What's happening in Sacramento and Yolo counties that is or should be of importance to our readers and subscribers? How would you describe Sacramento and Yolo counties as places for African-Americans and for positive race relations? Who and what are some positive African-American organizations and people making a difference? And others making a difference? Please share our link.
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There is a national movement to stop the imprisonment of black men and woment under the mandaroy sentencing laws. We have found these laws to be very bias. One senator leading the movement said "we must be a evil nation or we are locking people up who don't desire to be in priosns." My reason of interest is the growing numbers, cost and lack of opportunities unpon release. In 1937, in a one hour session against the objections of the American Medical Association marijuana was declared illigel. White America wanted to control Blacks and Hispanics. It did not matter that Washington, Franklin and Madison were the largest growers of hemp. Nor did it matter that St. Louis had just been burned down because blacks were becoming financially powerful. Again the tites are shifting. We were left shut-out of prohibution and tobacco. Both are not healthy and I am not advocating for marijunan. But, if money is to be made, projected billions, we should have some imput.
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Phil Nelson
2/26/2010 03:05:56 pm
On Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Bridging the Gap is presenting the second Black Night Cultural event at the Women's Civic Improvement Center (WCIC) at 3555 3rd AV, Sacramento, CA. This event is the result of African Peoples coming together and discussing ways to bridge the gaps that divide us. Through these discusions we determined that "culture" is one component of our division. Our response is to present cultural events as a way show the things we have in common as well as our differences and learn from one another. This may lead to greater understanding and tollerance of our peoples no matter where they come from. This a fun filled family event with a "Cultural Dances" theme. It also includes a DJ and Spoken Words and cultural interaction.
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