Hattie McDaniel Stamp

The time has come to honor the first African-American to win an Academy Award–Hattie McDaniel. The United State Postal Service has decided to put her mug on the face of a new stamp. I know that I have derided the role of Mammies in our culture, but as the Postal Service states on [...]

Houston Residents Tire of New Orleans Evacuees

“Amid growing concern about the city’s homicide rate and overburdened social services, a new poll finds Houstonians increasingly weary and wary of the 150,000 Louisiana evacuees who landed here after fleeing Hurricane Katrina. Additionally, two-thirds say evacuees bear responsibility for “a major increase in violent crime,” and twice as many local residents believe Houston will [...]

Black Athletes: Million Dollar Slaves

“There are more guys out there [in professional sports] that are aware of things that are going on. Some people don’t express their opinions for whatever reasons, but guys do have opinions and beliefs. They also pay attention, watch the news and have conversations when things happen.”
‘To be silent. A flat line. Because in the [...]