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Why the "African Booty Scratcher" Stereotype Is Worse Than Just Schoolyard Bullying
In the U.S., bullying is a big problem in schools. Kids across the country get bullied for an unlimited number of reasons: not wearing the right clothes, having speech impediments, being a girl that's too masculine or a boy that's too feminine, and unfortunately as long as we're all human, bullying will always occur at some level. But while all bullying is bad, not all bullying holds the same weight because the implications of all forms of bullying are not the same. And for (Black) African kids in particular, school can be the breeding ground for a lifelong battle against xenophobia.
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in The Swamp
Prelude To Revolution
America, from sea to shinning sea has always been a beacon of hope and salvation for troubling souls from every corner of the globe. For over one hundred years the United States stood for as the land of equal opportunity. Where anyone could aspire to achieve a better quality of life. For all those who are willing to work hard the steps of the upward mobility ladder were free to climb. A far cry from the reality of today. The steps of the upward mobility ladder are now almost impossible to find, cluttered under an avalanche of false hopes and insurmountable obstacles.
By Dr. Williams5 years ago in The Swamp
UK Secures Brexit Deal With European Union
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally agreed a deal with the European Union on the UK's terms for leaving. The agreement covers issues from trade to fishing and is said to be worth around £660 billion a year. The deal was struck on Christmas Eve after negotiations had been deadlocked over the issue of fishing rights.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in The Swamp
Democratic Party Exposed as Fraud
by Joe Giambrone Stand-Up Comedian Jimmy Dore, from his homemade garage studio, has shown America that the so-called "progressive wing" of the Democratic (sic) Party is another lying, deceiving, useless, counter-productive fraud. Not one elected, self-proclaimed "Progressive" will lift a finger to challenge Nancy Pelosi and her stranglehold on America's legislative agenda. Not even one will demand a vote for universal medicine in the middle of the greatest pandemic in U.S. history. Those congress people pretend to be "representatives" standing up for common citizens--our only chance at some influence in that cesspool that is Washington D.C.--but this conflict has revealed their duplicity.
By Joe Giambrone5 years ago in The Swamp
When I Look Back
'This is an unlawful assembly' Police Chief Harris declared over the loudspeaker of his patrol car. The words fell out of his mouth and landed on the ground with such disdain for the people he was talking to. 'You are to disperse; you are ordered to disperse. Go home or go to your church.'
By B. James Hancock5 years ago in The Swamp
Flint Water Crises
In Flint Michigan officials try to save money by changing the city’s water source. But instead, danger public health in 2014 when they changed the water system and did not put the correct infrastructure in place, when the city switched it is drinking water supply from Detroit’s system to the Flint River - in a cost-saving move. The bad decisions and neglect have led widespread suffrage to the residents of Flint, including Lead poisoning. Due to improperly treated water from the Flint River which was allowed lead to leach from the pipes.
By Trina Tuthill5 years ago in The Swamp
The Ongoing World War
Africa is the birthplace of nations and the world with the earliest civilizations starting there. And the first people coming from there. Africa has been regarded as a motherland. Rich with resources such as gold and diamonds and known for its contribution to the present economy. Its people rich with cultural identities with over 50 different languages and hundreds of tribes. Africa still is a centerpiece on the world's peace table. Peace in Africa and prosperity in Africa means a stable future for the world. We must realize that Africa harnessed the power of the world with its resources and can be an effective barter of trade in goods for many nations on multiple continents.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in The Swamp
Why would?
Why would? Why would so many people follow a bigot? A fear-monger? A racist? A sexist? A xenophobe? A pathological liar? An angry, hate-filled man? A man of no values? A man of no convictions? An untrustworthy man? A man whose word means less than nothing? An uneducated, unworldly man? A conman? A petty man? A vindictive man? A vengeful man? An unforgiving man? An uncultured man? A man who puts ketchup on well-done steak??
By Tabitha Baughman5 years ago in The Swamp
Two men tested positive for Covid-19 after the controversial flight to Jamaica
By Trina Dawes The UK is planning another mass deportation to Jamaica on the 2nd of December. There are cries of institutionalized racism as these some of these men have not had access to due process and an immigration advice. There were over 50 people scheduled to be deported to their home countries. However, with appeals from immigration lawyers and human rights lawyers, there were only 13 people deported on the charter flight. More than 35 people on the flight were granted last minute reprieve.
By Trina Tuthill5 years ago in The Swamp
Living with a Deadly Virus
It's been eleven months, and yet, this pandemic hasn't gotten amy better, it's gotten a whole lot worse. Hospitals and doctors are overworked, experiencing anxiety, and some even are experiencing bouts of depression. Meanwhile, dozens of Americans are scrambling trying to make ends meat to pay their bills, put food on the table, and provide for their families.
By Denita Waiters5 years ago in The Swamp
