Black Heritage Day February 2

Black Heritage Day February 1

Black Heritage Day February 1

Black HIV/AIDS in Spokane by Robert Williamson

Every time I hear the word disproportionate in conjunction with African Americans I cringe.  The reason is, is the information that follows is never good.  Here are a some examples of what I am talking about:  There are a disproportionate amount of African American males incarcerated, there are a disproportionate amount of African Americans with high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, who are unemployed and live in the filthiest neighborhoods in America.  I am sure you get my drift.  This list is not conclusive.  We have a lot on our plates.  The list just got bigger.  Did you know that we have the largest rates of people who are newly infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?  The following information comes from the Center of Disease Control. . . . .

The rate of new infections among Black NHs is approximately 6.0 times higher than White NHs in Spokane County and 6.4 times higher in Washington State.    Full story . . . .

State of the Union Address Tomorrow Tuesday Jan 24

What would you ask President Obama?

Tomorrow, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address at 9:00 p.m. ET. During that speech, he’ll lay out his vision for an America where hard work and responsibility are rewarded, where everyone does their fair share, and where everyone is held accountable for what they do.

There is a range of ways to get involved with this year’s State of the Union address. . . . .

Blacks Face Bias in Bankruptcy, Study Suggests

The New York Times

Blacks are about twice as likely as whites to wind up in the more onerous and costly form of consumer bankruptcy as they try to dig out from their debts, a new study has found.

The disparity persisted even when the researchers adjusted for income, homeownership, assets and education. The evidence suggested that lawyers were disproportionately steering blacks into a process that was not as good for them financially, in part because of biases, whether conscious or unconscious.

A Widespread Pattern

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A Dialogue with Rev. Happy Watkins

Join Occupy Spokane

See Occupy Photos

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations 2012 Huge Success

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Celebration:  Program

 

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Celebration:  Photos

Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Unity March 2012

Premarch Rally Spokane Convention Center:   Photos

Unity March – Main Street:  Photos

Postmarch Youth Rally Riverpark Square:  Photos

SPOKANE OCCUPY JAN 20, 2012

The Spokane African American Voice supports the Occupy movement join us.

OCCUPY THE COURT! OCCUPY CITY HALL!
MARCH FOR OUR RIGHTS-Jan 20th at 11:30 AM Riverfront Park Carousel, and on to meet participants at the Rally at the Federal Bldg.
RALLY FOR OUR RIGHTS-Jan 20th at 11:30 AM Federal Courthouse 920 W. Riverside
RECEPTION AND FORUM-Jan.20th 2pm Reception in City Council Chambers and 3pm Forum With City Leaders and Occupy Spokane.
Co-Sponsored by the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane

FEATURING:
MARY VERNER Former Mayor of Spokane
JOHN WAITE-Political activist and small business owner
LIZ MOORE-Director of the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane
BREEAN BEGGS Local attorney and activist
WALTER KLOEFKORN Spokane Moves to Amend
KIRK SMITH-Political consultant
BART MIHAILOVICH Spokane Riverkeeper at Center For Justice
AUSTIN DEPAOLO-Organizing Director of UFCW 1439
BRAD REED-Envision Spokane

THIS IS A NON-PARTISAN EVENT
Questions? Call 509-270-2453 or bethany72@comcast.net
GET THE MONEY OUT OF OUR DEMOCRACY!
STOP CORPORATE PERSON