November 2010 Blog Posts (38)

FMC Technologies On Losing End of Racial Harrasment Lawsuit

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A federal jury in Houston sided with employees and former employees of FMC Technologies Friday in a racial harassment lawsuit.



The jury concluded that FMC’s management acted with malice or reckless indifference, subjecting the company to an award of punitive damages for the seven African-American plaintiffs. The jury was hung on the amount of damages the victims were owed.







In October of 2007, employees said they found two nooses… Continue

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Obama Administration Wants To Know What You Are Discussing On Facebook

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The FBI is lobbying tech companies including Google and Facebook to win support for an Obama administration proposal to expand its Internet wiretapping capabilities, according to a report in the New York Times. The administration is urging Congress to revise the Communications Assistance to Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), claiming that law enforcement needs to keep pace with technological changes. The original law, passed in 1994, compels telecommunications and broadband… Continue

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Jean-Pierre Bemba A Millionaire Congolese Politician, Business Man On Trial In Hague

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The Bemba trial will be the ICC's first stemming from its investigation of serious crimes in the Central African Republic (CAR).



1. Who is Jean-Pierre Bemba?



As a rebel leader during the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) war from 1998 to 2003, Bemba and his group, the Movement for the Liberation of Congo (MLC), controlled a large part of northeastern and north western Congo, with support from Uganda. After a peace agreement ended the… Continue

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Kiilu Nyasha reviews the new film “In The Land of the Free...”





The Case of the Angola 3

--A review of the new film “In The Land of the Free...”

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Added by Angola 3 News on November 23, 2010 at 4:55am — No Comments

Criminal profiling vs. Racial profiling

Unless looking for a specific suspect based on witnesses description, racial profiling should never be tolerated. Yet, this is common in the law enforcement community and none more common than in the so-called drug war that targets Black and Latino communities.



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I was accused of racial profiling on the first traffic stop I made as a rookie LAPD officer in 1998. I had spotted a reckless driver speeding through the streets of Van Nuys in a large pickup truck,… Continue

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Will Andrew Cuomo Reduce Number of Prisons in New York?

Gotham Gazette


Gov. Mario Cuomo oversaw the largest expansion of the prison system in the state’s history. It is a legacy that Cuomo has said that he regrets. Now prison beds sit empty, as New York State, which faces a $9 billion budget deficit, continues to spend millions of dollars a year to staff and operate half-vacant human warehouses.



Enter the son, Andrew Cuomo. One of his first acts after winning election was to tour Sing Sing Prison, the site of… Continue

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Criminal Justice System Should Follow the "African traditional way"

Legalbrief



Governance Minister Sicelo Shiceka says South Africa should not follow western systems of criminal justice.



"When we are in trouble we run to European courts and retributive justice, and not to our African way, which is based on restorative justice.



"Doing it the African way must be looked at, because prisons are full due to retributive justice," he told the national general council of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa… Continue

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the true story...

The TRUE storyby Dan Wilson Spowart on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 8:38pm

Judie has wrecked my life up until now she has lied to me and abondened me she has stolen from me. She will not admit to any of these things but this text was the closest i got. And i quote "you are now bordering harrassment. this is my final warning to you. As for me putting you in care i didnt as you well know. maybe you need the paper work sent to remind you? being put into care was the result of your own… Continue

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Will Black Farmers Finally Get Paid? Senate Approves Measure Unanimously

BY Scotty Reid


The U.S. Senate has finally approved a measure that will fund a $1.15 billion dollar settlement to pay Black Farmers who were discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. CNN is reporting that The 1997 Pigford v. Glickman case against the U.S.D.A which was settled out of court 11 years ago under a federal judge's terms would pay qualified farmers up to $50,000 dollars each to settle claims of racial bias.…


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Detroit Is A Mess!

11-18-10



Detroit Is A Mess!



I need not state the obvious. It lacks leadership with the integrity and courage at every level to solve the people's problems. I never complain about an issue without offering a solutions. Starting Now!



1. The People Of Detroit should (Clean House) by selecting new leaders from their city who does not belong to either political party for every county and city office. If someone has been elected and have not or does not have a… Continue

Added by Charles E. Campbell on November 18, 2010 at 5:35pm — No Comments

Nigerian Medical Student Alleges Extreme Racism By NHS doctors who wanted virus to kill off Africans'

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A former medical student suing her college for £5.5 million was bullied by racist colleagues now practising in the NHS as doctors, a court has heard. Virginia Jibowu, 27, claims that a string of white students harassed her, with one woman student attacking her and that she was told to ‘grin and bear’ casual racism. Another female student allegedly suggested introducing a killer disease into Africa to wipe out all the blacks.


