Welcome to Verbal Rights
The First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the […]
Greta Thunberg is educating and inspiring us on climate change
Several weeks ago, I took a morning hike in Briones Regional Park. The landscape of golden hills dotted with majestic Valley Oaks slopes down to where John Muir, the engineer […]
L.A. Morning Radio Host Calls Black Congresswoman a ‘Cheap Sleazy Democrat Whore’ (LISTEN)
*Full disclaimer, I listen to KFI 640 AM religiously. From Wake Up Call with Jennifer Jones Lee through the Tim Conway Jr. Show and even Jesus Christ on Sunday mornings. […]
The Great Bill Russell is the Truth
In a ceremony held in empty Boston Garden prior to the game against New York Knicks, the Celtics retired the number of former star Bill Russell on March 12, 1972. […]
Nielsen 2016 Report: Black Millennials Close the Digital Divide
Social Media and Mobile Device Use are Game-changers Raising Influence and Visibility A decade of economic and educational prosperity propels Black America’s viral vanguard, led by 11.5 million digitally empowered […]
Kaepernick kneeled
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem Thursday night and in his new position, he wasn’t alone. On Sunday, Kaepernick vowed to continue sitting during […]
Bruce Sprinsteen Stands up to Unjust Law
The backlash against North Carolina’s law banning anti-discrimination ordinances kept going unabated Friday, as Bruce Springsteen announced that he was canceling a weekend show in the state in solidarity with […]
Overcoming Unequal Opportunity
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American Retro Negativity
These two tiny, yet large, American retro lines of thinking just came to my attention and it really sends home the backward minds too many Americans spend time with. These are particularly […]
Jada plans to boycott the 2106 Oscar Awards
Opinion from Dean L. Jones: I was born at the time when offended blacks encouraged advertisers and television producers to purge the successful Amos ‘n Andy comedy from airing. The […]
Update: A More Reasonable Depiction
The idea that you could ever place in display a painting of Jesus was a stretch from day one. The 21st Century forensic science available must be taken seriously by […]
Pope’s Written Speech Addressed to the US Congress
Given on September 24, 2015 at 10 AM EST I am most grateful for your invitation to address this Joint Session of Congress in “the land of the free and […]
Motel in Heart of LA Exclude “colored people”
EXPOSITION PARK (CBSLA.com) — A former employee of a motel in Exposition Park expressed outrage over a sign she says was put up that informed employees not to rent […]
Elmer Fudd sign reading “Negro season”
Like a Rorschach ink blot, different Atlanta residents are taking away different interpretations of a piece of street art painted on the side of a building depicting cartoon character Elmer […]
Dr. Ben Carson on Black Lives Matters
The idea that disrupting and protesting Bernie Sanders speeches will change what is wrong in America is lunacy. The “BlackLivesMatter” movement is focused on the wrong targets, to the detriment […]
Racial Rant?
The ‘racial rant’ is frustration, a shared USA sentiment resulting from language disparity & exclusive privileges to its users
Crime Trumps Political Correctness
“When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending you. They’re not sending you. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those […]
Geraldo Rivera Off Course on Kendrick Lamar’s new release
On Fox News’ “The Five” Monday night, Geraldo Rivera criticized Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the BET awards — in which he rapped about police brutality in “Alright” — saying that […]
WATTS CA – 50 Years after the Riots
I was born in the black area of Los Angeles and at 12 years of age lived a few blocks from Watts, but most of my recreational activity took place […]
Long-Suffering Effects from a National ‘Dual’ Identity
There are some who feel that to remove the confederate flag are victims. Read below how the New York Post published a story about TV Land’s decision on the Dukes […]
This Is What Change Looks Like
Washington (CNN)The United States and Cuba on Wednesday plan to officially seal the renewal of diplomatic ties begun last year, announcing the reopening of embassies in Washington and Havana for […]
…an end to the prohibition of interracial marriage
In 1967, the United States Supreme Court put an end to the prohibition of interracial marriage in the monumental case of Loving v. Virginia. Richard P. Loving, and his wife […]
420
420 is not so much a time or place as it is a state of mind. A stoned state of mind, to be specific. In the past, HIGH TIMES has […]
One and Done
The NBA started preventing high school stars from jumping straight to the league in 2005, requiring that entrants to its draft be at least 19 years old during the […]
Justice Clarence Thomas – conflicted with “color-blind Constitution.”
