Tag: Black Lives Matter

Kaepernick, activism and politics. The NFL doesn’t know how to stop this row

August 23, 2017

The quarterback is still unsigned but the protest he launched has grown, raising uncomfortable questions about race and activism for NFL owners – and fans On Wednesday afternoon, the NFL will be forced again to confront a story it must wish to go away. At an hour when the league’s employees should be hustling home … More Kaepernick, activism and politics. The NFL doesn’t know how to stop this row

Is Colin Kaepernick really being blackballed?

April 8, 2017

By: David L. Love/The Grio Is the NFL blackballing Colin Kaepernick because of his strong political stance in support of black people? What does this mean for other athlete-activists that dare to walk in his footsteps? This is one we need to examine closely, because African-American athletes have a long tradition of standing against injustice and the … More Is Colin Kaepernick really being blackballed?

The Real Housewives of Atlanta S9 Ep5 Saving Chocolate Boys

December 5, 2016

Cynthia cakes and houses. Kenya cake, Atv’s and crazy boyfriends. Kandi and Todd, Mama Joyce, honey and handcuffs.  Phaedra Democrats and Grenades. Porsha clothes and hair. Sheree, police drugs and chocolate boys.  Its all about episode 5 Single Ladies got to hang by themselves  Its Kenya and Cynthia in a cake store designing a cake … More The Real Housewives of Atlanta S9 Ep5 Saving Chocolate Boys

Terence Crutcher shooting reminds us that blacks are treated worse than dogs

September 22, 2016

By: David A. Love/The Grio Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man, was shot to death like a dog by the Tulsa police last Friday. But in America, not even dogs are treated the way black people are these days. On Sept. 16, Crutcher, 40, was on the road with his stranded SUV. After police responded … More Terence Crutcher shooting reminds us that blacks are treated worse than dogs

Love Hate and Hillary

August 16, 2016

Its August and the head shaking isn’t over. Week after week  just when you think Donald Trump has peaked, he tops himself again.  Coasting in the shadows is his primary opponent Hillary Clinton. Unlike Trump she seems to avoid the press, avoiding questions. I’m a fan of Hillary Rodham, I’m attracted to her drive and … More Love Hate and Hillary

Them and They on Right Wing Radio

April 13, 2016

“Many of them are ill-educated and have tattoos on their foreheads, and I hate to be generalized about it, but it’s true. If you look at all the educational statistics, how are you going to get jobs for people who aren’t qualified for jobs?” “:Bill O’Reilly 4/11/16 Regarding African American Unemployment. _______________________________________________________________ I’ve listened to … More Them and They on Right Wing Radio