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. 10: Steve Harvey Creates Site For More “Dateable” Women

Don’t you just LOVE it when someone who’s as grimy as all get-out creates a product or service that promises to correct your inherent flaws/faults? We can’t just ‘think like ladies and act like men’ anymore, now we need to plug into this ‘insightful’ database to determine what’s best suited to our feminine deficiencies, JOY!!!… Continue reading Oct. 10: Steve Harvey Creates Site For More “Dateable” Women

Oct. 9: Missouri Back Under Fire For Cop Killing of Black Teen

A question posed by a friend: “Innocent or not, we have to ask why a Black Male always end up dead when they are in the presence of cops? Police are sworn to protect and serve, NOT coerce or kill.” “St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson said that the officer fired his weapon 17 times… Continue reading Oct. 9: Missouri Back Under Fire For Cop Killing of Black Teen

Oct. 9: NYPD Officers Caught On Video Stealing During A ‘Stop & Frisk’

From a commenter: “…..Unless the guy was under arrest which he wasnt then the cop had no business at all reaching his hands into his pockets. yes we dont have the beginning of the incident but that still doesnt excuse the fact that we witness on the camera the cop reaching into the mans pocket… Continue reading Oct. 9: NYPD Officers Caught On Video Stealing During A ‘Stop & Frisk’

Oct. 9: Family, Rev. Jackson & Blacks Questioning Treatment Of African Ebola Victim

Face it, the discrepancies are too obvious to overlook: Mr. Duncan died because he was given subpar treatment at the hospital he first visited, and by time he was diagnosed on his second trip to the hospital, it was too far gone. Hospitals will treat the uninsured but they will not give the best care,… Continue reading Oct. 9: Family, Rev. Jackson & Blacks Questioning Treatment Of African Ebola Victim