Posted on April 13, 2007 by thestateofblog
The fact that Don Imus was fired this week had nothing to do with this choice. Although it bears some consideration. Watch the video and consider how far we’ve come since this time. Would this song be a hit today? Most likely not. Consider Flava Flav. Consider Tajuana Brawley (Yes. She is [...]
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Posted on April 13, 2007 by thestateofblog
“White people, you’re privileged, and guilty, guilty, guilty of oppressing disadvantaged minorities. Denial only makes things worse.
“This is the message currently emanating from the Seattle School District. Never mind that this dubious construct undercuts needed emphasis on minority student achievement.”
“District officials this month are sending students from four high schools to an annual “White Privilege [...]
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Posted on April 13, 2007 by thestateofblog
“As advances in wireless technology continue to blur professional and personal boundaries in the lives of American adults, a new Yahoo! HotJobs survey reveals that many professionals have love-hate relationships with their gadgets.
“Three out of four survey respondents said they use the same wireless device (cell phone, laptop, or “smart phone”) for work and personal [...]
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Posted on April 13, 2007 by thestateofblog
Prince. The Man. The Minneapolis Genius. Christopher Tracy. The Kid. The Artist. TAFKAP.
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