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Biz Roundup: Welcoming New Businesses to Town
redlion: Interesting story. I actually patronized one of Scott's stores during a recent six week stay in the DC area. Still have a re-useable shopping bag from there. Had no idea what he went through to keep the doors open on his dream. Thanks Donna.
Feb 09, 2012 | 04:55 PM
[Outlaw] A More Perfect Union
thabian: Loved this column not only for the very important subject matter, but because it contained a truly entertaining voice. I wanted to read more!!!!
Feb 09, 2012 | 04:35 PM
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: Let's not forget when Rep. Holland tried to ban abortion back in 2006. Many of us weren't laughing about that stunt. Here's a 2010 report on him and a different abortion bill.
Feb 09, 2012 | 04:15 PM
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
Jason Meeks: brief mention of it in video :) by Colbert (via Twitter trending) http://tpmmuckraker. talkingpointsmemo.com/201 2/02/mississippi_rep_want s_the_gulf_of_mexico_rena med_t.php
Feb 09, 2012 | 04:01 PM
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: Oh, and I love it when Mississippi punks the nation.
Feb 09, 2012 | 03:57 PM
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: I'm surprised anyone took it seriously. We heard about it earlier the week, and it seemed obvious before it was Holland. But we all deal with him. I'll never forget watching him flip Barbour the bird one time in the halls of the state Capitol. Colbert *really* ought to have him on his show. Of course, I ...
Feb 09, 2012 | 03:40 PM
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
Lori G: I thought it was genius when I saw it. Of course, I knew the Colbert joke. I think that is the problem. In this state, there just aren't enough people that know Colbert!!!
Feb 09, 2012 | 03:20 PM
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: I can totally see Holland on Colbert, both pretending to be conservatives! Ha!
Feb 09, 2012 | 03:16 PM
Fight the Power
rlnave: Attorney General Jim Hood was worried for nothing. Even though he was at the Supreme Court making arguments in the ongoing pardon case this morning, I'm hearing that Jackson Democratic Rep. Cecil Brown raised a point of order that killed HB 122 -- at least for now.
Feb 09, 2012 | 03:16 PM
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
Lori G: This is an old Colbert joke! I wish someone would send this to Colbert. I swear, I think he'd cover it.
Feb 09, 2012 | 03:02 PM
[Editor's Note] Aloha, Jackson
DonnaLadd: By the way, I looked up an image of the patch our captain friend gave us. Apparently, he is with the 25th Infantry Division; read more here.
Feb 09, 2012 | 01:23 PM
Biz Roundup: Welcoming New Businesses to Town
DonnaLadd: Case in point from the Christian Science Monitor: Whole Foods Killing off Small Natural Food Stores: After years of delivering organic produce to health-food enthusiasts in Washington, D.C., Scott Nash amassed enough money to open a small storefront in nearby Rockville, Md., in 1990. But a few months later, Mr. ...
Feb 09, 2012 | 01:19 PM
Biz Roundup: Welcoming New Businesses to Town
DonnaLadd: This is a mixed blessing. They sell cool stuff, but they could shut McDade's and Rainbow down if we're not all careful about where we spend all our food money. Those locally owned stores have been here for Jackson through thick and thin, and we need to make sure we don't pull our support for them. I enjoy visiting ...
Feb 09, 2012 | 01:08 PM
[Outlaw] A More Perfect Union
DonnaLadd: Amazing column.
Feb 09, 2012 | 11:22 AM
[Outlaw] A More Perfect Union
Lori G: There's my sweet boy. Good job, Ed. I just read this again since I read it the first time and this time I freaking CRIED.
Feb 09, 2012 | 11:21 AM
Mississippi Executed Hart Turner
Ronni_Mott: Thanks Duan. It seems to me that we warehouse and discard the mentally ill just like we do our children with zero-tolerance policies. It's not difficult to feel compassion for someone like Hart Turner when you know his history—the deck was stacked against him from birth. The story is not surprising, though it is sad. ...
