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African + American = Proper Slur



Some honest talk about RACE. Growing up as a dark skin sista I was no stranger to being called names because of my complexion. I was called many names such as Blacky, Spook, Monkey, Kunta Kinte, Tar Baby and many more. But I was also called "African" as if it were some kinda slur. Out of all the names that proved problematic being called an AFRICAN in a negative way played a large role in why I embrace the label "AFRICAN American". I call the label AFRICAN American a "proper s… Continue

Posted by Desire Grover on July 4, 2009 at 1:11pm

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Your Younger Self... 9 Replies

I came across the coolest question in the web-o-sphere. If you could go back in time a few years and give advice to your "younger self" what would you tell them?

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Started by Desire Grover. Last reply by Desire Grover Jun 5.

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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOR YOUNG MAN IN THE CITY OF CHESTER 1 Reply

HELLO EVERYONE MY NAME IS AARON FIELDS FROM PHILADELPHIA I WORK OVER THE CITY OF CHESTER IN SOCIAL SERVICE WHERE I RUN A PROGRAM THAT FOCUS ON YOUNG MAN ,LIFE SKILL MENTORING COLLEGE TOUR AND GUEST...

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Chester Needs A New Kind of Leadership 2 Replies

I've been convinced for some time now that Chester needs a new kind of leadership. We need morally brave citizens that'll engage public discussion centering around crucial issues which effect each ...

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House Floor

HouseFloor: 11:50 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 10, 2009. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote

HouseFloor: 11:50 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 10, 2009. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote

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