Just a pondering question that comes to my mind.. why did it take so long for a person to say they are sorry after so many years?
48 years to be exact, It makes me wonder does this person have a fatal disease or has done another crime and is trying to get off from saying sorry?
I am happy he said he was sorry however it is just 48 years a bit to late regardless if everyone is accepting it, sure he is an old man now however he was in his prime when he was doing his civil rights protesting and beating people that did not look like him or had his same skin color and he had no worries then so why now?
So ya telling me if the KKK comes out and says we are sorry for the way we treated you all and killed your brothers and sisters we would just let it be???
it is still going on in the present and we are supposed to close our eyes to the crimes against men and women that are not the same as we are or are sightly different.
NO.. everyone should be treated with respect regardless of where you are from or how you look.
Let's wake up people and not tolerate ignorance and let's educate everyone.
Showing posts with label Civil Rights. Show all posts
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Friday, February 06, 2009
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Inaugural Ball 2009
I got this in an email todays and thought it was toooooo good not to post it, so I do not know who to give the credit to for writing it however who ever wrote it my hats off to you!
Inaugural Ball 2009
Guests began arriving early. There are no place cards and no name tags. Everyone knows everyone else here. Now, there's a grand foursome - Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz sharing laughs with Martin and Coretta Scott King. Looks like Hosea Williams refused the limo again, keeping it real. And my goodness; is that Rosa Parks out there on the dance floor with A. Phillip Randolph?
Seated at a nearby table, Frederick Douglass has a captive audience in W.E.B. DuBoise and Fannie Lou Hamer, and Medgar Evers has just joined them. Marian Anderson was asked to sing tonight, but she only agreed to do it if accompanied by Marvin Gaye, John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix. Look, there’s Harriet Tubman. No one knows how she arrived, but there she is. And my guess is that, when the time comes, no one will see her leave.
There’s Jackie Robinson swiftly making his way through the hall as the crowd parts like the Red Sea to the unmistakable sound of applause. "Run, Jackie, run!" Along the way he is embraced by Jessie Owens. Three beautiful young women arrive with their escorts – Schwerner, Goodman and Chaney. Ms. Viola Liuzzo flew in from Michigan, exclaiming, "I could not miss this."
Richard Pryor promised to be on his best behavior. "But I can’t make any guarantees for Redd Foxx and Moms Mabley," he chuckled. Joe Louis just faked a quick jab to the chin of Jack Johnson, who smiled broadly while slipping it. We saw Billy Eckstine and Nat King Cole greet Luther Van Dross. James Brown and Josh Gibson stopped at Walter Payton’s table to say hello.
I spotted Congressman Adam Clayton Powell of Harlem having a lively political discussion with Eldredge Cleaver. Pearl Harbor WW II hero Dorey Miller shared a few thoughts with Crispus Attucks, a hero of the Revolutionary War. And there is Madam C.J. Walker talking with Marcus Garvey about exporting goods to Africa.
General Benjamin O. Davis flew into Washington safely with an escort from the 99th Fighter Squadron - better known as The Tuskegee Airman. At the table on the left are three formidable women - Shirley Chisholm, Sojourner Truth, and Barbara Jordan - gathered for a little girl-talk... about world politics.
As usual, all the science nerds seem to have gathered off in a corner, talking shop. There’s Granville T. Woods and Lewis Latimer needling each other about whose inventions are better. Someone jokingly asked Benjamin Banneker if he had needed directions to Washington. And George Washington Carver was overheard asking, "What, no peanuts?"