Feb 09, 2012 | 10:57 AM
Mississippi Executed Hart Turner
Duan C.: Ronni I commend you for taking the time to look at the WHOLE picture and the affects of neglecting someone such as Mr. Turner. Its pain staking to see people come in and out of facilities like as if they were cattle, with little if any real treatment to address the issues they face on a daily basis.
Feb 09, 2012 | 10:26 AM
[Outlaw] A More Perfect Union
Bryan Flynn: Great article. I hope one day this dream wedding comes true for you and your love. I really enjoyed reading your thoughts and things are changing in Mississippi. Maybe not as fast as we want them to change but the tide is turning. Again, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing.
Feb 09, 2012 | 09:28 AM
[Natalie's Notes] The Man Behind The Music
Valerie Wells: I corrected the spelling of the two early bands Murph was in, Goolosh and Kitty Foyle. Sorry for the errors.
Feb 09, 2012 | 09:17 AM
Mississippi Executed Hart Turner
Ronni_Mott: (verbatim release) Mr. Turner was represented by the Louisiana Capital Assistance Center. Following Mr. Turner’s execution, Richard Bourke, Director of the Louisiana Capital Assistance Center stated: The killings of Mr. Brooks and Mr. Curry that ultimately led to this execution were tragic and senseless and our thoughts ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 04:55 PM
Biz Roundup: Welcoming New Businesses to Town
Anders Ferrington: Twitter and facebook are abuzz that a Whole Foods will make a metro location. Will keep my fingers crossed
Feb 08, 2012 | 03:42 PM
Fight the Power
facebook1302596433 : Sunshine. What a joke. This state is in for it with all these __________ (fill in the blank) in the Capitol.
Feb 08, 2012 | 02:47 PM
Want Medicaid? Ditch the Vanity Plate
Laurie Bertram Roberts: thanks Brian and its based on the assumption that no one on assistance works when many people who get assistance do have jobs and many who don't there is a reason. It's insulting to act like poor people don't work or volunteer many of these same people would volunteer if they weren't busy surviving. I for one ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 01:26 PM
Want Medicaid? Ditch the Vanity Plate
Brian C Johnson: The courts will not allow the state to drug test Medicaid recipients, so why waste money and effort on it? How exactly are single mothers--who make up the majority of public aid recipients--supposed to do 20 hours of community service a week? At least so-called "welfare reform" provided the promise of child care, a ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 01:19 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Duan C.: Since you guys have turned the thread into a discussion of politics. A while back during one of our meetings we discussed a coming up with a grading system for our elected officials and I thought that was a really good idea. I think quite a few people in the metro area and all of the adjascent countys - have naive understanding of ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 01:12 PM
Want Medicaid? Ditch the Vanity Plate
833WMaple: All this CRAZINESS is coming from the party of "small government", "less government".... WOW. I don't think some of them understand Medicaid. State agencies should give briefing sessions on how these programs actually work which might de-bunk some of the myths they have about a particular program. Maybe someone bought ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 01:06 PM
Want Medicaid? Ditch the Vanity Plate
Ronni_Mott: Republican conservatives are truly confusing. Aren't they the ones who want less government regulation? I suppose that only counts if its regulating things on their particular bandwagon ... big business, Wall Street, the 1 percent, etc. God know if you're poor or a minority you need more regulation, not less. [snark off] ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 12:35 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Walt: Renaldo/Blackwatch you have been simply marvelous in your insight and truth telling on this piece. So glad you're back. I thought we had lost you since I didn't see your posts for so long. Indeed the things you've suggested must be done to bring about real change for the masses. We can't escape who we are. Running only prolongs the tasks ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 12:22 PM
[Editor's Note] Aloha, Jackson
DonnaLadd: Whoops. On second reference in the above column, I said "Air Force caption" instead of Army captain. I've corrected it above.
