Archive for October, 2007
Taking a look at the past and present race relations
Written by Michael Vass
I was going through some of my favorites at YouTube yesterday and I ran across an old Saturday Night Live skit that is classic and funny on so many levels. But it’s more than that as well. It features Chevy Chase and Richard Pryor, from the 70’s when SNL was at its [...]
Just Because You Have Brains Doesn’t Mean You’re Smart
Before you read any further, let me state unequivocally that I believe that all men are created equal. That’s what I was always taught and that’s what I believe. Maybe, that’s why I’m not a religious zealot or even what I would describe as an organized religion enthusiast - I don’t necessarily believe that organized [...]
What questions do you have on race relations?
Written by Michael Vass
As has been stated, Black & White Blog is at its heart an open discussion of the current issues in race relations in America as seen from the eyes of both groups. There is no right or wrong opinion on any issue, nor do we seek to place blame. Rather we believe [...]
Real points on reparations Michael Medved missed
Written by Michael Vass
**This is a continuation of a discussion based on the comments by Michael Medved against reparations. It can be seen at Responding to Michael Medveds rant against reparations - 10.9.2007.1**
So how about I actually discuss the reasons why reparations make sense? How about we actually talk about American slavery and not detract [...]
Middle school educations teach racial slurs now
Written by Michael Vass
School is about education. We all go there to learn. Learn about history of the world and the nation. That’s what it’s supposed to be about. But some schools feel there are other things that kids need to learn.
Of all the things that kids could learn about Slavery and the Civil War, [...]
Double Standards Should be Outlawed
After enduring the Isiah Thomas for the past month, I’ve really had it with double standards. To all my black friends, I am telling you that the applications of double standards when analyzing the wrongs against blacks does nothing for the advancement of black causes.
It’s fine for Isiah Thomas to call a young, professional black [...]