Dualing bands? Anytime Duke Ellington and Count Basie get together, you know the place will be jumping. Tonight is special, of course, so we have Miles, Dizzy, and Satchmo sitting in on trumpet, with Coltrane, Cannonball, and Bird on sax. Everyone’s attention is directed to the dance floor where Bill "Bojangles" Robinson is tap dancing. Right beside him is Sammy Davis Jr., doing his Bojangles routine. And behind his back, Gregory Hines is imitating them both. Applause and laughter abound! The Hollywood contingent has just arrived from the Coast. Led by filmmaker Oscar Micheau, Paul Robeson, Canada Lee, and Hattie McDaniel, they find their way to their tables. Dorothy Dandridge, looking exquisite in gold lamé, is seen signaling to her husband, Harold Nicholas, who is standing on the floor with brother Fayard watching Gregory Hines dance. "Hold me back," quips Harold, "before I show that youngster how it’s done." Much laughter! Then a sudden hush comes over the room. The guests of honor have arrived.
The President and Mrs. Obama looked out across the enormous ballroom at all the historic faces. Very many smiles, precious few dry eyes.
Someone shouted out, "You did it! You did it!" And Obama replied, "No sir, you did it; you all – each and every one of you – did it. Your guidance and encouragement; your hard work and perseverance..." Obama paused, perhaps holding back a tear.
"I look at your faces - your beautiful faces - and I am reminded that The White House was built by faces that looked just like yours. On October 3, 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid, and the foundations and main residence of The White House were built mostly by both enslaved and free African Americans and paid Europeans. In fact, most of the other construction work was performed by immigrants, many of whom had not yet become citizens. Much of the brick and plaster work was performed by Irish and Italian immigrants. The sandstone walls were built by Scottish immigrants. So, I guess what I’m trying to say is that The White House is, ultimately, The People’s House, with each President serving as its steward. Since 1792 The People have trimmed its hedges, mowed its lawn, stood guard at the gate, cooked meals in the kitchen, and scrubbed its toilet bowls. But 216 years later, The People are taking it back!
"Today, Michelle and I usher in a new era. But while we and our family look toward the future with so much hope, we know that we must also acknowledge fully this milestone in our journey. We want to thank each and every one of you for all you have done to make this day possible. I stand here before you, humbled and in awe of your accomplishments and sacrifice, and I will dedicate my Presidency, in your honor, to the principles of peace, liberty and freedom.
If it ever appears that I’m forgetting that, I know I can count on you to remind me." Then he pointed to me near the stage... "Kenyada, isn’t it time for you to wake up for work? Isn’t it time for all of us to wake up and get to work?"
Suddenly I awake and sit up in bed with a knowing smile. My wife stirs and sleepily asks if I’m OK. "I’ve never been better," I replied, "Never better. It’s gonna be a good day."
Inaugural Ball 2009
Guests began arriving early. There are no place cards and no name tags. Everyone knows everyone else here. Now, there's a grand foursome - Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz sharing laughs with Martin and Coretta Scott King. Looks like Hosea Williams refused the limo again, keeping it real. And my goodness; is that Rosa Parks out there on the dance floor with A. Phillip Randolph?
Seated at a nearby table, Frederick Douglass has a captive audience in W.E.B. DuBoise and Fannie Lou Hamer, and Medgar Evers has just joined them. Marian Anderson was asked to sing tonight, but she only agreed to do it if accompanied by Marvin Gaye, John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix. Look, there’s Harriet Tubman. No one knows how she arrived, but there she is. And my guess is that, when the time comes, no one will see her leave.
There’s Jackie Robinson swiftly making his way through the hall as the crowd parts like the Red Sea to the unmistakable sound of applause. "Run, Jackie, run!" Along the way he is embraced by Jessie Owens. Three beautiful young women arrive with their escorts – Schwerner, Goodman and Chaney. Ms. Viola Liuzzo flew in from Michigan, exclaiming, "I could not miss this."
Richard Pryor promised to be on his best behavior. "But I can’t make any guarantees for Redd Foxx and Moms Mabley," he chuckled. Joe Louis just faked a quick jab to the chin of Jack Johnson, who smiled broadly while slipping it. We saw Billy Eckstine and Nat King Cole greet Luther Van Dross. James Brown and Josh Gibson stopped at Walter Payton’s table to say hello.