Feb 08, 2012 | 12:12 PM
Want Medicaid? Ditch the Vanity Plate
Laurie Bertram Roberts: I will say what I said before how does he even know how someone paid for that $30 tag. It could've been a gift they may have used their tax check because yes some people who receive medicaid work especially those whose children receive medicaid. As a matter of fact many of them work for the State. Many ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 11:43 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
DonnaLadd: Of course, people learn at different speeds; I certainly didn't learn what I know now about writing and journalism craft until I was nearly 40 (of course, that had to do as much as anything with not having strong enough editors or teachers in most cases). That has nothing to do with the problems of yes-or-no questions. And some people ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 09:56 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Kudos to you and to your Prof. Cant take anything from ya. But the "problem" with the craft around here (and a LOT of things) is that eveyone considers themselves an authority. I will respectfully submit that Folks learn at different levels and speeds. Im no "authority" because I dont do it full time but Ive got a resume that Im proud ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 09:19 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
DonnaLadd: I don't want to derail this great thread with journalism lessons, but I'll answer Brad quickly about the problems with yes-or-no questions: Sometimes you can get lucky and get a decent answer from a yes-or-no question, but usually you won't. It usually depends on whether the recipient likes the question or not, or is feeling ...
Feb 08, 2012 | 05:33 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: @Duan In my post about corporate America, I noted that social justice and equity must be the only context under which interactions and contestations must take place. Simply put, you cannot convince people who benefit from the status quo to change the status quo. Change must be either forced upon them, or must be the only ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 04:41 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Well, Donna, as a "good" journalist. In my day..a DAMN good one. Ive gotten plenty of broader answers by follwing up with a "why" or "why not". and honestly the WHY of Kenny Stokes holding office for 23 years is a relevant issue. The mindset that has existed causing him to be in office again and again is just as important as mentioning ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 04:14 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Duan C.: "Also, transforming Jxn has to be a metro concern, not just a Jxn proper concern. White Flight and residential segregation must be addressed......In the Jxn metro area, they don’t see any type of investment as a good one unless it is characterized in the most residentially segregated areas of the metro." Renaldo - I got you on the ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 03:31 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
DonnaLadd: No, yes-or-no questions draw completely different kinds of answers, and usually empty sound bites, thus derailing the possibility of getting an intelligent answer. Good journalists should never use them. Determining whether someone is a "career politician" is a different question from term limits. Sure, Stokes was there forever -- but ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 03:18 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Well, a why or why not follow up would take it out of the "yes or no" I think. I dont think Ward 3 needs another councilperson with a "career politician" mentality. The spectre of the last councilman looms large. This vote will truly decide if theyre ready to move on. Any candidate thats against them should raise a flag! Just a ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 03:01 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
DonnaLadd: I'm not interested in term-limit questions, or getting anyone to pledge to them), and I try to never ask a yes-or-no question, but the other ones look good. Thanks to both of you. I've long considered doing a JFP Race Issue (just watch some heads explode over that one!) where we (meaning all sorts of voices) explore complicated race ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 02:47 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Aeroscout: I think you have to understand the past. You have to take a critical look at the history of development in local terms first and then make the connections to the larger world. In the 1980s drugs flooded into the Gulf from the Latin American countries and effected the social development of the Deep South. Our own government was ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 01:56 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: You know Kaze, Perhaps a documentary or an extended article in the JFP could be the thing that brings these issues to light. One thing I would suggest would be to look at the Blueprint MS document. Look at the proscriptions they make, and then look at the subsequent efforts by the government and business leaders to make that ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 01:47 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Aeroscout: Donna, if I were on the Ward Three panel tonight, I'd ask a local history question. "Do any of you remember the 1980s period of the massive influx of cocaine from Latin America and the alleged connection of the Hawkins Field to the Iran-Contra fiasco in which our local airport was investigated by the Kerry inquiry in the U.S. Senate ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 01:45 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Donna, my questions would be. 1. As residents of Ward 3 name one positive point that you can say has happened in your ward the last decade. One noticeable difference. Whether new businesses, residential, recreation etc. Name one negative 2. Will any of you, if elected, pledge to only serve 2 terms as councilperson. What is your opinion ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 01:36 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Im seriously considering turning this discussion into a larger piece. Like an expose or film short. Especially as it seems Renaldo and I are monopolizing the conversation lol. But for me this column presented a dilemma that the city of Jackson faces as a whole. We are on the cusp of turning a corner here and it is going to take the ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 01:29 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: Donna, I would ask a few simple questions. • How can you as council person address business development in the 3rd ward? • What resources are in place in the 3rd ward that can be leveraged to help deal with the issues of economic development, access to healthy foods, world class education for all children, and equal ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 12:37 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: Interesting insight Kaze. On the other side of the coin, what you speak to is what I addressed earlier concerning the precarious notion of Black professional class. There are white cultural norms and expectations that come when you are at the table of power and privilege. Many times these norms play against the norms of being ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 12:37 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
DonnaLadd: BTW, y'all, I'm on the forum panel tonight for the Ward 3 candidates; my topics include development in that ward. What would you guys suggest that I ask the candidates, in light of your comments above?
