Tag Archives: civil rights

A Lesson for Black History Month: Stop Your Whining!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by lesbianoutsider

As the cold climes of February draw upon us, we are once again faced with that official government-sponsored 28-day festival of obeisance innocuously known as Black History Month. This yearly exercise in collective condescension typically highlights the accomplishments of historical Black figures, those hard-working heroes from times gone by who serve the progressive purpose of providing role models for the kiddies while keeping the victim-hood hustle safely status quo. Continue reading →

Posted in Education/Campus, Political/Social | Tagged Black History Month, civil rights, diversity, Invisible Man, racial oppression, Ralph Ellison, Uppity Negro, victim mentality | 7 Comments

Florida Shooting Highlights Hypocrisy of Race Hustling

Posted on March 23, 2012 by lesbianoutsider

This is the photograph of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood Watch volunteer who shot and killed the black 17-year old in Sanford, Florida. Despite the ethnic nuance of his German sounding surname, Mr. Zimmerman is obviously of strong Hispanic descent and a member of a very diverse and multiracial family. Continue reading →