Last week, at a Trump rally in Louisville, Kentucky, a Black woman was assaulted by a violent throng of white supremacist Trump supporters, causing the incident to go viral. Fast forward to last night, and a similar incident took place, with non-violent Black protesters being attacked in the same fashion.

One of the young men–who according to the New York Daily News is named Rakeem Jones–was blindsided with a punch from an older white man, and physically drug out of the rally filled with rowdy and racist bystanders who enthusiastically encouraged Mr. Jones’s assault. In spite of it all, the fact remains that Jones and the other non-violent protesters saw their constitutional rights violated–which is something that suspected white supremacists often complain about whenever they feel like they are denied of the right to freely express themselves.

The level of vitriol and violence at these Donald Trump rallies are escalating at an alarming rate. The safety of innocent Black people at these events is severely jeopardized, and they must be fully informed of the potentially life-risking choices they make when opting to attend these safe havens for white extremism.

Below is the video footage of Rakeem Jones being assaulted by the white man at the Trump rally.

B. Clark

]]> https://www.melanoidnation.org/black-man-has-his-constitutional-rights-violently-violated-at-a-trump-rally/feed/ 134 https://www.melanoidnation.org/black-man-his-son-were-treated-rudely-by-owner-of-dry-cleaning-business/ https://www.melanoidnation.org/black-man-his-son-were-treated-rudely-by-owner-of-dry-cleaning-business/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:55:25 +0000 http://melanoidnation.org/?p=3185 ATLANTA, GA — For well over a year now, we here at Melanoid Nation have gone to great lengths to provide you with information on a plethora of Black businesses, regardless of whether they’re small business, mid-size business, or large businesses. We have constantly ‘beat the drum’ by informing  (and encouraging) you on how and where to patronize Black-owned businesses, and the following story is yet another example of why we in Black Society don’t have a choice but to support those who support us.

Ben Hill Custom Cleaners is a dry cleaning service located in the Metro Atlanta area, and it is owned by a non-Melanoid person. A Black man and his son pulled up to the drive-thru to pick up his dry cleaned clothes, and was met with an extremely rude reception by the business’s owner. Check out the video below to see the the whole scenario unfold for yourself.

There is an old saying that goes, “Go where you are celebrated, not tolerated”. In this case, the owner of Ben Hill Custom Cleaners did not even display the slightest inkling of tolerance for his Black customer(s). Black Society, are THESE the types of people who you trust to give you exemplary customer service?

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Earlier this week, an article was published on WREG (an NBC affiliate in Memphis)’s website, which reported the Memphis police’s alleged crackdown on crime in the Binghampton area of Memphis.

Tuesday (January 26), court injunctions were placed on two gangs, the Vicelords and the Grape Street Crips.

To the uninformed masses, this would appear to be a noble deed committed by the Memphis police. On the contrary, gang injunctions have had a notorious history of singling out innocent Black males (just because they randomly knew of a gang member, for example), and often gives municipalities in urban areas across the U.S. reason to gentrify traditionally Black neighborhoods.

We will continue to keep you informed of further developments as it pertains to this story.

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The reason for her daughter’s grief? Constant racial remarks and gestures from the school’s white students.

“Some of the students think it’s okay and think it’s funny to say the N-word, say jokes about it,” says Roni Cook, one of LaRhonda’s two daughters. Roni, who was a member of the school’s cheerleading squad, eventually quit due to her being called a “nigger” by one of the white cheerleaders.

Pickerington High School North’s white students have spotted Snapchatting themselves dressed in a KKK uniform (as seen in this story’s featured photo), and one of the white female studnets posted a picture of herself on social media in blackface with a racial slur in the photo’s caption, which can be viewed below.

In lieu of the notoriety that the school has received for allowing its white students’ racist behavior to go unchecked for an extensive period of time, officials have implemented “sensitivity training” to attempt to convince white students to ‘get along’ with the Melanoid students of the school. Here is more on the sensitivity training in the following video clip.

For more on the Cook Family’s account of being harassed and taunted by the white students, watch the video in this link.

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In fact, the lion’s share of Black people’s ability to combat the systemic evils of racism/white supremacy are deeply rooted in building a thriving and respectable economic base. In doing so, we in Black Society are not only enabling ourselves to experience individual financial  success, but we also position ourselves to do business with other like-minded and thorough Black business owners, thus building a thriving Black Community in the process..reminiscent of the grandiose vision of Black economic empowerment originally spearheaded by Black leaders such as the Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey.

One man lives by the economic-centered principles of Garvey–a man by the name of Delxino Wilson de Briano. In August of 1994, Delxino and his wife Debbie Wilson de Briano founded TAG TEAM Marketing in Atlanta, GA. Even though the company’s title includes the word “Marketing”, there is no need for alarm–which is justifiable based on consumers’ long-held suspicions with companies that operate with such a moniker.

According to TAG TEAM Marketing’s website,TAG TEAM Marketing is a “Black-owned and operated marketing company that specializes in marketing the products and services of Black-owned businesses to Black consumers.” In a nutshell, this means that if you are a Black entrepreneur with a quality product or service to offer prospective customers, the the platform that TAG TEAM Marketing has provided is the perfect place for you to “set up shop” online.

