Saturday, November 27, 2010

Witch Hunt in the Dominican Republic

There is a Witch Hunt occurring in the Dominican Republic. Currently the government of the Dominican Republic is denying the children and grandchildren of Haitian Immigrants access to legal copies of their birth certificates. It seems that having "extremely dark skin" and a "weird last name" is an indication that one's nationality may be questionable. The major problem is that the Haitians in question are legal citizens of Dominica; ( in accordance with the Constitution) for they were born in the country; yet, they are having to fight court battles for up to four years to get legal copies of birth certificates. Without copies of their birth certificates, Haitians are unable to enroll in high school, University, maintain or acquire employment. This means that the government of the Dominican Republic is seeking to denationalize its Haitian citizens. In doing so, Haitians are being marginalized, pushed to the edges of society in Dominica. Haitians are forced to work for pennies and accept the crumbs thrown their way. Moreover, they are being rendered powerless and voiceless. Dominica is essentially creating a New Slave State! Now this is CAPITALISTIC! Its Capitalism at its best-Pure evil and oppressive!
Oh! The injustice of it all!

George Washington Carver, scientist

George Washington Carver, scientist

Mary McLeod Bethune, educator

Mary McLeod Bethune, educator

This was an Educator!

Maya Angelou's Archive Comes to The Schomburg Center | The New York Public Library

Maya Angelou's Archive Comes to The Schomburg Center | The New York Public Library

The Schomburg acquires the writings and papers of Maya Angelou.

Understanding Black Theology: A 40-Year Retrospective

Understanding Black Theology: A 40-Year Retrospective

This would be a time for you to learn about black theology if you do not know what you believe! Take a look.

Friday, November 26, 2010

When I Came Home - Watch the Documentary Film for Free | Watch Free Documentaries Online | SnagFilms

When I Came Home - Watch the Documentary Film for Free | Watch Free Documentaries Online | SnagFilms

This documentary allows soldiers to arrest their voices and tell their stories about war and returning home to America. It here for you to see for free. Listen to what's happening to African-American soldiers when they return home from war.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

African American Lives 2 | PBS

African American Lives 2 | PBS

In case you missed this last February, now is the time to check out African American Lives part #2. Dr. Henry Louis Gates is the creator and host of the program.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

An Open Letter to the White Right, On the Occasion of Your Recent, Successful Temper Tantrum

An Open Letter to the White Right, On the Occasion of Your Recent, Successful Temper Tantrum

This is Tim Wise's Letter to the Tea Party, the Republicans and all of their Crazy, Racist supports! It is Riveting, filled with Passion and Powerful! It set off a firestorm among the Racist he targeted! He basically calls them immature children who engaged in nothing more than political temper tantrums to get their political way. He warns them to enjoy it because it won't last long. He asserts that perseverance is stronger than anything the hare-being them (a reference to the tortoise and the hare) can invent. He tells them that their kind is dying out; they will be gone soon, and then the children can be taught the truth about humanity. All people are created equal and as such are entitled to an equal share on God's earth!
I could not have said it better myself!!!!
Three cheers for Tim Wise!
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