Posts by dr_fran
Terrorism and Privilege: Understanding the Power of Whiteness
by Tim Wise Tim Wise is a renown anti-racism essayist, author, and educator. This essay was posted on his site on April 16, 2013, the day after the bombing of the Boston Marathon. At that time there was not yet any information about who might have perpetrated the attack. As the nation weeps for the…
Read MoreRand Paul: GOP faces ‘daunting task’ with black voters
Rand Paul visited Howard University this past week. Howard, a historically Black University, was an challenging venue for Paul to speak at. Facing an uphill battle Paul will look to gain minority support if he is to run for President in 2016.
Read More45th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Assassination
45 Years ago today Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. His dream endures today as we struggle to make the dream that so many others share into a reality.
Read MoreBlack Unemployment Driven By White America’s Favors For Friends
A new book busts myths about Black people in the workplace, finding that racism and stereotypes prevent employment success.
Read MoreBob Teague, WNBC Reporter Who Helped Integrate TV News, Is Dead at 84
Bob Teague, a trailblazer for integrating television, died at the age of 84.
Read MoreWhy the Steubenville rape case should be a wake-up call for young black men
The recent convictions of two young men of sexual assault are more surprising than the fact the assault happened.
Read MoreDetroit Now Has a White, Republican Mayor and City Council: State Take Over Coming to a Black City Near You
In Michigan the Democratic process is being suspended in certain cities. Governor Rick Snyder with the help of the State House and Senate is able to appoint Emergency Financial Offers to run cities answering directly to the Governor and bypassing City Council and Mayor authority. With the cities in question be predominantly African American what does this mean for Civil Rights in Michigan? Will this be forgiven if it helps fix Michigan’s economic crisis?
Read MoreKimani Gray: Another NYPD Usual Suspect?
16 year old Kimani Gray was shot and killed by 2 NYPD Police Officers this past week. Unfortunately this is not an isolated event and while protests have been raging for the death of an African American Teen the larger theme of Police Violence against African Americans and other ethnic groups is discussed.
Read MoreGeorge Wallace’s Daughter, Peggy Wallace Kennedy Aims To Fight Her Father’s Legacy
Forty Eight years ago in Selma, Alabama an event that became known as “Bloody Sunday” took place. During that time the governor of Alabama was George Wallace ordered that the civil rights march be stopped and it resulted in the now infamous event. His daughter Kennedy Wallace has now become a fixture at the anniversary ceremonies and continues to fight for civil rights and help educate everyone on the mistakes her father made.
Read MoreFrank Ocean, and Why Blacks Need to Finally Get Over Homophobia
When will it just be accepted and not a novelty for a Black Entertainer to come out openly Gay? Frank Ocean made headlines last year with his announcement but was it really a step forward for the Black LGBT community? While we can all agree that what he did took courage it is about time that it shouldn’t have to.
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