By LMReviews on Apr 14, 2009 in Multicultural Contributors, Multicultural Events, Multicultural History, Multicultural Media | Comments Off
Ironically, on April 1st, I came across an article about Arizona Senator John McCain’s mission to see the first African American World Heavyweight Champion, Jack Johnson, pardoned for his alleged violation of the Mann Act in 1913. The Mann Act which made it illegal to transport women in interstate or foreign commerce i.e. prostitution, debauchery or [...]
By Pat GO on Sep 27, 2008 in Multicultural Events, Multicultural History | Comments Off
In the past few days I’ve heard and read from many Obama supporters. “Oh, they’re gonna steal this election (the Republicans).” “They won’t let a Black man in the White House unless he’s cleaning the floors.” “He should’ve picked Hillary, etc.” And from several McCain supporters, “Well, what Palin does with her family [...]
By LMReviews on Sep 4, 2008 in Multicultural Events, Multicultural History | 1 Comment
The 2008 political season has been like few others in history. Never has a political race encompassed all the cultural conflicts of race, gender and age all at the same time. The Democratic Party, with the first black man to be nominated to run for president and the first female presidential candidate to be a [...]
By LMReviews on Aug 23, 2008 in Multicultural Contributors, Multicultural History | 1 Comment
Earlier this year marked the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The recognition of this dark event in history is remembered amidst a series of potential political firsts. Both sides speak to the transformation King’s fight has created which brings us to this juncture. Only Rev. King had the [...]
By LMReviews on Aug 13, 2008 in Multicultural Media | Comments Off
In an election season, I reflect on how politics is conditioned to consider what is placed front and center. About a month or so ago, I came across some exciting news. Not only is Barrack Obama soon to be the first African American selected as a Presidential nominee, but this season has also witnessed the [...]
