Freedom Speaks

Black Mothers Facing Continued Social Injustice

The reality Guru — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:04:29 +0000

For centuries there have been significant disparities in terms of African Americans in society. Issues such as drugs, promiscuity, racism, and poor education have kept blacks below the social ranks of the successful. Legislations governing social reform such as the crack v. powder law and mandatory minimums have furthered the incapacitation of blacks in society. [...]

Youth and Psychotic Meds

The reality Guru — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:09:02 +0000

We are all familiar with the use of psychotic medications for persons with mental disorders or defect. But what about people being prescribed these medications that have no mental disorder or defect? What about when it’s done to children only to restrain them? At what point do you say the justice system has gone too [...]

School Boundaires

The reality Guru — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:20:10 +0000

Over the years there has been an increasing debate over the public school system and whether voucher programs or charter schools are better options. Many are conflicted over reevaluating the public school system and adding additional funding or simply allowing the charter school system to take over the place of the public [...]

Nappy Hair

The reality Guru — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:12:14 +0000

Thick, dark, rough, and curly.

That’s the description of black hair. Natural hair. Movies like ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Secret Life of Bees’ perfectly depict the issue of hair for African Americans. They show the hot combs, tender heads, and braids. They show precision and skill. They show black culture.

For centuries [...]

‘No Homo’ – WTF

The reality Guru — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:45:39 +0000

Somewhere in some neighborhood or song this whole “no homo” saga emerged and has spread like wild flies. It seems to be the explanation of one’s sexuality before they make a comment, as if the people they hang with every day and are expressing this “no homo” too don’t already know the state of their [...]