Here's the first page of a three-page "literacy" test that racist authorities in Louisiana presented to black people as a way to keep them from voting in 1964. You had 10 minutes to complete the test, and one wrong answer out of 30 disqualified you. (Thanks, @RobotCommission!)
Take the impossible "literacy" test Louisiana gave black voters in 1964
Racist royal aide quits after remarks to Black Buckingham Palace visitor
Ngozi Fulani, chief executive of London domestic abuse charity Sistah Space, visited Buckingham Palace yesterday only to have to deal with a royal aide's racist interrogation about her national origins: "I can see I am going to have a challenge getting you to say where you're from," the aide, Baroness Susan Katharine Hussey, was quoted… READ THE REST
3 Georgia sheriff's deputies, all white, charged with battery after beating black inmate
Three of the five Georgia sheriff's deputies who beat Jarrett Hobbs, a 41-year-old Black man detained at the Camden County jail, were charged with battery and booked into the same jail after CCTV footage of the attack went viral this week. They either didn't realize the cameras were running or simply didn't care. They've been… READ THE REST
Mitch McConnell voted against interracial marriage, despite the fact that he's married to an Asian woman
Yesterday, Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) voted against advancing the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill providing Federal protection for same-sex and interracial marriage. Thing is, McConnell's wife is Elaine Chao, former US Secretary for Transportation, who is Asian. From MSN: "My guess is McConnell's opposition has to do with same-sex marriage, not interracial… READ THE REST
Skip the shipping times. Gift someone a new language this season with Rosetta Stone.
Sometimes, the holidays sneak up on us. You have to buy someone a present, but you don't know what to get them — and of course, there's the fear it won't show up on time to be under the tree Christmas morning. That's why our Last Chance sale is an excellent opportunity. It provides great… READ THE REST
Buying a holiday gift for a golf lover? This golf simulator is guaranteed to arrive by Christmas.
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There's nothing more nerve-wracking than wondering if the holiday gifts you ordered will arrive on time. