Trayvon's Mom pleads for an end to the SYG law
"My message to you is please use my story, please use my tragedy, please use my broken heart to say to yourself we cannot let this happen to anybody else's child," In a powerful and poignant speech to...
View ArticleThe most disrespected President in the history of our country?
TomP's diary about honest-to-goodness racists frothing at the mouth as they protest the President's presence in their state got me thinking.Is Obama the most disrespected president in the history of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dream Defenders, Day 30: Will We Answer Trayvon's Screams This Time?
A few seconds before his death the unarmed teenager knew that he was in big trouble. The forces against him were just too much for him to handle alone. A bigger, older, determined man had stalked him,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dream Defenders Vault from Capitol to Register Trayvon Voters
http://www.cnn.com/...Just a few days after the Zimmeran not-guilty verdict rocked the nation, Democratic strategist, pollster, and CNN contributor Cornell Belcher, gave a speech to the NAACP...
View ArticleHelp me educate the "liberal" Mika about the GOP's campaign to suppress the vote
It is one thing when a conservative Republican doesn't know of - or acknowledge - the fierce battles black people have had to wage to get the right the vote. I submit that it is just downright...
View ArticleLiveblogging the 50th Anniversary of the "Dream Speech" Commemoration Ceremony
U.S. President Barack Obama will give the keynote address at Wednesday's observance of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, the historic 1963 demonstration for equal rights that drew more...
View ArticleThe 50th Anniversary of the "Dream" speech matters
Because it is still relevant. Because those on whose behalf MLK spoke are still being judged by the color of their skin. Denied services, jobs, mortgages, dignity and even life because that first look...
View ArticleI have found him! I have found Keith Olbermann!
I am watching the US Open (James Blake's emotional loss and retirement announcement) and ever so often, as these entities are wont to do, there is a reminder to "watch Keith tonight." Keith Olbermann?...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Breaking News! Bill de Blasio Leading in NY Mayoral Race
Bill de Blasio leading with 39% in the Democratic mayoral primary! w00t! w00t!! w00t!!! 7:51 PM PT: De Blasio hits 40% with 79% in!
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bill de Blasio Wins Democratic Primary in New York!
Bill de Blasio wins! Bill de Blasio wins! Bill de Blasio wins! w00t! w00t!! w00t!!! Elliot Spitzer loses.
View ArticleMeet George Zimmerman's Racist Defender(s)
My grandmother was fond of saying, "Show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are."From Mother Jones:Ever since Zimmerman gained notoriety by fatally shooting Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Butler, The Dream Defenders and the Way Forward
Watching Lee Daniels' The Butler, I was struck by the uncanny parallels between the life of the main character and what's happening on our current socio-political landscape.My children often tell me...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Meet the Dream Defenders: 5 Key Members - What Have the DDs Achieved?
To many of us, it seemed that the Dream Defenders burst on the scene after the acquittal of the man who shot and killed Trayvon Martin. However, these young people deserve a lot more credit than that....
View ArticleClik here to view.
9/23/2013: Dream Defenders News
The Dream Defenders plan to revisit Tallahassee today, Monday, September 23.Tallahassee: After our Mass Training in the Capitol on Monday at noon, we'll be having a Legislative Power Hour at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Michelle Obama, A Woman of Substance - Part 1
In an article titled Let's Focus on Michelle Obama's Accomplishments, Not Just Her Style, a diarist on HuffPo said this: If you type "Michelle Obama style" into Google, 209,000,000 results come up. If...
View Article"Obama doesn't behave like an American President."
According to Gingrich. For those of you still harboring doubt as to the real motivation of the Republicans in shutting down the government this time, here once again is Gingrich to spell it out for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Today's Feel Good Story: A Grandfather's Love
I think grandparents are very special people. I never miss a chance to talk about my own beautiful, kind, sweet grandmother to whom I owe everything that is good in me. But this is not about me. Have...
View ArticleCongratulations to Senator-elect Cory Booker!
With 58% of the votes in, Cory Booker leads his teabagger opponent with 56% to 43%. The Associated Press and some other media houses have called the race for Booker....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Happy Birthday, Peter Tosh!
Born Winston Hubert McIntosh on October 19, 1944, he would have celebrated his 69th birthday today. It is possible that in a little while Tosh and his contribution to reggae will be but a footnote....
View ArticleDream Defenders News: The Fight For A Green Economy
Dream Defenders support The Energy Action Coalition.Dream Defenders are beyond excited to head to #Powershift2013 this weekend. Disparities in the quality and care of our environment drastically impact...
View Article