In the wake of the Shirley Sherrod incident various news sources are trying to contextualize the numerous apologies and mia culpas by taking this travesty out of context. The Seattle Times wrote, “When it became clear that Shirley Sherrod's comments had been taken out of context, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack apologized …” even Fox anchor Bill O’Reilly apologized and stated, “I owe Ms. Sherrod an apology for not doing my homework . . .
The conservative spin machine is at it again. The attack on the USDA’s former Georgia director of Rural Development, Ms. Shirley Sherrod by conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart is the most recent example of the dangers that come from reactionary sound-bite politics being put in the context of race.
Once again RNC Chairman Michael Steele has taken the rhetoric a bit too far. Last Thursday while speaking at a Republican fundraiser Steele said he found the dismissal of Gen.
In Seattle on Monday, Jun 14th while arresting 19 year old Marilyn Levias, Officer Ian Walsh was pushed by a 17-year-old friend of Ms. Levias’, resulting in Officer Walsh punching the 17-year-old in the face. Both Ms. Levias and her friend were placed under arrest. Levias has since been cited for jaywalking and charged with obstruction. Her friend has also been cited and charged with third degree assault.
In the wake the election of President Obama a number of analysts and pundits have been calling the 2010 mid-term elections the “year of the Black Republican”. According to the New York Times, “… at least 32 African-Americans are running for Congress this year as Republicans,” and they “… are running with a confidence they have never had before.
Mr. President, please move closer to the right. No, not closer to the politics and conservative ideology of Senator’s McConnell (R-KY), Kyl (R-AZ) or Congressman Boehner (R-OH). Please move closer to the right side of the issue; the right side of history; law, and morality.
LatinaLista.net -- An interesting study was published on how Latino immigrants see themselves. According to the researchers, many immigrants are pushing the envelope to be seen as "white" regardless of how dark their skin color.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released employment data for April. According to the Labor Department U.S. employers added more jobs in April that at any time in the past four years.