Hello, Negro

Are you a racist?: Now there’s a test!

sista — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:09:05 +0000

When I saw this story on ABC News I was a bit…underwhelmed. Um…if you are racist, you know that you are. You might not care. Your racist nature may not figure into your day to day life. However, when you encounter a person against whom you hold bias simply because of their race…you will inherently [...]

What do you think about Chris Rock’s “Good Hair”?

sista — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:59:06 +0000

Hi all, I was so proud to strut out of the theatre rocking my long, natural locs after seeing Chris Rock’s “Good Hair”. No perm over here, homey! I’ve seen some reviews from sistas on blogs and all over the net… all largely positive. I was enlightened by the information on how the chemicals in relaxer really [...]

Connick speaks out about blackface down under

sista — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:18:18 +0000

I love it when stuff like this happens and is covered by mainstream media channels. I saw this story on CNN a few mins ago. Harry Connick, Jr…I’m going to have to throw you some dollars on iTunes real soon. Your stock has gone up son. Newsweek: Asked to appear on the Australian variety hour [...]

Lincoln was a Republican and I don’t care…

sista — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:08:01 +0000

“…my master’s gone away!” It just makes me laugh when people post comments on Republican related articles on this blog in an effort to “educate” us about the Republican party’s connection to Abraham Lincoln. Newsflash: I’m aware. There is a lot that has not changed from 1800s America, but the nature of the Republican party is not [...]

Yet Another Republican finds digital racism funny: Frago in CA

sista — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:46:55 +0000

The content of the emails that Republican Gary Frago was passing around are the most racist so far that have been noted by major media outlets. The Republicans just need to learn that you don’t forward racist emails, and you don’t respond to or post racist comments on Facebook and Twitter. It’s that simple. Nothing [...]

Why is this blog called “Hello, Negro”?

sista — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:15:55 +0000

From time to time I get angry comments about the name of this blog. Most of it stems from the use of “negro” in the title. I wonder if other blogs such as Field Negro encounter the scathing hate that has at times been directed at this site from people who are uncomfortable with our [...]

Pool Boots Kids Who Might “Change the Complexion”

sista — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:43:13 +0000

Somebody pinch me. Is it 2009 or 1959? I’m just wondering after reading this article. No “minorities”, huh? From NBC in Philly: “I heard this lady, she was like, ‘Uh, what are all these black kids doing here?’ She’s like, ‘I’m scared they might do something to my child,’” said camper Dymire Baylor. The Creative [...]

Black folk should be given our own holidays like the Jews.

Dale — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:49:14 +0000

Granted the majority of Black folk in America are Christian so we can’t play the religion card but wouldn’t it be nice if we could’ve taken a day off in observance of MJ’s death rather than minimizing and maximizing windows all day and hiding tears from our bosses? There are just some occasions that are [...]

Obama, Coons and Muslims…oh my!: Young Rep. Leader responds to racist comment with “LOL”

sista — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:17:19 +0000

I’m sure that none of my readers will be surprised that Republican leaders have yet to understand that the crazy stuff they say online will be picked up in mainstream media or at least by the bloggers. Here’s another example from Gawker.com: “First of all, why is a vice chairwoman of the Young Republicans 38 years [...]

Racism and Transformers: Robots with gold teeth and “inner-city accents”

sista — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:30:55 +0000

“Autobots Mudflap and Skids, a pair of twin robots voiced by Tom Kenny, sport noticeable inner-city accents and are adorned with gold caps on their teeth. At one point, they’re asked if they can read some ancient runes that keep popping up. “Nah, we don’t really do much reading,” one of them replies.” – Washington [...]

Debate This: Is Negro a “bad” word?

sista — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:06:17 +0000

Here’s a comment we received yesterday: 62 years old; grandma; white… Something has me troubled. This seems like the perfect place to collect some input on it: In a conversation with my daughter and son-in-law the other day I used the word “negro.” They were aghast and horrified. I was not being disrespectful and, frankly, I have [...]

Never Can Say Goodbye: RIP Michael Jackson

sista — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:43:38 +0000

I’m in shock. Really. Michael Jackson has died today, so suddenly. It’s a shame. I was on the Metro (Red Line…I’m never scared) around 5:45 and I heard someone say “Michael Jackson died”. Well that just sounded like craziness. There was a quick rebuttal from another random passenger saying, “NO, he just went into cardiac arrest.” [...]