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. 9: Study Proves Disproportionate Consequences Of Voter ID Laws On Blacks

From a commenter: “…..Republicans have no shame when it comes to suppressing votes. That’s the only way they can win ( they should be embarrassed , but they’re not. It’s all about power with them and using low income/middle class whites as pawns in their political game. They really don’t care about lower or middle… Continue reading Oct. 9: Study Proves Disproportionate Consequences Of Voter ID Laws On Blacks

Oct. 9: Paula Patton Files For Divorce From Robin Thicke

To quote the prolific performer R. Kelly, “You can cry a river, til’ an ocean starts to form/but she’ll always remember, cuz’ she’s a woman scorned.” Robin apparently started to see ‘blurred lines’ as an artist and husband and Paula Patton responded by pulling the the plug on their apparently-deceased marriage. Good luck and blessings… Continue reading Oct. 9: Paula Patton Files For Divorce From Robin Thicke

Oct. 8: Teen Pepper-Sprayed By Police, Accused Of Breaking & Entering Own Home

From a commenter: “This was HIS OWN HOUSE. This is what the right whines about incessantly… the government coming over the hill to take your stuff. I am pretty sure that if cops accused me of breaking into my own home I’d be a little argumentative and belligerent. You wouldn’t read about it because I… Continue reading Oct. 8: Teen Pepper-Sprayed By Police, Accused Of Breaking & Entering Own Home