Jason Collins is gay!!! As the first openly homosexual male in one of Amurica’s major sports, he is also a hero.? I am sure that Jason Collins is a hero to some but he certainly has not garnered the support of all. Despite calls of support from various celebs, from The White House to Magic Johnson, everyone … Continue reading »
“Understanding the ghetto kids presents a special problem for the cop. When a riot breaks out in a high school, the damage is already done and there is little the cop can do besides try to contain the violence. But if the cop had been sensitive to the history of the problem, the riot might … Continue reading »
It continues to be one of sport’s most unlikely spectacles — Dennis Rodman, American ambassador. Yet on Sunday, there he was on national television, acting as an unofficial spokesman for stronger ties between the United States and North Korea. The Worm, after all, is the highest-profile American to visit the Communist nation since despot Kim Jong Un … Continue reading »
Today, Da Block, along with the majority of a nation, honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A Couple of weeks ago I had the esteemed honor and privilege of attending a Civil Rights trip that spanned across New Orleans, Birmingham, Alabama and concluded in Memphis, Tennessee. I was enlightened by a lot of the rich … Continue reading »
Chris Haywood is back on The Block with another featured post. Chris Haywood, Founder of Injoymint.com, is Historian, Entreprenuer, Personal Trainer, Natural/Holistic Food Expert, and an all around knowledgeable cat. You can connect with Chris at his website http://www.injoymint.com, Twitter, or Facebook. For now check out his article and let us know what you think … Continue reading »
By now, we are all tired of hearing about politics. The people that we had internet drama with don’t matter anymore, or we have unfriended them. The cats we are cool with, have been kidnapped and replaced with Chris Matthews and Roland Martin clones….and we just want the “that post is not appropriate for me … Continue reading »
Welcome back blog fans, The Block is back with a special guest post for Featured Friday. You’re in for a treat today, so just sit back, read and enjoy. Even his bio is simple and to the point…. Name is Ed, work for the government. I enjoy dishing out free wisdom. Worth every single penny … Continue reading »
Terrorism and Media go hand in hand like perfect couples, soul mates. America has allowed the media invade our homes, and dilute our moral obligation to each other. The abused tactics of fear and shock, the media has formed our opinions about politics, race, age, and entertainment. Terrorism would not exist if there wasn’t an … Continue reading »
Now that both nominees are official like referee whistle, NBA not NFL cause those replacements suck!! Both conventions have come and gone and now the real campaigning starts. We will be bombarded with information from the GOP and the Dems about why their guy is the best guy for the highest office in these sometimes-United … Continue reading »
Last night was the opening night of the DNC. If you didn’t get a chance to watch it, you missed out on some of the most riveting speeches of the 2012 political season. Though there may have been more politically themed deliveries and there were certainly more brash and fiery speeches last night, but First … Continue reading »
