If you’ve felt that it’s odd that African-Americans and their ancestors are pretty much overlooked in the entire Veterans’ Day narrative, author Edward Baptist agrees with you, His book, The Half Has Never Been Told, lays out EXACTLY how human enslavement created a flush nation and why, in further insult to the memories and dignities… Continue reading Nov. 11: “Slavery Is Essential To The Rise of US Power,” Author’s Book Explains Why Slaves Are Omitted On Veterans’ Day
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The MOC Weekly Rundown, Nov. 11: No Getting “Rachet,” “Turn’t Up” Or “Salty” At Work?
I get it: using urbanized colloquialisms, AKA slang, can be a fun thing to do….I’ve been known to sling a few on occasion. But one manager at a fast-food franchise has apparently had it UP. TO. HERE. with some of the trendy vernacular getting thrown around in the workplace by the teen set and made… Continue reading The MOC Weekly Rundown, Nov. 11: No Getting “Rachet,” “Turn’t Up” Or “Salty” At Work?
The MOC Weekly Rundown Nov. 10: STILL Trying to Justify “The N-Word”
IMO, The constant effort to ‘re-invent’ or ‘re-purpose’ this vulgar and hateful slur is nothing more than an excuse to circumvent its history/ baggage and further remove responsibility for the dehumanizing of an entire race. HAYELL. NAW. NOT having it!!! As one commenter says, “Why? No other racial or ethnic slur is used with such… Continue reading The MOC Weekly Rundown Nov. 10: STILL Trying to Justify “The N-Word”
Dave Koz’ “The 25th Of December,” A MOC Preview and ST Review Link
…..Since anyone can (and let’s face it, practically everyone has) create a Christmas album, what makes one memorable rather than just marketable is the amount of effort put into the expected favorites and upping the appeal factor on the less-familiar tracks. Koz actually succeeds with both, pouring as much warmth and richness into “The First… Continue reading Dave Koz’ “The 25th Of December,” A MOC Preview and ST Review Link
The MOC Weekly Rundown, Nov. 7: Elderly Woman Slain, Nephew Missing
Hmmmmm…..a middle-aged male relative living with an elderly woman has an assault record, HAS A HISTORY of attacking family members and is a KNOWN DRUG USER that the elder expressed being afraid of . The family calls the police after the elder can’t be reached. She is eventually found her slain in her own home.… Continue reading The MOC Weekly Rundown, Nov. 7: Elderly Woman Slain, Nephew Missing