I recently got into an argument about whether or not the Islamic State was fighting for justice. Not sure why I entertained statements made by someone who I thought was intelligent on this subject. How do people sympathize with a group that enslaves women and children? According to the Islami[...]
Posts Tagged ‘politics’
RUSSIA: Ending One’s Life in a Terrible Place
Russia Russian cancer patients keep killing themselves They’re killing themselves in an alarming trend that’s plagued the country since at least last year. And judging by recent reports, it won’t end anytime soon. I would hope that this huts home for the Tea Party folks wyho wantr corporate [...]
Stall em out
The world is Sick and tired of the ongoing fighting between Israel and Palestine, it is safe to say that the world wants peace between the two. 135 nations recognize Palestine as a state, the UN granted Palestine with observer-state status in 2012. The recent news that the Vatican now recognizes P[...]
May 10th, 2015 - 3:30 am § in America
South Carolina Remembers The Capture or Jeff Davis
South Carolina State Holiday Confederate Memorial Day In commemoration of the death of Confederate General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson in 1863 and the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in 1865, the South Carolina Legislature will be closed today and all state off[...]
Poetry Session
Todays poem is brought to us by the Great poet Ice Cube, originally from arguably the greatest and most influential Hip Hop group ever, NWA. Hip Hop was more than words. Hip Hop was our voice. Although we have artists that are conscious today, I highly doubt that we will ever see these types o[...]
The song that never ends
An African American man is murdered by the police. African Americans get upset, and wait for justice to be served. This is despite the fact that we know that the police will most likely be acquitted of any wrong doing. Next, local African Americans will hold rallies, marches, and eventually th[...]
April 27th, 2015 - 11:43 pm § in America
FREDDY GRAY’s ARREST RECORD
Maybe Baltimore should bill Fox, CNN and MSNBC a portion of their profits during this episode of Reality News? The events in Baltimore have become a sort of cable porn. Unfortunately, it’s not quite like what you’d find on somewhere like watchmygf.sex, which pains me as much as it must p[...]
Can someone call a doctor?
While we complain about our broken healthcare system in the United States, there are 5 billion people worldwide who lack access to surgical care. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-32452249 &nbs[...]
Actions speak louder than skin color
What is the significance of a black person becoming the top law enforcement official if they do nothing different than their white predecessors? Loretta Lynch, a black woman, is set to become the new US Attorney General. Some black people that I have talked to about her, seem to be excited. Not[...]
Black protest in the world of sports, or lack thereof
Professional sports are a huge component of Black male culture. Historically, Black professional athletes took full advantage of their influence and used the platform sports presented to address social issues that were affecting the Black community. Black athletes use to be more than athle[...]