Monday's Opening Thought: October 26, 2020
This week’s opening thought: Vote. Or not. It’s your choice. But own your choices and why you make them.
An Open Letter to Michael Bloomberg
Dear Michael,
A few weeks ago you decided that now was a good time to apologize for not putting a stop to “stop-and-frisk” in NYC sooner…while launching your campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Coincidence? Nah.
Read MoreBeing Black, Feminine-Identifying, and Affiliated With The Police in a Racist Utopia
A few days ago an article surfaced on Oregonlive.com, the online home of The Oregonian newspaper, concerning Portland, Oregon Mayor Ted Wheeler’s performance review for Portland Police Bureau Chief Danielle Outlaw. There’s a lot to unpack after looking at this performance review, unpacking that when you look at Chief Outlaw’s actions as Police Chief bring up a lot of interesting things to examine about the way things often unfold for BIPOC folx when what resembles white cis hetero power and privilege is bestowed upon them by the white establishment.
Read MoreEmmitt Till, "I Have A Dream", and Age Being More Than A Number
Today in Black History.
Read MoreJill Biden: 'Maybe you have to swallow a little' and vote for Joe - A Commentary On Our Political Times
Jill Biden was at a campaign event in New Hampshire on Monday, supporting her husband Joe Biden’s bid for the Democratic nomination. And well, she was honest as hell about the makeup of this race toward the Democratic nomination.
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