As you can see by following this link, TAG TEAM Marketing’s online store offers a plethora of products that are Black owned, operated, and manufactured. From cleaning supplies to financial services, this virtual store for all things Black appears to be well on its way to becoming a one-stop shop for Blacks who possess the good intentions of spending their hard earned Black dollars with other Melanoid people.

For more on the founders of TAG TEAM Marketing, follow this link.

B. Clark

One interesting element to consider when addressing this issue is the fact that other racial groups are inclined to be rich in social capital–a system put in place that benefits countless non–Melanoid people–as they continue to ensure that they will have the resources in place to succeed.

 Another sobering aspect in regards to the issue of mentoring in Black Society is that it appears that many of the men and women who once served as mentors for legions of young Black youths are nowhere to be found. In an age of mere children being led by children, it is critical that the life experience and abundant wisdom of some of our elders be utilized to guide our youth as they embark upon their careers.

There is statistical data that strongly supports the call for mentorship…particularly in Black Society. According to information in a 2015 report provided by the Young People’s Perspectives on the Outcomes and Availability of Mentoring, the youth benefit from mentoring in the following ways:

• 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor.
•  81% more likely to report participating regularly in sports or extracurricular activities.
•  More than twice as likely to say they held a leadership position in a club or sports team.
•  78% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.
•  Nearly nine in ten respondents who had a mentor said they are now interested in becoming mentors.

Although this wasn’t included in the aforementioned itemized statistics, mentoring is also guaranteed to invoke the spirit of entrepreneurship and political/social activism among Melanoid youths, thus empowering them to become greater assets to Black Society and bigger threats to systematic racism/white supremacy which wields a debilitating effect on Melanoid people worldwide.

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In spite of his understanding on the dynamics of race in America, Rambler celebrated this past Halloween in an interesting fashion. A photo has went viral which depicts him dressed as what appears to be the late Bob Marley. The most distinctive feature about Rambler’s Halloween outfit wasn’t who he was dressed as, but rather how he presented himself when doing so.

From the looks of the picture (which is the featured photo for this story), Terry Rambler’s face has been painted in “blackface”, the longtime make-up style used by members of the dominant society to ridicule and disparage the naturally darker skin tones of Melanoid people. Another thing to consider after reviewing this photo is the fact that Terry Rambler isn’t much lighter than the revolutionary recording artist was when he was alive. After painting his face, Rambler was much darker than Bob Marley ever was. If the aforementioned Rambler is aware of this fact–and most of the world is–then why would he paint his face in such a way under any circumstances? After all, doesn’t Rambler consider it to be offensive that many Melanoid men have suited up to play for professional sports franchises in which they had no say in determining the names of those teams?

Although Rambler has since issued an apology, this is just the latest incident involving non-Black people who dress up in stereotypical ways to depict Blacks. This incident also forces us to re-visit the topic of Blacks who try to latch on to other agendas outside of their own just because the people they support are “brown people of color”. Are “red”, “brown”, and/or “yellow” people in the trenches with African/Melanoid people as many of us claim they are?

B. Clark

]]> https://www.melanoidnation.org/american-indian-activist-dressed-in-blackface-for-halloween/feed/ 121 https://www.melanoidnation.org/student-in-california-high-school-posted-kkk-lynching-message-creates-student-walkout/ https://www.melanoidnation.org/student-in-california-high-school-posted-kkk-lynching-message-creates-student-walkout/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2015 22:14:34 +0000 http://melanoidnation.org/?p=2877 BERKELEY, CA — A crowd of nearly 2,000 high school students took to the streets of Berkeley this past Thursday (Nov. 5) to protest the threats of terrorism delivered by a white extremist at Berkeley High School.

The students marched to UC Berkeley, where they voiced their displeasure for what had just transpired at their school that day. According to reports, a student was found creating a memo in the school’s library that read, KKK Forever Public Lynching December 9th 2015. Once questioned about committing such an act, the male student confessed to doing so.

In reaction to the threat that was made via computer on Thursday, the school has opted to use the exact same date of the threat’s manifestation (Dec. 9) to allow the Melanoid students of the school the opportunity to openly discuss issues of race with school district officials. Possible solutions to this issue will also be proposed among the students.

The Black Student Union of Berkeley High School posted the following Tweet in response to the terroristic threat made that day.

This happened at our school! When we will we as Black Students feel safe? pic.twitter.com/awoRyUX8hX

— Black Student Union (@BerkeleyBSU) November 5, 2015

To show support and well-wishes for the young students of Berkeley High School’s Black Student Union, here is there email address: berkeleyhighschoolbsu@gmail.com

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A statement has been released via Missouri’s Legion of Black Collegians group on Twitter, showing their stance on the matter.

We are no longer taking it. It's time to fight. #ConcernedStudent1950 #MizzouHungerStrike pic.twitter.com/mnPZBviqJF

— LBC (@MizzouLBC) November 8, 2015

The players are wanting Wolfe gone because of his alleged negligence in dealing with the slew of racist incidences occurring on campus, one of which involved Missouri Students Association president Payton Head–who is Black–called the n word by whites on campus. Many of the university’s students have used the hashtag #ConcernedStudent1950 to show their support for the ongoing movement.

Here is a link to the story.

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Once the story broke, a video was included along with the story. It appears that the video was recorded by Mr. Lynn himself, and was uploaded to his YouTube account. You can see footage of the incident in the video below.

According to Mr. Lynn, he was eventually let go by the cop while being searched for weapons.

B. Clark