In a blistering dissent to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Alabama’s legislative districts, Justice Clarence Thomas said Congress, courts and the Department of Justice have put states in a […]
Latino Affirmative Action
Latino Affirmative Action It does not matter the job description, there is an American way to circumvent the equal opportunity hiring laws to ensure hiring a fellow Latino, providing that […]
Once again, GOP sseks to undermine our Commander-in-Chief
[Click Here for the GOP Letter to Iran] WASHINGTON— Vice President Joe Biden and a group of Democrats have accused 47 Republican senators Tuesday of undermining the president in international […]
American flag removed from UC Campus
Irvine, California — Students at the University of California Irvine (UCI) spoke to Breitbart News Sunday, sharing their shock and disappointment at recent legislation by six members of UCI’s Associated […]
MADISON, WI Police shoot unarmed black teen
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Within hours of a white officer shooting an unarmed black man, the police chief of Wisconsin’s capital city was praying with the man’s grandmother, hoping to […]
President Obama in Selma AL
U.S. President Barack Obama was in Selma, Alabama on Saturday (March 7) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a march that sparked the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Obama, the first […]
North Miami Police use pictures of real black men at the firing range
At a time when police public relations are strained over the shootings deaths of black men by white cops, people are asking why North Miami police would use pictures of […]
…teacher of promoting religion in a public school setting
MANTECA, CALIF. – An Manteca-area student is accusing his teacher of promoting religion in a public school setting. New Vision High School teacher John Alameda allegedly rewarded students with Bible […]
“Je suis Charlie” — “I am Charlie.”
‘I Am Charlie’: Thousands Honor Victims of Terror Attack People gathered by the thousands throughout France to stand in solidarity for the victims of the terror attack against at a […]
protesting the fatal shootings of unarmed black men killed by police
WASHINGTON (AP) — Demonstrators nationwide protesting the fatal shootings of unarmed black men killed by police chanted “I can’t breathe!” ”Hands up, don’t shoot!” and waved signs that read “Black […]
Fast-food protests: March in downtown Los Angeles, cities nationwide
Fast-food workers and their supporters rallied in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday as part of a wave of protests planned in 160 cities around the nation advocating for $15-an-hour pay. […]
Spike Lee on Eric Garner Grand Jury Decision
Earlier this year Spike Lee revisited a scene from his film “Do the Right Thing” by creating a mashup clip featuring character Radio Raheem choked to death by police and […]
Protests Erupt After Eric Garner Grand Jury Decision
Protests erupted across the country, with 83 people arrested in New York City overnight after a grand jury Wednesday declined to indict officers involved in the death of Eric Garner, […]
“Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” gesture by St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams Protest, Social Media Responds On Sunday 11/30/14, members of the St. Louis Rams made the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” gesture in solidarity with Ferguson
Pennsylvania man found guilty of making threatening statements on social media
WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court appeared conflicted on Monday over whether to uphold the conviction of a Pennsylvania man found guilty of making threatening statements to […]
More than 170 U.S. cities protest Ferguson decision
In Atlanta and Boston and New York and Los Angeles, they marched by the hundreds or the thousands — blocking bridges, tunnels and major highways as they shouted their anger […]
Violent protests erupted…
FERGUSON, Mo. – Violent protests erupted for hours after it was announced that the grand jury has chosen not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown. […]
Do Not Indict the White for Killing black Chril’n
FERGUSON, Mo. — A white police officer will not face charges for fatally shooting an unarmed black teenager in a case that set off violent protests and racial unrest throughout […]
Ku Klux Klan will use “lethal force” in Ferguson
The Missouri-based Ku Klux Klan sent a chilling message to protesters in Ferguson saying they will use “lethal force” to defend themselves from “terrorists masquerading as ‘peaceful protesters.’” The Traditionalist […]
