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Jun 9, 2020

West Point’s Empty Promise of Diversity and Respect

Written May 2019 As long as Lee Barracks stands, it serves as a permanent barrier to the inclusion of Black students into the Corps of Cadets. I will continue to feel unwelcome at this academy knowing that in the mid 1960’s, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, West…

West Point

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West Point’s Empty Promise of Diversity and Respect
West Point’s Empty Promise of Diversity and Respect
West Point

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May 30, 2020

What is Justice for a Black Person in America?

#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd — What is justice for a Black person in America? We are crying out trying to find justice for an unending list of names. #JusticeforEricGarner #JusticeforSandraBland #JusticeforGeorgeFloyd #JusticeforWhoeverIsNext But what does justice look like when you are Black in America? The law does not work for victims of racial violence. Whether…

George Floyd

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What is Justice for a Black Person in America?
What is Justice for a Black Person in America?
George Floyd

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Oct 12, 2018

Shut Up, Mr. West

Today a self-proclaimed “proud non-reader of books” represented the Black community in meeting about criminal justice reform and police brutality with the leader of the free world. I’ve gone to bat for Kanye for a long time, but there is no forgiving this. When my high school English teacher called…

Criminal Justice Reform

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Shut Up, Mr. West
Shut Up, Mr. West
Criminal Justice Reform

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Aug 28, 2018

How Spike Lee Whitewashed History in Blakkklansman

The newest Spike Lee Joint is branded as a true story. But this isn’t the case. It’s characters are real people but the successes of the Colorado Springs PD come more from Hollywood creativity than historical fact. The truth is, this movie distorts history and whitewashes one of the darkest…

Racism

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How Spike Lee Whitewashed History in Blakkklansman
How Spike Lee Whitewashed History in Blakkklansman
Racism

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May 24, 2018

New NFL Policy Is Why We Need Diversity in Leadership

Yesterday, NFL Owners came together and approved a new NFL policy which stated that NFL players and coaches do not have to be on the field for the National Anthem but those who do must “stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem.” Many people have problems with…

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New NFL Policy Is Why We Need Diversity in Leadership
New NFL Policy Is Why We Need Diversity in Leadership

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May 14, 2018

Wake Up Mr. West (In His Own Words)

An explanation of Kanye’s recent political developments though his own lyrics I’m so appalled. Spalding Ball. Balding Donald Trump taking dollars from y’all We at war with terrorism, racism, but most of all we at war with ourselves God-how could you let this happen, happen, happen, happen, happen, happen? Getting…

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Wake Up Mr. West (In His Own Words)
Wake Up Mr. West (In His Own Words)

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Nov 22, 2017

An Open Letter about Colin Kaepernick

Recently, someone I know forwarded me an email titled “Kaepernick’s Oppression…” This friend of mine sends me lots of emails with jokes, news stories, riddles and often some about politics. …

Black Lives Matter

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Black Lives Matter

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