The Virginian Pilot is reporting that plans are underway to transport two bus loads of people from Hampton Roads to Jena, Louisiana next week for the sentencing of the first of the Jena 6. There will be a national rally. Geri Collins of Norfolk is hoping to fill at least two buses with supporters of … Continue reading Locals headed to LA for Jena 6 rally
Category: Race
A story to watch
This story was on the back page of front section of today's Virginian Pilot. I haven't been able to find the exact story online but the case is being covered (1, 2, 3) around the net. Inside a shed on a remote hillside of this coalfield community, authorities say a young black woman was tortured … Continue reading A story to watch
NAACP and Vick
By now, everyone is aware of the statements about Michael Vick made by the president of the Atlanta chapter of the NAACP, R.L. White. Yesterday, we had this comment from interim national NAACP president Dennis Courtland Hayes: Falcons quarterback Michael Vick “is not a victim” and should be held responsible for his actions involving a … Continue reading NAACP and Vick
VA Time Travel: African American History
As I have DirecTV, I don't know that the Cox Cable has a public access channel. If they did, it seems like shows like this one should be on it: This month's show deals with African American history in Alexandria, Virginia. The show has Audrey Davis and Carlton Funn Sr. discussing their respective organizations and … Continue reading VA Time Travel: African American History
Oliver Hill tribute
DPVA has set up a page on the website for you to leave your own tribute to Oliver Hill, who died yesterday. Head on over and contribute your thoughts on this man who contributed so much to our society.
More statements on the passing of Oliver Hill
From Senator Jim Webb: Oliver White Hill was an American of the finest order. Hill's legacy of outstanding service to our country through advancing the cause of freedom for all Americans is a shining tribute to the life he led. Oliver Hill dedicated his life to fighting against racism and pushing forward the civil rights … Continue reading More statements on the passing of Oliver Hill
Civil rights attorney Oliver Hill dead at 100
The AP reports on the death of civil rights attorney Oliver Hill of Richmond: In 1954, he was part of a series of lawsuits against racially segregated public schools that became the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, which changed America's society by setting the foundation for integrated education. "He was … Continue reading Civil rights attorney Oliver Hill dead at 100
Inner city = urban = hip hop
First it was "inner city." Then it was "urban." Now it seems that the code for young blacks is "hip hop." Or at least that's the way I see it. When the Granby Theater in Norfolk was shut down for a shooting there, it was blamed on the "hip hop" crowd. One of the promises … Continue reading Inner city = urban = hip hop
Discrimination charged
The Justice Department has filed suit against a Virginia Beach apartment complex owner, according to this article in the Virginian Pilot. The Department's complaint, filed in federal district court in Norfolk on Wednesday, alleges that the defendants discriminated against black tenants by imposing different terms and conditions on them, including restrictive rules and regulations prohibiting … Continue reading Discrimination charged
The O’Leary saga
During my run for Treasurer in 2005, I was urged to contact Arlington Treasurer Frank O'Leary. I arranged to visit his office where I met Commissioner of the Revenue Ingrid Morroy. The two of them gave me a tremendous amount of insight into the process and lots of ideas about how things could be done … Continue reading The O’Leary saga
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