A few years ago I approached some of the major foundations and inquired as to why they did not fund Black programs. The program I began in 2001 had been serving hundreds of youngsters each year, providing free after-school music instruction. But each year our program was passed over by many of the major foundations, Read More…
“We’ve always banned individuals or organizations that promote or engage in violence and hate, regardless of ideology.” Thus sayeth Facebook in announcing its crack down on hate mongers on its platforms. Two top white nationalist type agitators were mentioned as “dangerous” haters. I get that. Their inflammatory race baiting and anti-Semitic rhetoric has resulted in Read More…
WASHINGTON — “Justice or Else” was the theme of a rally Saturday organized by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March. Messages from the first march were echoed Saturday in speeches from African-American leaders, including Farrakhan, calling for unity and institutional reform in social justice issues Read More…
