Black Salvage

Where has the time gone?

2011-08-29T15:02:00.002-04:00

Black Salvage. What began as a forum for me to rant about issues affecting the African American community transformed, in just a year and a half, into a respectable journal chronicling the black experience. A second lead editor joined, followed by several other writers and contributers. We even dabbled into video blogging and initiating interviews with well-known voices. For a time, things were

On the set of a live action "Boondocks" episode...

2010-12-25T16:23:00.003-05:00

I have no problem with black people busting down the doors to buy a pair of $200 Jordans...especially when they share the same enthusiasm for their kids' PTA Meetings......okay, okay...I'm wrong for that...I guess...Click the article title to comment. The comment box will appear at the end of the article. You do not have to be a member of Blogger to comment. Choose 'other' or 'anonymous' when

Crock of Bull 101: Get Your Life’s Lotto From the IHC!

2009-06-21T17:04:00.015-04:00

So with 2012 fast approaching, of course there’s going to be much unnecessary hype. The greatest hype comes from none other than the Institute for Human Continuity, or the IHC. This viral marketing campaign site is promoting German filmmaker Roland Emmerich’s upcoming flick “2012”, due to hit theaters late 2009. You may recall that he directed Independence Day, Godzilla, and the 2008 flop “10,000

Myron Rolle: Reversing the Trend

2009-01-26T20:25:00.017-05:00

I present a story of an extraordinary young man who demonstrates brilliance on and off the football field. Myron Rolle, the All-American safety for Florida State University's football team, decided to forgo the NFL Draft in order to pursue a medical degree at Oxford University. This brilliant young brother is no ordinary collegiate football player; he is considered one of the top safety's in the

An Inauguration on Deaf Ears

2009-01-21T02:52:00.009-05:00

Yesterday was beautiful day to be an American.Those who know me well, or well enough know that I almost always have something to say about something. But yesterday my mouth was, for the most part, shut. I was terribly moved by this inauguration and this moment in history. A dream not just for black people but also for the American people was realized today, at least in part. I don't know,

Who Really Gave Birth to Humanity?

2009-01-03T11:13:00.009-05:00

The Black Salvage would like to introduce to you the inagural article from the newest addition to our team, Cynical Jubilee. Below is a brief introduction: "I'm a Religious Studies Philosophy major at MSU. I enjoy studying Religion for the sole purpose of tracing a HISTORICAL outline of religious origins and moral codes instead of bashing other's beliefs with the Tomfoolery they tried to

Why Should I Care About Israel?

2008-12-28T02:10:00.017-05:00

So, major fighting has erupted yet again between the Israelis and the Palestinians. And yet again, as the bloodshed and violence is brought into my home by every mainstream news outlet, I find myself wondering, why should I care?Harsh- I know.For one thing, the media doesn't give the Sudan half as much attention- but then again, the people of Sudan are only "crying out for help", right? My

Is Alan Keyes a House Negro?

2008-12-25T11:47:00.009-05:00

Happy Holidays! This one's going to be a quickie. . .The term "house negro" is a pretty harsh way to reference any black person. I want go into the history of it, you can do that yourself.That said, I present to you Alan Keyes.Keyes is one of several individuals at the moment apparently challenging Barack Obama's citizenhip and as well, his presidency. There are theories claiming that Obama was

Sports Team Named Atlanta Coons?

2008-11-28T21:05:00.009-05:00

Calm down, calm down. . . no, this isn't a real football team's name. But at the same time, this ain't no practical joke either. I was trying to prove a point about an issue that has long been debated- sports teams with culturally offensive names.I'll use the most prominent example; The Washington Redskins. Now, you've got a ton of folks who say that the name ain't offensive. Okay. . . your

The Chisholm Effect

2008-09-11T22:35:00.016-04:00

She knew that winning was unattainable, but to be a black woman and run for President of the United States, amidst a time of racial and gender inequality is a victory in itself. Her campaign was unorganized, underfunded, and unprepared, but to be a pioneering trailblazer, who changed the facade of American politics speaks volumes about her character. Chisholm story proves that effective

Why So Hateful?

2008-09-01T22:14:00.007-04:00

[I know some of you have realized by now that the Salvage kinda' goes dormant during the summer. . . for obvious reasons. . . so I won't give some lame excuse for the absence, lol. That said, I would like to present the first article from the newest addition to the Black Salvage team, Angry Sally. -Chief Editor]Why so Hateful?According to Urbandictionary.com, the number one definition of hating

Black Salvage Perspectives: Why Is BET Still Alive and Kickin'?

