“We Are The Drum – A Rhythm In Wisconsin” 2012

Drum 2012

CAPITA (City At Peace In The Arts) Productions Presents…
“We Are The Drum – A Rhythm In Wisconsin” 2012
Inspired by a distinctive movement for racial justice in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin.
http://capitaproductions.org/
North Division High School Campus Auditorium
1011 West Center Street, Milwaukee, WI 53206

The Murder Of Frederick Jermaine Carter In ‘Sipp

Frederick Jermaine Carter

Ah-Ha….The Old “Keep ‘em Focused on Nonsense Trick”.

  Black people, African Americans, Nubians, Bilalians, Niggers, whatever you call yourself or choose to answer to, please stay focused.  When did gay marriage, immigration reform, Basketball Wives or Casey Anthony become critical issues in the pursuit of Black Power?   Do not be deceived….watch for the hand behind the scene.  Tavis and Sharpton fueding or whether The President … Read more

No Longer Stuck… in the Valley of the DOLLS

This piece is being written specifically to hopefully shed  luminance on the BLACK DOLL, WHITE DOLL Syndrome: Why a Black child will chose a White Doll over a Black doll. This started first coming to the world’s wonderment when in 1939, husband and wife psychologists, Kenneth Clark and Mamie Phipps, devised a study where it was … Read more

Gil-Scott Heron Gone But Never Forgotten.

Gil-Scott Heron died last week.  The news said, “He had a history of drug use.” One could not argue with that.   However, Gil-Scott Heron’s life was more than just his bout with substance abuse…. I remember hearing him say, “Like the forest they buried beneath the highway…..never had a chance to grow.”   This shook my mind, … Read more

Black Hair Care Facebook Page Overrun By Racist Posts

From blackvoices.com: Padricia Norfleet’s Facebook page for her natural hair care business NaturalistaCosmetics.comhas recently become the target of racist insults, images and videos since last Thursday. Ku Klux Klan cross-burning videos, inappropriate images and comments, such as [black women are] “nappy headed,” “greasy” and “disgusting,” are just a few of the abuses Norfleet has suffered … Read more

New Berlin Racists or Protecting Their Way Of Life

Recently New Berlin shot down a proposal that would allow development of low-income/disabled housing. Residents opposed the new development citing concerns of race and the “type” of people the development would attract.

Turning Earth Day Black!

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Environmental Injustices Affecting The Black Community and Earth Day
Earth Day turns 40 this year, but many African-Americans have never seen environmentalism as a priority until recently. Green is now the new Black! There are environmental justice issues affecting the Black community that should be given full attention by all Americans this Earth Day!

Purveyors of Hate and Division Exposed!

Hate breeds fear, contempt, division, scapegoats and ultimately consumes itself:

Just Do it.

  It is said that perception is reality.  Consider this perception:  88% of Americans who claim to be affiliated with the Tea Party Movement believe that if African-Americans would  work hard like other immigrant groups, it would put them on an equal socio-economic level with the rest of America.   56% of all Americans have these same … Read more

HOOD WINKED! In the hood, more and more people are starting to see 2+2 DO NOT = 4.

People are waking up to understand that supporting rich union white men means less and less WE get in government benefits and discretionary spending for those of us needing government assistance just to get by these days.
I can only think what one thing remains constant.

The DEMOCRAT Party’s Choke Hold On the Black Community!