Reactions to State of the Union Address
Posted by mosindef on January 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
President Barack Obama’s State Of The Union Address 2011 was a rousing success, as Democrats and Republicans sat together in an effective show of togetherness, and Obama set the right tone for “Winning The Future.” The speech was more than politically effective, it dominated social networks, especially Twitter. The SOTU represented, at one point, seven … Continue reading →
Black Voters: No Tea For Me
Posted by mosindef on November 1, 2010 · 2 Comments
Article first published as Report Says Tea Party is Losing Black Vote on Technorati. Seemingly a foregone conclusion to those on the left, a study shows that the Tea Party is losing the black vote as the mid-term elections approach. According to data released Sunday by PJTV’s Tea Party TV, the percentage of black voters … Continue reading →
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Rashida Jones and The Complexities of Racial Identity
Posted by mosindef on October 20, 2010 · 43 Comments
I wonder whether Rashida Jones dreams in black or white. That’s not a typo. I didn’t mean to say black & white or color, as the issue is often framed. I mean, for example, when she’s fast asleep and has a dream about being at party or going to the supermarket or having sex, what … Continue reading →
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