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Black Youth Rising, by Shawn Ginwright is a book that changed my life because it addresses violence, East Oakland, social movements and the need for folks to understand how the crack epidemic's most profound impact may be the ways in which it … [Continue reading]
Robert Johnson, Blues Musician This post is for my nephew, who inspires me to this work. Black Mothers Raise Their Daughters and Love Their Sons ~Saying I/we have heard ...The oppression of women is a difficult issue for our community partly … [Continue reading]
This piece is dedicated to Michele, T.Dot, John, and Pepe Shout out to Bianca for the above image. While on an awesome date last weekend, Pepe hesitated, then proceeded to challenge me on the idea of Black Male Privilege. He didn't want to because … [Continue reading]
1. On The Great Society During his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society Initiatives included creating the? Department of Housing and Urban Development, the High Way beautification act, a Water Quality, a Clean Air act....The Republican … [Continue reading]
My fascination with 60's era politcs stems back from a class in high school titled American history from 1960 to the Present. Thank you Mr. Lee.? Heady stuff for a 16 year old. Ta-Nehisi recommended that I read Nixonland as a way to wrap my head … [Continue reading]