“Black Family Day” Edgecombe County Human Relations

I read Quincy Robinson’s response to a poster on Tarboro 27886 Facebook page that the discussion about “Black Family Day” should be face to face. I totally agree. Now that would be very interesting to see how many would be willing to have a face to face discussion especially those who want to group all black folks together as one be they good, bad or indifferent. Especially those who think that black folks don’t pay taxes. Especially those who think that black folks can’t think for themselves. Especially those who think that they are superior to black folks. Especially those who don’t realize that all black folks are not afraid to have a discussion with them about any and all issues because they are not used to black folks challenging them.

The Edgecombe County Human Relations that does nothing as it relates to human relations in Tarboro should jump on this drama that can be read on Tarboro 27886. This should be a wake up call for the HRC to have some community forums to discuss human relations in the area. I can not recall a forum held in many, many years. I can’t remember if they had forums when I used to attend the meetings regularly. They were not doing anything so I quit wasting my time attending the meetings. I have not had any interest in attending after I found out who the chairman was.

Okay I see an open letter to the Edgecombe County Human Relations (HRC) is in order. With the many things that have taken place in Edgecombe County as it relates to human relations it is about time that you host some forums. What good are you?

Oh the HRC sponsors the Dr. MLK breakfast yearly. So there you have it. I quite attending them also. I wonder do they even meet throughout the year?

“I have no permanent friends, no permanent enemies only permanent interest.”

I am Curmilus Dancy II The Professional Agitator.

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Register Today: Discussing race relations–Source: Wilson Times

When asked if there are still issues with race in this country, Roger M. Grace said there aren’t.

"There are opportunities now that never existed and they are for everybody," Grace said. "When something doesn’t go well, some blame race. Race becomes the scapegoat. Everybody is equal now."

Grace lives in Wilson County and said the problems of long ago are just that — long ago and not now.

Note: You must subscribe to the Wilson Times in order to read more. This may be quite interesting. I plan to attend. C. Dancy II – Publisher

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How about getting a Black person on the Supreme Court? by Jim Clingman Columnist

Blackonomics

By: James Clingman

How about getting a Black person on the Supreme Court?

It’s been a long time since Thurgood Marshall served on the highest court in the land; I think it’s time we get another Black person on the bench. We have a “Black” president who has now nominated two females, one white and Jewish, and one Hispanic and Catholic. Now we have six Catholics and three Jews on the Court, and no Blacks or so-called Protestants, the most prevalent religious segment in the United States. Hmmm.

You would think that after all Black people have done for this country, there would be a continuous effort to keep at least one Black person on the highest court in the land. Considering all we have sacrificed for this country, it is reasonable to assume that any fair-minded government leader would make every effort to appoint and maintain one Black person to the Supremes.

And now that we have reached the nirvana we have all been waiting for: a “post-racial society” that is willing to elect a Black man as President, one would think the Supreme Court would be one-ninth Black.

Are there no qualified Black people to serve on the Court? Since they all have to come from Harvard or Yale, do we have any Black folks with that pedigree? What’s up with this absence of Blacks on the Supreme Court? Somebody help me understand this, please!

Brother Anyim Palmer, in his book, The Failure of Public Education in the Black Community, quotes Susan B. Anthony as saying, “The old antislavery school says that women should stay back, that we must wait until male Negroes are voters. But we say, if you will not give the whole loaf of justice to an entire people, give it to the most intelligent first. If justice, intelligence and morality are to be placed in the government, then let the question of White women be brought up first and that of the Negro last.” Could that statement be the answer to my questions?

Are white women more intelligent than Black men, as Anthony suggested? Is that why Elena Kagan was nominated? Surely our President knows of someone Black who is intelligent and capable to serve as a Supreme. With all of his Harvard connections and such, I just have to believe he does. What do you think?

Okay, maybe I’ve got it. Kagan was real close to Thurgood Marshall, right? So, she is nearly Black because of her association and relationship with Marshall. All right, I get it. I hope some of Marshall’s Black consciousness rubbed of on her, since she spent so much time with him. We desperately need someone on the Court who is in tune with Black issues and someone who can relate to Black problems and stand up for us. C’mon, one out of nine is the least we can do.

I always say that, more so than a mere color of the skin, Blackness is a state of mind. Black on the outside does not necessarily mean Black on the inside. And since our government has not shown a willingness to deal equitably with the issues facing Black people in this country, there should be someone on the Supreme Court who at a minimum has a Black consciousness.

The Jewish folks have their advocates, the Catholic folks have their advocates, the Harvard folks have their advocates, the Hispanic folks have their advocate, the gay folks have their advocate, and certainly the white folks have their advocates. Where is the Black folks advocate? Considering the fact that this deal is done, I hope Elena Kagan will fill that void – for now. And, who knows? Maybe next time, huh?

By the way, who is the next white guy scheduled to retire, Scalia or Thomas?

James E. Clingman, an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati’s African American Studies department, is former editor of the Cincinnati Herald newspaper and founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce. He hosts the cable television program, ”Blackonomics,” and has written several books, including his latest, Black Empowerment with an Attitude – You got a problem with that? To book Clingman for a speech or purchase his books, call 513 489 4132 or go to his Web site, www.blackonomics.com.

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Before you convict Lawrence Taylor for rape, consider this – Source: Race-Talk

As the father of three girls, I am not interested in defending a standard racist, statutory rapist, child molester or sexual predator.  I don’t even like fellow college professors who think it’s O.K. to sleep with their students (I lost respect for a colleague over a case like this a few years ago).  But I also believe in justice, and making sure that we know all the facts before convicting someone in public. (Read more @ Race-Talk)