The Africa NOT Seen on TVThe Africa NOT Seen on TV
“ Africa is special because there is little common understanding between Africans and Americans to provide context for interpretation” (Hawk 1992:4) What are the first things that come to mind[...]
Category: Marcie’s Thoughts
Are We Really Surprised About Texas’ White Supremacist Textbooks?Are We Really Surprised About Texas’ White Supremacist Textbooks?
I received an e-mail about Texas rewriting history to emphasize white supremacy. More specifically, it stated: “Among the many proposed changes are attempts to paint the Confederacy in a positive[...]
Support Color of Change: Fox News Fire John StosselSupport Color of Change: Fox News Fire John Stossel
Following is an e-mail from the Color of Change asking Fox to fire John Stossel. Click here to the sign the petition. Dear friends, On Wednesday, Rand Paul, the GOP’s[...]
The more I read black history …The more I read black history …
The more I read black history books by black authors, the more I am convinced race relations in America haven’t changed much since slavery.[...]
I Wish People Would Just Shut Up and Do SomethingI Wish People Would Just Shut Up and Do Something
I hear a lot of people complaining about things amongst their peers. This is OK, if it’s just an observation, and you move on. However, if there is something festering,[...]
Ethel Worthington: Another Black Exception in 1893 Chicago’s World FairEthel Worthington: Another Black Exception in 1893 Chicago’s World Fair
I have yet to run across the progressive African Americans that made it to the World’s Fair in history books (I’m still in my early stages). However, Ethel Worthington, the[...]
I’m considering a podcast to d…I’m considering a podcast to d…
I’m considering a podcast to discuss black and white in America. Some topics will relate to media, others will discuss systems that divide.[...]
Having Faith is NOT EasyHaving Faith is NOT Easy
I am so close to my goals. I just know it. The Write Design Company is going to take off really soon. Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource is a close[...]
My Neighbors are Getting RidiculousMy Neighbors are Getting Ridiculous
I’m trying to be a nice person. I’m trying to be the bigger person. But, my neighbors to the north are fucking pissing me off. First of all, it is[...]
Was Chicago’s South Side Going to be White City in 2016?Was Chicago’s South Side Going to be White City in 2016?
I was sharing information about my blog post, Lack of Black at Chicago’s World’s Fair in 1893…and Chicago 2016, with a buddy and had the following thought. Washington Park is[...]