…questions about white supremacy and cultural appropriation…
Jesse Williams is not only quite the entertainer, but he’s quite the social activist — having protested in Ferguson and being outspoken about race and racism in America. This time around […]
National Day of Action
College students around the globe brought out mattresses on Wednesday to support Columbia University student Emma Sulkowicz and raise awareness about sexual assault. Carrying the Weight Together, a group of […]
organized rallies and marches…
LOUIS (AP) – Thousands gathered Saturday for a second day of organized rallies and marches protesting Michael Brown’s death and other fatal police shootings in the St. Louis area and […]
three dormmates turn room into a fascist chamber of horrors
Racist Attack at San Jose State, the Holy Ground of the Black Athlete’s Revolt Dave Zirin on November 22, 2013 – 11:15 AM ET There are times when the line […]
Hong Kong Expresses Thier Verbal Rights for Democracy
HONG KONG– Protesters have set a Thursday midnight deadline for Hong Kong’s Beijing-backed Chief Executive to step down and for the Communist government to grant election reforms on the semi-autonomous […]
…monkey chants from Russians
Yaya Touré has called on Uefa to take tough action against CSKA Moscow, including the possibility of closing their stadium for a couple of years, after sections of the Russian […]
KKK Halloween Costume
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an anti-gay message on cake
A Washington, D.C.-based woman says she was shocked to discover that an anniversary cake she ordered for her genderqueer partner was scrawled with an anti-gay message. The customer, identified only […]
…more water…
By Dean L. Jones, CPM A more heavily populated world requires more water. There is a convenient business growth away from building traditional water faucets in contrast to having a […]
Youth Aeronautical Encouragement
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University President says school is too white
BELLINGHAM, WASH. — Western Washington University President Bruce Shepard says he’s being deliberately provocative when he says the university is too white. The lack of diversity on college campuses a […]
..the nation’s ugliest – Ku Klux Klan
By Ashley Fantz, CNN, updated 3:19 PM EDT, Sun April 20, 2014 (CNN)– Pointy hats, white robes, crosses burning, bodies hanging from trees. The images of the Ku Klux Klan are […]
…”structured out” of a permanent teaching position
Shambra Mulder, LEXINGTON, KY – It is happening right her in Lexington, KY! Sheila Taylor, CHICAGO, IL – I am one of the black teachers who has been “structured out” […]
Leaders of the March On Washington
This photograph, part of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, taken on August 28, 1963 shows President John F. Kennedy
Pledge of Allegiance in public schools
9/4/13, BOSTON — A family asked Massachusetts’ highest court Wednesday to ban the daily practice of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools, arguing that the words “under God” […]
President Nelson Mandela (Madiba)
By Dean L. Jones, C.P.M. Birth is not a cause for any person to struggle numerous generations to attain freedom from tyranny, exploitation, and oppression egregiously enforced by an unprincipled […]
…outlaw the use of race as a factor in college admissions
by MARK SHERMAN Posted: 04/22/2014 10:20 am EDT Updated: 04/22/2014 3:59 pm EDT
Mellody Hobson on Racism
Mellody Hobson, President, Ariel Investments, a Chicago-based money management firm. www.ArielInvestment.com
BDS movement
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters and Nick Mason: Band’s founding members come together to argue in favor of the BDS movement — and urge the Stones to reconsider With the recent news […]
California Banned Affirmative Action in 1998
California Banned Affirmative Action in 1998. Since then Hispanic and black enrollment at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, Los Angeles dropped sharply after voters approved […]
Racial animus plays role in Obama opposition
July 16, 2014 Attorney General Holder is right: Racial animus plays role in Obama opposition By Morris Dees, Founder, Chief Trial Attorney
Rumsfeld slammed President Obama, comparing him to “a trained ape”
Donald Rumsfeld is a non-inclusive thinker when you air stupid statements about the President of the United States during a time of critical foriegn relations. Rumsfeld should know better which […]
