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The Tragic Reality: America’s Ban On Black History!

It is nothing new that America–a country founded on the principles of equality and justice–has a history of banning books.  In fact, a quick Google search will reveal that this practice is alive and well in the 21st century.  More often than not, banned books deal with difficult topics such as race, gender, and sexuality. One would think there would be no need to ban books in a country where library shelves are lined with books on these topics. However,...

The Gangsta-Thug Narrative: Who’s affected…2?

The Gangsta-thug …image and enthusiastic embrace of society’s stereotypes are the most pressing problem facing African-American males.  When they see you, it’s shameful that the hue of your skin defines who you are in the eyes of the world; (the police)for sure. (You are an abomination!) And so…the rules of law don’t immediately pertain to you. In most atrocious ways, you are guilty until proven innocent. Then again, that part…until proven innocent never comes into play. Why? Because you fit the Gangsta-thug narrative! Therefore, there...

Bigotry

Disgraced President: Never Deserved It !

Disgraced…When President Trump was elected, many people were shocked. How could someone with little experience and so many controversies surrounding him become the leader of the free world? Moreover, it’s hard to believe that it’s been almost four years since Donald Trump left the Oval Office as President.  Yet, it feels like he was insulting our intelligence only yesterday, telling us that he would make America great again, and promising to drain the swamp.  And now, here we are. Trump is...

Bigotry

Bigotry In Society: The Negative Effects!

Bigotry is an ugly thing. It’s been responsible for countless wars, hate crimes, and general misery. But did you know that bigotry can also have negative effects on society as a whole?  In this blog post, I’ll explore how bigotry can harm not just its targets but also the bigots themselves and the society they live in. The Negative Effects Of Bigotry! First…bigotry is defined as an unjustified or unreasonable hatred or intolerance towards an individual or group of people based on: their race, ethnicity, national...

You are good enough

Interracial Marriage: Richard & Mildred When Love Happens!

The Ban on interracial marriage. During the seventeenth and early eighteenth century; the growing number of interracial marriages (also known as miscegenation) between Blacks and whites led to the passage of this new law. The first anti-miscegenation lawenacted was in the colony of Maryland in 1664 and additional colonies quickly followed suit. These marriages were prohibited and penalties included the enslavement, exile or imprisonment of the white perpetrators. These laws grew and evolved over the years and attempts were even made...