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I think that's the link many people are missing, and that's what I tried to explain in my novel (ha ha) to TheDuchess. It doesn't really matter what OW's motivation was. Not to the black residents of Ferguson. The reason it doesn't matter is because of the racial divide that has existed in the...

Honestly? I think they're scared to. They'll denounce the threats all day long in private, but won't say it in public. Every time a black person expresses an opinion that is not part of the standard script, they get attacked. You'll see some of that during the PBS Townhall on Friday. Gwen Ifill...

I don't know enough about what happened to push for Wilson's arrest. I fully support the idea of having the Grand Jury hear evidence. I think that is the only chance the community has in getting an impartial determination of whether it's likely a crime was committed or not. Have I heard...

The landscape's been ugly for a long time. I've asked my friends many times to help me understand why Charley Dooley can do no wrong in their eyes, even as they look at a really messed up economical/social landscape among AAs in St. Louis County. No, Dooley isn't solely responsible, but even if...

Bringing over my response to TheDuchess, in case she misses it, due to thread closing: I'm sorry TheDuchess. I must have missed your previous posts. I can't speak for everyone, but the shooting death of MB is more symbolic than anything else. When he was shot, people assumed the shooting was...

I'm sorry TheDuchess. I must have missed your previous posts. I can't speak for everyone, but the shooting death of MB is more symbolic than anything else. When he was shot, people assumed the shooting was racially motivated. Not because of the facts of the incident itself, but because of their...

I just texted her. I'd love her to join here. She has some insight I think some would appreciate, in the interest of truly hearing all sides. She probably won't/can't join, but hey, it's worth a shot.

I'm not sure. I didn't attend the job fair, and I haven't seen any recruiters anywhere else at any of the other events. Military service would kill multiple birds with one stone! Teaching discipline, a skill, a purpose, a sense of belonging, and the GI bill. Definitely not a bad idea for a lot...

Unfortunately, I don't know any of the currently-elected local black politicians that supported Stenger. I'm not a politician by any means, but I know some of them personally, and I'm the only one I can think of that supported Stenger over Dooley. I was not very popular with my friends last...

Hazel Erby truly is good people. She is in this for the right reasons, even if you don't agree with her every move. She is not self-serving, she has hosted MANY of the youth outreach events I spoke of earlier this morning, and her motivations are pure. When I say "shenanigans", I'm speaking to...

As I said- I'm no fan of his. Additionally, I agreed with the premise of "move on". We can't just get over it- not possible, not yet- but there is no excuse to stop progress. I personally believe it's our responsibility as people of color to do what we can in the name of progress. Yes, it's...

I'm still trying to find out myself. I won't be going anywhere- I need to R&R with my fam tonight. Looks to me like people are scrambling since no Townhall. I'll post what I find out.

FYI- I know Hazel Erby personally. She will NOT stand for any craziness or shenanigans at any event she's a part of.

Sorry about the multiple posts. I have ZERO faith that if MB suffered a learning disability, the schools he attended would have caught it.

The American is pretty MB sympathetic. I only posted the link because it was the only thing I could find that went into great detail about the "accessories" Shahid likes to wear.

Look- I'm no fan of Shahid. He's not helping, in my opinion. That said, however, here's some food for thought: When people talk about 9/11, we use phrases imploring people to "Never Forget". When Jim Crow or slavery is the topic of conversation- Jim Crow, at least, was around during my own...

I plead the 5th!

I agree fully. Many of the people we're talking about had no family to speak of- or rather, no family who looked out for them and required excellence. Our schools are over-burdened as it is. It is not the job of an educator to raise our sons and daughters for us. At the same time, using Ferguson...

MUCH appreciated, but I could never run for local office! Way too many skeletons in my closet! LOL!

Yes, sadly many are "behind" because they weren't given a chance as children. As you said, nothing to do with IQ or intelligence in general.