Category Archives: Whatever

Sometimes I get comments that just beg to have a response, mainly because they include many of the same myths about race that are repeated over and over again. This is my reponse to a comment left over at Rachel’s … Continue reading →

In my first post on Alas I wrote about how racism and sexism shaped the definition of heroes in the wake of hurricane Katrina and 911. Here’s a quote: In the days after 9/11 I was glued to my TV, … Continue reading →

I spent the last 7 days at the Association of Black Sociologists and American Sociological Association conferences, so that is why you missed me(well I’m sure at least a few folks didn’t miss me LOL!). This trip was my first … Continue reading →

for the Association of Black Sociologists and the American Sociological Association Meetings. I’m going to running around for a a week, so expect posting from me to be light. I will give a few updates, and will be checking up … Continue reading →

It’s superhot today, so don’t plan to walk long distances, and bring a bottle of water with you for any trip in the city today. (Why did I have to pick the hottest night of the year…?) And once again: … Continue reading →

PLACE: Grand Sichuan on St. Mark’s. TIME: Unless people object, let’s go with 7pm. I hope to see many of you there!.

On another post, Plunky writes in comments: I ain’t a lawyer, but I don’t think we should have laws about hate crimes. It is the act of the crime that is reprehensible, not whether the crime occurred because of prejudice, … Continue reading →

As I mentioned earlier, I’ll be visiting New York City and I’d love to have dinner with “Alas” readers while I’m there! And it gets better – “Alas” co-blogger Rachel (also of Rachel’s Tavern) will be attending the dinner, as … Continue reading →

Does anyone know what day of the month TANF is dispersed to recipients? My impression is that the date TANF payments are dispersed varies from person to person. But it’s also been implied, in a post I read recently, that … Continue reading →