The myth of the oppressed white man
Donald Trump said that white people have been treated very poorly since the Civil Rights Act passed. Let's take a look at that.
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Joe Reed: To survive, the Alabama Democratic Party needs youth and white people
Reed said the party has to do a better job of explaining to white voters that it stands for things they need too.
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See recent postsThe clumsier, dumber George Wallace: Donald Trump
Be afraid, white people. The Blacks and Hispanics are coming for you. Coming for your children. Coming for your wives. And now, the police are being prevented from protecting you. They’re going to take your statues. They’re going to take your jobs. They’re going to take your rights. This is the message that the Trump … Continued
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See recent postsThe new angry white mob
Growing up in Alabama, pictures from the Civil Rights Era were an almost daily part of life. Hardly a day in school went by without a picture of a famous civil rights icon or some famous event finding its way into a lesson. And it seemed no matter where you went in the state, there … Continued
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See recent postsA little diversity could have saved everyone from a lot of blackface embarrassment
Diversity is important. If nothing else, I’ve learned that much from the last week-plus of debates over blackface. Chances are, if the governor of Virginia or any of these other white people had found themselves an actual black friend — and not the fake one they drag out as a human shield when they say … Continued
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See recent postsAn apology for white people
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter We know the truth, and we should feel worse about it. I’m talking about white people in Alabama (and other states too, I presume). We like to pretend a lot that the wink-and-nod racism that’s a daily part of life in this State is surprising to us. But it’s … Continued
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See recent postsBo Bice, Popeye’s chicken and a lesson in racism
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Bo Bice likes his chicken without the side of racism, thanks. The former “American Idol” runner-up and Alabama resident resurfaced this week in one of the oddest ways: claiming on Facebook that he was discriminated against while ordering chicken at a Popeye’s restaurant in the Atlanta airport. I know, … Continued