Editors Note: This is a guest post from activist Aleah Holland. -M.P. As a lifelong citizen of New York, a registered nurse for seventeen years and licensed childcare provider, I […]
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The NBA Has Dealt With Sterling- Who Will Deal With The NAACP?
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver dealt a sharp public rebuke today of Clippers owner Donald Sterling. As I am sure you have heard, the ranting bigot is banned for life from […]
Read moreOutrage at Sterling’s Bigoted Remarks Echo; Official Response Expected
The fallout from racist remarks by L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling continues. After audio taping of disparaging remarks against Black players emerging, reactions came from a number of people. From […]
Read moreCritics of Spike Lee’s Anti-Gentrification Remarks Miss The Point
The issue of gentrification has emerged in the aftermath of Spike Lee’s pointed response to an audience member asking about its positive aspects. Last week, when the director of many […]
Read moreThe Honeymoon is Over: The Real Deal With de Blasio’s Disrespect Over School Closings
So it would appear that the honeymoon is over. While many of us bread and butter, union working types were hoping that the new mayor, Mr. de Blasio would bring […]
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