when i say “white trash”—i mean something very specific. to me, white trash is defined by two things:
1. generational poverty of a particular white community,
2. and that particular community’s geographical location to poor black and…
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to get back to tim wise tho, but also *F*eminists and other “anti-racist” white organizers.
the thing that pisses me of the most. like—enrages me. is that i know more about white folks than tim wise does. but he doesn’t know *shit* about chican@s. he doesn’t know SHIT about poor mexican…
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It was just announced that CeCe McDonald, who was being charged with two counts of second-degree murder in an incident of self-defense, has just taken a plea-deal—second degree manslaughter with a recommended 41 month sentence. CeCe McDonald’s sentencing hearing will be in a month.
But Ms….
Featured Interview: Jackie Anderson, 69
From The Untitled Black Lesbian Elder Project documentary, by tonia.m.
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BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A RELEASE WITH MORE INFO BY GAWKER’S ADRIAN CHEN WITHIN THE NEXT FEW HOURS.
I’ve tagged people who, if interested in doing so, will be able to circulate that info quickly when it becomes available.
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Detroit’s Western High School Walks Out For Freedom : Common Breath Media
don’t forget to call in support (and reblog!) of the students if you can! here’s the information:
The students are now asking all of us, as their allies, to contact the following Detroit Public Schools officials immediately to demand:
(1) that the suspensions of the Southwestern and Western International High School students be rescinded;
(2) that public schools be kept open; and
(3) that spaces are created for students, families, and community members to have legitimate dialogue about decisions concerning their schools.
Roy S. Roberts, Emergency Manager, Detroit Public Schools
Phone: (313) 870-3772
Fax: (313) 870-3726
Steve Wasko, DPS Chief Communications Officer
steven.wasko@detroitk12.org
Phone: (313) 873-4892
Fax: (313) 873-4565
Karen Ridgeway, DPS Superintendent of Academics
karen.ridgeway@detroitk12.org
Phone: (313) 576-0050
Fax: (313) 873-6446
Please share and forward this message broadly.
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