If you can't EMPATHIZE with someone then you don't have sympathy. What you have is pity, which no human wants. And honestly, if you can't empathize with another human, which ALL BLACKS are, then you should really do some reflection.

A unexamined life is not worth living.

And in my mind I'm a better educated Halle Berry but that doesn't mean when dealing with reality that one can't question their value especially when dealing day in and day out with micro-aggressive racism . IJS

But when you keep saying that one doesn't have value you(in the general sense) not only are acknowledging a reality but run the risk of reaffirming it. It's a double-edge sword to be a Black American. You have to be aware of the pitfalls of bigotry and racism in this culture but also be mindful that one's own…

well those stats also support the long standing ideals that all black men are thirsty for white women....i.e. Birth of a Nation.

Well folks have been saying for years that "anyone with half a brain.." so now we have proof that statement is actually true.

Follow the cops around in a low-income black neighborhood.

To be honest...this issue...excessive force by police isn't only experienced by blacks. If you want folks to be concerned about the most important aspect of your article...then show how these excuses are being used across the board.

This is the ONLY way this will bring about accountability in police departments.

Excellent piece. It is very much a black / white issue. But also a Hispanic issue. In 2014 we maybe dealing the same ole bs but it very much crosses the line for everyone. This time around the police ain't tolerating NO. ONE.

EDIT: He should be kicked off.

I don't even have a kid and I'm disgusted by this. Okay, black women THIS is what you're allowing into your consciousness as the idea of femininity? /rant off.

I had to stop after 1 and half. This needed to go back to the re-edit drawing board. But I wonder if they did, would they put the mentions in alphabetical order?

You friend is awesome and Livingston is a good sport.

I ABSOLUTELY FUCKIN' HATED BERGER. Sorry, had to get that out.

That's why I'm a dreadhead. I got tired of trying to fry the ish out of my hair to be loved and admired.

Funny thing is when I started my dreads I suddenly became "beautiful". Go figure.

Well the professionals can't do it unless she consents to it. IJS

Exactly.

I have ever reason and right to shake my head. But you don't have to like it or even get offended by it. Remember you choose what comes into your life.

That's where discernment comes into play ;)

Then go to google. Educate yourself about your hair. It's not the hair dresser's responsibility to do that. A good/excellent one will, but even at the end of the day it's your head, so your responsibility.

There are excellent bloggers out there who are really well-versed in the care of natural hair care. It just takes…