At least according to Glen Beck he is. Or he has a deep seeded hostile feeling towards white folks. I promise, Dr. Gates was like the straw that broke the camels back as it relates the Post Racialized society we live in! It's almost too good to be true. Is too much discussion on race, a good or bad thing?
Is there a racial component to the lack of coverage in the Ben Rothelsberger case? The 2 time Super Bowl champ is being accused of Sexual Assault however, the coverage has been minimal to non existent. Some believe this is because this is a civil case, others of course are crying racism... where do you stand?
Malcolm X answered this controversial question he proposed decades ago with a word that still evokes anger, and fear and resentment within America. "A N*****" he simply responded. In 2009, the discussion of whether or not that rings true has arisen due to the apprehension of Henry Louis Gates Ph D. a Harvard Scholar, who was arrested for "breaking" into his own house. Upon initially discovering this story I chuckled, appalled at how someone who is renowned due to his infinite knowledge of the black struggle in America and an advocate for activism was apprehend because he had a jammed door. Then my amusement slowly morphed into discontent, and pure frustration.
We are less than a week removed from the Supreme Court Hearings featuring Judge Sonia Sotomayor who is bound to make history by becoming the first Latina on the High Court. However, her confirmation hearings were plagued by questions pertaining to her race, ultimately inquiring about her ability to make decision unbiasedly. I thought this was supposed to be America's shining year for race relations ?? I mean our President is Black... wait he's mixed... No he's African American... no wait, we're all just Americans ... right? Or that's what we'd like to think. It seems that we have broken our arm by attempting to pat ourselves on the back, and this event is proof of such.
Less than 19 hours away from Black in America 2: Solutions, the world cannot continue to ignore the bias and internal bigotry that enlies within the heart of this country.
The funny assumption about race tends to be that if you discuss it, the result will perpetuate more division. However, time and time again that has been proven wrong. I mean look, we've been ignoring race for a while now and look at how great we're doing! Until this country can openly discuss the ills that plague people of all colors that have resulted from historical injustices, we will continue to be exactly what Dr. Gates was; locked up, and humiliated.
Black kids kicked out of a North Philadelphia pool due to their "changing the atmosphere". Based upon the video, do you believe the group was jumping to conclusions, or was there racial undertones to the Management's actions?
This status made me really curious about what today actually means to Black people. Is it just another day off? I have my own reservations about this holiday however I will mark UBSA's independence by showcasing our summer video... WE REP.
Kimberly Anyadike, a 15-year-old pilot will attempt to become the youngest black female to pilot an airplane transcontinentally. She took off from Compton Airport for Newport News, Va. at about 7 a.m., Monday and is expected to arrive July 4.
Kimberly is proof that when resources are allocated, and dreams are perpetuated (quote me). Kimberly is already an example to little black girls throughout the land whether or not she breaks this record so I'd like to wish her a safe and sound trip.
As the 4th of July approaches, the patriotism has always suffered a love hate relationship within the Black community. My soon to be Alma Mater too has the same issue with students of color. So my question is how does past mistreatment of any demographic affect the present day relationship? Is it wrong for grudges to be held due to the moral immoralities of the past? In the process of researching the history of Black students at this University who is still seeking to define diversity I will allow you to answer that for yourselves.
Signing, Pres 11
P.S All of these images were found in the University yearbook, which can be located within the main Library... please let me know how you feel
