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Do you doubt there are similarities between racism and homophobia? Check out this sign, spotted at a recent “One Man, One Woman” rally sponsored by the National Organization for Marriage. The photo comes courtesy of the Bilerico Project. Think about it – people are ready to suggest lynching as an acceptable activity! Even the Tea [...]
Professional athletes are lightning rods for criticism. When they squander their finances we wonder how they could wasted more money than most of us would earn in several lifetimes. When they have legal issues we attribute it to the Dumb Jock syndrome and are quick to declare them guilty. If they fail to live up [...]
In spite of the progress made towards eliminating discrimination, there is plenty of evidence that the highly anticipated “post racial” era is more wishful thinking than reality. Consider the double standard on some recent news items: Flash mobs are innovative and fun gatherings when it’s white youth taking over public places. When black people organize [...]
You had to be living under a rock to not know about Lebron James signing with the Miami Heat. The two-time NBA MVP was the most sought-after player in this year’s free agent class, and he made the announcement on an ESPN special called “The Decision” that was watched by nearly 10 million people. The [...]
California band Ozomatli has been recording politically charged music since 1995. Their fusion of Latin, funk, hip hop, jazz, and rock music has made them one of America’s most versatile bands and State Department recognition as official cultural ambassadors. Their most recent album Fire Away includes the band’s first statement on gay relationships, “Gay Vatos [...]
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