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By native on April 28, 2008
Photo courtesy of New York Times
Wear all black on Monday for the injustice verdict in the Sean Bell case Please pass this on to anyone who can receive a text.
I received this text message numerous times throughout the course of the weekend and again I ask “Is wearing all black the new activism”. Has wearing [...]
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By native on April 19, 2008
R.I.P JOSHUA SIMMS
Words can’t express a mother’s pain when her child is lost. Lost to the senseless violence and killings that are frequent amongst young black men today in America. Today I asked myself, why, and if not why how. How can we help, how can I help, is it worth the energy, will people [...]
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By native on April 14, 2008
Today’s piece is not written by myself. I came across this piece via a very inspiring young woman who is committed to bridging truth and words to make profound statements that speak to communities of color. I hope you enjoy, I know I did!
Where black people meet the law?
by Ma’at
Where black people meet the law?
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By native on April 2, 2008
My “Fascination” with Greeks (Response)
Earlier today I was introduced to an article written in Blacklisted Magazine (http://www.blacklistedmagazine.org) discussing one woman’s opinions on Black Greek Lettered Organizations at the University of Florida. She later responded to my posting of her article with this comment, “Please keep in mind that the critique in this article, is specific [...]
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