Author: Lorrie Irby Jackson

Motherofcolor.com showcases the writings of an intelligent and socially savvy wife, mother and journalist who explores a variety of topics (culture, politics, race and gender issues, etc.) with a unique African-American/womanist perspective.*

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Oct. 18: Ebola—-Mutation Or Man-Made Menace?

From a commenter: “The man that died came from Liberia. They claim he couldn’t use the antibodies from the doctor because of blood type, yet, the doctor got his antibodies from an African child that survived, and the antibodies have worked for the Asian nurse who has been placed in a “research” hospital, while there… Continue reading Oct. 18: Ebola—-Mutation Or Man-Made Menace?

Oct. 17: Michael Dunn, AKA “Loud Music Killer,” Earns Life Sentence

From a commenter: “He wasn’t mortified, he was mad he was on trial. He ASSASSINATED that boy and he ran away from the crime scene! Damn straight he committed murder, murder of a child! I’m glad he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison, I hope he likes it.” “A Florida man convicted of… Continue reading Oct. 17: Michael Dunn, AKA “Loud Music Killer,” Earns Life Sentence

Oct. 17: The Ebola Crisis—Tips & Answers

The ebola virus works like the common cold except it mutates every time the virus is passed to another person, so it’s no sure way of being completely safe from it but its certain precautions you can take to keep you and your family safe: 1. Get surgical mask and latex gloves. It may look… Continue reading Oct. 17: The Ebola Crisis—Tips & Answers