Miss Jibowu, who is of…
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Are we better off with less federal regulation? You may find out when you eat that Holiday Dinner

The Consumer Warning Network



Before you take a bite of that Thanksgiving turkey, you may want to read on and make sure you’re cooking that holiday bird properly!







It’s been a couple of years now since federal poultry inspections were replaced by a state inspection program, thanks to the 2008 Farm Bill. With Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners around the corner, how’s that little bit of federal deregulation working out?



This month, the USDA… Continue

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Opposition To Obama's Nomination of Bush's DEA Hold Over Michelle Leonhart

Those fighting for drug policy reform are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose President Barack Obama's nominee for DEA administrator during her confirmation hearings on Wednesday.



Michelle Leonhart has been the interim administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for three years and has attracted criticism from pro-marijuana groups and liberal organizations.





Leonhart was nominated to be the…
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Resisting Gender Violence and the Prison Industrial Complex --An interview with Victoria Law

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Resisting Gender Violence and the Prison Industrial Complex



--An interview with Victoria Law





By Angola 3 News





Victoria Law is a longtime prison activist and the author of the 2009 book,…

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Added by Angola 3 News on November 14, 2010 at 2:11am — No Comments

My Manifesto Against Black Pimping and Hustling

My Manifesto Against Black Pimping and Hustling



I tuned in Late to the Bev Smith Program on the Internet radio Friday, November 12, 2010, after trying to listen to a Reparations Program on Harambee Radio. Yes, Dr. Claud Anderson did come back on, but he started talking about what happen when he was in charge of Education in the State of Florida back in the 1970s. I love Dr. Anderson, but he sounded like a broken record that's stuck to those of us who have heard him give the same… Continue

Added by Charles E. Campbell on November 13, 2010 at 5:20pm — No Comments

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon Implicated In More Charges of Racism

Philly.com



Promoter Alexis Hunter never understood why McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon in Old City abruptly canceled her popular midweek bash at the bar, "Alternative Wednesdays."



"It was very special," she said of the events, which drew between 400 and 800 people during the typically slow summer. "But it ended in a very, very, very bad and mysterious way."



Now, Hunter, 24, is considering filing her own lawsuit against the bar after the Daily News reported… Continue

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NC Republicans Use Racial Justice Act To Take Over Legislature Thanks To Low Voter Turn Out

The Pilot



Turning Back the Clock on Progress in Criminal Justice



If you want to know what might happen to criminal justice policy in North Carolina now that the Republicans are taking over the General Assembly, the recent controversy over the Racial Justice Act is a good place to start.



The State Republican Party sent out fliers before the election claiming that Democrats who voted for the Racial Justice Act were making it possible for death row inmates… Continue

Added by Black Talk Radio Network™ on November 12, 2010 at 7:09pm — No Comments

JOBS vs. EMPLOYMENT

JOB vs. EMPLOYMENT



Most conversations that I have researched about this topic clearly define the differences between full-time employment and contractual jobs. Full-time employment can provide someone with an enduring establishment with benefits beyond fair pay. However, full-time employment lacks flexibility and the opportunity to be most creative. Contractual work provides flexibility and a chance for someone to be most creative with their time and processes. However, contractual… Continue

Added by Mike Bradshaw on November 12, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

New Orleans Officer On Federal Trial For Atrocities Committed During Hurricane Katrina

NOLA,



Two years after they launched the first in a series of civil rights probes into the New Orleans Police Department, which have resulted in charges against 20 officers in four separate cases to date, federal prosecutors will face their first major test in court today, as a trial begins in the shooting death of Henry Gover in Algiers after Hurricane Katrina and a shocking cover-up that allegedly followed.



Five current and former New Orleans police officers will stand… Continue

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Philly Voter Forced To Swear On Bible Before Voting

I was raised a Christian and taught to never swear on anything. James 5: 1 says "Above all, my brothers, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned." There are other scriptures in the Bible that basically state the same thing. How is it then that the Bible is frequently used by Government officials to swear on the a book they claim to hold so sacred? - Admin



Huffington Post,



"Did anyone… Continue

Added by Black Talk Radio Network™ on November 12, 2010 at 10:23am — No Comments

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British soldier hacked to death in UK, Rebellions in Sweden, Devontae Sanford update



 
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New petition posted for the release of innocent teen Devontae Sanford who was sentenced to 30 yrs - 90 yrs for crimes another inmate has confessed. Kym Worthy can end this nightmare for Devontae and his family if she so chooses. Taminko Sanford, Devontae's mother joins us again tonight. 

