Thursday, August 11, 2011

Slideshow: The riots that rocked black America

Getty Images)As the world remains transfixed by the rioting in London, which, for many unfamiliar with the existing tensions there, came out of nowhere, riots are something the United States knows all too well. Prompted largely by racial inequality and poverty, when it comes to those involving African-Americans, it's doubtful that riots, even some of the most well-known, have produced tangible results. Although awareness of the problems may have been temporarily spotlighted, the lasting legacy of many has not been increased racial harmony or economic opportunity. The important lesson to glean, however, from the riots noted here , as well as the many others not mentioned, is that frustration lends itself to violence and, to prevent such outbursts, it is necessary to take a proactive stance against root causes such as poverty and racial inequality before the inevitable occurs."

HAPPY BORN WISHES..sistaGirl..Bethsheba A. Rem

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5TH Annual Classic R & B Concert anniversary Weekend!

5TH Annual Classic R & B Concert anniversary Weekend!: "TimeFriday, November 11 at 2:00pm - November 13 at 1:00pm LocationThe Fernwood Hotel & Resort Route 209 in Bushkill Pennsylvania Bushkill, PA Created ByTerry Polite Pickering More InfoOk folks its about that time again, heres your chance to book the CLASSIC R & B Weekend Event of the year! Come join me in the POCONO MOUNTAINS of Pennsylvania for a weekend of non-stop fun and entertainment. This year we are featuring"

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

How race has put Strauss-Kahn's accuser on trial

How race has put Strauss-Kahn's accuser on trial: "In my professional opinion as a former attorney who has had to evaluate evidence, the credibility of witnesses, and whether or not to settle a case or drop it, let me say that I find Ms. Diallo's rape allegations against Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn very credible and worthy of prosecution. The 800 lb elephant in the room, however, is the issue of her race and status and how that may impact the prosecution's decision to go forward or not. There is also the venue issue whether or not such a trail would take place in Manhattan or in the Bronx where she might find a more sympathetic jury. This is a classic, and tragic case where the victim (a woman of color and immigrant status) has already been deemed 'suspect' with regard to her allegations, and her past associations and veracity (truth-telling) as the star witness for the prosecution because of her low socio-economic status. It is a case of David versus Goliath: The alleged perpetrator is a world renowned financial leader, a potential candidate for the presidency of France, his wife is a wealthy socialite, and he has friends in high places who will do anything to see him exonerated of these damaging allegations. The victim on the other hand is an immigrant from Guinea (who ironically sought asylum here in the U.S. because she claimed to have been gang raped in Guinea), a domestic, who resides in the Bronx. The power imbalance here is enormous, but the facts deserve our attention and action. As far as I can tell the circumstantial evidence against Kahn is enormous. Diallo alleges he startled her naked upon entering his room to clean up, then assaulted her, and ultimately brutally forced her to perform oral sex on him."

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Morning BIRDS..a message for ya...

"How Precious Is This? The photographer caught this special moment; what a privilege to see."
Sunshine..the beautiful
life of Nature..
where family comes together..
the Birds n paradise from heaven..
what consoles a world w/just a brief
sound of churps upon the trees
of LIFE..where love spreads their
wings..in hymns of Prayer..
where the morning speaks 2 predict
our daily weather forcast..
where the storms may erupt..
the skies might shed some humidity
ruin ur plans..but when all else
opens ur eyes, singing...
where the Birds of Paradise calls all
HUMAN..
wakesup, gets ready for what
wears a happy face and dreams of a future
smiling holding it's own..
a picture worth wearing, a love
for your F A M I L Y..
nature is.. Healing everyday we
L I V E..amen..
CREATE..

Friday, August 5, 2011

Facebook

"Barack Obama Quote of the day: “My concern right now—my singular focus—is the American people. Getting the unemployed back on the job, lifting their wages. Rebuilding that sense of security the middle class has felt slipping away for years. And helping them recover fully, as families and as communities, from the worst recession that any of us have ever seen. ” —President Obama"