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Aug 23
2007

Racist cartoon in Florida Newspaper

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An editorial cartoon ran last week in the Florida Times-Union although full of negative stereotypes and the use of the word ho towards a little black girl. If you want to get on the artist Ed Gamble go right ahead but one has to ask, "What the hell was the editor thinking?" Click link below to see cartoon and judge for yourself.
Aug 22
2007

BLACK IN TIME: A Moment In OUR History

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Hugh

Walter White:

On August 23, 1923, A Budding Young Writer Named Walter F. White Wrote A Letter To A Potential Publisher, Defending His Novel, The Fire In The Flint, Which Dealt With American Race Relations And Southern Violence. White Wrote:

"I was born in Georgia. For twenty-four years I lived there. Between my junior and senior years in college I sold life insurance in that state, spending nearly four months living in small towns of which Central City is typical. There I talked with and learned to know white and colored people of all classes, particularly the better type.
Aug 22
2007

Police brutality at 2007 Black Expo

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At the 2007 Black Expo in Indianapolis Officer Adam Chappell was caught kicking a young 17 year old black man in the face who was already being restrained. After initially defending the officer his own department later arrested him on battery charges. You can watch the video and make up your own mind as to whether it's police brutality or not by clicking the link below:

 

Aug 22
2007

The misadventures of a blackman in AZ

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JPBerry

Sept 9 2007

first of all let me admit/acknowledge that i am new to this the blog concept, such as maintaining a consistant title when you like it, or using correct grammar (like capitalizing words).

i'll see how this looks when i post it. 

in anycase the misadventures continue for me in Arizona check this out:

Peace of Mind Assisted Living (http://got-peaceofmind.com)

One of my Assisted living Homes is down to two residents out of a capacity for ten.  needless to say this is not good.  what i don't understand is why this is the case.i have a wonderful Assisted

Aug 21
2007

BLACK IN TIME: A Moment In OUR History

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Hugh
 
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Huey Newton:

On August 22, 1989, Black Panther Organization Co-Founder And Leader, Huey Percy Newton, Was Murdered In Oakland, California, By Convicted Drug Dealer, Tyrone Robinson.


Huey Newton Was Born February 17, 1942, In Monroe, Louisiana. His Family Moved To Oakland, CA When He Was Three.

Despite Being Illiterate When He Graduated High