Category Archives: Black Women

KTBS-TV: Give Rhonda Lee her job back ASAP!

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Join the Cause! Sign the Petition Today.

In the Spirit of community which we are celebrating seems right to promote this petition and ask our community to join with the nation to support Sister Rhonda Lee in her quest to fight racism and the “look” and image that the media portrays to our children 24/7. It reinforces even today in 2012/2013 that their Black is not beautiful. Well it is tired and every parent and every person needs to take a whole 60 seconds to put their name to internet and stand up. Let’s make a better world for our babies and show them their Black is always beautiful!

Peace Family!

WW

Petition

https://www.change.org/petitions/ktbs-tv-give-rhonda-lee-her-job-back-asap

A female meteorologist, Rhonda Lee, has been fired from the ABC affiliate in Shreveport, Louisiana (KTBS-TV) because she responded to a racial remark posted by a viewer on the station’s Facebook page.

In October, a viewer posted an offensive remark about Lee and her appearance on KTBS’s Facebook page. The comment included: “the black lady that does the news is a very nice lady.the only thing is she needs to wear a wig or grow some more hair. im not sure if she is a cancer patient” [sic].

After the comment was left on the station’s page for days without any response or moderation and after Lee claims the station refused to offer a reply to the comment at her request, Lee wrote a thoughtful and respectful response. In her comment, Lee stated, “I am the ‘black lady’ to which you are referring… I am very proud of my African-American ancestry which includes my hair… I’m very proud of who I am and the standard of beauty I display. Women come in all shapes, sizes, nationalities, and levels of beauty. Showing little girls that being comfortable in the skin and HAIR God gave me is my contribution to society. Little girls (and boys for that matter) need to see that what you look like isn’t a reason to not achieve their goals.”

In November, Lee responded to a comment on KTBS’ Facebook page from a viewer complaining about a segment that feature predominantly children of color to clarify that “the children are picked at random.” She added: “I would like to think it doesn’t matter who the child is.”

KTBS has stated that Lee was fired for allegedly violating a social media policy for staff members. However, Lee said that in a meeting with her supervisors, they told her the policy she violated “isn’t written down, but was mentioned in a newsroom meeting (a meeting she did not attend) about a month-and-a-half prior.” Lee also claims, “There isn’t anything in our employee manual talking about social media dos and don’ts.”

Lee said that initially she was told that she would be having a discussion with the station’s managers about clarifying the social media policy, but instead, allegedly without any discussion, Lee was terminated.

As a mom, I worry that actions by employers like this give girls the idea that they have to conform to a certain look to be successful. One day my daughter will want to wear her hair natural — or maybe not — but I want it to be her choice not her peer’s. If we allow this to go on where will it stop? I want my daughter to be inspired by woman like Lee who achieve success in their fields and stand up for themselves and others.

Please join me in asking KTBS to stand with their meteorologist and return Rhonda Lee to her job.

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Wonder Woman is a community activist and blogger.

She is a proud member of the JustUs League!

She has her own blog site at http://www/wonder2woman.blogspot.com

She also contributes to The Milwaukee Drum, the Black Convo Network, Insane Asylum Blog, and Black Bloggers Connect.

Contact info:

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411wonderwoman@gmail.com

The Murder of Tonya Reaves

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Black Pro-Lifers Rally Around Planned Parenthood’s Latest Victim Tonya Reaves

Planned Parenthood waited five hours to contact 911 for emergency assistance…

“The tragedy in Chicago should never have happened,” she said. “That facility was not medically equipped to handle a surgical late term abortion. This is about the failure of an organization that holds itself out as a champion of women, and women’s issues to champion reasonable medical standards.”

by Steven Ertelt | Chicago, IL | LifeNews.com | 8/1/12 6:30 PM

The top black pro-life leaders in the country are rallying around a young woman who was victimized by an abortion at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Chicago that ultimately took her life.

With documents showing Planned Parenthood waited five hours to contact 911 for emergency assistance, they say an immediate investigation is needed.

“Abortion, the most unregulated surgical procedure in the nation, has left a trail of dead women and over 54 million babies in its wake where, disproportionately, thirty five percent of those dead babies are Black,” several pro-life African-American leaders said in a joint statement.

“Planned Parenthood has long maintained abortion is a safe option for women. They keep pictures of coat hangers before the public, assuring America that keeping abortion legal will protect women from harm. Yet, in 1972, Planned Parenthood funneled money to psychologist Harvey Karman who worked with (recently indicted Philadelphia “House of Horrors” abortionist) Kermit Gosnell to implement a “super-coil” abortion method on 15 black pregnant women,” they explained. “These low-income women, all in their second trimester, were bussed from Chicago to Philadelphia for this “safe” procedure. Nine of these women were seriously harmed during the violent experiment, including one who had to have a hysterectomy.”

“Today, just like then, women’s lives and health are never the concern of Planned Parenthood and other abortionists,” they added.

Ryan Bomberger, Chief Creative Officer of The Radiance Foundation spoke out on the case: “Pro-abortion activists like to call abortion ‘reproductive justice,’ but we can only call this reproductive death. In the inverted and violent world of pro-abortion activism, ‘justice’ inflicts harm upon the weaker and the defenseless — the unborn.”

Stephen Broden, Senior Pastor of Fair Park Bible Fellowship, added: “The recent death of Tonya Reaves in Chicago is only one example of the tragic havoc Planned Parenthood has wreaked across America. They are a threat to our women, children and ultimately our survival. Their influence and presence must be removed from our community.”

