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What to the slave is the 4th of July
What to the slave is the 4th of July […]
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If he’s not incarcerated Justice is a Joke!
Trump is a joke but not a funny one; he’s a dangerous joke! […]
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Honoring our Past and Looking Towards the Future
When I was asked by then-Charleston Mayor Joe Riley 23 years ago to chair the steering committee to develop his vision of establishing such a museum in Charleston, I thought of the countless slaves that were stolen from their homeland, stripped of their identities, and brought to this strange land in shackles. But I also thought of the African Americans who rose above the circumstances of their ancestors and their countless descendants eager to honor their memories. I said during my dedication remarks that IAAM tells the story of perseverance through the middle passage, resistance to enslavement, triumphs over Jim Crow, and significant contributions to the greatness of this country. […]
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Why a Lack of Black Physical, Mental Health, Occupational Therapists
In America there is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the healthcare therapists’ field, and there is a need for more organizations to address this problem. The National Association of Black Physical Therapists’ goal is to address the emotions and feelings of the lone minorities embarking on a journey to become physical therapists and physical assistants. […]
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Good Trouble and Good Hate
If your oppressors or exploiters hate someone you know and respect, hate from devils, witches, and wrongdoers is “good hate”! […]
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Good Jobs Will Come from a Cleaner Economy
We’re in a moment when we can finally shift from an economy defined by consumption back to one defined by working people making and using things they can be proud of again from electric school buses to solar panels. […]
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Weaponization v. Prosecution
America’s government, since its founding on July 4, 1776, has accumulated a legacy of using its laws as weaponization tactics to harm, kill and enslave Indigenous and Black people. Thus, ensued the belief by this government that white people were superior and thereby had the right to eradicate Indians using cultural genocide. The Supreme Court in 1857 ruled that Black people were not citizens and slavery continued from 1619 thru 1865. […]
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Don’t Underestimate the Power of 18 to 35 year old in Elections
To start with, the Democrats must give 18 to 25 year olds more opportunities to be on television, town hall meetings, panel discussions, and develop policies, and shows that interest them. It is time for the older legislators to listen and reach out to this voting age group. […]
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Violence against Black women and girls is underreported. Here’s how we can address it
Violence against Black women and girls is a longstanding national epidemic that has long been overlooked and underreported. Though they make up less than 5% of Los Angeles’ population, Black women are far more likely to experience multiple forms of violence and trauma than other groups. […]
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Recognize the Game
Recognize the Game […]