I spotted Congressman Adam Clayton Powell of Harlem having a lively political discussion with Eldredge Cleaver. Pearl Harbor WW II hero Dorey Miller shared a few thoughts with Crispus Attucks, a hero of the Revolutionary War. And there is Madam C.J. Walker talking with Marcus Garvey about exporting goods to Africa.
General Benjamin O. Davis flew into Washington safely with an escort from the 99th Fighter Squadron - better known as The Tuskegee Airman. At the table on the left are three formidable women - Shirley Chisholm, Sojourner Truth, and Barbara Jordan - gathered for a little girl-talk... about world politics.
As usual, all the science nerds seem to have gathered off in a corner, talking shop. There’s Granville T. Woods and Lewis Latimer needling each other about whose inventions are better. Someone jokingly asked Benjamin Banneker if he had needed directions to Washington. And George Washington Carver was overheard asking, "What, no peanuts?"
Dualing bands? Anytime Duke Ellington and Count Basie get together, you know the place will be jumping. Tonight is special, of course, so we have Miles, Dizzy, and Satchmo sitting in on trumpet, with Coltrane, Cannonball, and Bird on sax. Everyone’s attention is directed to the dance floor where Bill "Bojangles" Robinson is tap dancing. Right beside him is Sammy Davis Jr., doing his Bojangles routine. And behind his back, Gregory Hines is imitating them both. Applause and laughter abound! The Hollywood contingent has just arrived from the Coast. Led by filmmaker Oscar Micheau, Paul Robeson, Canada Lee, and Hattie McDaniel, they find their way to their tables. Dorothy Dandridge, looking exquisite in gold lamé, is seen signaling to her husband, Harold Nicholas, who is standing on the floor with brother Fayard watching Gregory Hines dance. "Hold me back," quips Harold, "before I show that youngster how it’s done." Much laughter! Then a sudden hush comes over the room. The guests of honor have arrived.
The President and Mrs. Obama looked out across the enormous ballroom at all the historic faces. Very many smiles, precious few dry eyes.
Someone shouted out, "You did it! You did it!" And Obama replied, "No sir, you did it; you all – each and every one of you – did it. Your guidance and encouragement; your hard work and perseverance..." Obama paused, perhaps holding back a tear.
"I look at your faces - your beautiful faces - and I am reminded that The White House was built by faces that looked just like yours. On October 3, 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid, and the foundations and main residence of The White House were built mostly by both enslaved and free African Americans and paid Europeans. In fact, most of the other construction work was performed by immigrants, many of whom had not yet become citizens. Much of the brick and plaster work was performed by Irish and Italian immigrants. The sandstone walls were built by Scottish immigrants. So, I guess what I’m trying to say is that The White House is, ultimately, The People’s House, with each President serving as its steward. Since 1792 The People have trimmed its hedges, mowed its lawn, stood guard at the gate, cooked meals in the kitchen, and scrubbed its toilet bowls. But 216 years later, The People are taking it back!
"Today, Michelle and I usher in a new era. But while we and our family look toward the future with so much hope, we know that we must also acknowledge fully this milestone in our journey. We want to thank each and every one of you for all you have done to make this day possible. I stand here before you, humbled and in awe of your accomplishments and sacrifice, and I will dedicate my Presidency, in your honor, to the principles of peace, liberty and freedom.
If it ever appears that I’m forgetting that, I know I can count on you to remind me." Then he pointed to me near the stage... "Kenyada, isn’t it time for you to wake up for work? Isn’t it time for all of us to wake up and get to work?"
Suddenly I awake and sit up in bed with a knowing smile. My wife stirs and sleepily asks if I’m OK. "I’ve never been better," I replied, "Never better. It’s gonna be a good day."
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Do you know who you are voting for?
Well,
We have 4 days left until it is time to pick a new President for the USA, do you know who you will be voting for?