  Attorney John L. Burris gives us some details on the shooting death of Amos G. Smith in an exclusive interview. Amos G. Smith was the young man shot in the back of the head by Union City police in March along with 3 other black men in the same area in a span of 27 hours.

A video posted to youtube shows a Black Muslim who had just hacked an alleged British soldier to death. He issued a warning to others before being shot by police.

 Youth are rebelling in Sweden for a third night. 
 
 

War in these streets and our soldiers seem to be MIA




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There is a war going on in these streets and as we just celebrated the birthday of Malcolm X, I would hate to know what he would think about the lack of response of our young women and men being killed in these streets by thug ass murderous cops and thug ass murderous criminals in our communities. Children don't feel safe walking to school let alone going to school and yet there has been very little response from the community to meet the security needs. Union City cops shoot a brother 8 times in the back of the head and we ain't heard nothing from the people about it in corporate media.

How do you feel about the NOI bringing in white men from Scientology to teach their members non-African concepts and spirituality? What the hell is going on with them brothers and sisters? After seeing photos of one of these Scientology creeps taking the podium at a NOI meeting, many people are saying WTF!

An article came out today about the Mexican activist whom brother Malcolm Shabazz was with when he was murdered. It may answer some questions about who this man is but it does not answer the questions about what exactly happen that day and many have problems with his version of events.
 

BTR News: Stop the Genocide Now w/ Carl Dix


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Tonight revolutionary brother Carl Dix joins the broadcast to inform us about an upcoming event he and Cornel West will be hosting in NYC to stop the maddening mass incarceration going on in the United States.

"Mass Incarceration + Silence = Genocide. Act to STOP it Now!" Monday May 20, 2013, 7:30pm, The Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew 263 W. 86th St (between Broadway and West End Ave), #1 train to 86th, For tickets: 212-691-3345 or online @ http://revolutionbooknyc.org

In 1996, Dix co-founded the October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of Generation. Most recently, Dix has been a central figure in the campaign to Stop "Stop and Frisk" aimed at opposing the New York Police Department's efforts to stop hundreds of thousands of people in New York City and frisk them for weapons, drugs or other items. Dix has long addressed questions about imperialist war, revolutionary struggles and the oppression of Black people.
Other news out of New York pertaining to the NYPD Gestapo & Frisk campaign against Black people. The newly appointed Black Chief of Department wastes no time in fulfilling his duties as a racially showcased weapon of mass confusion as he goes to a white borough to tell them Gestapo & Frisks is not racial profiling.


Keeping it in NYC, a bronx based Hispanic religious organization shows up to the Gestapo Frisk civil trial to show their support for a suspected racist NYPD Deputy inspector caught on tape telling officers to target Black boys and men.
  
 

Republican's outrage over Benghazi is fake



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Conservatives in Congress just won't let Benghazi go and there is talk about impeaching President Obama concerning lies pertaining to a terrorist attack. Hillary Clinton is another one in their sights but again, this is manufactured outrage as well.  The answer to why four Americans were killed in Benghazi is very simple, tune in for the answer.

Guatemalan dictator and US ally Efrain Rios Montt was found guilty on charges of genocide against Mayan villagers, some are asking if US officials will be charged in connection to their support of genocide in South America. Ronald Reagan staunchly supported this mass murderer and was complicit in many crimes against humanity.


New information on the killing of Malcolm Shabazz brings more questions and suspicions. Two men have been arrested in the murder of the emerging activist but other activist believe the Mexican labor activist Manuel Suarez had something to do with the murder as his story does not pass the smell test.

Today on May 13, 1985, the City of Philadelphia used its police force to commit an act of terrorism against the Move family by dropping a two pound bomb on their home from a helicopter killing several members of the group including children. The resulting fire destroyed over 60 homes.

Racism is not "accidental" it is conscious activity.

This and probably more tonight on Black Talk Radio News.

  
 

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Mumia, Assata & Malcolm w/ Zayid Muhammad



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Bro. Zayid Muhammad of the People's Organization for Progress joins us to discuss several issues related to political prisoners, exiles and the killing of Malcolm Shabazz.

POP is planning another protest at Cineplex 12, Newark’s only major theater which stirred up controversy after it refused to show the new film titled "MUMIA: Long Distance Revolutionary" which focuses on political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal and his contribution as an author and commentator.

We will also get his thoughts on the recent addition of Assata Shakur to the FBI's most wanted "terrorist" list and the erection of the FBI billboards of Assata in Newark.

Finally we discuss the constantly changing stories coming from the media about the killing of Malcolm X's grandson Malcolm Shabazz who was talked into traveling to Mexico by deported Mexican activist Miguel Suarez who many say has holes in his account of what happened.

