Well, it’s finally here www.blackatmichigan.com. The site right now is up, but it’s not “public.” By visiting right now it’s like going to a business that is open, but hasn’t had it’s grand opening, feel me? Which means if you find issues with the page, make sure to drop me an email. I’ll be updating the blog tonight and tomorrow, so in the meantime surf the general site! Peace
Share with friendsI have been conspiciously absent, but it’s for a good reason. There are gonna be some major changes coming around here. Look for a new version of this page sooner than later. Peace Dumi
So I believe by the charge of this site I should report on issues in the African-American community at U of M, but I hardly find Marlin Jackson’s charges something that I want to talk about, so I won’t (really). It’s a shame that this is the only U of M thing about Black folks to make national news since the Supreme Court decision.
Alternatively, the UK independent ran a story today on airport scrutiny and US anti-war activists. Yeah, just so you know that you’re not making it up, big brother is watching ;)
I was recently alerted to the UM Alumni Assocation Magazine’s running an ad for New Life Church. New Life is known to explicitly have anti-gay messages . James Leija has a site on his page that includes action info on having the ad removed from the magazine. Check it out.
UPDATE: THE INFORMATION POSTED EARLIER TODAY ON NEW LIFE IS QUESTIONABLE, TO SAY THE LEAST. A colleague of mine, who shall remain nameless, sent me an email regarding the church and its messaging. Unfortunately, the Jim Leija’s page which was up earlier today has been removed. I’ll work on finding out more details! Dumi
So the 700 Club, one of the most comical programs on TV, recently had Pat Robertson request that people pray for the “retirement” of 3 Supreme Court Justices . In response, Africana has responded by constructing a prayer circle for Pat Robertson’s “retirement.” Hilarious!
Here’s an excellent commentary on why the US should intervene in Liberia from a legal perspective. Not only do I like the argumentation but I also like the person- Noah Leavitt a U of M Law School grad (and general all around nice guy).
Oh no, it’s here. That’s right, a website sure to get a lot of traffic in the next two years, Ward Connerly’s soapbox aka Michigancivilrights.org. The site itself is in its early stages, but you can see the growth of propoganda. The website, unfortunately, features a letter that Rep. John Dingell sent to Ward Connerly. Connerly and croanies in turn ripped into Dingell and are retaliating with a “moral” and “constitutional” appeal to be heard. Time for us to get savy! How about someone launching www.realmichigancivilrights.org ?
The progressive community in California is making some big steps. The Colorblind Racism National Conference will take place October 2-4 and will explore the impacts and implications of a racial classification ban. The conference will take place at Stanford. For more information contact Allegra Churchill at ejs@lccr.com or (415) 543-9444.
Earlier this month, the Michigan GOP said it would not come out in support of Ward Connerly’s Ballot Initiative. What that really meant is that they wouldn’t say anything on either side pretty much. Connerly has recently announced that 1/3 of the state’s Republicans have signed on in support of the ballot initiative that would ban the use of race (affirmative action) in higher education. Outright opposition has to come forth, not silent disagreement. As Audre Lorde said, “Your silence will not save you.”
Liberia is not in a good state. In the throes of a 13 year civil war, both rebel and government forces are calling for intervention. I do not support US imperialism, but Liberia’s condition is not going to get any better, only worse. There certainly will be an increase in loss of life on both sides if no one intervenes. Africana has established a letter campaign for intervention in Liberia .Contact the Congressional Black Caucus also to pressure the US governement to intervene as peacekeepers. Dire times, call for dire measures!
In continuing on the international thread, I recently recieved this article from a good friend about Bill Gates and his “philanthropy.” I have not verfied all the facts, but if nothing else, it should get you thinking about Gates and AIDS in Africa.
Lastly, a US Civil Rights landmark (and location of some good food) is slated to be closed. Paschal’s , meeting place to great leaders such as MLK, Bond, you name them, they ate there will be closed forever next Monday. Clark Atlanta University is closing Paschals’ for financial reasons. So where will tomorrow’s great leaders gather?