Regardless of who you vote for just make sure you get out and VOTE, cause if you do not VOTE then you should be ashamed of yourself and not say a damn thing about what is going on and if anything changes, actually if you do not vote I think you should lose your job and home...but that is just me
We always hear people say well this and that, however if you ask them if they voted they say NO... I have to walk away from or I might just end up in jail.
And another thing if we are supposed to be seperating govt and religion why does everyone in the Politcal filed always say God bless and In god we trust and let's pray??? One I really like is when we are saying good bye to the troops they say MAy God be with you..........Umm God is not the one sending them to war, it is the Govt.
I have nothing bad to say about the Military since I was raised as a BRAT and was married to the Military for half of my adult life.
Just my ramblings since i have not slept yet due to my back has shooting pains through it and the pain pills are not helping right now.
We have 4 days left until it is time to pick a new President for the USA, do you know who you will be voting for?
Regardless of who you vote for just make sure you get out and VOTE, cause if you do not VOTE then you should be ashamed of yourself and not say a damn thing about what is going on and if anything changes, actually if you do not vote I think you should lose your job and home...but that is just me
We always hear people say well this and that, however if you ask them if they voted they say NO... I have to walk away from or I might just end up in jail.
And another thing if we are supposed to be seperating govt and religion why does everyone in the Politcal filed always say God bless and In god we trust and let's pray??? One I really like is when we are saying good bye to the troops they say MAy God be with you..........Umm God is not the one sending them to war, it is the Govt.
I have nothing bad to say about the Military since I was raised as a BRAT and was married to the Military for half of my adult life.
Just my ramblings since i have not slept yet due to my back has shooting pains through it and the pain pills are not helping right now.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Martin Luther King Jr
40 years today marks the anniversary of his death. It is ever so needed to day as it was back then,
We need to show compassion and tolerance for all, Violence is not the answer to any conflict.
Our children need to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and what it meant to All of US growing up and witnessing the tragic things that happened.
If you have a story you would like to share with our readers please do so in the comment box.
We need to show compassion and tolerance for all, Violence is not the answer to any conflict.
Our children need to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and what it meant to All of US growing up and witnessing the tragic things that happened.
If you have a story you would like to share with our readers please do so in the comment box.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
After Jena, Nooses Found at N.C. School
A day after civil rights figures led a massive protest in Jena, La., where racial tensions flared after nooses were hung from a tree outside Jena High School, more nooses were found on a tree outside another southeastern high school.
A total of four nooses were found Friday around the campus of Andrews High School in High Point, N.C., police said.
Two nooses were hung on a tree in front of the school, one was in a bus loop near the upperclassmen's parking lot, and one red noose was tied to the top of the school flagpole, High Point Police Capt. Margaret Erga said, citing a police report.
Erga said school administrators discovered the nooses around 8:30 a.m. and immediately notified authorities, who officially filed the report at 10:41 Friday morning.
Extra police officers were brought to the campus and security was in force at Andrews High School for the remainder of the day.
Police told ABCNews.com that the extra security will continue at least through the weekend, with several officers patroling at any given time.
No charges have been filed, police said, but the investigation is ongoing.
School officials commented on the incident in a message on the Guilford County Schools' Web site.
"These discriminatory acts will not be tolerated in or against our schools," the school board statement said. "Those found to be responsible for this criminal act will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Sonya Conway, executive director of district relations for Guilford County Schools, told The News-Record, a local newspaper, that school would open Monday as usual.
"We're taking it very seriously," Police Capt. Erga said. "Monday morning, our detectives will begin working with the school resource officer at Andrews, who knows the students best."
In a similar event at Jena High School in Louisiana, three white students were accused of hanging nooses from a tree, after which six black students were accused of beating a white classmate and initially charged with attempted murder.
Those charges were later reduced, then dropped or struck down -- though one black student remains jailed as the local prosecutor prepares to refile charges.
A total of four nooses were found Friday around the campus of Andrews High School in High Point, N.C., police said.
Two nooses were hung on a tree in front of the school, one was in a bus loop near the upperclassmen's parking lot, and one red noose was tied to the top of the school flagpole, High Point Police Capt. Margaret Erga said, citing a police report.
