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Monday, April 27, 2020

On This Day EYE Am #CelebratingCoretta, An Amazing, Intelligent, Beautiful Woman born in Marion, Alabama

"It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem." - Coretta Scott King

#CelebratingCoretta

93 years ago today, King Center founder #CorettaScottKing was born.

Even before meeting #MLK, she was a true leader, a peace advocate & a gifted vocalist.

We’re celebrating her life & legacy. Join us. Tweet a photo/video with your sentiments using the tag #CelebratingCoretta. pic.twitter.com/BhsORwDmIx
— The King Center (@TheKingCenter) April 27, 2020

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

"Republicans think President Obama should only get 3/5ths of his term". #SCOTUS #BlackHistoryMonth2016

There is a mean spirit on the loose. Remember when Alabama State Senator Hank Sanders (D.Selma) said those powerful, provocative words, and was accused of "race baiting".... among other things? Well, can you hear him now?

The message is clear: Making America Great Again means purging everyone who isn’t white and Christian.

There can be no more pretenses. The mean spirit is manifested in Voter ID laws, Republican Gerrymandering, and Citizens United.

The only thing "unprecedented" about this Supreme Court vacancy is the race of the President who gets to fill it. We see you, Republicans. Elections have consequences.

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#BlackHistoryMonth2016

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

#BlackHistory #Selma #BloodySunday It's not about Photo Ops, It's about sacrifice and courage

50 years ago today, 1,000 schoolchildren arrested in Selma & Marion Alabama during voter registration campaign pic.twitter.com/ztHHAgYjTf
— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) February 3, 2015

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I didn't plan or want to start this blog. For three years years I had the privilege and honor of being a front pager at Left in Alabama. Friday, November 13,2009 was my unlucky day because my privileges were revoked. Prior to my privileges being revoked I was constantly being advised how to write, what to write, and finally informed if I wanted freedom of speech I needed to start my own blog.

Since I have been *ahem* banned from a total of 4 forums it's a good thing I have my own blog. Billie Holiday sang God bless the child that has his own", and to quote Ellen Moody, freedom of the press belongs to the woman that has one", so here I am.

I didn't leave Left in Alabama, Left in Alabama left me, literally. Despite sincere, begging and groveling I am not allowed to express my opinions there, and that's a pity since it's supposed to be the blog of record for progressive, informed, democrats, but the Righty's have more privileges.

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