Monthly Archives: March 2012

The local government redistricting process has concluded, at least the city council aspect, and not a minute too soon. It has been painful for the black community to watch its leadership implode, and turn on each other, like they have. Where was Rodney King when we needed him? Oh, that’s right…they’re holding him for April and the 20th Anniversary recognition of the 92 riots. Plus, the “all get along” speech wouldn’t affect these three black city councilpersons very much—at this juncture. They don’t need motivation speeches. They need therapy. Some are suggesting it is too late for them to make … Continue reading →

Listening to the radio, these days, is an engagement in naked decorum whereby which the listener’s sensibilities are liable to be affronted and confronted. Sometimes, we need our sensibilities confronted. There are certainly some things in America society that we need to talk about. However sensitive those issues may be. America can’t continue to run from itself. Whether its racism, sexism, narcissism or anti-intellectualism, one thing is clear—that America has deep seeded issues that need to be resolved. Issues that will not be resolved without open discussion. We all need our perspective challenged from time to time, and we grow … Continue reading →