Erga said school administrators discovered the nooses around 8:30 a.m. and immediately notified authorities, who officially filed the report at 10:41 Friday morning.
Extra police officers were brought to the campus and security was in force at Andrews High School for the remainder of the day.
Police told ABCNews.com that the extra security will continue at least through the weekend, with several officers patroling at any given time.
No charges have been filed, police said, but the investigation is ongoing.
School officials commented on the incident in a message on the Guilford County Schools' Web site.
"These discriminatory acts will not be tolerated in or against our schools," the school board statement said. "Those found to be responsible for this criminal act will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Sonya Conway, executive director of district relations for Guilford County Schools, told The News-Record, a local newspaper, that school would open Monday as usual.
"We're taking it very seriously," Police Capt. Erga said. "Monday morning, our detectives will begin working with the school resource officer at Andrews, who knows the students best."
In a similar event at Jena High School in Louisiana, three white students were accused of hanging nooses from a tree, after which six black students were accused of beating a white classmate and initially charged with attempted murder.
Those charges were later reduced, then dropped or struck down -- though one black student remains jailed as the local prosecutor prepares to refile charges.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Jena, Louisiana........Race Issues, Racial Tensions
Six black students at Jena High School in Central Louisiana were arrested last December after a school fight in which a white student was beaten and suffered a concussion and multiple bruises. The six black students were charged with attempted murder and conspiracy. They face up to 100 years in prison without parole. The fight took place amid mounting racial tension after a black student sat under a tree in the schoolyard where only white students sat. The next day three nooses were hanging from the tree. [includes rush transcript]
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Jena is a small town nestled deep in the heart of Central Louisiana. Until recently, you may well have never heard of it. But this rural town of less than 4,000 people has become a focal point in the debate around issues of race and justice in this country.
Last December, six black students at Jena High School were arrested after a school fight in which a white student was beaten and suffered a concussion and multiple bruises. The six black students were charged with attempted second-degree murder and conspiracy. They face up to 100 years in prison without parole. The Jena Six, as they have come to be known, range in age from 15 to 17 years old.
Just over a week ago, an all-white jury took less than two days to convict 17 year-old Mychal Bell, the first of the Jena Six to go on trial. He was convicted of aggravated battery and conspiracy charges and now faces up to 22 years in prison.
Black residents say that race has always been an issue in Jena, which is 85 percent white, and that the charges against the Jena Six are no exception.
The origins of the story can be traced back to early September when a black high school student requested permission to sit under a tree in the schoolyard where usually only white students sat. The next day three nooses were found hanging from the tree.
***** Why was there allowed a Whites Only tree anyhow?****
***** Why were the WHITE STUDENTS NOT CHARGED WITH ANY CRIME?****
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Jena is a small town nestled deep in the heart of Central Louisiana. Until recently, you may well have never heard of it. But this rural town of less than 4,000 people has become a focal point in the debate around issues of race and justice in this country.
Last December, six black students at Jena High School were arrested after a school fight in which a white student was beaten and suffered a concussion and multiple bruises. The six black students were charged with attempted second-degree murder and conspiracy. They face up to 100 years in prison without parole. The Jena Six, as they have come to be known, range in age from 15 to 17 years old.
Just over a week ago, an all-white jury took less than two days to convict 17 year-old Mychal Bell, the first of the Jena Six to go on trial. He was convicted of aggravated battery and conspiracy charges and now faces up to 22 years in prison.
Black residents say that race has always been an issue in Jena, which is 85 percent white, and that the charges against the Jena Six are no exception.
The origins of the story can be traced back to early September when a black high school student requested permission to sit under a tree in the schoolyard where usually only white students sat. The next day three nooses were found hanging from the tree.
***** Why was there allowed a Whites Only tree anyhow?****
***** Why were the WHITE STUDENTS NOT CHARGED WITH ANY CRIME?****
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