CLEVELAND — From the streets of Cleveland to the corridors of Washington, a steady outpouring of tributes keep pouring in for former Congressman Louis Stokes. From some of the ordinary Clevelanders he served, words of sincere appreciation. Cleveland resident Latasha Loper said Stokes and his service “helped a lot of us understand our opportunity not […]
The language that has been used to shape the story of passionate Baltimore protestors has proved to be an offensive display of what the world thinks of them and honestly all Black people. During a press conference, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said these damning words: “I’m a lifelong resident of Baltimore and too many people […]
It’s no secret. The word “thug” in the media has long been a euphemism for Black people, often used by those who fail to consider the marginalization and disenfranchisement of Black communities in the face of unrest, as seen in Baltimore as of late. So when CNN host Erin Burnett tried to justify the use […]