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Re: The State of Equality and Justice in America: The Presumption of Guilt

Thelma Sims Dukes — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:25:02 -0000

The awful truth is that equality and justice in America is on the same level as it was in 1492. The justice system in America needs to be overhauled, too many people are being freed after many years in prison for things that they did not do, not to mention the ones who have been executed while innocent.

Re: Can the Black community change the face of the music industry?

Thelma Sims Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:14:00 -0000

It's about time! We're 40 years too late. I do hope that we can change the face of the industry.

Re: Black-owned banks face challenges

bankalchemist — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:08:30 -0000

the loss of Covenant Bank for the 3000 shareholders was unfortunate. Its hard to separate the needs of a religious based community (helping everyone) with the requirements of banking regulations. In the case of Covenant Bank the Rev Bill Winston could not understand and apply the safety and soundness regulations as required by the FDIC. To include adequate levels of capital. If you change capital you change control by diluting the previous owners or changing the element of control. For Bill Winston that was an insurmountable task...to not be in control. See Bill required all to support what we read on the Dollar Bill, "In God We Trust" but when its Banking it changes to "In the FDIC We Do".

Re: Race and the Reality of Voting Trends in America

N.W.A. ☪ — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:47:52 -0000

i was unaware of the strom thurmond switch and creation of the dixiecrats. that was some good knowledge i can throw at these devils. i hope in the future yall can make an article about theyre using the same strategy with their token blacks GOPblackchic, Ben Carson and the rest. or write an article on their blatant racism code words today.

Re: King estate: Memorial group can’t use MLK’s name

mdottwo — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:40:28 -0000

Could it possibly have something to do with the fact that the memorial organization produced a statue of MLK that has a rolled up piece of paper in his hand instead of the expected HOLY BIBLE! Maybe they don't like the "secularization" of King's contemporary image.

Since the memorial organization chose to disassociate Martin Luther King's image with that of the Bible; perhaps his kids decided to disassociate the organization's efforts from King's name.

Plus there is something off-base about that chalky statue that looks like it should be in Tienanmen Square.

Re: Is Immigration Reform Bad for African-Americans?

Paula Williams — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:08:30 -0000

I was born in America. I am an African American who's rights have been violated more now then ever.
Here is a current event taking place in Chicago in the United States District Court Northern District of Illinois #13 cv 1116. It is racism and total indifference. Immigration? When we get the business of the African American experience correct, then and only then will it be appropriate for African Americans to give immigration space in our brains.

Re: New EEOC report examines obstacles facing African Americans in Federal workplace

ricohenry7 — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:44:24 -0000

Is it because the EEOC is a Black Seat for a set a side for the appearance of change in this countries history of Bigotry and racism. No moral courage and no one in a position of authority can and/or will stop the mis-conducts/corruption/fraud going on at this rogue agency. Overtime funds used for managers travel not the back log of complaints which will only be dismissed anyway. Managers family members hired as consultants and paid at the EEOC. Managers with private consulting firms doing follow-up training. Cases fixed for Attorneys and Management friends at the EEOC. Local attorneys in FEAR of fighting the corruption at EEOC-NYDO. Everyone in the local NYDO area knows the FIX is in at the EEOC-NYDO. The corruption is not only in NYDO but in Washington and the rest of the EEOC also. Manager/attorneys/investigators paid bonuses to dismiss complaints.

Re: Behaving White in Black America: ‘To be or not to be?’ Is that really the question?

Bud Fox — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:38:03 -0000

It feels like we spend much more time talking about this issue than really being affected by it.

Re: Racist messages are as troubling as Ku Klux Klan

Marcilyne Song — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:59:30 -0000

Maybe the Black Panther Party should come back

Re: Blacks suffered labor setbacks over past 50 years

MotownMusicLvr — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:44:16 -0000

Walter Williams is spot on!

Re: Brad Paisley-LL Cool J draw ire with song on bias

Bpf — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:21:09 -0000

What do the detractors against this song desire? That we dwell in the past. Promulgating racist stereotypes and holding to them so hard that little white boys and little black boys can't play together. I have a nightmare today.

Re: Without Fathers in the Home, Black Children Are at Risk

Darius Spearman — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:47:43 -0000

Here we go again...The "Moynihan Thesis" that the problem with Black families is that Black women are running them is a relic that it's high time we abandoned. That Black children are at risk can just as easily be explained by the fact that single-parent household face additional stresses and stains that make it difficult to provide adequate support for children -- it's not necessarily that there is no man present. Many have fallen victim to the notion that having a man in the household is paramount over all other concerns -- even if that man happens to be a pathetic excuse for a human being. If the man of the house is capable of providing the loving support and guidance necessary to raise children into healthy adults, then well and good. If not, the household is FAR better off without him. What is necessary is that parents (and children) have adequate support -- not that there has to be a father in the home at all costs.

Re: How to End Segregated Proms Once And For All

Porta Prince — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:36:42 -0000

In large cities, where populations my be culturally diverse...I don't see an issue with it...
Cause people listen to different music...some like hip-hop and lean towards R&B, others may lean more towards urban rock...grunge, or metal...yet others country western...
It would be hard to please all these people at a dance hall...
Maybe the Proms could be 'segregated' not based on color...but rather based on venue...preference of music...

