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“That statement is a slap in the face to every person of colour who ever hoped for a career in politics. She says to them that the demographics aren’t there, so don’t even bother standing in the way of White ambition.”
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“Dr. Stokes has pioneered methods of applying hip-hop and the Internet to uplift youth and girls of color in particular. She uses rap music lyrics and videos to educate young people about HIV/AIDS, sexuality, dating violence, and other issues.”
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“So I lift this vodka cran in a toast to the most amazing free fall from inspiring politician to complete gaping asshole of my lifetime.”
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“Senator Clinton’s run for the Democratic nomination has not produced a split in feminism. It just flushed away a lot of that tolerance bullshit and exposed a rift that’s been there since way back in the day.”
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“The International Red Cross estimated Friday that the combined efforts of relief agencies and the Myanmar government have distributed aid to only 220,000 of up to 1.9 million people left homeless, injured or subject to disease and hunger after the storm.
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“When Bill Clinton called Obama’s position on Iraq a “fairy tale” in New Hampshire, “I think black people felt betrayed,” said Andrea Plaid, a blogger who writes under the pen name the Cruel Secretary.” Whoa, TCS, who is your publicist?
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“I have often argued in this blog that the adaptation of Islamic beliefs to tribal customs is one of the main problems facing Islam’s efforts to modernize.”
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“A Rio de Janeiro tour company could be in trouble for giving tourists too intimate a view of life in the city’s notorious slums, including photo opportunities with drug gang leaders.”
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“George Bush implied over the weekend that one reason for the global food crisis is Indians are eating too much.”
Carmen Van Kerckhove is co-founder and president of
The Cruel Secretary wrote:
::TCS throws arms in air, Diana Ross-in-Mahogany style::
My publicist? Why, Stereohyped, dahling!
But you know how I found out about this article? Reading Racialicious first thing in the morning. See? The love spreads around…LOL
Posted 10 May 2008 at 7:03 am ¶
The Cruel Secretary wrote:
…seriously and sincerely though, thanks for the shout-out. It definitely woke me up and gave me a good laugh. *Hugs*
Posted 10 May 2008 at 7:17 am ¶