New Mexico State Cop Shoots at Minivan Full of Kids
So, the occupants of the minivan were black. The mother, Oriana Ferrell, was traveling from Tennessee on what was reported as an educational trip. She…
Parenting
Bullying: Biracial Girl Changes Name After Being Bullied
When I was young, I was a constant victim of bullying. Being picked on just because of who you are is painful to endure. It…
Virginia Mom Defends Dressing Son Like Klansman For Halloween
So a mother in Virginia dressed her 7-year-old son like a Klansman for Halloween, and says it’s no big deal. Why? Well, aside from the…
Memphis Neighborhoods On Nation’s Most Dangerous List
Memphis Neighborhoods Make Nation’s Most Dangerous List Thanks to a break from the notorious April showers, this afternoon, for the first time since late last…
Obama’s America: White New Jersey Mother Arrested For Tanning 6-Year-Old Daughter
Apparently things are pretty bad for white folks in America these days. Sure, we’re post-racial; and yes, the country is being headed by a guy…
Fatherhood: The (Odd) Benefits of Lowered Expectations
Strange things have happened since my daughter was born, perhaps even including the miraculous manner in which she arrived. The first of which seems to…
Parenting: The Case for Only Children
From dating age – we’ll call it 16 – up through when I met my current fiancé, popularly known as “when I was dating,” I…
Pure F#@kery:Racially Insensitive Math Homework, Gwinnett County, Georgia Edition
As far as African American children are concerned, most public school curriculums are culturally biased. I’m not sure if this presents a problem, or contributes…
Black Girl Missing: Missing Arizona 5-Year-Old, Jhessye Shockley, Gets Little Media Attention
So, did you know there’s a 5-year-old girl missing in America? Did you know she’s been missing for three weeks? If you didn’t, don’t feel…