Tavis Smiley vs. Al Sharpton
This past week saw a dust-up between Al Sharpton and Tavis Smiley. At issue is the recent visit the Sharpton made to the White House along with the NAACP’s Ben Jealous and Marc Morial of the Urban League. Smiley has accused these three and others of not pressing Obama on a black agenda and acquiescing … Continue reading
Racism Chasing: The Business of Discrimination (or how Black Folks get “played”)
Racism chasing is not a term I came up with. I first ran across the term on a blog authored by a brother out of Atlanta who goes by the handle Constructive Feedback. His blog is named Politics, Policy, Pathology and Hope WITHIN The Black Community. Constructive Feedback defines “racism chasing” as the proclivity of … Continue reading
Tiger Woods, mistress diversity and racism
I’ve refrained generally from commenting on the Tiger Woods controversy mainly because I’m indifferent and believe other stuff is far more important. I wish him well, hope that he’s learned a lesson and hope he’s able to salvage his marriage, but I see this entire affair arising from self inflicted wounds. No one made him … Continue reading
Asian students accuse black students of racism at South Philadelphia High School
A story out of Philadelphia. Asian students at South Philadelphia High have got the school board under pressure to do something about violence after being set upon by African-American students. They’re currently boycotting by not attending classes until the board can assure their safety. Apparently they’ve had to contend with racial epithets and attacks on … Continue reading
Joe Jackson-Public Relations Nightmare
Sometimes there are things that we really need to speak about with regard to how we ought to handle things. Often, current events can provide a ready classroom for study and analysis. Such is the case with what appears to be an unfolding fiasco revolving around the death of singer Michael Jackson. First, … Continue reading