Category: Race

Norfolk: On race

I hear that Councilmen Randy Wright and Anthony Burfoot are going to hold a news conference at 2:30 2:00pm this afternoon to announce a plan to hold citywide conversations on the issue of race. Interesting, since Norfolk United Facing Race presented council a proposal to do the exact same thing at the council meeting last … Continue reading Norfolk: On race →

Likely vote on VM Riddick

The Virginian-Pilot confirms today what I've heard about tonight's council meeting. There are apparently enough votes - five - to remove Paul Riddick from his largely ceremonial position as vice mayor. According to the Pilot, the replacement will be Ward 3 councilman Anthony Burfoot. Why Burfoot, you ask? Well, that would be because there is … Continue reading Likely vote on VM Riddick →

Male vs female, white vs black

Watching the Sunday morning political shows is always entertaining, if not informative. Sometimes, the talking heads are so full of themselves that I just laugh. Of course, the hottest national political topic these days seems to be Barack Obama. This post isn't about him, but expect one (or more) from me on him soon. Clarence … Continue reading Male vs female, white vs black →

Get over it? Yeah, right

Statute of Confederate Soldier Erected in Norfolk Lee Hart climbs a ladder to position a granite confederate soldier to the base of a monment in Elmwood Cemetery off Princess Anne Road this morning as members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Pickett-Buchanan Chapter 21, were on hand to watch the installation. PHOTO BY BILL … Continue reading Get over it? Yeah, right →

Virginia to apologize for role in slavery

According to this AP story, legislation was introduced today in which Virginia will apologize for its role in slavery. The joint resolution urges that Virginia "acknowledges and atones for its pivotal role in slavery" and work to reconcile "centuries of brutal dehumanization and injustices." [...] The effort comes amid preparations to commemorate the 400th anniversary … Continue reading Virginia to apologize for role in slavery →

Could marriage amendment hurt Allen?

Such is the premise of an article in today's Washington Times. In an effort to pass the so-called Marriage Amendment, reaching out to black churches has been a part of the plan. But will these voters go to the polls, vote yes on the amendment and also vote for Webb? I think so. The black … Continue reading Could marriage amendment hurt Allen? →

An Open Letter to the Virginia Blogosphere

As two black bloggers in the Virginia political blogsphere, we bring a unique perspective to the conversation regarding race that swirls around us. Each of our families have been in Virginia for more than 150 years, so we are well acquainted with the both with Virginia’s sordid past and its slow, steady move towards inclusion … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Virginia Blogosphere →

Senator Lambert endorses Allen

In a move that could have hardly been anticipated, Senator Benjamin Lambert III (D-Richmond) has endorsed George Allen over fellow Democrat Jim Webb. Several members of the Legislative Black Caucus have not been happy with the lack of consideration shown by the Webb campaign. I have talked to a couple of them (still trying to … Continue reading Senator Lambert endorses Allen →

IRS: NAACP OK

It took almost two years but the IRS has concluded that the NAACP did not violate the group's tax exempt status. The investigation was based on remarks made during the 2004 presidential campaign which criticized George Bush. From the Washington Post: In a letter released yesterday by the NAACP, the IRS said the group, the … Continue reading IRS: NAACP OK →

Who would have thought…

... that you would have former UN Ambassador, Atlanta mayor and long-time civil rights leader Andrew Young saying this about Wal-Mart replacing mom-and-pop stores: "Well, I think they should; they ran the `mom and pop' stores out of my neighborhood. But you see, those are the people who have been overcharging us, selling us stale … Continue reading Who would have thought… →