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Archive for November 19th, 2008

19 Nov

New Survey: What would YOU like to see at All About Race?

So, we’re pushing forward and heading back to our roots. Let me explain. Once upon a time, in March of 2007, I envisioned a space where folks of all stripes and political ideologies could talk to each other about race in America. The result has been uneven and I only hold myself responsible for that. [...]

Filed Posted in Blog Matters, Check these out, Fixing the Problems by: Carmen D.Comments Comments 5 Comments

19 Nov

Oh Hell No! Al Qaida’s No. 2 Calls Barack Obama a “House Negro”

In his latest audio, Ayman al-Zawahiri Al-Qaida’s number 2, has the gall to call President-elect Barack Obama "dishonorable" and a "house negro." According to the Associated Press:
CAIRO,Egypt (AP) - Al-Qaida No. 2 Ayman al-Zawahri insulted Barack Obama in the terror group’s first reaction to his election, calling him a demeaning racial term implying that [...]

Filed Posted in Barack Obama, Global, International, Language, Pet Peeves, Politics by: Carmen D.Comments Comments 13 Comments