March 2012
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13 Year Old Jada Williams Persecuted by the... →
organicsomethings:
She reflected on how the “white teachers” do not have enough control of the classroom to successfully teach the minority students in Rochester. While she herself is more literate than most, due to her own perseverance and diligence, she sees the fact that so many of the other “so-called ‘unteachable’” students aren’t learning to read as a form of modern-day slavery. Their...
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Corporate Classics
girlwithcurves:
When it comes to dressing for the office, I’m all about classics, with an element of surprise.
What’s the exciting aspect of this ensemble? A pop of color, in an unexpected hue of eggplant purple!
Aviators: c/o Guess
Blazer: Forever 21
Top: New York & Company
Watch: Gucci
Satchel: Michael Kors
Pants: New York & Company
Slingbacks: Cole Haan via...
9 Little Known Facts About Notable Women in Black... →
thechanelmuse:
From the article:
Nina Simone - Her involvement in civil rights was spurred by an incident at her first classical piano recital at age 12. During the recital, her parents sat in seats in the front of the building to see her play, but were told to move to the back to make way for white guests. She wasn’t having that though. The young girl refused to perform until her parents were...
Mr. Delware State University wins Mr. HBCU Pageant...
established2011:
Congratulations to Justin C. Caesar also known as Mr. Delaware State University for being crowned Mr. HBCU for 2012-2013 at the Mr. HBCU pageant.
Reblog if your URL doesn't have the word...
cuz we some classy mother fuckers.
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Live Up College Life: 8 Girls You'll Meet In... →
liveupcollegelife:
“Book Worm” This girl often spends most of her days (and nights) at the library, or anywhere that can provide a constant stream of strong coffee. Armed with a stack of books, highlighters, and adderall this girl is not afraid to stay up without any sleep just to finish a paper. The only…
i feel like there is still more categories to add lol…..
hannabanna03:
this nigguh…… I wish I could dance like that :O
it kinda bugs me that white ppl think they can dance just because they can drop it low and shake their ass…….thats not considered having rhythm im sorry.
omgg so cute dsflnnlngjdn
hhahahahaha whos the least favorite dadadada da da…..”whos your favorite dad or m” “mum!” i didnt finish the question lol
Mardi Gras beads cause environmental hangover -... →
unconsumption:
Mardi Gras is pretty much the best thing ever. But there is an unfortunate eco-downside to it: The plastic beads that are coveted one second, and pretty much garbage the next. Tourists who smack each other down to snag them during parades may find they’ve collected more than they need as souvenirs, and regard the rest as “strands of junk,” says this article, which notes that...
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