Discussing the Diaspora as seen through an internal Black lens
May 2nd, 2011
WSFA 12 News reports the following:
Photo: AP
Obama tours devastated Alabama; 334 deadPosted: Apr 28, 2011 4:57 PM CDT
Updated: Apr 29, 2011 2:32 PM CDT
TUSCALOOSA, AL (RNN) - President Barack Obama and his family toured the shattered remains of storm-ravaged neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa, AL, and offered hope and help as 19 Alabama counties and [...]
Tags: Obama, President Obama
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February 9th, 2011
In this time of continued crisis for the ravaged country, what good or purpose does it serve to send these people back now? Why not provide special dispensations considering the circumstances; it doesn’t have to be permanent, but deportation doesn’t have to be right now.
From the Center for Constitutional Rights:
Urge the White House to [...]
Tags: Haiti, President Obama
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June 29th, 2010
In December 1984, the chemical plant owned by American company Union Carbide had a major toxic gas explosioon and leak of methyl isocyanate. The leak exposed some half-a-million people, leaving thousands dead almost immediately and thousands more dead from gas related injuries over the coming weeks. Estimates range from eight to fifteen thousand deaths from [...]
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