N*ggas & Rednecks
Racism is partially based on generalizations. Like how White people can’t dance, Black people love fried chicken, and Chinese, Korean and Japanese people are all the same. Racism is the seed of ignorance, and everybody’s a little ignorant. Which brings me to this post’s topic. The use of the word nigger has more baggage than … Read more
Temporary Selective Racism
I work in a racially diverse office. People of many different ethnicities, creeds and nationalities come together five days a week to knock out projects. But, like I’ve said in previous posts, that doesn’t mean some of these people aren’t racist. I’ve been noticing the signs, like Temporary Selective Racism (TSR). What’s TSR? Let me … Read more
The Obama Conspiracy
Odds are, you’ve been keeping up with the so-called “birther debate” surrounding speculation about Barack Obama’s birthplace. If you haven’t, come out from under your rock and check this out: And the birthers aren’t some fringe element of a few crazy folks. Recent polls show almost half of all Republicans believe that Mr. President was … Read more
The Best Blogroll in the Universe: The Perfect Square
Website: http://www.donovanxramsey.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/iDXR Category: Writing/Journalism/Music Description: In its own words: “The Perfect Square provides news, discussion and interactive social analysis born from the actual, lived, experiences of young, Black Americans. Our content is focused on a comprehensive approach to culture, entertainment, news, politics, and education.” Honestly, if you want to learn how to put … Read more
Abortion
This post has a rather sobering title. I’ll admit it. That was my intent. In our earlier manifesto, we here at 40 Acres and a Cubicle promised to keep the blog primarily humorous, but to also give you honest analysis of real things that affect the Black community. I hold true to that promise with … Read more
The Best Blogroll in the Universe: Thickwitness
:::note: Yeah I’ve been loafing on the blogroll entries. Term paper+work deadlines. I’m trying to do three today so we can catch up.::: Website: http://www.thickwitness.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/chinakahodge Category: Writing/Music/Arts Description: This blog is pretty difficult to describe here. It’s pretty eclectic in terms of source matter, but most of what I’ve seen evolves around universal Black … Read more
The Black Walk
I code-switch a lot at work. I switch it up so much that I some times I forget to turn off the facade when I leave the office. Black men are often perceived as overly aggressive. It’s a perception that has been spread relentlessly throughout history. I guess everyone just ignores the vicious, virulent … Read more
Oh You Comfy Huh?: “My Neighborhood”
Oh You Comfy Huh? I rode with some of my homegirls to a nightclub in Atlanta this past weekend. We were full off of beer and wings, and a parking spot was available right in front of the club. Winning. The parking space was kind of small, so the girl who was driving was having some … Read more
I Am Not a Chia Pet
First of all….just look at that ridiculous picture. But seriously where can I buy a Happy Chia Obama? Ok, on to the story. So I was in the office the other day, and made the terrible terrible mistake of calling my barber to make an appointment while in the office (I KEEP doing this). My … Read more
The Best Blogroll in the Universe: Blake Von D
Website: http://blakevond.onsugar.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/BlakeVonD Category: Fashion/Entertainment Description: First off, let me start by saying this blog just looks fucking awesome. I’m gonna take some style elements, for real. This site is really a smorgasbord of all things popular culture. Music, entertainment, gossip, personal, but with a focus on fashion. Ladies, visit here and I’ll guarantee you’ll find something … Read more
