Professor Madonna Constantine, right, speaks at a protest rally at Teachers College at Columbia University, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, in New York, one day after a hangman's noose was discovered on her office door at the college. State Senator Bill Perkins, D-Harlem, center, also attended the rally.
The "Fruit of Diversity". Neo-Liberals Live For This
25,000 black men are in much more grave danger of being blown up in Iraq, than Madonna Constantine is in danger of being lynched in New York.
Where are our priorities?
11 comments:
Did Mike elect to remove the comment about this sista's weight or does the note above refer to something else?
she looks happy to be in the limelight!
Hey Robyn,
I'm not sure regarding Mikes comment regarding the sista's weight. I may have removed it by accident.
Did you find that commentary less than germane?
I agree with Accra.
Sista looks like she is about to claim a Lotto jackpot.
I'm with you, DV.
As long as " nobody don't put dey hands on you..." FUCK getting worked up over a STRING ON A DOOR KNOB
Denise,
We might be related.
... as long as they don't put their hands on me.
That has echoed in our souls for thousands years.
Couldn't agree with you more, though very few people seem to be looking at it this way. Check out this post on the same subject: http://www.teachingthelevees.org/?p=94
Thank you Louise. Interesting link:
"Why do the media (and general public) only seem to respond to the most egregious, outrageous, over-the-top demonstrations of racism? Where are CNN and Fox News when the subtler, more entrenched and institutionalized aspects of racism are plaguing our society? The press and the public react to the symbols of racism, but their record on reacting the realities of racism leaves a lot to be desired."
That's one hell of a question.
This was my concern during the run-up to Jena.
More action, and less reaction.
Now the media is announcing every noose hung in the world. "There was a noose hung on a farmer's door in Zanzibar today . . . "
Regarding Mike's comment, I just thought it was interesting that of all the thoughts on the noose hanging incident that one as savvy as Mike may have had, what he chose to write was that the woman had 'gained weight'. Telling, IMO.
I should add however, that I wondered if Mike picked up on what I noted and elected to remove his comment. Hence my question.
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