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update to breaking news! r. kelly walks!

by SjP at 11:51am Sat, 14 Jun 2008 under Politics & News, r. kelly, justice system, celebrity justice, victim
Despite eyewitness testimony to the contrary, R. Kelly was acquitted today on all counts of his child pornography trial.

A Study of Americans' Views on National Identity

The results of The Bradley Project were recently released.

the price of freedom

The day began like any other day. People navigating the snow-filled streets going about their daily business buying and selling goods, doing working, discussing politics, the future, and the presence of an unwanted military regime.

the sister study...the battle against breast cancer

by SjP at 11:09pm Tue, 20 May 2008 under Health & Wellness, breast cancer, Healthy Body, sister study
The statistics indicate that one in five of us will develop breast cancer is pretty scary! What's even scarier is that I personally know 11 women (1 maternal aunt, 1 2nd cousin, 5 co-workers, 3 close friends) who have battled this terrible disease. I am joyful that 9 of these brave women are still kicking this deceased in the butt - while 2 others sadly succumbed to its deadly invasion.

through my uppity negro eyes

The Democratic Leadership has likened African-Americans to the used-woman Norman Connors sang about back in the day: Once I've been there, I can always go back again. Full Post