Tag Archives: equal rights

#BlackAgenda: Here Is What You Really Mean When You Say It

We hear it all the time. You see something on television or in the news in which systemic racism or racism in general against Blacks is addressed, usually in the manner of bringing attention to it and those who participate. … Continue reading

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#WomensEqualityDay: If You Have To Ask, “Why Is This Needed?” That’s Exactly The Problem

It never fails. Women do something, or something exists promoting women’s equality and people ask, often in a nasty and condescending tone, “Why is this needed? Women have all the same rights as men!” Since I would absolutely hate to … Continue reading

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#Racism, #Sexism, #Homosexuality…Stop Calling Them “Agendas.” It’s Called LIFE

As an aspiring professional screenwriter, I’ve always admired the work of Norman Lear. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, he is the man who was behind the classic shows such as Good Times, One Day at a Time, Maude, The Jeffersons, … Continue reading

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#ViolenceAgainstWomen: Like Much Else, Speaking Up Against It Bothers More Than The Acts Themselves

Let’s say you’re a man and walking down the street, a kid comes up to you and kicks you in the shin. Or, let’s say the child just shoves you. Now I understand that kids can be brats at times; … Continue reading

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#ImWithHer: Why I Believe People REALLY Are Afraid To See Hillary Clinton As Our Next President

Back in 2013, my wife called me from Korea. We are both in the Army and she was stationed there at the time. She watched a documentary and she wanted to let me know about it. As for me, I … Continue reading

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#GenderEquality: Why Is This STILL a Fight In 2016?

First off, I am a man. A 100% heterosexual man. A man who will likely be ignored for the most part, mainly because aside from some of my friends and family, I am a virtual nobody. I’m not a celebrity … Continue reading

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