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Oct 22
2007

Clarence Thomas says Affirmative Action hurt him

Posted by gcuse03champs in Untagged 

gcuse03champs
Clarence Thomas says that affirmative action actually created problems for him early on while in school.????????. Now I respect the man for what he has accomplished but he is living proof that book sense doesn't equal common sense. Read the article by clicking the link below:
Oct 22
2007

BLACK IN TIME: A Momnet In Our History

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Hugh

James Bland:

Composer/Songwriter, James Bland Was Born On October 22, 1854, In Flushing, New York.

Bland Was A Mulatto Of Mixed African, Native American And European Blood. His Father Was One Of The First Black College Graduates In America.

James Bland Was Given His First Instrument, A Banjo, By His Father. By The Age Of 14, He Was Performing Professionally.

Often Called "The World's Greatest Minstrel Man," And "The Prince Of Negro Performers," Bland Traveled The East Coast And Europe In Minstrel Shows, From 1875 Until 1881. He Was The Star Attraction With His
Oct 21
2007

12 Days Til the BlackOut

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empowerachild

I support Mr. Ballentine in his efforts. It is about time  someone took the initiave and took action.  I commend Mr. Ballentine for stepping up to the plate to not only talk about these issues, but to also take steps to do SOMETHING about it.  However, I think these are issues of great concern for not only African Americans but ALL America’s citizens, no matter the race, color, religion, or creed.   They affect the civil rights of all of us, each American citizen.  The November 2, Blackout is an excellent opportunity of all the nation’s people to come together and force our  government's 

Oct 20
2007

Fiance gives woman engagement ring and a kidney

Posted by gcuse03champs in Untagged 

gcuse03champs
I love this story as it's not often you hear stories of selfless love between African American couples although they happen everyday. A young man has given his fiance not only an engagement ring but a kidney to save her life so that they may have a future together. Even a tough guy like me got misty eyed. Click the link below to read this touching story:
Oct 20
2007

Minority voters don't get elderly, they die first

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gcuse03champs
The head of the Justice Departments Voting Rights Division John Tanner made the comment that although voter ID laws hurt the elderly they are not a problem for minorities because they often die before old age. Whew I'm happy to hear that, I thought I was going to live forever and have to listen to idiots like this for eternity. Click the link below to watch the video below: