Good Morning POU. Continuing with our somber look at the domestic terrorism perpetrated upon the African-american citizens for simply wanting to be treated with respect and dignity. Louis Allen (April 25, 1919 – January 31, 1964) was an African-American resident and businessman with a family in Liberty, Mississippi; he was shot and killed on his land after trying to … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Unsolved Civil Rights Era Murders
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Thursday Evening Thread: ICYMI – Attorney General Holder Announces Federal Probe into Ferguson
Published on Sep 4, 2014 Attorney General Eric Holder announced Thursday that the Justice Depart will investigate the practices of the Ferguson, Missouri police department. The investigation follows the August shooting of an unarmed, black 18-year-old by a white police officer. … [Read more...] about Thursday Evening Thread: ICYMI – Attorney General Holder Announces Federal Probe into Ferguson
Tuesday Evening Thread: ICYMI – Ferguson Protestors Do What Dems Won’t, Tell Fox News Where To Go
Yes, you CAN tell Fox News to fuck off. 'Say That S**t!' Fox Reporter Gets Cursed Out On-Air By Ferguson Protestor … [Read more...] about Tuesday Evening Thread: ICYMI – Ferguson Protestors Do What Dems Won’t, Tell Fox News Where To Go
LIVE STREAM: President Obama Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Civil Rights Act
The Live Stream Event has ended. We will post the video and transcript as soon as they are available. … [Read more...] about LIVE STREAM: President Obama Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Civil Rights Act
Monday Open Thread: The Politics of African American Hair
Good Morning POU! This week we'll look at the politics of our hair. The history and economy associated with the hair of African Americans is almost immeasurable. However, its not just the "hair" that we will discuss, but the importance of the hair maintenance community. The roles of barbers and beauticians in the Underground Railroad to the Civil Rights Movement to their roles … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: The Politics of African American Hair