- “So why the rush to make [Sean] Taylor a thug? Perhaps because that’s how the average American sees young black men—unapologetic thugs hustling and acting out.”
- Great write-up from Baratunde about Barack Obama’s appearance at the Apollo.
- “in Hip-hop Jewish stereotypes function as something far more complex. They become a symbol of hope, proof that in America even the most hated can succeed.”
- “[Jason] Whitlock could give a fuck less about reflecting reality, or even producing good writing. What he cares about most is absolving white people of any responsiblity for racism.”
- “Claiming that women in circumsicion cultures uphold the traditions because they want to just rhymes too closely with the good ol’ boys who claimed that their ‘nigras’ were happy as clams until the ‘outside agitators’ and ‘civil rightsers’ got ‘em all con
- “Wow. NBC News assembled a panel of 3 men and 2 women to discuss hip hop and black women. The fact that the men outnumber the women is bad enough, until you see *which* women were selected: Superhead and Melyssa Ford. Um what?”
- Mr. Carmen wondered aloud this morning if Imus would start his new show by saying “Nappy-headed ho’s! Nappy-headed ho’s! Haha you can’t get me anymore!” I guess instead, Imus found two black sidekicks. “I can’t be racist, my co-hosts are black!”
- “A 13-year-old student with whom a middle school teacher is accused of fleeing to create a romantic life in the boy’s native Mexico may be required to stay there. An illegal immigrant while residing in the United States…”
- “State Sen. Denny Altes apologized Thursday for writing an e-mail saying Arkansas is overrun with illegal aliens and that “we are being out populated by blacks also.””
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The Octavia Butler Book Club
(Click the book for the latest conversation) Feminism for Real – Jessica, Latoya, Andrea
The Same Woman – Thea
I Speak For Myself – Fatemeh
Yes Means Yes – Latoya
Sex Ed and Youth – Jessica
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