news one recently reported a story on republican strategist raynard jackson. in the story they point out that jackson believes white women are helping black men more than black women. according to news one, jackson cites black women's faithful support of President Obama as the primary basis for his position.
while i think this is a pretty ridiculous barometer, i will have to agree with the underlying message that President Obama needs to do better and we (black women and black America) need to hold him (and all our leaders) accountable for doing better. i am doubtful that we will see him change his ways in relation to the policies that impact us before his term is out (doesn't mean we shouldn't try). our political leaders will not take a stand to help black folk alone. no one wants to be seen as an ally to black America.
the wnba announced they will launch a campaign specifically targeted for the lbgt community. this news is significant to me for two main reasons:
it has been said that you sometimes have to create what you want to be a part of.
i did just that.
i was tired of seeing our community hurting. i was tired of seeing the wasted intelligence and energy. i was tired of watching our families die because we have lost the kings of our communities. i was tired; so, i created the juice crü, a lifestyle-based advocacy movement dedicated to creating the next generation of civil and human rights leaders.
