What to do with Assata Shakur.

The State of New Jersey is at it again. The push to get the renowned "black revolutionary" Assata Shakur a.k.a., Joanne Chesimard, back in their midst has caused certain politicians to write a letter to the Obama administration calling for her return. Previously, then Governor, Christine Whitman placed a million dollar bounty on Assata's head for her capture. Yet, to date, no one has taken up this cause. The New Jersey State Police's story is that she was complicit in the killing of Trooper Werner Foerster in 1973. Conversely, Assata says that she had nothing to do with the trooper's killing and that she was shot by New Jersey State Troopers as she was attempting to surrender. Regardless of where you stand on this matter, the facts have not been thoroughly reviewed. If you were to believe the State Police, Assata is guilty and should be brought to justice. If you were to believe Assata, the State Police attempted to kill her. Whatever the case, the Obama administration will have to solidify their relationship with Cuba before anything is going to be done. Until then, you can conduct your own research and decide for yourself. Either way, the Foerster family will have to live with their loss everyday.

http://www.assatashakur.org/

http://www.thetalkingdrum.com/bla4.html

You cannot make this stuff up.

If it is not one thing, it's another. The documented self hatred by some African-Americans should not be a surprise. Yet, when the world has just experienced something as monumental as Barack Obama being elected to be the 44th president, why are there still some haters. No doubt if I were to name the players, the response would not be shocking. It just goes to show that the "crap in the barrel" mentality is alive and well in the African-American community...or are they really living in the community?


http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/ny-oppay085956814dec08,0,6660466.column


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/16/obama-i-would-not-have-no_n_119366.html

What was she thinking?

In this era of "No Child Left Behind" I applaud any teacher who goes above and beyond the call of duty to enhance the learning of a student. Everyone learns in different ways. For some, visual stimulation is the fastest way for a child to pick up on what they are being taught. Yet, can a teacher cross the line? I was absolutely stunned when I heard that a white female teacher tied up two black female students. It was an attempt to teach fellow students about what slaves probably went through when they were taken from their homes in Africa, and sold into slavery in America. I can understand what she was trying to do, but there must have been a better way. What I can say is that one of the students, who was tied up, expressed that she has been traumatized by the experience, and has reservations about returning to her class. Would you have trepidations?

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/12/05/2008-12-05_new_york_teacher_binds_black_students_du.html


"Forgetting history is tantamount to depriving your ancestors of their struggles." Dr. BLR

Wake up people!!!!

There can be no more questions about how far America has come. There is now an African-American in the White House. What will we expect of him? Will he be the people's president or the champion of the poor? President Elect Obama has a difficult task ahead of him in terms of where does his allegiance place him. Is it going to be one foot in the hood and one foot in the burbs? Will he give the wink and the nod to say that he's got this? Or will he turn his back on the 95% that voted for him and champion the cause of Mr. Capitalism? Giving him the benefit of the doubt, I believe that everything will be done from the middle so no one can complain. My wish is that he brings the soldiers home and stop the war nonsense.

Uncle Clarence "Tom" Thomas

Here we go again. Why can't this guy just sit on the bench and wait for everyone else to tell him what to say. I truly believe that Judge Thomas needs a good therapist. He has not been able to deal with his Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. I guess he is not happy with what he sees when he looks in the mirror. This is not about conservatism or liberalism. This is more about self hatred. I love it when those that get theirs believe that they got it "all" by working hard. In a perfect world merit means something, but this is America, so wake up.


http://skepticalbrotha.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clarence-thomas-white-supremacist-in-blackface/


http://www.posttraumaticslavesyndrome.com/drleary.html

Here we go again

It should be no surprise that Detroit's Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick would eventually step down because of the ongoing scandal. When does the African-American community get tired of these politicians letting them down...it is rhetorical. It seems that sex and money are the two items that bring down administrations. Unfortunately, many African-Amercian politicians cannot rebound as well as their counterparts. Well, that is just too bad. Are African-Amercian politicans held to a higher standard...yes. However, they know that going in. If they could not control the power that was given to them by their constituents then they should not have sought office. In addition, given the circumstances surrounding the allegations against him, was she really worth it? As for Mayor Kilpatrick, I guess the luck of the Irish does not apply.

Democrat , Republican or just plain ignorance.

The debate about who is a Democrat or Republican is getting very tired. It is even more tiring when people of color are debating. The real issues regarding this presidential race centers around class. The burgeoning middle class will be hit hard regarding the expenditures on the war and the gas crisis. To hear African-Americans espouse their allegiance to the Republican party reminds me of passages in Uncle Tom's Cabin. I will let you read the book, but if you want to see what true ignorance looks like, click on the link. It is a shame.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/rnc-video-diary-black-rep_b_123477.html