 
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Malcolm Shabazz murdered and NYC NLG issues statements on Assata Shakur



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Join me for Political Prisoner Radio tonight to discuss the breaking news concerning the tragic murder of Malcolm Shabazz, a political and human rights activist and organizer who reportedly was found murdered today in Tijuana, Mexico.

Earlier today I spoke to attorney activist Nkechi Tiafu who shared statements from the NY National Lawyers Guild and The National Conference of Black Lawyers in reference to Assasta Shakur being labeled a "domestic terrorist" by the United States government.



 
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On A Move w/ Sis. Pam Africa



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Join me for Political Prisoner Radio tonight with Sis. Pam Africa to discuss corporate and state sponsored environmental terrorism, seedless veggies possibly destroying the seeds in our wombs, the Newark, NJ cancellation of Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary and more.



Before we hear from Sis. Pam Africa, I want to share an important update about Sis. Assata Shakur as the United States government, perhaps angry at the attention Cuba received after Jay-Z and Beyonce visited the island which caused a new generation to question why the United States has a travel ban on the country, the FBI has double its reward for her capture and placed her on its "most wanted terrorists" list possibly making her a target for President Obama's drone assassination program.

 
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Environmental Activism and Political Prisoners w/ Leslie James Pickering



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According to supportdaniel.org, Daniel McGowan is an environmental and social justice activist from New York City. He was charged in federal court on counts of arson, property destruction and conspiracy, all relating to two actions in Oregon in 2001. Following his arrest, Daniel was offered two choices by the government: cooperate by informing on other people, or go to trial and potentially spend the rest of his life in prison. His only real option was to plead not guilty until he could reach a resolution of the case that permitted him to honor his principles. After many months of litigation and negotiation, Daniel was able to admit to his role in these two incidents, while not implicating or identifying any other people who might have been involved.

Our guest tonight is Leslie Pickering former Earth Liberation Front spokesperson and owner of Burning Books in Buffalo, NY. According to the website lesliejamespickering.com, Leslie James Pickering was a Founder and Spokesperson for the North American Earth Liberation Front Press Office, serving with the organization from early 2000 until the summer of 2002.

During this period the Press Office sustained two raids by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and local law enforcement agencies, responded to over a half dozen grand jury subpoenas, conducted public presentations, produced booklets, newspapers, magazines, and a video on the Earth Liberation Front and handled the public release of communiqués for dozens of the most vital Earth Liberation Front actions.

"I don’t think that slow progress is going to do it, though. This isn’t a quality-of-life issue that we’re dealing with, the environment. It’s not something that we can pretend will be solved with our nonprofit, tax-deductible donations. This is a global catastrophe, and if we don’t act accordingly, the planet’s going to be dead. It’s not going to matter how uncomfortable we are with arson, or sabotage, or property destruction, or violent revolution, when the planet is dead. It’s not going to matter." - Leslie James Pickering

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Justice delayed for Ramarley Graham, teen killed by NYPD cop

By Scotty Reid, 5/16/2013, news, politics

There will be no justice for the family of Ramarley Graham unless another indictment against NYPD Officer Richard Haste is issued by another grand jury. Ramarley Graham is a teen who was shot in his grandmother’s bathroom while allegedly trying to flush a small amount of marijuana down the toilet. A Bronx judge tossed the indictment of the officer who shot and killed Graham claiming he had a gun but none was found. Citing mistakes…

Streets Is Watchin’: Who Speaks for the ‘hood ?

By TRUTH Minista Paul Scott, 5/13/2013 news, culture

 

“We Want in/Or let the revolution begin” - Various Shades of Black-Rakim

 

There was a time when Rev. Cleophus Johnson, head of the Negro League of Colored Black People ,Inc could call for a march and thousands of people would show up. So, he was confused when his latest call to integrate BigBubba's Beer and Burger Barn was only answered by a couple of elderly…

Ambassador Chris Stevens is dead because of US betrayal and state sponsored terrorism

By Scotty Reid, 5/13/2013, news, politics,

The inquiry into the deaths of four Americans in Benghazi, Libya by conservatives to this point has been little more than an expression of white supremacy and political theater. What the inquiry is saying is that only "American" lives matter and not the lives of the thousands killed in Libya or those that are still being killed and displaced from their homes due to ethnic cleansing by forces backed by the United States. The…

COINTELPRO? Malcolm X’s grandson Malcolm Shabazz found murdered

By Scotty Reid 5/9/2013 news, politics

The grandson of one of the Black communities beloved heroes,  El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz aka Malcolm X, was found murdered in Tijuana, Mexico according to New York Amsterdam News.

The reports cite a tweet by Terrie Williams of New…

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