Feb 07, 2012 | 12:36 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
DonnaLadd: Ahh, Blackwatch. That explains it. Of course this is you. I can see it now. ;-) You should write a column for us, too.
Feb 07, 2012 | 12:04 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: I agree Renaldo. Funny thing is ( and I cant miss the point of my column) that as "suspect" as I discovered I had become in some Black circles. I had become just as "suspect" to the "business community" (white) that I had also become a part of. Being accused of being a sellout or operative on one hand while being ushered out for being ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 11:34 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: Thanks Donna, Also, remember, I am the poster formally known as "Blackwatch". I had an issue with posting comments and thought that changing user names could help, but it didn't. But now its cleared up.
Feb 07, 2012 | 11:26 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: To add, I guess it depends also on the message and method that the black affluent champion when they come to the community to help. If they are championing the status quo and no social structural change, then how is that going to transform the community? How is that going to bring about collective empowerment? Too often, many ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 11:08 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
DonnaLadd: Just chiming in to say great and thoughtful conversation, all (and yet another example of Brad starting a powerful dialogue). I love listening in. And that last post, Renaldo, is super-powerful in a thread of powerful comments. Cheers.
Feb 07, 2012 | 11:06 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: Well, I can’t speak for anyone as to why they would perceive Bill Cooley as a “sellout”, but I can speak to the notion that affluent blacks are perceived as sellouts in general because they have money. Often times the perception among many poor blacks is that money solves all problems. This is mainly because if you are ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 10:12 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Glad you brought that up. Case in point. Bill cooley is one of those seen by some in the Black Community as a "sellout". I remember hearing rumblings during the last mayoral election about him being described as a "mouthpiece for the white business community" simply because most if his peers or those I guess that are in his bracket are ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 09:42 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: I agree Kaze that achieving the American Dream individually doesn’t have to conflict with the desire to be civically engaged and politically active. My overstated point in the previous post was that achieving the American Dream and breaking out of stereotypes can’t be the only thing black professionals do in response to the ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 09:29 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Queen601: Brad, enough! To thine on self be true! NOthing you've done in that two year time frame, since, or before, damaged your reputation. As Walt said, people are going to say what they want regardless of what you do or how you do it. The only thing you need to be concerned about is that YOU are okay with your choices. Second to that, that I ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 09:21 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Renaldo, I and others who are in the quandry that I wrote about, are NOT content thats my point. While the safety and security of my family is paramount. While my desire to offer them more than I had is important...my love for this city, my desire to see it be all that it can be for everyone in it is very important as well. Its hard ...
Feb 07, 2012 | 08:57 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: @Walt and Kaze, I can respect the notions of defining yourself for yourself and finding contentment in building family life. Trust me, as I have gotten older and have chosen to marry, settle down, buy a house and start a family, I know there are certainly challenges to one in such a situation finding the time, energy, and ...
Feb 06, 2012 | 09:47 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Walt, I appreciate it brother. In as much as you have been critical or supportive you were always respectful and not judgemental. I guess in summary you have to define yourself for yourself. Id be lying if I said that that after several years, convos, whispers, snide comments, jokes that I havent been worn down. But today I committed ...
Feb 06, 2012 | 08:03 PM
Charter Schools: The Devil's in the Details
mzztam: I have some experience with charter schools. While living in California, my daughter went to two different charter schools--charter schools are big business in "big" cities. There are definitely pros and cons as there usually are for almost any topic. The pros of charter schools--in my opinion--are that they force ...
