News on the arrest of Henry Louis gates Jr. What does it mean when scholars of color become targets? Not that I think the police officers were educated enough to realize who the man was-I am hard pressed to give them that much credit-but why not give the alleged criminal your name and badge number? [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘lo politico’
June 30, 2009
Boricuas at Tuskegee
Despite what we are taught about our differences, we have been aligned with our African bretheren longer than anyone chooses to believe-or in some sad cases- to admit. Check thsi out…
June 25, 2009
This is what happens when ” in loco parentis” goes awry
If anyone at school would have insisted on searching my daughter’s underwear for prescription drugs, let’s just say the words BAIL MONEY would have taken on new meaning for me. And the fact that Clarence Thomas was the only judge on the Supreme Court that disagreed with the outcome only makes me hate his ass [...]
June 11, 2009
Murder at a Museum
Well, folks, I really don’t even know what to say about this, except to reiterate what I have said in previous posts: white folks are getting more scared by the day, and fear is a powerful motivator . Yes, oppressors are concerned about the consistent changes, and yes, the power structure is becoming impacted in [...]
May 31, 2009
(R)acists (N)oticably (C)holeric
This just in: The RNC is outraged that Obama had the nerve to go and see August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.” How dare he spend a night out with his wife, even though it is NOT at taxpayer’s expense! And, the RNC claims, that he is doing this while countless families will be [...]
May 25, 2009
Hasta Cuando?
How long will we have to tolerate blatant racism? How much longer will overt disrespect for our new president go on without any retribution? When I come across reports like this one, I can’t help but ask myself why, in this (supposed) progressive event in our country’s history, our joy must be consistently peppered with [...]
November 8, 2008
One step forward, two steps back?
Alarming. That’s the only word I can think of describe the most current happenings. I am very concerned about our new President-Elect. Apparently, the reason Michelle, Sasha, and Malea were not on stage at the time of his acceptance speech was because he feared they would witness his assassination. There were a few threats prior [...]
September 16, 2008
White Priviledge, Republican Style
This from Tim wise, who articulates white priviledge in a way that only he can do…
http://www.redroom.com/blog/tim-wise/this-your-nation-white-privilege
September 5, 2008
Palin the Playful Pundit
After watching Palin’s acceptance speech, and having my intelligence insulted, I felt inspired to make a few observations…
Sarah says, the difference between governor and community organizer is responsibility. There is undoubtedly a difference, but here it is: The first includes payment for services rendered, recognition, and personal gain. The latter is predicated on altruism; a [...]