2008-07-14T00:37:00.006-04:00

The Black Salvage is pleased to bring you more real talk from our regular music contributor L. A. Grant.They say talk is cheap so you can speak freely but, if it’s not for a reason, then what is it actually good for? The station that was meant to highlight things pertinent to blacks along with educating, uplifting, and motivating “our people” has lost its luster. There was a time when such shows

What About Kanye?

2008-07-13T23:56:00.012-04:00

So, if you haven't heard already, up-and-coming rapper 'Yung Berg' is under fire for some comments he made on the radio about darker skinned women. Here we go:"I’m kinda racist… I don’t really like dark butts too much… It’s rare that I do dark butts. Like really rare… It’s like, no darker than me. No darker than me. I love the pool test…. If you can be like ‘Yo, baby. I met you in the club. Let’

Black Salvage Perspectives: The Murder of Ronnie White

2008-07-02T11:35:00.012-04:00

This is our second entry in the Black Salvage Perspectives series, in which reader and guest submissions, as well as anything interesting or insightful people are saying is put up.This one comes from Julian McCormick, of Laurel, Maryland. His words echo the sentiment of many in our area, surrounding the recent death of Ronnie White. This 'perspective' does not represent the views or opinions of

Introducing Catrina Sally. . .

2008-07-02T11:27:00.004-04:00

I would like to take this time to formally announce and introduce the third editor and contributor to the Black Salvage team, Ms. Catrina Sally. Here are some words from our newest addition:"I’m a Graduate English Student at Morgan State University. My concentration is screenwriting and I work as a paraeducator during the day. I love being Black, I love to write, and I hope my posts will exhibit

Barack Obama Talks White?

2008-06-25T13:48:00.006-04:00

So... don't you hate when people who have absoulutely no relevance attack a relevant person to get their name in the news so that somehow, they might become relevant?I'll cut to the chase. Here are some comments presidential hopeful(yet again!?) Ralph Nader made:"There's only one thing different about Barack Obama when it comes to being a Democratic presidential candidate. He's half

Soulja Boy vs. Ice T

2008-06-23T10:26:00.007-04:00

First and foremost, The Black Salvage is not turning into a celebrity gossip column so calm down! I just thought this would be something a lot of you'd take interest in.Below is a clip of some choice words old school rapper Ice T had for Soulja Boy. Ice T's words are at the beginning and Soulja's Boy's response follows.I'm sure that most of you who know me personally know that I despise Soulja

CNN's Black In America

2008-06-23T10:14:00.004-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know about another documentary that's coming up in July. It's going to be on CNN and it's entitled, "Black In America". It's a two part series that airs on the 23rd and 24th. Watch the trailer; it looks pretty good. Another reason why you should watch this is because its CNN, which is basically the only news network on cable that's not biased against blacks or

Don't You Wanna' Be A Nigger Too?

2008-06-21T08:51:00.008-04:00

What I’m about to bring to your attention, if you already haven’t seen or heard it, is probably one of the best rap/hip-hop songs that’s come out in awhile, from one of the best rappers, in my opinion. The below video is of Nas’ “Be A Nigger Too”, from his still untitled album that drops next month. When I first saw the video I was speechless. It was a shock to my system- all I’ve heard the

Hard Times At Douglass High: A No Child Left Behind Report Card

2008-06-20T23:39:00.007-04:00

Just letting you all know that Monday night, HBO will be airing a documentary on Baltimore's Frederick Douglass High School. A professor and good friend of mine, Donyel Hill, was involved in the project. Here's a little of what he had to say about the film:"Alan and Susan Raymond spent one year filming in Frederick Douglass High School, which has a rich history of successful alumni, including

Racism on Xbox Live

2008-06-12T09:50:00.015-04:00

Anyone who knows me well, or well enough knows that I do my fair share of video gaming. Now honestly, I never thought that video games would have take the topic of discussion on The Black Salvage, but here we are. . . Your’s truly was playing Grand Theft Auto online via Xbox Live the other day. Those familiar with online console gaming will know that there is a ‘forum’ type area before matches

Black Salvage Spotlight: Ke'Shawn Forbes

2008-03-24T10:11:00.021-04:00

A couple of months ago, we ran a piece on the relevance of historically black colleges and universities. With all the disproportionately negative press these schools receive, it’s important that positives stories, like the one I am about to bring you, get out. With that said; I present to you our first ever Black Salvage Spotlight- allow me to introduce to Mr. Ke’Shawn Forbes. Here’s a snapshot

Black Panther Party For Self Defense:Crazy Niggas or Social Reformers? (Part I)

2008-03-17T20:26:00.008-04:00

As a white man, how in the hell were you able to become a photographer for the Black Panther Party(BPP)? The exact question I asked world renown photographer Stephen Shames( I highly encourage you to visit his site). Looking at me with a condescending smile-he began to speak-but, before he could answer, an announcer called him to the podium, to present a lecture on his experiences as a

Why History?