Feb 06, 2012 | 06:54 PM
Somebody Say Something
LatashaWillis: Thanks, Walt. I imagine that there will be a lot of Soul Train lines at parties and family reunions in Don's memory. And yes, talking to you online has been an interesting experience, to say the least. :-)
Feb 06, 2012 | 05:59 PM
46 for XLVI
Walt: I really hate the Giants and Patriots couldn't both lose. I wounded up going for the Patriots again to my loss. When Eli throw that miraculous pass on their last drive I knew the Giants would win again. All is well as it kept the Patriots from moving one game closer to the Steelers' six Super Bowl titles and gave the Giants only their 4th title. The ...
Feb 06, 2012 | 05:50 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Walt: Kaze, please yourself and take care of your family. If you can do both of those things you have won the race of life. You will make enemies and have critics no matter what you do. In fact if you don't do anything at all, some people will call you a lazy piece of crap. You decide who you are and what you're about. Don't worry much about ...
Feb 06, 2012 | 05:35 PM
Somebody Say Something
Walt: Thanks for choosing life, LW. How else would you have met me and my melodious voice, satire, insight, humor, intellect, knowledge and occasional sophism? I'm deep! And I prefer unrpredictability which causes me to act a little crazy. So shocked and hurt to see Don Cornelius go ot that way. The joy he brought us, even to those who can't dance ...
Feb 06, 2012 | 05:03 PM
Is State Executing a Mentally Ill Man?
lizwaibel: A federal court has entered a temporary restraining order to stop the execution until Feb. 20; read more here: http://www.jacksonfr eepress.com/index.php/sit e/comments/court_orders_s tay_of_execution_for_hart _turner_02062001/
Feb 06, 2012 | 03:38 PM
[Editorial] Change Felony Voting Laws for All
Ronni_Mott: I would think that a sane policy would take into account what the crime was when restoring rights. A sex-offender, for example, would still need to register to protect society at large. By the same token, a violent psychotic killer should not be able to have easy access to guns. (One would hope that such a ...
Feb 06, 2012 | 06:10 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: Well Kaze, Understand the argument. Economic prosperity was not a collective concept, even in Black Wall St., Harlem, Rosewood, Farish St. etc. I am not saying that a few black people owning businesses and such are due to ill-gotten gains, but only a few people will ever have economic prosperity under a capitalist structure, by ...
Feb 05, 2012 | 01:05 PM
[Editorial] Change Felony Voting Laws for All
LHB6391: Perhaps a waiting period after completing their term is in order? To serve as a baseline for potential recidivism? I don't know. I'm reluctant to see full rights restored to convicts until parole is completed since gun ownership would be part of that restoration but also can see the point of view that placing further ...
Feb 05, 2012 | 12:43 PM
Somebody Say Something
LHB6391: As someone who has dealt with mental illness in family members (including multiple suicide attempts and completed suicides) I applaud your courage in speaking out on this often hidden issue. Caregivers also suffer from the isolation of stigma, to the detriment of their own health. Finding someone who is willing to offer emotional support ...
Feb 05, 2012 | 12:03 PM
Bryant: Can't Do Nothin' For Ya, Man
LHB6391: "Or he would hitch a ride with a businessman who owns a plane, he added." Overt cronyism under the guise of 'leading by example'. Um. Yeah.
Feb 05, 2012 | 11:57 AM
City Tech Wiring Overlooked
LHB6391: Both parties to the contract overlooked the wiring issue? Wondering how it is that neither side did their 'due diligence' on the cost estimate prior to execution of the contract--and why the city's legal department didn't catch it during the review process since all contracts have to go through that dept. prior to submission to the ...
Feb 05, 2012 | 11:33 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: But by that premise are we not telling people that prosperity can only come on the backs of others less fortunate. That if you are successful, the only way you could have been "allowed" to do that is by dubious means. Is that not saying that Black folks shouldnt concern themselves with fiscal independence? Even when seeing in cases ...
