I have been indulging in African American history books, and feel more empowered by what I’m learning. I am also disgusted about the fact that there has been little change in the treatment of black people since slavery. Yes, there are more freedoms, but we are not totally free. And, the only thing that has…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Innocent Man Wrongfully Sentenced to Death – This is NOT New News
I received a forwarded e-mail message about this man who was wrongly sentenced to death for killing a police officer. Check out his story below. On June 30, an innocent man will be given a second chance. In 1991, Troy Davis was sentenced to death for allegedly killing a police officer in Savannah, Georgia. There…
Selfish At Death
I hate to sound insensitive, but why do people involve other people in their suicide and homicide ventures? I’m watching the news report about the Executive Director of METRA who killed himself by throwing himself in front of a moving train. That was so selfish. Everyone who witnessed that incident are now affected by this…
People Get Real Shitty Over E-mail
Yet, they say things and approach you a way they probably wouldn’t in person. There is a person who I have the utmost respect for a professional and colleague. She always reviews my writings when I request her assistance. So, when she asks me to write comments on her blogs, I have no problems. Well,…
Thoughts on American’s Employment Situation
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…
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…