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Dangerous Game: MPD and Memphis Politics

September 29, 2011 by

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What happens to a city when its institutions lose respect for its leaders?  What happens to a city when its leaders fail to respect its institutions?  Don’t answer these questions its unimaginable the outcome.  As citizens of Memphis, this great and historic city, we can’t stand-by and watch her die.  It’s our civil and moral […]

Memphis’s Leadership Needs Sensitivity Training

September 22, 2011 by

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Robert Lipscomb and Councilman Myron Lowery’s statements are both callous and insensitive toward issues that affect groups and individuals who have suffered at the hands of those who practice discrimination. These two men represent Memphis, TN, which has the worst “racial” discrimination problems in the nation; home to the poorest African-Americans; and, in dire need […]

Ancient Bias Language: “Blacks Don’t Know; Whites Know”

September 20, 2011 by

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One of the greatest of all ugliness is to continuously label the first African-American President of America as a “Don’t know” President.  The Tea Party Grand old Party (TPGOP) is using a dangerous and ugly strategy that hurt Americans to the core.  Nevertheless, African-Americans accept the fact that President Obama is one of the most intelligent […]

Southern Heritage Classic: What’s in it for Memphis?

September 11, 2011 by

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As far as the eye could see people lined both side of the street, in a day festivity, to enjoy Southern Heritage Classic Parade.  They cheered, waved, and smiled as each exhibited slowly passed.  What’s interesting among other things is where it takes place:  Surprisingly, the parade is displayed along Park Ave, Orange Mound, nationally […]

Leaders of our Time: Martavius Jones and State Rep. Karen D. Camper

September 7, 2011 by

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During a conversation with School Board President, Martavius Jones and district 87 State Representative, Karen D. Camper information flowed like the mighty Mississippi. In many ways, listening to these two leaders forces one to reflex on what a great city Memphis would become with people in leadership who’ve their minds focused about the future.  Mr. Jones knows […]

Mark Coleman: In a Dog Fight for Super District 8-1

September 3, 2011 by

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Mark Coleman says that he would make a better leader than Councilman Joe Brown; is that even possible?  Councilman Brown has been around since the beginning of time.  He has survived controversies, challengers to his political dynasty, and several administrations.  During this cycle of elections he isn’t giving Mr. Coleman any attention at all.  This […]