While pro-abortion journalists claim conservatives are making this political. Catherine Davis, Founder and President of the Restoration Project, finds the accusation repugnant.

“The tragedy in Chicago should never have happened,” she said. “That facility was not medically equipped to handle a surgical late term abortion. This is about the failure of an organization that holds itself out as a champion of women, and women’s issues to champion reasonable medical standards.”

Walter Hoye of the Issues4Life Foundation, the California Civil Rights Foundation and the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California, added: “At a minimum, Planned Parenthood was criminally negligent when they left Tonya bleeding in their facility for more than five hours. Planned Parenthood’s lack of action demonstrates a depraved indifference for the life of this young woman. Planned Parenthood must be held accountable for the death of Tonya Reaves.”

And Rev. Arnold Culbreath, Director of Urban Outreach for Protecting Black Life said, “Surely the African-American community will wake up and stop giving Planned Parenthood a pass. Too many of our women and children have been butchered at their hands.”

http://www.lifenews.com/2012/08/01/black-pro-lifers-rally-around-planned-parenthood-abortion-victim/

http://www.freedomsjournal.net/2012/08/01/black-pro-life-coalition-calls-for-planned-parenthood-accountability-in-chicago-death/

Peace Family,

WW

 

Wonder Woman is a community activist and blogger.

She is a proud member of the JustUs League!

She has her own blog site at wonder2woman.blogspot.com

She also contributes to The Milwaukee Drum, the Black Convo Network, and Black Bloggers Connect.

Contact info:

2wonder2woman (Twitter)

411wonderwoman@gmail.com

 

Michelle Obama: “I Would Be Beyonce”

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Our first lady Michelle Obama, who has showed a display of class and elegance in and out of the White House, recently told People Magazine that if she could be anyone else, she would choose to be R&B diva Beyonce. Out of all the black men and women who have been pioneers, leaders, and fighters in this society–including herself– Michelle Obama said she would be Beyonce. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, why would she want to trade it in to be a singer?

“Gosh, if I had some gift, I’d be Beyoncé. I’d be some great singer,” Mrs. Obama told People magazine in an interview released on newsstands last week. “The power of music, being able to play an instrument. … It looks like musicians just have the most fun.”

Because fun is an important factor to look for when choosing a role model for your kids. I thought we were past the “all black kids want to be singer, rappers, and athletes” stereotype.

Look, I’m not hating on Bey, I’m actually a huge fan of her music and her performances are always full of art and energy. She has it all–Grammy’s, a beautiful baby, a famous rapper husband, and a reported net worth of over $300 million.

But what work has she done outside of the entertainment world, primarily work that helps our communities and children? And please don’t give me a list of charities she tossed a few dollars to over the years, or tell me how she and Jay got soooooo many gifts for baby Blue Ivy, they had to give a lot of them away to charity. Even Brad and Angelina do work in Africa.

I guess I expected my first lady to name someone who has directly influenced changes in the world we live in. Notice when Mrs. Obama explained why she would be Beyonce, she highlighted Beyonce’s ability to “play an instrument.” There are so many philanthropists, writers, and even other artists to choose from who have given their time and put in physical work to causes worldwide. R&B singer Alicia Keys, just to name one, is a well-known ambassador for Keep A Child Alive, traveling to Africa and speaking to children and teens who have lost their parents to AIDS. She’s also a spokesperson for Frum Tha Ground Up, a charity focused on encouraging and motivated our young people to be successful.

Our first lady is blessed to be in a position where she can constantly influence young people in our nation. So many people look at the Obamas and say, “If they can do it, I can do it too,” to whatever dreams and goals they may have. I’m not saying Beyonce isn’t a positive icon, I was just hoping for more in the answer to this question. Why not name someone outside of the entertainment business as role models for our children? Name someone they may not have heard of, so they can learn more about their history and contributions to our country? Someone who can inspire them to learn more about causes they can contribute to in their community? Or is that too cliche?

It should be noted that Beyonce is as big of a fan of Michelle also. Beyonce contributes to Michelle’s “Let’s Move” campaign, targeted at childhood obesity. In an open letter that Beyonce posted on her website, she praised the Obama as the ultimate example of a strong African-American woman.

To each its own I suppose.

This answer is better than naming Tami Roman or Evelyn Lozada for sure.

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Fatherhood, personal responsibility vs Government entitlements!

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While self-serving local, state and national politicians and activists run around rallying people of color to claim anything they can get from the government they distract us from the heart of the problem in our communities and that is the effect that these programs have had on the collective psyche of our communities. These politicians and activists have advocated for a more prominent position at the government trough which has replaced fatherhood and personal responsibility with dependence on the government. Here is a great segment that focuses on the real antidote to the fragmentation of our communities:

“State of Emergency” Community Call to Black Women

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“State of Emergency”
Community Call to Black Women

When: Sat, September 3, 2011
Where: Coffee Makes U Black 2803 N. Teutonia Ave.
Time: 9:30AM – 11:30AM
For more information call
374-2364 or 562-5225

In the prophetic words of one of our great “heroes” Fannie Lou Hamer “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”

Black women aren’t you sick and tired of being sick and tired?


On August 7, 2011, Sharon Staples a mother of 7 children and carrying twins was gunned down in the City of Milwaukee because she refused to give up her purse to young teenage Black men who were robbing her.
This type of behavior will continue to happen unless we come together and make changes in how we interact in our community. It is time to turn things around. There are some solutions that will be presented and we want you to bring your ideas too. Black men are invited to participate as well.