Memin Pinquin is a Mexican Comic Book that features what i supposed to be a black boy. Problem is the character looks like a monkey. The comic book was recently seen in a Walmart store here in the United States. It was in a store in Houston and while that store removed it the comic books was found in other Houston area Wal-Marts. Click the link below to read more:
First let me say that I love my country, the United States of America. I served in the United States Army to protect this great country and am proud of it.
I know that the success I have had and some of the things that I have achieved could not have happened any place else in the world. God bless America.
That being said I have read and heard many conversations on African Americans and how we express our patriotism and have decided to share MY thoughts.
I do not speak for all African Americans just me. My opinions and beliefs are based on what I have gone through.
I just wanted to show the dilemma when it comes to patriotism I face as a black man in America. I wanted to show why it’s hard for me to really show my patriotism the same way many white Americans do.
As I wrote earlier I served in the United States Army to protect the rights of every citizen in this country. My problem is that my service allows:
Cops to stop me for no reason and when I ask why ( black men feel free to nod your head ) be told that my car matches the description of a stolen car or that I match the description of a mythical suspect in a mythical robbery.
Can you imagine living through life having to understand the fact that any dealings with the police can end up with you being dead. Better yet can you imagine teaching your child how to survive an encounter with the police. That’s what black mothers do every day. A mother should be proud and happy when her son gets a drivers license. For black mothers it’s just another added worry.
My service allows cops like the ones that murdered Sean Bell to get a fair trial.
My service allows groups like the KKK to exist.
My service allows people to tell me I can’t call myself African American because it’s divisive . Let me just say this. If I start calling myself African Iraqi then we have a problem. As long as word American is there I should be able to call myself whatever I want.
My coverage allows people to say things like, “This is not supposed to happen here.” I always wondered where it was “supposed” to happen.
My service allows ills like gangs and drugs to thrive in the “hood” and not be recognized as problems and dealt with seriously until they spread to the suburbs.
I could go on but I’m sure you can see where I am coming from whether you agree with me or not. As a black man I get to see the good side and the just plain ugly side of this great country so while I love it I am not happy with many things that happen here.
I show my patriotism by trying to point out these issues and trying to fix the problems so that this great country can be even greater than it is.
There’s a part of the Pledge of Allegiance that reads:
“…With Liberty and Justice for All “
When that is true I will be the most flag waving patriotic guy you have ever seen. Hell I will wear a suit made from the American Flag and have my car painted red, white, and blue.
But until then let me show my patriotism in my own way and not question it
Check out this great radio show segment which focuses on African Americans and patriotism. It focuses on how many African Americans have to reconcile the history of the United States with their love of country. A country that still has a long way to go when dealing with race: Click the link below to listen:
Imagine that it’s the of the school year. You have graduated and your getting your yearbook for all your friends to see and then you realize that your actual name has been replaced by a “ghetto” or racist name. A name like Crispy Nanos or Shaniqua by someone. That’s what happened at a High School in Covina California. watch the story by clicking the link below:
Imus who last year got in trouble for his nappy headed ho remark has said something on his new radio show about NFL star Adam ( Pac Man ) Jones that many feel perpetuates negative stereotypes about African Americans. Read more about this story by clicking the link below:
A recent ABC News/Washington Post Poll suggest that 3 out of 10 Americans admit that race will play a factor in theie voting descision. Will it be a a factor with your vote?
No, I will vote for a candidate based on his merits.
Believe it or not there is racism in the predominantly white sport of NASCAR. I’m shocked and apalled. Now of course I’m being sarcastic here but African American Mauricia “Mo” Grant who has worked in NASCAR for 3 years has NASCAR claiming she was the victim of both sexism and racism which included being called “Nappy headed Mo” Click the link below to read an in depth interview with Mauricia Grant about what went on in NASCAR:
Check out this short excerpt of Michelle Obama on tsmhe view on June 18, 2008. This beautiful and articulate woman talks about sexism, racism, and Hillary Clinton, She shows she is far from a “Baby mama” You can watch the video by using the link below:
Now there is no way that someone saw this doll and did not immediaetly see the racist imlications but obviously sockobama.com did not. This is a toy they have just stopped selling due to a public outcry. See the offensive toy and the companies apology by clicking the link below:
Check out this short 1 minute video parody by George Cook of www.letstalkhonestly.com that answer the question of where racist and kkk members find work:
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