2008-03-10T00:04:00.014-04:00

BET, MTV, VH1; not at this moment-instead, try focusing your attention on PBS-there you will find a phenomenal television series, African American Lives 2. Executive produced and hosted by Harvard professor Louis Gates Jr, genealogical research and investigations are done on the ancestry of black celebrities. Trust me, what the researchers discover, will motivate you to research your family's

United States Apologizes to Native Americans

2008-03-02T12:04:00.004-05:00

So, I'm going scouring CNN this morning and I come across a video entitled, "Senate Apologizes to Native Americans". I was taken aback, if only for comical reasons. I'm sorry, but if it takes this long to apologize for genocide, it can't really be taken seriously. And that's not to say that an apology shouldn't be made- I just think that those making this. . . admission of guilt need

Help Participate In Political Survey

2008-02-28T13:40:00.007-05:00

Salutations to all of our readers. . .The Black Salvage was contacted this morning by Chris Weber, a PhD candidate at Stony Brook University in New York. Mr. Weber has asked our help in letting people know about the survey, which is apart of his dissertation project.The survey is anonymous and can be taken by clicking here. This survey is not too long so I encourage everyone to take a crack at

Street Violence

2008-02-26T18:54:00.006-05:00

Street violence must be stopped-No shit! Thanks for stating the obvious Quintin. I could sit here and ramble about how sad it is to see young minorities kill each other, or, about how its affecting our community, but if I cant give you a suggestion, not even a small idea of how to alleviate the situation, I might as well put my pen down, and shut the fuck up. The main question is how, how do you

The Proud American

2008-02-22T08:12:00.013-05:00

I know my co-editor has a bit of an infatuation with Michelle Obama(lol) so his take on this will be interesting. . .On Tuesday, in Brookfield, WI, Michelle Obama was quoted as saying:"For the first time in my adult lifetime, I’m really proud of my country … not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change,” she said. “I have been desperate to see our

Obama in Baltimore - Videos

2008-02-13T01:11:00.010-05:00

After Obama's speech, we decided to get a few opinions from the audience. Check It Out! This second clip is one off Youtube, and much better quality than the footage we got of his speech.

Obama in Baltimore - Afterthoughts

2008-02-13T00:42:00.006-05:00

So, as you might already be able to tell from the pictures, The Black Salvage Editorial Staff was in attendance Monday when Barack Obama spoke at the 1st Mariner Arena here in Baltimore, MD. I would like to give my piece on the sights and sounds of Monday afternoon. I would like to leave you my impressions of my first major public political experience. . .I arrived downtown at about 2:30 in the

I Make Black History Everyday, I Dont Need A Month

2008-02-04T22:42:00.002-05:00

"We should emphasize not Negro History, but the Negro in history. What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice."-- Carter Woodson (1875-1950)A man creates a small event in order to educate and inspire his race into learning their culture and history-as well as- integrate a systematic belief that

Michelle My Bell

2008-01-23T22:07:00.001-05:00

Thick, optimistic, intelligent, gregarious, giving, opinionated, fashionable, graceful, chocolate, sassy, intuitive, outspoken, determined, charismatic, sassy, and well proportioned; just a few adjectives that describe the woman of my dreams. As a child-I imagined Claire Huxtable- the mother from the 1980's sitcom The Cosby Show, as my ideal woman; I grew older and realized that Claire was

Perspectives: "Nigger" - The Album

2008-01-23T07:53:00.006-05:00

I am proud to present to Black Salvage readers our first guest feature. I would like to introduce to you L. A. Grant, our first regular contributor. Grant hails from Prince George's County, Maryland and is a graduate of Northwestern High School in 2000. He is a Philosophy Major and has studied at both Mississippi State University and Tallahassee Community College.With a new year comes new

Two Apologies, A Suspension and a Firing

2008-01-21T01:50:00.002-05:00

So, you may or may not have heard all the ruckus over Golf Channel anchorwoman Kelly Tilghman's comments during the Mercedes-Benz Championship earlier this month. Tilghman and co-anchor Nick Faldo were discussing younger challengers to Tiger Woods when she claimed jokingly that they should "lynch him in a back alley". Tilghman was suspended for two weeks for her comment and as you can imagine,

New Orleans: A U.S City or Third World Country?