Re: Republican pundit tells MSNBC anchor she doesn’t look black

Ron Hebshie — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 01:45:12 -0000

Honest to God, this is the kind of Republican lunacy that makes me want to pull my hair out...if I didn't already shave my head, that is, Karen Finney is one of the sharpest and brightest political minds out there. Who cares what her lineage is? Besides, why does this guy feel like it's OK to even go there? That he does, speaks volumes (none of it good). Of course, Finney will always get the last laugh and we can look forward to even more of her wit and wisdom when her new weekend show launches.

Re: Ray Kelly admitted cops target blacks, Hispanics in ‘stop-frisk,’ state lawmaker testifies

Brandt Hardin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:34:59 -0000

“Stop and Frisk” is illegal behavior on the part of law enforcement and is a breach of civil rights for anyone stopped, regardless of their race. The actions and abuse by the NYPD are filling the very definition of a “Police State” where citizens are under never ending scrutiny. You can read much more about our Justice System running amuck and how they’ve violated civil liberties across the country at http://dregstudiosart.blogspot...

Re: NRA’s New Commentators Pander To Women, Minorities, Veterans

SAM HALL — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:28:52 -0000

I at this point in time have no use at all for the heads of the NRA,,,they by their own words and actions are prove that they are only a big lobby situation that uses politics to gain huge money for themself. When they will not now even endorse new needed background checks for better gun safety situations in this nation..they prove their complete lack of care for the citizens of this country...the children etc. They will of course use what ever groups that seemed to support President Obama elections to try to have them come to their side..no surprise in this.

Re: Dr. Ben Carson, Great Surgeon but a Bad Icon for the Political Collective

SAM HALL — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:20:57 -0000

I was able to listen to most of the speech he gave at the prayer breakfast which I saw President Obama his wife and Biden also there. It was very interesting and he spoke very well however I agree with this article concenring many of his other views. There is no doubt as to political people today President Obama .and Biden are very interested in the education situations of this nation and President Obama has given very good and workable plans to help all students to be able to achieve a great education as well. as of yet our Congress with the vote majority of GOP tea has not even yet considered this bill. I also agree with this article that the Doctor is not really thinking well of the times of today in what of much he says in compariosn of when he was a young and younger than now person...it is very different today and money factors for many citizens and their children have become much harder as to food on the table..money for further education etc.

Re: New EEOC report examines obstacles facing African Americans in Federal workplace

C4C — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:23:13 -0000

EEOC is one of the biggest obstacles facing African-Americans. They continue to fail in its mission to deter racism and retaliation. The agency has not taken a pro-active role in demanding mandatory penalties for public officials who break civil rights laws. http://www.change.org/petition...

Re: White Media Masquerading as Black

M. hitchcock — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:21:25 -0000

When I see a black republican defending these right wing nuts I am reminded of the role played by Samuel Jackson in the movie Django and the black slaves the came running with their master with guns in their hands when the two white brutal slave over keeper were killed. It is kind of like putting a frog in water and slowly increasing the heat until it come to a boil. The actions and the policies of the Republican party only says one thing we hate black people and we will do everything in our power to make sure the we the soon to be white minority can stay in control. It is sad that some black people will do anything for money.

Re: Dr. Ben Carson, Great Surgeon but a Bad Icon for the Political Collective

Joan Bunney — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:53:08 -0000

For me (born in 1945) it's like a woman senator or congress woman who is out to destroy Roe VS Wade. How can a woman go against all of womanhood? Boggles my mind. In some respects (such as choice concerning our bodies) there is no valid reason for people to go against humanity itself for the mere pittance of power, money and greed. Shame on all of them including Dr. Carson.

Re: Black caucus chair to Obama: No more Ms. Nice Guy

Marcus Smith — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:00:54 -0000

All these optimal problems really pale in comparison the the policy concerns she should have with the President.

Re: Voter Laws Threaten to Limit Political Clout for People of Color

DCRussell — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:35:49 -0000

Not mentioned in the article, but in Maryland the overwhelmingly Democratic legislature redistricted in a manner that diluted the voting influence of African-Americans and Latinos. Now they are working on a bill to sharply limit the ability to take bad bills to referendum. I guess it is not a problem when Democrats limit minority rights.

Re: Kwame Kilpatrick Trial Raises Concerns About Ethics in the Black Community

Sedrick Roeshard Gilbert — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:10:00 -0000

Crooks, thieves, and liar...bad selfish, greedy, and trifling "leaders" out for no one but themselves and their pockets of one of the biggest, and most destructive, problems in the community, from politicians to so-call preachers and others. THEY don't represent anyone but THEMSELVES.

Re: African-American Religions & Religious Beliefs

tesmith47 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:51:46 -0000

african american religion is a second hand superstition, that only has the force of empire and economic might .
\The African diaspora has turned a sows ear into a silk purse fairly effectively , but at root it is still a sows ear.

Re: Images of Black Males in Popular Media

tesmith47 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:23:30 -0000

also has any else noticed that all black males in commercial media are bald or very, very short hair?
it is a small thing, i know, but the idea of black hair being bad is another of the psychological distortions that has been imposed on us and we have internalized