“I met more discrimination as a woman, than for being black.” - Shirley Chisholm
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"Sacred and Sacrifice" By Jasai
Posted on February 7, 2008 by thestateofblog
Sacred and Sacrifice
sacrifice (n.) c.1250, from O.Fr. sacrifise (12c.), from L. sacrificium, from sacrificus “performing priestly functions or sacrifices,” from sacra “sacred rites”(prop. neut. pl. of sacer “sacred,” see sacred) + root of facere “to do, perform” (see factitious). L.sacrificium is glossed in O.E. by ansegdniss. Sense of”something given up for the sake of another” [...]
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National Black HIV/AIDS Day
Posted on February 7, 2008 by thestateofblog
The mission of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is to build the capacity and increase awareness, participation and support for HIV prevention, care and treatment among African Americans. February 7, 2008 marks the eighth year of this annual event.
The primary goal of NBHAAD is to motivate African Americans to get tested and know [...]
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Bush Ups Military Spending - Cuts Everything Else
Posted on February 7, 2008 by thestateofblog
“As the poor and middle-class continue to bear the brunt of these hard economic times, struggling to pay for housing, food, heating and health care, the Pentagon today announced its request of $515.4 billion for its 2009 budget. (The Bush budget later revealed a correction — the request is actually $518.3 billion — the [...]
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