2008-01-15T17:55:00.001-05:00

December 7, 2006, Public Housing officials decided to demolish 4500 government subsidized homes in New Orleans 9th ward district. The 9th ward, New Orleans most poverty stricken area, received a large amount of flooding and damage from Hurricane Katrina. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) believes that Katrina left the low income areas in a "deplorable" state- and there is a

Dirty Comedy Really That Bad?

2008-01-15T00:17:00.001-05:00

I'm pretty sure we've all seen our share of both dirty and clean comics. The question I would like to raise is, are dirty comics really as bad as people make them out to be? After all, we laugh at them- does that make us equally guilty?I personally don't understand why people complain about dirty humor. I honestly don't care whether a comedian is clean or not, so long as his material is

The Nigga Movie

2008-01-13T19:52:00.002-05:00

The Nigga Movie. I openly express my condolences to all who have had to watch one.Every so often, I like to take a less formal approach, usually due to the topic. This is one of those occassions, friends. If anything, I hope you at least get a laugh out of this one. . .For some time now, I've noticed a good number of people, white and black, have been grouping all "African-American" movies

Revolving Door In Africa: Prevention vs Treatment

2008-01-09T03:12:00.001-05:00

I was perusing the Washington Post one Tuesday afternoon-I came upon an article entitled "Best Kept Secret For HIV Free Africa". The article discusses how U.S funding for birth control has been decreased in Africa, and how antiretrovial drugs are the main treatment and initiative for HIV infected Africa. The article continues to emphasize that science and research proves that birth control is

Historically Black Colleges Still Relevant?

2008-01-08T21:39:00.002-05:00

This past Sunday, the Baltimore Sun ran a special report piece on the status and respectability of historically black colleges and universities(HBCUs) titled, "Addressing The Divide". Sun reporter Gadi Dechter brings up interesting points about the HBCUs in Maryland. Most interesting, I found, were these statistics, depicting the graduation rates of the state's four HBCUs; Coppin State, Morgan

Poll Reveals Tensions Among Minorities

2007-12-22T13:40:00.001-05:00

I came across this quite detailed and relevant poll this morning conducted by New American Media(NAM). It covers a variety of questions, some brought up often in our society and others, pushed under the table all too often. Below are some of the most interesting results. There were 1,105 respondents; 400 Asian, 350 African-American, and 355 Hispanic. The margin of error is 3%.

Audio Podcasting via Odiogo. . .

2007-12-22T02:23:00.000-05:00

To those who have noticed the listen button now atop posts, I'm experimenting with a new widget, Odigo, which does fairly nice text-to-speech podcasts of the blog posts. It allows you to download podcasts through iTunes as well, which I thought was really neat. Once on your iPod(and certain mp3 players) you can even bring up the text on screen.UPDATE:(January 8, 2008) -Done away with the

All In The Family

2007-12-18T18:10:00.002-05:00

Doesn't look too good when you are the mayor of a major U.S. city, and your ex-son in law is convicted of dope smuggling; In addition, your daughter is convicted of illegally transferring drug money to her ex-husband.Well, thats exactly what happened to Mayor Shirley Franklin. Mrs Franklin had the pleasure of sitting in the same courtroom, on two separate occasions.One was to watch her ex

Black Salvage Blog of the Month: "Fed Up"

2007-12-15T11:36:00.000-05:00

I would like to present to Black Salvage readers the first regular segment to appear on the site, "Blog of the Month". The intent of these monthly pieces is quite simple really; to provide awareness of many of the great blogs and sites out there relevant to our focus. [Below is a sample of the type of pictures that appear on this month's "Blog of the Month].The first "Black Salvage Blog of The

I Could Care Less

2007-12-13T13:15:00.002-05:00

Before I start to vent, I would like to apologize to the readers of BlackSalvage. I have been on an eight month hiatus, but, we are back and stronger than ever. We promise to bring more articles, more often. With the elections 11 months away, I feel that its too early to back a candidate of my choosing; quite frankly, I am not too fond of any of these second rate prospects. So instead of

Oprah Behind Obama Because He's Black?

