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An Open Appeal to Occupy Memphis

October 24, 2011 by

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Occupy Memphis is unlike any other movement by Memphis’ unique and historic racial problems however, hope isn’t far off. The bizarre is closer than we think: everyone is notoriously aware of what’s going on. Yet, the smart is too smart to solve the problem even though it’s his/her greatest desire; as our city continue to sink […]

2012: Tea Party’s GOP Wins Big!

October 10, 2011 by

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TPGOP moves to cut Social Security so that seniors can fend for themselves; says the Dept. of Social Security is bankrupt and wasn’t intended to be a permanent solution for ill prepared retirees.  As to “it’s their money” says, “Not anymore.”  They overturned the Health Care Plan and returned it to a more degrading plan that […]

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 […]

What Does Smiley & West with AARP & NEA have in Common?

August 10, 2011 by

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Image via Wikipedia Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West are on the “road of discredit” and they seem to have joined the Tea Party ideology against President Obama.  They’re addressing issues, on the road, that seem innocence but, are they really?  These men are working uncover. S & W, not to be confused with the respected Smith […]

Ad Campaigns that Hurt!

August 6, 2011 by

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So, I’m anti-whatever; but, I’m tired of corporations’ advertising campaigns connecting there products to my heritage.  Don’t you remember, “The Great Kings of Africa” campaign of Budweiser?  They started a generation of young blacks, who wanted to identify with Africa and their culture, to consume their product, alcoholic beverages.   We can see the negative outcome of that campaign […]

Is the National Debt an Issue for Black Americans?

July 17, 2011 by

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The American people aren’t interested in reducing the national debt, really. They’re welcoming the burdening of their children for a thousand years and aren’t interested in reducing the national debt by about 30%. The American people can’t continue to overlook one of the greatest opportunities in their history: to cut the debt burden on our future.  To free the American […]

Contra-Relevance: Blacks’ Internal War

July 6, 2011 by

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Like free-flowing water rushing from a high place; recognition hasn’t any obstructions and flows to all that deserves it. Friends and family with cheers, smiles, and love would lift their awardees high upon their shoulders as the rush forges ahead. No doubt, success flows through the blood stream; this shall happen again and again. Recognition […]

Replacing Councilwoman Ware: Memphis’s Future is in Who’s Hands?

July 1, 2011 by

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Every Memphian should weigh in on: who would replace and finish the term of Mrs. Barbara Ware’s seat on City Council.  Citizens of Memphis are facing great challenges as they move into the future on issues like school consolidation, budget adjustments, city development, and demographic changes.  One of the most important issues of all: is there a […]

Black Memphis “Finger Pointing” Administrators a Greater Problem

June 3, 2011 by

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MATA and CA must take full responsibility for their poor description of Memphis citizens who uses this poorly operated trolley system.  Their public display of Memphis citizens who patronize bus and trolley system is below what would ordinarily be expected in other large cities.  Like most black administrators; they’re busy as bees uncovering any and all suspicious activities of other […]