The Road to Obama, Part 2
By The Orange Phoenix at 27 February, 2009, 12:00 am
The road to Obama was paved with a spiritual awakening – the realization that we as humans aren’t alone in this world. I’m not trying to get all preachy, but on this leg of my vacation, spirits moved and protected us from harm and the dangers that two women could face alone on the highway side.
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By The Orange Phoenix at 26 January, 2009, 12:00 am
Thigh muscles aching the day after — the joy shines from within.
When people ask where I was on the 20th, the magnitude of my answer seems to shock people. . .
I was proudly one of millions that was propelled to Washington not just to witness history in the making, but to bask in the goodness of humanity – [...]
Sex and The City
By Urban Thought at 3 June, 2008, 11:05 am
Life had been heavy lately. I haven’t blogged much but I’m doing well for myself. Thank you Meleah for reaching out and thinking of me. I’m fine. Just busy.
I’ve been working more hours lately. Getting out of work after the sun goes down has been more routine than foreign.
Just the last Thursday I left work [...]
Reading Books Invites People…
By Urban Thought at 29 May, 2008, 12:00 am
As I find myself traveling more these days I realize I have blogged less. No worries though… This will be considered a free write as I do not feel like going back and editing anything (or proof reading for that matter).
A couple of months ago I took a trip to a foreign country. I brought [...]
Black People Don’t Read
By Urban Thought at 15 January, 2008, 12:00 am
If you want to keep information from black people put it in a book.
Years ago, in my youth, I overheard someone make that comment. It took me a minute to understand and realize the impact of their words. It didn’t actually make sense to me considering I was in school and had to read a [...]
Observation: Stereotypes Revealed
By Dan-Sean Mankind at 9 June, 2007, 5:00 am
Stereotypes…
If you grew up in the hood, you couldn’t possibly have a high school diploma or degree.
Because your name is Tyrone Biggums, you automatically sell drugs and have 4 baby mommas.
Every female with a short skirt and big earrings is a hoe.
Everyone who lives in the projects is poor.
All black people are cheap and have [...]
Swimming in The Inner City
By Urban Thought at 24 March, 2007, 11:35 am
BY RAMONA SHELBURNE
For 15-year-old Kristian Keith and her mother, it’s all about pride.
And like teenagers in the movie “Pride,” starring Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac, Kristian is in the vanguard of young black swimmers dispelling another racial stereotype.
The movie, which opens today, follows swim coach Jim Ellis and his predominantly African-American swim program in inner-city [...]
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