By native on June 25, 2008
Ok first, this is a message to all the young black males and females in America who struggle when their class mates say that they are talking white because they choose to speak proper English.
This fallacy has gone too far, in fact there is nothing “white” about being an articulate and intelligent individual. And now [...]
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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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