Originally posted by Huffington Post on March 21st, by Mary Morten. If you had a problem in the Black community, and you brought in a group of White people to discuss how to solve it, almost nobody would take that … Continued
African Americans
The Wall Street Protests: Why the media gets it wrong even when trying to get it right
When the Occupy Wall Street protest began three weeks ago, major media outlets ignored it. Then the media resorted to labeling it as leaderless and muddled – giving the overall impression that the unrest in lower Manhattan was a pointless … Continued
Culture
WOKE UP BLACK: Telling Stories About Young Black Lives
“Woke Up Black” a film by Mary F. Morten is having its world premier at the Siskel Center this Friday, February 25. To buy tickets, click here. The film follows five young African Americans from different parts of Illinois over … Continued
Immigration
Chinese Labor and American Immigration
Rumor has it the end of cheap labor is coming to China. I really doubt that is true, but at least it is looking better for some Chinese workers in terms of receiving something similar to fair wages. We know … Continued
Politics
The John Tanton Network Brings Hate to African American Community in Maryland
Tonight in Glenarden, Maryland, a townhall meeting is taking place entitled, “Understanding the Impact of Illegal Immigration on the Citizens of Prince George’s County and the State of Maryland.” The event features three groups connected to the John Tanton Network: … Continued
Politics
Anti-Immigrant Hysteria Could Block Black Access to Health Care
In an attempt to placate House Representatives associated with the extremist House Immigration Reform Caucus who are looking for a reason to oppose health care, Congress has put African Americans at risk. It is not the role of Congress to … Continued
Lessons of the Tulsa Race Riots
On May 31, 1921 the reputation of Oklahoma was irreparably harmed when racial tensions turned violent in the thriving town of Tulsa. With over 300 African Americans murdered (some estimates reach into the thousands), and thousands of homes and businesses … Continued
Social Media Reflects Social Divisions
Today I participated in a new media panel at the National Council of La Raza’s (NCLR) annual conference with esteemed experts Edmundo Rocha, Kety Esquivel, and Murray Mann. While we tried to cover a wide range of topics from the … Continued
The Climate of Fear and the Illusion of Freedom
Red lights flashing, the State Trooper pulls up behind the car with no front plate. License please. No license, just a passport. Let’s see it. It’s at home. Let’s go get it; I’ll follow you. They drive to the trailer. … Continued
Politics
Another Story from New Haven: Project Restart
By Andrew Grant-Thomas Some readers will know about Ricci v. DeStefano, a case filed by white firefighters in New Haven, CT, my home town, after the City invalidated the results of a test that would have promoted 15 whites, one … Continued