From H. LeRoy Whiteley, Jr.: Gentlemen Partly because of Baltimore’s unrest, we hear that legislation will be introduced to make racial profiling a felony offense. We hope the definition of racial profiling will be appropriately defined to change the perception or view of races different from our own. In our humble opinion, you, our media, […]
Simpson: “As a Law-Loving Black Man, I’m Damned if I Do and I’m Damned if I Don’t”
From Omar Simpson: It still amazes me when I hear people act shocked that black men feel a need to band together to protect themselves. “Protection?” they say, “Protection from what? You’re livin’ in the U.S. of A!” Others say, “Can’t we all just get along?” Hell No we just can’t all just get along! […]
Simpson: On Ferguson and the Black Community; “Black Men Aren’t Going Anywhere. We Need to Learn How to Better Get Along”
By Omar Simpson, Esq. Special to The Dagger INTRO: Here we go again… Different day, same ol’ bull stuff. White officer kills unarmed black man, claims it was the victims fault, and after much gnashing of teeth and soul searching by a predominantly white jury, the cop is set free to police the same community […]
A Condensed History of Black Rock: Vernon Reid and Jack Bruce Release ‘Spectrum Road’ – A Tribute to Tony Williams
Vernon Reid has known racism. He’s not much different than other African Americans to that extent, nor American Indians, Mexican Americans and on and on. Each group facing racism in varying degrees and places in history. Racism is power and control based on racial difference. Jackie Robinson faced it in baseball. Vernon Reid is a […]
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Donates Books in Honor of Black History Month; Storyteller Diane Macklin Visits Harford County Public Library
From the Harford County Public Library: On February 4, Harford County Public Library received a donation of several copies of the boo kBorn to Rebel: An Autobiography by Benjamin E. Mays from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The book donation and dedication held at the Abingdon branch was in honor of Black History Month. […]
Harford Community College Commemorates Black History Month
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College will hold several special events in conjunction with Black History Month. Admission to all events is free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. “Standing on My Sisters’ Shoulders” Documentary February 2 (Thursday), 12:30 and 3 PM, Hays-Heighe House at Harford Community College The documentary reveals the […]