Feb 05, 2012 | 07:07 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: @ Kaze, I think it starts with interrogating goals. Is the goal of change and progress for blacks in Jackson is to get more black folks rich, or to have safer neighborhoods, better schools, equal protection under the law, and better access to opportunities for all? Are these goals mutually exclusive? I would say probably so. I ...
Feb 04, 2012 | 05:23 PM
Is State Executing a Mentally Ill Man?
awwroten: is anyone going to protest at parchman if he is in fact executed?
Feb 04, 2012 | 01:27 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Lorenzo D. Gayden: I think that the issue here is one of branding. For instance, if you are an employee of a company, there is an innate understanding that you are on equal footing as other employees of other companies, and even if you are a "leader" in that company, you are NOT automatically a leader in the community (unless the PEOPLE lift you ...
Feb 03, 2012 | 07:09 PM
Deuce Headed Back to Ole Miss, Reports Say
Todd Stauffer: Clarification: Now the Sun Herald tells us the Deuce thing isn't a done deal. So much for believing CoachingSearch.com. Also,"Mr. Factsy-pants" sports guy Bryan Flynn wants me to let everyone know that, of course Deuce wouldn't be eligible to play college sports again since he's been pro. Spoil sport! ;-)
Feb 03, 2012 | 05:52 PM
Is State Executing a Mentally Ill Man?
Ronni_Mott: Story is updated with the correct telephone number for the governor's office: 601-359-3150.
Feb 03, 2012 | 05:41 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Renaldo, you may have hit the nail on the head. It could be perhaps in the differences in how Whites and Blacks deal w/ success. In affluence for White success stories there is a comfort and security that Blacks of affluence dont have. While whites have generational wealth in a lot of cases Black affluents in this town are 1st ...
Feb 03, 2012 | 04:58 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: Good points Queen . I am not so sure that Whites have a mentality of “if I get it and you get it - WE KEEP IT” and blacks have the attitude of “if I get, I have to keep you from getting it, so I can keep it.” Too often, getting resources is predicated upon access to opportunity. By default, access to opportunity his ...
Feb 03, 2012 | 03:41 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Queen601: Mr. Bryant, thanks for the dialogue and I agree with what you've shared. The "community" is really quick to turn their backs on those who move out of those neighborhoods and unfortunately some of us, once we move out never look back. Which gives those who do a really bad name. Because regardless of what those with good intentions do or ...
Feb 03, 2012 | 03:01 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: Good questions Kaze and Queen, I think much of the perception in many black communities about being “down” and the struggle comes from the sense of community that develops when people share experiences (similarly to developing the fraternal bond during “pledging”). The struggle is a sign of authenticity in many circles. ...
Feb 03, 2012 | 02:19 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: And my wife poses a very good question. Why do Black feel like they need to see you struggle to know that youre "down"? Why is that if you 1. Have financial comfort you cant be "for" Black folks and 2. Why almost IMMEDIATELY youre given the sell out tag if you in the slightest appear to be working with white folks...even for something ...
Feb 03, 2012 | 02:15 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Good discussion. And trust, its helping me as much as Im trying to help others in a similar quandry. Defining YOU for YOU may be the best mantra yet. Ive always fancied myself creating a new generation of renaissance men capable of maneuvering in all worlds effectively. Modern day Black robin hoods as it were who dined at the same ...
Feb 03, 2012 | 12:03 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Queen601: "If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies of me and eaten alive." Audre Lorde
Feb 03, 2012 | 11:13 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Renaldo Bryant: Very interesting topic. How to be a professional, "Down" Black man in 21st Century Jackson, MS. Somebody ought to write the book LOL!!! But seriously, this is a very good discussion to have, especially in front of Young Black males. From my experience, I would say that the business community is about profit, that’s it. In order ...
Feb 03, 2012 | 10:32 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Duan C.: "Why the white folk need to see you in a suit and tie in order to believe you are "worthwhile" is beyond me?" Queen I caught that! lol!!!! Ok, you got me - you got me.
