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black folks

Seriously, Canada. Draft Van Jones NOW.

8 Jul ’10

in black folks,canada

I’m reinstating my “Why Canada Should Draft Van Jones” campaign based on this video.

This is what patriotism looks like. This is the living embodiment of the honour and nobility of the public servant. Plus – pretty brown bald dude. Canada, we just can’t lose!

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What Color Was the Bear?: The Canadian Media, Black Americans, and Southern Exposure

20 February 2009

A hunter leaves his campsite and travels one mile due south. He then travels one mile due east, where he shoots a bear. He drags the bear back to his campsite by traveling one mile due north. What color is the bear? ** From the moment he announced his candidacy, I knew we — meaning [...]

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On Witnessing History

9 November 2008

When you ask people what they remember about pivotal moments in history, almost everyone will have something to say. Those who are lucky enough to have a way with words may make statements both wise and insightful, while others who lack that particular gift may fall back on plainly spoken exclamations of joy. At the [...]

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U People the Movie: Suddenly I want to move to Brooklyn

21 January 2008

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amC4EcHruLo&rel=1&border=1] Find out more about the film at upeople-themovie.com. While you’re there, check out their podcast. Hanifah and Olive are really fun to watch (and are a cute couple, to boot).

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Maya Angelou on CBC News Sunday

13 January 2008

Worth watching: this interview with Dr. Maya Angelou that aired on tonight’s CBC News Sunday. A few key quotes: When asked how she was able to make the distinction between race and gender in politics (which she thinks is irrelevant): “I’m an intelligent person. I don’t have to follow what is done by other people. [...]

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Obama: Speaking the unspeakable about race

7 January 2008

Sometimes I think it is as real as all this when it comes to African American Obama supporters

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Black Bloggers: My Posse's Gone Virtual

27 December 2007

An oldie but a goodie from 2003.

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Bump Obama, Mos Def for President!

11 September 2007

And Cornel for Veep!

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I may not get there with you…

4 April 2007

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That’s Some Nig!

5 February 2007

Riffing on one of my favorite childhood books/animated films: Isn’t it great That I articulate? Isn’t it grand That you can understand? I don’t grunt, I don’t oink I don’t even squeak or squawk When I wanna say a something I open up and talk! Joe Biden’s recent gaffe is not as innocent or poorly [...]

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So fresh and so clean

31 January 2007

Oh, Joe… “I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy … I mean, that’s a storybook, man.”

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Why I’m giving Oprah a break

13 January 2007

There has been a great deal of criticism leveled at Oprah and her decision to open a school for girls in South Africa. To my mind, much of that criticism is racist and sexist; why spend so much money and lavish so much attention on poor black girls who are worth less and incapable of [...]

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