by Stephanie Jones In the United States, we have this myth that we’ve all been taught about individualism. That anyone and everyone can be anything they want to be. The first big struggle to prove this came in the form of feminism. In the 1800’s Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony began a struggle …
But that wasn’t her point. She wanted me to realize that in relation to Black men I wasn’t “good” at all.
Through multiple conversations with my aunt, I learned that I had embraced a stereotypical, degrading perception of Black men.
(Scroll down for exclusive radio interview) Most of you have seen the picture of Maikoiyo Alley Barnes, taken in April 2005. You may have heard the audio from the police dashboard camera; the unmistakable proof of an innocent man beaten by members of our own Seattle Police Department. Look at the picture. Ask yourself honestly …
Since coming into office Mayor Mike McGinn has made the needs of Seattle’s youth a top priority via his youth and families initiative- at least, that’s been the appearance. The Mayor has town-halled all over the city, asking community members and the youths themselves, what kinds of services and programs are needed to best serve …
We knew it was coming. Late last week Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed the most controversial immigration law our country has seen in a minute. With hundreds of protesters outside the state Capitol shouting that the bill would lead to civil rights abuses, Brewer said critics were “overreacting” and that she wouldn’t tolerate racial profiling. …