http://www.theblacktivist.com/ The voice of young Black feminist America. en-us 15 Dec 2011 08:03:05 PST enfeedia.com v1 ken@keligo.com (Ken Gorman) I checked out the Smithsonian for Natural History's "RACE" exhibit this past weekend. I think its a great opportunity for young people in particular to interact with the history of race as well as the notion that race is a social construct. The exhibit encourages you to move from being merely an observer, to an actual participant in the exhibit. I find that I often view my race subjectively and forget to appreciate the common thread that ties us all together.]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/?p=774 enfeedia.com 8980 15 Dec 2011 08:03:05 PST Thanks to a fabulous group of women in Columbus, Georgia, a group of young girls who live at the Booker T. Washington apartments in Columbus will receive one of forty dolls that the group will be making over with natural hairstyles for the holidays.]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/?p=758 enfeedia.com 8979 15 Dec 2011 08:00:42 PST Civil Rights – Whose brilliant plan was it to slap the faces of Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony on the new anti-abortion bill? Oh, right GOP lawmakers. Right away, any socially-aware person can see the problem here. But for the confused, I shall explain: the new faces of pro-life agenda are prominent civil rights leaders of American history.]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/12/racist-anti-abortion-bill/ enfeedia.com 8973 12 Dec 2011 10:41:02 PST While Newt doesn’t think these ‘poor kids’ should be working in coal mines or sweat shops, he’s definitely not opposed to seeing them pick up a broom or rag to work as Janitor’s in their schools.]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/12/this-week-in-american-foolery/ enfeedia.com 8972 12 Dec 2011 10:39:45 PST Issa Rae had done it again.

Last time we saw J, she and White J went trick-or-treating when out of nowhere one of White J’s exes appears and homeboy can’t even remember J’s name. RUDE!

Episode 11 is hilarious. Can’t believe I have to wait another month for the finale.]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/12/cinema-%E2%80%98the-misadventures-of-awkward-black-girl%E2%80%99-ep-11/ enfeedia.com 8971 12 Dec 2011 10:39:10 PST The New Organizing Institute (Washington, DC) recognized this call when they gathered 31 of the nation’s most promising organizers of African descent for the first ever Black Roots: New Media Bootcamp – a week long training (November 12 – 19) for organizers who work directly with communities of color, geared at developing a robust network of online organizers and providing ongoing support for those who are creating and sustaining real change in their communities.]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/11/black-roots-11-organizers-step-their-tech-game-up/ enfeedia.com 8970 12 Dec 2011 10:38:30 PST The Strange Thing About the Johnsons has got to be one of the sickest, yet most riveting pieces of cinema I’ve seen in quite some time. Written and directed by Ari Aster, this short film (28 minutes in length) takes the viewer on a dark, twisted journey to the farthest conceivable corner of the human imagination, yet also tugs at the hem of a real issue that impacts many families, both black and white.]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/11/cinema-the-strange-thing-about-the-johnsons-lawda-mercy/ enfeedia.com 8969 12 Dec 2011 10:37:12 PST Is it really time for a new Black National Anthem?]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/11/toure-have-a-seat/ enfeedia.com 8968 12 Dec 2011 10:32:39 PST Twenty years have passed since we met Anita Hill; she was 35-years old at the time; Black and brainy – a law professor. She put a spell on the country as it watched as she publicly recounted details of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas’ harassing her while she worked for him at the EEOC and the Department of Education. But instead of Thomas on trial, it became Anita Hill on trail for hours – on national television nonetheless – in front of a completely male Senate Judiciary Committee relentlessly questioning her “ulterior motives.”...]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/11/the-audacity-of-grope/ enfeedia.com 8872 09 Nov 2011 16:08:59 PST NBA, Black Men, How Much Money Is Enough Money?
By Steffanie Rivers for Thy Black Man

When Protesting in Not Enough!
By Darryl Frierson for Ashy 2 Classy

Dating Site Asks Women What’s Your Price, Is It Really Prostitution?
By Britini Danielle for Clutch Magazine Online

Occupy the Other “isms”
By Shanelle Matthews for Ella Baker Center for Human Rights]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/?p=612 enfeedia.com 8820 20 Oct 2011 11:11:09 PST Congratulations are in order for “The Help” actress Viola Davis and her husband, actor Julius Tennon who recently announced that they’ve adopted a baby girl named Genesis!]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/10/viola-davis-adopts-baby-girl/ enfeedia.com 8819 20 Oct 2011 11:09:48 PST For whatever Godforsaken reason Republican Presidential hopeful, Herman Cain, has climbed his way up the polls. Additionally, the news can’t get enough of this self-proclaimed “Black American Patriot – who happens to be conservative,” especially in light of his recent criticism of fellow Presidential hopeful Rick Perry’s hunting ranch’s name – “Niggerhead.” But mind you good ‘ol Cain would never play the race card.]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/10/the-great-black-american-patriot/ enfeedia.com 8812 13 Oct 2011 11:05:42 PST Since I’ve been entirely too lazy/busy to write a post lately, check out these other happenings around the World Wide Web. Don’t worry, regular programming will resume shortly. -TB]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/?p=552 enfeedia.com 8802 05 Oct 2011 07:52:13 PST I'm no Oprah but here are a few of my favorite things and they can be yours too!

Anytime between NOW and October 31, 2011 you have a shot at winning all of the fabulous items below by entering The Blacktivist's Favorite Things Giveaway.]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/?p=538 enfeedia.com 8801 05 Oct 2011 07:51:36 PST We simply cannot give penises all the power. If you’re reading this and are still with me I encourage you to find positivity in both sexual organs. Now we know how they work and we know what they’re intended for. But I’m asking you to dig a little deeper. Women: are you able to speak positively about your vagina? Do you find it powerful? Men: is your penis more than simply a representation of your masculinity or power? If you answered no – what will it take to make it a yes?]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/?p=508 enfeedia.com 8800 05 Oct 2011 07:50:51 PST Tonight, the state of Georgia will execute Troy Anthony Davis at 7PM by lethal injection at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson, Georgia. Troy has been on Death Row since he was convicted of murdering Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail in 1991.]]> http://www.theblacktivist.com/?p=499 enfeedia.com 8799 05 Oct 2011 07:50:01 PST http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/09/womyn-warriors-kiara-lee/ enfeedia.com 8779 19 Sep 2011 02:55:24 PST http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/09/a-decade-later-reflections-on-september-11th/ enfeedia.com 8763 16 Sep 2011 07:42:56 PST http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/09/toomuchdoubt-lets-work-now-to-save-troy-davis/ enfeedia.com 8762 16 Sep 2011 07:42:17 PST http://www.theblacktivist.com/2011/09/harboring-weapons-of-mass-destruction-in-my-hair-tsa-thinks-so/ enfeedia.com 8761 16 Sep 2011 07:41:42 PST