…the book “Slavery: The African American Psychic Trauma,” (Authors: Sultan Latif & Naimah Latif) explains why. An excerpt from the book states: “America’s police patrol actually grew out of the south. Up until that time, justice was administered by local sheriffs and deputies. After the Revolutionary War, most states developed some type of militia, in […]
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Definitions Better Than Webster’s: Justice
JUSTICE: “Justice requires not only the ceasing and desisting of injustice but also requires either punishment or reparation for injuries and damages inflicted for prior wrongdoing. The essence of justice is the redistribution of gains earned through the perpetration of injustice. If restitution is not made and reparations not instituted to compensate for prior injustices, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Anecdote Of The Week: What Are The Movements Of A Great Leader?
“One of the ways I measure a good leader is by assessing the strength of the number two person. Would the organization function if the leader was not present? Insecure leaders make it difficult for the number two person to grow to their full potential. I have had the privilege of observing geese fly south […]
Read the rest of this entry »Book Excerpt Of The Week, “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” By: Tupac Shakur
“Government Assistance Or My Soul It would be like a panther asking a panther hunter 4 some meat, all High school dropouts R not DUMB All unemployed aren’t lazy and there R many days I hunger But I would go hungry and homeless Before the American Government gets my soul” -From, The Rose That Grew […]
Read the rest of this entry »Book Excerpt Of The Week: Part 2- “Souls Of My Brothers” Edited By: Daniels & Sandy
“Power doesn’t need to be overt, but it needs to be consistent.” -From, “Souls Of My Brothers” Edited By: Daniels & Sandy Tweet
Read the rest of this entry »Book Excerpt Of The Week: Part 1- “Souls Of My Sisters” Edited By: Daniels & Sandy
“[When] we don’t really know who we are, we’re suckers for all kinds of stories. This is the danger of living an unconscious life: people can define you, label you and talk about you, and not only will you care, you’ll believe them.” -From, “Souls Of My Sisters” Edited By: Daniels & Sandy Tweet
Read the rest of this entry »Book Excerpt Of The Week- Part 2, “Death Of Innocence: The Story Of The Hate Crime That Changed America” By: Mamie Till-Mobley
It is oft repeated lore that Emmett Till inappropriately whistled at a white woman. However, the excerpt from his mother’s tome, printed below, contains the seldom told history of what likely caused the “Emmett Till whistle.” “Although it was a great relief to learn that Emmett hadn’t lost any of his motor skills, it wasn’t […]
Read the rest of this entry »Book Excerpt Of The Week- Part 1, “Death Of Innocence: The Story Of The Hate Crime That Changed America” By: Mamie Till-Mobley
“Emmett Louis Till, my only son, my only child, was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at the hand of white racists on August 28, 1955. That was so many years ago, yet it seems like only yesterday to a mother who needs no reminders. After all, every shattered piece of my heart has its own special […]
Read the rest of this entry »Anecdote: What Kind Of King, Or Queen, Are You?
“There was once a beloved king whose castle was on a high hill, overlooking his shire. He was so popular that the nearby townspeople sent him gifts daily, and his birthday celebration was enjoyed throughout the kingdom. The people loved him for his renowned wisdom and fair judgments. One day, tragedy struck the town. The […]
Read the rest of this entry »Book Excerpt Of The Week: “Seventh Child: A Family Memoir Of Malcolm X” By: Rodnell P. Collins
“Malcolm was led to his position by his vast knowledge of Black history in the United States. He constantly reminded us that the highly praised U.S. Constitution not only did not recognize human rights of Black people; it did not even acknowledge our ancestors as full human beings. To placate southern enslavers concerned about their […]
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