UNITY Conference – Race & Media (from democracynow)

Race, Politics and the Media: A Roundtable Discussion from the UNITY Conference

In Chicago, nearly 10,000 journalists of color are gathered for a convention that brings together members of the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association and the Native American Journalists Association. It’s organized by UNITY, [...]

The Terrorist “Do Not Watch” List

1 Million Americans are now on the the Federal government’s terrorist watch list! 23/6 recommends that it might be easier to keep a list of folks that are definately NOT terrorists.
Here we go….
THE TERRORIST “DON’T WATCH” LIST
1 – Abigail Breslin
 
 
Aliases: Abby, Gail, Little Miss Sunshine, Dakota 2.0
Description: Adorable
Reasons for non-suspicion of terrorism: Breslin starred in “Kit [...]

“What’s right with America? Plenty ” by Glenn Beck

I have to say, I’m a bit disappointed (but not surprised) in Glenn Beck’s commentary, “What’s right with America? Plenty “.
 
First of all, he’s white…
…so naturally he’s got a lot to celebrate about America.

He writes that despite numerous problems, “we’re not just standing, we’re towering over the rest of the world”. Tell that to the Black single [...]

A People’s History of July 4th – Howard Zinn

It’s amazing to see how many folks are posting “Happy July 4th” on wordpress.com. Get an education!
From Democracy Now, July 4th, 2003:
Today is a national holiday commemorating July 4th when American colonies declared their independence from England in 1776. While many in the US hang flags, attend parades and watch fireworks, Independence Day is not [...]