One of the complaints about illegal immigration is undocumented individuals are “taking” jobs from Americans. I don’t know how much truth there is to this because I see many of them working menial jobs or creating their own opportunities. On the other hand, many jobs that could be performed by US citizens are being shipped…
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Building Courage through History
I have been really gaining courage to communicate my thoughts on my blogs since reading The Reason Why the Colored American is Not In the World’s Columbian Exposition by Ida B. Wells, Frederick Douglass and two others. It was deep reading, and they did not mind calling people out about the wrongs. That’s love. I…
Lack of Black in Chicago 1893…and Chicago 2016?
I just finished reading The Reason Why the Colored American Is Not In the World’s Columbian Exposition edited by Robert W. Rydell but originally published by Ida B. Wells, Frederick Douglass, Irvine Garland Penn and Ferdinand L. Barnett. This book was exceptional. The authors wanted representation of black people at the 1893 World’s Fair in…
False Visions about Black People Shown on TV
Following are eight false visions about black people that are shown on TV. Almost all shows starring black people are comedies. We are serious people with serious lives. There are few successfully married black couples. There are interracial couples with black men with white women. You even see white men with black women coupling. As…
My Feelings After Reading Books by Black Intellectuals
It is truly an honor to read the works of Frederick Douglass and Ida B. Wells. Carter G. Woodson is my favorite. Ok, that’s the extent of my reading for now. However, these people have left a huge impression on me, and I feel compelled to share what I know with youngsters. Those coming behind…
Marcie Reviews Living The Ebony Life
Check out my review on Living the Ebony Life: E-mails from the Plantation by Zondra Hughes, editor of N’Digo MagaPaper of Chicago.
I think gender is going to be …
I think gender is going to be another topic for As NOT Seen on TV. Athletes’ attitudes toward women are quite disturbing.
Shorty’s Screams: Telephone Companies
I hate when AT&T asks me if I want to add more services to my already high ass phone bill. That’s ridiculous. The phone plan is $30 plus and the internet service is $20 or something. After taxes and other unidentifiable fees, my bill is over $70 and the only service I really use is…
The Pros and Cons of Reading African American Books
I have been indulging in books by African American intellects these past few months, and I must say that these books make me feel really smart yet really dumb. Allow me to explain. I am overly enlightened by learning about my African American history including the survival methods and challenges of being black in America…
Vote for Tamia’s Mother’s Day Nomination
Visit Go Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resources and cast your vote for my little sister’s Mother’s Day Nomination.