2007-12-12T09:56:00.001-05:00

The above video is an announcement of Oprah Winfrey's intentions to hit the campaign trail with '08 presidential hopeful Barack Obama. I thought the discussion being had was quite enlightening- it brought up were many pros and cons I had never considered about the situation, such as the fact that Oprah very possibly could draw many into politics who never gave it much thought. But as the title

In The Words of William Bosmen

2007-10-19T10:43:00.001-04:00

Greetings to our readers and “a thousand apologies” for such a long absence. Life has been taking it’s toll on me since I last wrote for The Salvage.So, in my African Diaspora course this morning, I was presented with a very interesting and ironic quote from a William Bosman about blacks. Now, his words reflect popular attitudes on the African during the 1700s, though that is no justification for

Rise of The Modern Minstrel Show

2007-07-06T09:57:00.001-04:00

In the same vein as the infamous "Chicken Noodle Soup", I bring to you the latest products of The Modern Minstrel Show- sometimes referred to as "mainstream hip-hop".The first video below is of a song entitled "A Bay Bay" by young newcomer to the rap scene, "Hurricane Chris". I encourage you to watch this clip as words are not nearly enough to get my point across. You need not watch all five

References and Learning Tools

2007-07-03T23:13:00.001-04:00

It may or may not be common knowledge by now that on my back burner of things to do is the complete removal of Andrew Jackson from U.S. currency. I say "backburner" because right when my effort managed to gather steam last March, the "immigration protests" hit. That was the first of many incidents that would clearly take priority over my cause. I currently am waiting to calmer times so that

Go Ahead, Impeach Me, I Dare You !!!!!!!!......PART II: The Case Against Bush

2007-04-07T21:19:00.001-04:00

Can we continue and let the Bush Administration undermine, and make a mockery of the U.S Constitution? The answer is no. The case against Bush is too strong to just go away without an investigation. Below are six strong cases that the House Judiciary Committee should look into a.s.a.p. Most of these Bush administration mishaps violate the supreme law of the land, our U.S. Constitution:2003

Go Ahead, Impeach Me, I Dare You !!!!!!!!.......PART I : It's Not Too Late

2007-04-03T12:41:00.001-04:00

What Happened to the art and beauty of politics? What happened to FDR, Huey Long, and Shirley Chisholm (If you don't know these individuals, then GOOGLE them.) I am not naive, I know that scandal, deceit, and misinterpretation are common in the political realm, but, the Bush Administration has taken dirty politics to a whole new level. As the scandals continue to grow, and with Bush's approval

In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants?

2007-03-31T00:37:00.001-04:00

Let me first bring those who aren’t “in the know” up to speed. . . The Maryland House, on Monday, January 26, 2007, voted to allow some illegal immigrants qualification for in-state tuition at Maryland colleges and universities. There was a reportedly “emotional debate” over the issue, which is quite understandable, given how touchy talk of immigration already is. I will admit that upon first

Institutionalized Racism Wins Again

2007-03-06T13:52:00.001-05:00

I want to say first and foremost, that I have nothing against Spanish-speaking peoples or any of Latino descent. This article only serves as an honest observation of fact. I visited the MVA(Maryland’s DMV) this past Saturday to test for my Learner’s Permit. I was taking the test a second time as my first permit had expired. Upon entering the testing room and taking my seat, I noticed

Are You Bagging Your Groceries ?

2007-02-10T15:56:00.001-05:00

Its Valentines Day, you are with the person whom you love, or, care for. You just got finished from a night on the town, now, its back to your place. The lights are dimmed low, incense is burning, and R. Kelly is playing in the background. You are harder than a Calculus III test, and she is about to damn near drown from her own wetness. So go ahead and do it, get busy. Wait! aren't you forgetting

President Bush Gives State of the Union Address

2007-01-23T23:52:00.001-05:00

Tuesday, January 23, President George Bush gave his sixth State of the Union Address, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. When the President gives a SOUA, his main objectives are to inform the American citizens of the major issues that affect our nation at the present time. In addition, he discusses reforms, laws, policies, and initiatives that will be presented in the future. This was a very

Hillary Puts Her Bid In

2007-01-20T18:13:00.001-05:00

Just informing all you Democrats and Hillary supporters that she has indeed put her bid in for '08. Whether this is a good or bad thing? Only time will tell. Ok, we got a woman, we got a black guy( Barack Obama), we got an Hispanic ( Bill Richardson, Gov Of New Mexico), now we need an Asian- any suggestions.Want to see Hillary in the White House? Leave a comment.

