Friday, August 25, 2006
Aaliyah- Five Years Later
I really missed my Aaliyah. She would have been 27 this year and have a very successful music/acting career by now. Her life was cut terribly short by a plane accident in 2001. Aaliyah's influence is still felt in the music world, with singers such as Beyonce, Ashanti, Ciara, Christina Milian, Keyshia Cole, Cassie, and Teirra Mari today.
Here are several websites dedicated to Aaliyah's memory:
Aaliyah.com
A weeping willow tree in Aaliyah's memory at Central Park
AaliyahOnline.com
May Aaliyah rest in peace, always in our hearts and minds!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Negative Views on Black Women
I came across a conservative website on the internet just to be curious. One of the articles deal with the attractiveness of Black women. It's an old entry but let me tell you, it's racist, sexist, and offensive. Here's the link:
Black Chicks
and this one. Click Here
These people have perfected the fine art of Black woman bashing. We're not gold-digging predators, okay?
Then read the article by one author defending Black women:
Click here
Black Chicks
and this one. Click Here
These people have perfected the fine art of Black woman bashing. We're not gold-digging predators, okay?
Then read the article by one author defending Black women:
Click here
Monday, August 21, 2006
Hurricane Katrina- One Year Later
Here are some articles on Hurricane Katrina and its effects upon the national soul. I hope people get a chance to read these articles. Spike Lee has a movie documentary on Katrina. I hope people go home and watch it tonight. Over the past year, there were and still divisions, mean spirted commentaries by powerful media pundits on the behavior of Black, Brown, Creole, and poor people of Southern Louisiana, the nasty comment by House speaker on the condition of New Orleans.
Here are just several of the articles:
Spike Lee Turns Camera on Katrina
A Year Later, Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Call N.C. Home
Summary Box: Hurricane Katrina evacuees in Michigan
Wynton Marsalis organizes Hurricane Katrina anniversary event in New Orleans
Thursday, August 10, 2006
MTV Draws Fire for Cartoon Depicting Black Women on Leashes
More devaluation of Black women. How low can pop culture and society in general can get? MTV is known for its rampant sexism, racism, and homophobia. Here, they no-good network is showing a cartoon depicting black women on leashes. Here's the article from Black America Web:
MTV Under Fire For Cartoon Depicting Black Women on Leashes
Disgusting display of misogyny and racism inherent in the cartoon.
Do yourselves a favor, don't watch MTV or BET. Maybe they'll get the message.
MTV Under Fire For Cartoon Depicting Black Women on Leashes
Disgusting display of misogyny and racism inherent in the cartoon.
Do yourselves a favor, don't watch MTV or BET. Maybe they'll get the message.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Lack of Food Options in Black Chicago Neighborhoods
In Chicago, Black neighborhoods are far more likely to have fast food restaurants than a grocery store, according to the news article:
In South, West Chicago, More Fast Food Restaurants than Grocery Stores.
In South, West Chicago, More Fast Food Restaurants than Grocery Stores.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Links for this week 8-7-06
Here are a few posts worth looking at for this week:
From Mixed Media Watch:
Military Nicer to IRs
Condoleeza Rice Under Attack in Palestinian Media
From Rachel's Tavern:
Sterotyping and Racism
Breastfeeding Controversy
More Racist and Inappropriate Comments Directed at IRs
From Kim Pearson:
Race and Journalism
From Mixed Media Watch:
Military Nicer to IRs
Condoleeza Rice Under Attack in Palestinian Media
From Rachel's Tavern:
Sterotyping and Racism
Breastfeeding Controversy
More Racist and Inappropriate Comments Directed at IRs
From Kim Pearson:
Race and Journalism
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