by Eco.Soul.Intellectual Tampa, FL – In a federal court filled with supporters, reggae artist Buju Banton, real name Mark Myrie, was sentenced to 10 years for being involved in a 2009 drug trade for 5 kilograms (roughly 11 pounds) of cocaine from undercover officers. His conviction for conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine, includes a [...]
Okay, so I know you’re asking, “Um, RiPPa, why in the hell would you ask such a question like that when you know good and damn well that Zimmerman is racist?” Well, the truth is, I don’t know whether he is racist or not. The only thing I do know is that he is responsible [...]
I really don’t feel like saying much on this one. No need for me to go back into the old news about banks taking advantage of minorities — you know, people of color? — which subsequently lead to the ugliest economic meltdown in modern history. Yeah, no need to bring that up when the common [...]
As if Mitt Romney needed the pressure of having his white male privilege challenged by yet another minority — c’mon, you know it’s the only reason he demanded an apology from Barack Obama — in steps comedian George Lopez to pull his card. In a recent stand-up routine, Lopez shocked the world when he said, [...]
Oh great, black people are getting tasered and arrested for jaywalking now. Yep, we should all feel safer these days… There is some pretty saucy news coming out of Florida as new evidence released in the case of George Zimmerman for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. The big news of the day involves witness [...]
Before I get into this one, allow me to say that this morning’s episode of MSNBC’s Up w/ Chris Hayes was epic; it was quite possibly the best episode I’ve watched to date. That in itself says a lot since I’m a huge fan of the show; and, the truth is, the show offers a [...]
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