What weight does it carry today, given the notion that most intolerant white people refuse its label, even in the face of broad bigoted theology. Here’s a stark illustration of a woman rejecting the slur, and invariably turning it on its head [...]
This Is Restoring Honor
August 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment · america, Politics
In honor of what true American spirit looks like– and what real struggle and sacrifice embody– here is the “I Have a Dream Speech,” by Martin Luther King Jr. in it’s entirety.
Tags: Civil Rights·Dr. Martin Luther King·I have A Dream·Race·Racism
White Fear And Loathing In America
August 26th, 2010 · No Comments · america, Political Fringe, Republicans
The sheer number of manufactured controversies by the media this year has been nothing short of astonishing. Rachel Maddow manages to shed light on them as part of a bigger narrative– The white fear meme: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Related articles by Zemanta Maddow: Fox News Made [...]
Dana Milbank Thinks Glenn Beck Is Encouraging Violence
July 30th, 2010 · No Comments · america, Political Fringe, Politics
Is Glenn Beck’s obsession with The Tides Foundation encouraging some of his listeners to resort to violence? Media Matters has excerpts of a Washington Post column by Dana Milbank. The column details Beck’s fascination with demozining the foundation– and the subsequent response to Byron Williams’ attempted murder of Tides Foundation leaders: It’s not fair to [...]
Shirley Sherrod’s Story Is Disputed By Conservative Writer
July 27th, 2010 · 3 Comments · News, Political Fringe, Politics
Before I delve into the minute details of Jeffrey Lord’s intellectual dishonesty, and general all around ignorance, I must first say that the only way something like this is even in print, is because the current climate allows for this type of venomous discourse. It’s bred from callous indignation, and utter contempt for the suffering [...]
Tags: black·Jeffrey Lord·Lynching·Race·Racism·Shirley Sherrod·white
Jewish Student Faked An Anti-Semitic Attack
July 5th, 2010 · 1 Comment · america, News, Racism
Fabricating a racial attack to elicit sympathy, or bring attention to antisemitism is destructive and viciously evil. It harkens back to the scandalous Tawana Brawley incident in the 1980′s. Worse yet, it lessens the impact real antisemitism has on its victims and perpetrators.
Tags: antisemitism·Jewish·Race·Religion
