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We Remember Jefferson Thomas of the Little Rock 9

Jefferson Thomas of the Little Rock 9 immortalized in the sculpture "Testament".

One of the boldest acts to start the churning of the civil rights movement were the students who singlehandedly desegregated the largest high school in Arkansas.  In 1957, Jefferson Thomas and eight other students walked to their classes against the national guard that the governor of Arkansas, Orval Faubus, called in to prevent them from entering the school.  So President Eisenhower countered his move and sent in the Army to help them to each class.  (more…)

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College Prof Gets Rapped for Using Rap for a Cause

*Have you ever met one of those people who are just too smart for their own good? They have the books, the academic accolades, and a very high up title behind their name. Well, biology professor at the University of California Berkeley, Dr. Tyrone Hayes, is one of those people.  He currently has some beef with herbicide manufacturer Syngenta because they have allegedly been attempting to debunk some of his research.

So, he took his 10-year feud to a whole ‘nother level. He wrote an email to the company, laced with very interesting rap lyrics, taken out of context of course. The most recent, he concluded his message with Ludacirs and Beanie Sigel, “I’m restless, tryna tell ‘em that I’m hotter than a burn of the 3rd degree, Then I try to tell ‘em that nobody in the world as hot as me,” on his “How Low Remix.”

Where were his friends? They are the ones who are supposed to keep him balanced in all things. I understand, the brotha’s got a cause to support, but this right here is laughable. (more…)

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NY Student Gets Too Real at Graduation

New York Times

*A phenomenal and obviously outspoken student at Hunter College High School in New York spoke out about the lack of diversity within the school’s admissions policies. The magnet school which offers a free education to students of exceptional academic and intellectual capabilities who score in the top 10 percentile of their class are admitted.

At the most recent graduation, Justin Hudson, a Black student, shared with his class that he felt undeserving of the education he received because justice was not being served. Students of color, particularly Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans, he felt have been marginalized and disenfranchised. His speech gained national acclaim for its controversial and radical stance. (more…)

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No Joke: ‘Ebonics Professionals’ Sought

*As a Black youth, mama always told me to speak properly and leave those ebonics in the streets because talking like a n-word don’t get jobs. Wellllll… the times have changed and ebonics is in demand. I almost don’t believe this story myself, but if it is true, it is seriously the most bizarre and quite shocking piece of information I’ve received in a long time.

According to the TheSmokingGun.com, the U.S. Justice Department is now seeking linguistics experts to interpret ebonics on tapped phone calls and other secret conversations about narcotics investigations.

This is just wild and unbelievable. But when them folk can’t figure it out for themselves, they gotta call on the Black man. (more…)

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‘Dr.’ Laura Ain’t Sorry

Nita Hanson

 *The woman who was criticized for being too “sensitive” by “Dr.” Laura spoke out on CNN saying she the fake doctor wasn’t really sorry for what she did. Instead, she was only doing it for political correctness sake. Perhaps her publicist gave her the advice.

Nita Hanson told CNN’s T.J. Holmes about the experience. (Scroll down to watch)

“After speaking with Dr. Laura, I was so confused, I was hurt,” she said. “I didn’t want to turn this into a racial thing. I just wanted some advice on my relationship.”

Dr. Laura gave a statement to CNN, apologizing to Hanson, but Hanson wasn’t ready to accept any apology (also, she noted Dr. Laura hadn’t reached out to her specifically). “I called for help and there’s nothing she can say to me at this point,” said Hanson, later saying she thinks “she apologized because she got caught.” (more…)

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Hartford Shooting Damages the Soul

Omar S. Thornton

*It was a sad day yesterday in Hartford and all over the country when a tense beer distributor warehouse worker opened fire on his peers. The brother shot six people. It ain’t a white thing no more. He then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.

Omar S. Thornton, 34, had an alleged disciplinary problem and was racially harassed at work. His superiors did nothing to remedy the situation. His anger escalated to an unimaginable high.

What is happening in America!? This man needed help, but those responsible for the workplace sat back and basically watched this happen. This may sound extreme but maybe it’s time to hold employers responsible for the actions of their workers! Many of these people who crack in the workplace or at the schools show plenty of signs of unsubtly. (more…)

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