Feb 03, 2012 | 10:27 AM
Study: Race Affects Broadband Access
Duan C.: @ Renaldo - I was just trying to be under the radar with it - but you hit it on the head! lol!!! But you are right though
Feb 03, 2012 | 09:50 AM
Study: Race Affects Broadband Access
Renaldo Bryant: Actually Duan C, I saw the quote as indicative of the wealth gap between Black families and white families, not necessarily the companies charging black families more for access. It could very well cost a white family the same to be "connected to the world" as you so astutely put it. But, the average white family ...
Feb 03, 2012 | 09:10 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Queen601: I met with a brother recently who has made the decision to remain poor (I guess poor is in the eye of the beholder because he would argue that he isn't poor). He has married himself to staying in the depths of the community and accepted the idea that wealth will not find him. He's chosen to give up on luxury in an effort to do the work ...
Feb 03, 2012 | 08:39 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Duan C.: "Worse still the black elite is scared as hell of ya because you threaten their "spot". Brotha, you hit the nail on the head with that one! The other two things I think we face are: 1. walking that gray line is a beast as a black male, by that I mean being diverse and cultured! Because people expect you to be one way or the other? 2. ...
Feb 02, 2012 | 04:31 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: Duan, I mirror your frustration and raise you 1 "angry" card lol. Tell em how you REALLY feel lol. But seriously, I don't think anyone outside of my wife understood what one goes through. All of it I can't even divulge in this public forum. But lets just say much like you will find with women in this city, young black vocal confident ...
Feb 02, 2012 | 04:18 PM
Study: Race Affects Broadband Access
Duan C.: I agree with you Queen, but the point that really caught my attentioln was this "Residential broadband costs in that state range from 1 percent to 6 percent of the median household income of African-American families, compared to 0.5 percent to 3 percent of median household income of whites in the state." Thats a crazy ...
Feb 02, 2012 | 02:45 PM
Study: Race Affects Broadband Access
Queen601: I cannot tell yall here within the confines of user agreement what reading this does to a black person. HOW DARE a magazine publish this? Even the title is offensive. Before even reading a word, I know that the contents are not going to (even minimally) touch on what ACTUALLY happens in the lives of black kids. I'm ...
Feb 02, 2012 | 01:37 PM
Study: Race Affects Broadband Access
Brian C Johnson: That essay by Marks is a text-book case of clueless, white privilege. If you were a poor black kid, you wouldn't have the slightest clue what TED is, even if you did somehow have broadband.
Feb 02, 2012 | 12:41 PM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Duan C.: I swear before jesus, we (blacks) and especially us black males are the only race, at least in my perspective - have to be belittled, ridiculed and/or shamed for trying to express our intelligence and/or for wanting to be successful!? Then you still have to deal with the Neavue riche buppies (black yuppies) who act like you are not ...
Feb 02, 2012 | 10:16 AM
[Kamikaze] 'I'm No Token'
Kamikaze: In the interest of space and deadline (which was my fault) my opening paragraph for this column was omitted. But its SO crucial for context I felt I needed to at least paste it here so you guys can see it. The chamber Luncheon was not the beginning of this process.. Here it is "The good Lord has ways of getting messages to you. As much ...
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:38 AM
Medicaid Assistance: Non-Smokers Only?
Lori G: Pilgrim--That's not even ALL the testing that is being bandied about. That is just for testing Medicaid recipients for nicotine. They want to test anyone getting any SORT of "assistance" for drugs. That could be half of the state's population!
Feb 01, 2012 | 10:36 PM
Medicaid Assistance: Non-Smokers Only?
Laurie Bertram Roberts: Let's talk about how unrealistic it is for people to get recertified every six months you have people waiting to get approved who applied 3 months ago 2 months ago because their case worker is over worked so then what? Then you want to pile on drug testing, community service, and re certs every six months ...
Feb 01, 2012 | 08:24 PM
Medicaid Assistance: Non-Smokers Only?
Pilgrim: Shakes head. Anyone want to see if Sen. Chris McDaniel has any connections to companies that would provide all that testing? Failing that, ask how much it would cost to test all 711k per year for this.
Feb 01, 2012 | 04:47 PM
Cyberstalker Hindman: Well-Connected
BubbaT: Read the chats logs,when he showed up for the sting operation,the cops shoulda shot that sick SOB and said he resisted arrest.