Disgusting Racism in Mexican TV: mockery of African Student and Native Woman presented as Comedy - W
This video is from a television "comedy" show produced in Mexico, and it shows the deep racism that exists in Mexican society. Please be aware, this video is terribly offensive so feel free to stop watching. However I'm posting it to bring up the issue of racism in the Hispanic media against our Black and Brown peoples.Keep in mind that almost all TV in Mexico and Latin America is produced by

Restoring Human Rights and Democracy in Honduras: Resistance leaders Bertha Oliva and Jessica Sanche
Bertha Olivas. Photo by www.frontlinedefenders.orgThis week two Honduran leaders, Bertha Oliva and Jessica Sanchez will pay a special visit to Washington, DC, to expose the human rights crisis of Honduras at the OAS Inter-American Human Rights Commission, possibly to meet with Congress members and with the Obama administration. Thanks to local non-profits, you can meet them in person and hear

When will BET stop Promoting Negative Images of Black and Brown Peoples? JasiriX sends a Love Messag
The self loathing images of Black people that are promoted by BET, can be blamed somehow for many of the problems that working class communities in the U.S. have to face.These demeaning images set a destructive example for youngsters -mostly Blacks- especially in terms of issues like education, crime control, responsible parenting, strong families, children safety and health, child pregnancy,

When Black and Brown Fall in Love Not Everyone Likes it but Play "Platanos & Collard Greens
When we talk about interracial couples, we tend to think of Black and White partners, not so much of other races. Also we immediately picture the controversy that too often couples of different backgrounds can sparkle among racist, ignorant, prejudicial individuals who even today choose not to respect the love of people that oversees different origins and ethnic heritages.However and especially

Protest to Demand End of Wars in Iraq Afghanistan and Africa tomorrow at International Peace Operati
The World according to the U.S. Military CommandsSource: U.S. Army Corps of EngineersThe controversial International Peace Operations Association (IPOA) is meeting this week in Washington, DC, and several organizations are preparing a protest against the members of this group that is involved on promoting wars and armed conflicts in the world. I got this by email:Protest the Mercenary Industry!