Posts Tagged ‘Civil Rights’
Same-Sex Marriage should not be on the ballot – civil rights for the African American will change dramatically
"Only God can judge you." “The marriage amendment should never have been placed on the ballot. Our legislature would have done much better defining how it would recognize a contract between any two adults, despite what sex they are, and leaving marriage to the churches. Let each individual church marry who they wish and keep government and [...]
IBNN NEWS Exclusive: Deceptive yellow journalism at the heart of attack on Harvest Prep – board chairperson speaks out
IBNN has received many calls about the resent stories in the Star Tribune about Harvest Prep and its headmaster Eric Mahmoud. At this time, IBNN would like to make it very clear we are in support of Black education and student success in Minnesota. After careful review of several reports IBNN intercepted, it seems clear the “news tips” to the [...]
Gay Marriage, Silly Rules, Christian Fundamentalist Homophobia and the facts about GLBT communities
What does voting NO mean? (photo: Vote No Minnesota) On July 24, 2012 at New Salem Baptist Church located at 2507 Bryant Avenue North, there will be hosting a forum on the marriage amendment and same sex marriage. This event starts at 6:oo p.m. - all are welcome. "Gay Marriage is no more a threat to traditional marriage than you walking outside [...]
Gay Marriage Debate needs to put on back burner until Blacks and GLBT communities can work together
Corporate America is operated by some of the most “powerful” gay men in the United States; unfortunately many have decided not to come out of the closet. The support of gay marriage is a civil rights issue. Also in education, gay men run a tight ship, but also have the privilege of White Privilege. In some cases, this creates a double-edge [...]
If Minneapolis would declare war on gangs, guns and killing babies it might solve some challenges
About a month ago, Gov. Mark Dayton held a meeting at the Cookie Cart in north Minneapolis. The topic of this meeting was public safety, crime and youth violence. The only challenge, Gov. Dayton invited the wrong folks into the room. A process of solving a challenge means you invite people you don’t agree with into the room. Until this happens, [...]
Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights: The ongoing saga of rights that have nothing to do with civil – CRA meeting planned
There is nothing “civil” or “right” with the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights or the challenges the CRA is going through. Time spent blogging on the MDCR Wordpress blog could be time better spent investigating and solving more important civil rights issues in Minneapolis. The MDCR does not actively engage the community, especially [...]
Request for Investigation: Council on Black Minnesotans use of Tobacco Money – there’s an argument pending
“At this time, the Council on Black Minnesotans’ board chairwomen has declined interviews. If she had done an interview, it would have been the first time in over 20 years the general public has heard from a seated chairperson of the COBM.” by Donald W.R. Allen, II - Editor in Chief/IBNN NEWS and Black Politics in Minneapolis IBNN [...]
Part 3: Open Letter to Governor Mark Dayton – What the hell did you appoint to the Council on Black Minnesotans?
Community stakeholders are exhausted with Governor Mark Dayton’s choice to hear just a handful of the voices of Black spokespersons in Minnesota. Each of these individuals have their own agenda and for the most part don’t even live in the community which they serve. Their repeated failures to address poverty, unemployment and the Black [...]
Target Black Unemployment With Enterprise Zones
by Star Parker - RightBias.com The Congressional Black Caucus is gearing up for its big annual Washington event – its "legislative conference.” This is the annual shindig where America’s corporations pour in millions to pay for lavish dinners and parties for Black Caucus members to discuss the crises of black poverty and [...]
KFAI-FM 90.3: The real conversation “Let’s talk Solutions” Sunday morning at 10
Tune In Sunday Morning, Sept 18th at 10am to KFAI-FM for “Let’s Talk Solutions” hosted by Lennie Chism with special guests Monica Mayberry, and IBNN NEWS editor in chief Donald W.R. Allen, II as they discuss “What is the Black woman’s Role in finding a solution to Black Man’s unemployment crisis?” This show is an opportunity to [...]
