Veteran journalists and educators, Kevin Blackistone (Washington Post/University of Maryland) and Dave Zirin (journalist, author and host of Edge of Sports), discuss the flawed methodology of (and worse history behind) a recent poll claiming that “9/10” Native Americans are not offended by the term “redskins.” Redskins and Crackers: What's In a Name?Watch this video on…
Read moreFrom Selma to Redskins: No Hooks for the Hip-Hop Chronicles
In this edition of No Hooks for The Hip-Hop Chronicles on WEAA 88.9 FM in Baltimore (12a-2a weeknights) Catalina Byrd and Jared Ball talk about the film Selma and had a great extended interview with Tara Houska of NotYourMascots.org about the largest rally on the grounds of the Washington “racist-name” football team and more! *The…
Read moreThe Corporate King Memorial and The Burial of a Movement
Dr. King and the liberation movement he represents will again suffer a brutal blow this week when all are permanently entombed under the violent euphemism of “memorial.” The dedication of this $120 million stone sculpture is to be a national tribute to a man whose entire body of work was designed to destroy the very…
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