Charlotte, NC - African American pastors continue their march against President Barack Obama’s gay marriage endorsement. Since May, when the president first announced his change of heart (read about his history on flip-flipping on same-sex marriage here), a plethora black faith leaders have struggled to understand why Obama has taken what they see as an anti-religious stance on … [Read more...] about Black pastors launch anti-Obama campaign to convince African Americans to withdraw support for the President
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‘March on Washington’ had focus, audacity
Every time I see a march or a rally, I think of the rally of all rallies – the 1963 March on Washington, which took place 49 years ago on August 25, 1963. And nearly 50 years later, there still is nothing that equals that march in results. These days, folks march to make a point – but back in the day, we marched to get legislative action. Shortly after the March on … [Read more...] about ‘March on Washington’ had focus, audacity
Documentary film “Dark Girls” will be focus of MCW medical education presentation
Film focuses on skin tone bias and public perceptions of beauty The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Medical Humanities Program and the Ida M. Johnson Foundation will sponsor a special screening of the documentary film “Dark Girls,” as well as a panel discussion with the film’s director and producer, Sunday, September 30, at the Marcus Center for Performing Arts in … [Read more...] about Documentary film “Dark Girls” will be focus of MCW medical education presentation