Author Archives: Jack Stephens

A Nation Built on the Hierarchy of Race

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Considering all of the comments and posts on sexuality and race I’ve decided to post a modified blog post I did at my blog.  It’s an excerpt from a review of The Cost of Privielge: Taking on the System of … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Economics and the like, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Race, racism and related issues | 1 Comment

What the Soldiers Think

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Cross-posted from The Mustard Seed.

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"I'm scared! I can't breath without this election running over my gills!"

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Jack Stephens

What are the pundits going to do?

Posted in Elections and politics, Media criticism | 2 Comments

Obama: Moving from Symbol to Substance

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Jack Stephens

I have my own views on Obama and election day (bittersweat as I’m a Californian) but for now I want to highlight some things about Obama and the election from other blogs. Please watch this video of Dr. Cornel West … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections and politics, International issues, Race, racism and related issues | 6 Comments

Rep. Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Cross-posted from The Mustard Seed. As we come to a vote in two days we must remember those that paved the way for us. Sen. Clinton wasn’t the first woman and Sen. Obama wasn’t the first African-American; Rep. Shirley Chisholm … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Elections and politics, Feminism, sexism, etc, Race, racism and related issues | 8 Comments

"I can't be a pessimist, because I am alive."

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Cross-posted from Double Consciousness. Time Wise, on his Facebook posted this video of James Baldwin. In his post he stated: This is an amazing clip of Baldwin, discussing Malcolm and Martin, but especially the last two minutes, in which he … Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues | 3 Comments

Friday Hip-Hop: "We walk."

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Jack Stephens

My latest podcast is up The Mustard Seed. It features up and coming Fresno rapper Fashawn who uses unorthodox sample tracks to rhyme over (click on the pic to get to the podcast). Click here to subscribe on iTunes.

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Has Halloween Become Over Commercialized

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Jack Stephens

“He didn’t even know it was to protect his virgin spirit from the wretched dead that rome the earth one night a year to steal souls.” -Lauralee Hickok In The Know: Has Halloween Become Overcommercialized?

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BFP on feminisms

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Jack Stephens

Brownfemipower:
one of the big tricks that i discovered had been pulled on me was the trick of getting me to believe that there was such a thing as a “Feminist Movement.” there’s not. but i thought there was. and being a believer and student of ‘movements’–what are they, how are they made, where they come […] Continue reading →

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"You can vote however you like."

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Jack Stephens

With all this bullshit being flung all over the blogosphere and stric-9 laced saliva being spewed out of every single pundit due to this election I want to present to you the dopest school kids I have ever seen. Hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Elections and politics | 7 Comments