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, No! I'ts a Black Man Running For President

2007-01-15T07:03:00.001-05:00

Let me start by stating that this is in no way an article bashing Senator Barack Obama. After reading this article some may call me idiotic, or a pessimist; but, I like to call myself a realist.Will he run? That is the question that is on a lot of peoples mind. Will Barack Obama, the only black American in Senate, run for Vice President or President of the United States. Currently, Obama is not

The Road Ahead

2007-01-09T19:46:00.000-05:00

As editors of Black Salvage, Jerel and I feel obligated to elaborate upon the future plans and goals of our web blog. We understand the importance of communication that must exist between the writer and the reader. We sincerely hope that this article will not only clarify inquiries that you have, but in addition, attract new readers interested in our cause.OUR AUDIENCEEveryone should feel free to

Allow Me To Introduce Myself

2007-01-03T06:52:00.000-05:00

When Jerel first told me about his weblog, I immediately dismissed it (Sorry Jerel).After seeing his commitment and passion to "Black Salvage", I decided to rethink my position. After six months of debating, I finally decided to add something new and innovative to his already insightful blog spot.My name is Quintin Wallace. I currently reside in Annapolis, Maryland. I am a student at Morgan State

On A Sadder Note. . .

2006-12-28T19:35:00.002-05:00

Before I begin, I just want to acknowledge that I am a bit late on this one; I've known about it for awhile but haven't had ample time to put a post up, so here goes. . .I'm sure that by now, most know something about the various sites that have exploded the social networking craze("myspace.com" beingthe most well-known). In the same vein of these competitive heavyweights, smaller offerings have

Reverse Racism: Anything to Really Debate?

2006-09-17T23:57:00.001-04:00

Society and the media has long conditioned us to believe that racism is something of and administered by white people. People often think I’m being funny when I bring up instances where I have been around blacks who were racist against whites. The fact is that blacks can be just as racist and even more than whites. Racism is not something that is derived from one’s skin but the “content of

Hip Hop the New Minstrel Show?

2006-08-14T23:14:00.001-04:00

Minstrel ShowThis is an interesting video I happened upon tonight. It accuses hip hop(mainstream) of acting as the new minstrel show. The video, which is unfortunately short, gets in many good points and is quite well done, I think.I know that everyone doesn't know much about the minstrel shows of old and here is a link to Wikipedia that will tell you all about it(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

4 Reasons Why BET Is An Embarrassment To Black People

2006-08-02T22:42:00.001-04:00

1. BET(Black Entertainment Television) did not air Coretta Scott King’s funeral on it’s station. BET claimed it wanted to offer viewers a different kind of experience by posting a live webcast on it’s website of the funeral where viewers could access it "at work, at home, traveling,[and] at school". Likewise, the four major networks; NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX all broadcast their own live webcasts on

Difference Between Nigger and Nigga(just a proposition. . .)

2006-07-25T14:06:00.001-04:00

nig·ger [www.Dictionary.com])n. Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a Black person: “You can only be destroyed by believing that you really are what the white world calls a nigger” (James Baldwin). Used as a disparaging term for a member of any dark-skinned people.

Why Always Hip-Hop?

2006-07-19T18:05:00.001-04:00

(Hip-hop culture and rap will be terms constantly used on this weblog. Please note that it is in reference to the 'mainstream'. For instance, a mainstream rap artist has redundant material that focuses on but is not limited to sex, drugs, money, materialism, and personal gain. I just wanted to say this so that people do not look at me as generalizing. I only bash the mainstream and it's droves of

The Miseducation of the Black Youth

2006-07-16T20:49:00.001-04:00

I'm currently in the process of writing an essay entitled "The Miseducation of the Black Youth". It's focus is on how young blacks in America deny themselves their future in many instances. Below is a short excerpt, which I present to you as a preview.“. . . it is pathetic. It’s very pathetic and it’s embarrassing as well. If we are going to examine the situation from a common-sense

BET says 'NO' to Coretta Scott King

2006-07-16T02:50:00.001-04:00

This will ultimately be the first of many posts bashing BET(Black Entertainment Television). It is a necessary though, so bear with me. Several months ago, when beloeved civil rights leader Coretta Scott King passed away, BET denied her funeral a live broadcast on it’s station. I’m not going to preach right now, but BET owes its existence in part to Coretta Scott King and many others. For the

What is the "Black Salvage"?

2006-07-16T02:49:00.000-04:00

What is the “Black Salvage”? That is a difficult question to answer and then likewise it can be simple. But to break things down, the Black Salvage is literally, a means to reach out to blacks and try to salvage our future. There is so much that breaks down the progess of blacks in America, and much of it is the fault of blacks. If anything, this weblog is a place to reach out and take in