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Only Idiots Can Be Reverse Racist Reverse racism doesn’t exist. Now before I assume anyone who uses the term ‘reverse racism’ is an idiot (I’m being facetious. I have totally already assumed you’re an idiot.), I will first assume they don’t know the definition of racism. Today, let’s clearly establish the definition for our discussion [...]
This week’s edition of the ‘You Need to Chill’ Awards features; Mother Nature, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Yandy, Obama’s fundraising team, Melody Thornton, Beyonce, Trayvon Martin’s mama, Drake and Howard Homecoming. Let’s get into it since I know we don’t have a lot of time. Mother Nature Mother Nature is as indecisive as a shy stripper. [...]
Poll Source: Washington Post. The Washington Post reports George Zimmerman, shooter of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in February 2012, will be charged by Florida’s special prosecutor, Angela Corey as early as this afternoon. If you read my first write-up on this story, you’ll note I have never asked for anything more than for George Zimmerman to [...]
When’s the last time you saw two Black officers and a white boy in handcuffs? Don’t worry, i’ll wait. Today, I came across two articles worth sharing. The first one, was written by a racist white man. (The Talk: Nonblack Version by John Derbyshire). The second one, was written by a non-racist white man. (The [...]
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated forty four years ago today. The day before his assassination he gave what would become known as the “I’ve been to the Mountaintop” Speech. Next to his Letters from a Birmingham Jail these have always been my favorite words of his. The last 3 minutes sends [...]
According to George Zimmerman, on his way back to his car after following the “suspicious” Martin, Martin attacked him, punching him in the nose, breaking it and slamming the back of his head into the ground repeatedly causing a gash that later required medical attention. But new video obtained by ABC News shortly after Martin’s [...]
The Trayvon Martin case has garnered national attention in a matter of weeks. SBM was at the forefront of reporting this atrocity, as we informed the SBM community about the details of the case, let you hear the 911 calls, and we even posted photos from the #MillionHoodies march. Our coverage here has helped to [...]
Let’s be clear, I have not seen The Hunger Games. I have not read The Hunger Games. As best I can tell, I have no plans or interest to do either. Before last week, I had never even heard of The Hunger Games. When a movie grosses over $150 million in it’s opening weekend, the [...]
A few years ago, I interviewed a white gay male for a job with my staffing agency’s client. I didn’t ask him if he was gay. It was something that he shared openly at the end of the interview once we were past the formalities. For a reason I’d find out a few sentences later, [...]
For more information about this animation and the most up to date first hand reported information on the Trayvon Martin Case check out Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Trymaine Lee’s work at the Huffington Post. One of the first journalists to bring the story into the national spotlight, Trymaine has been in Florida working [...]
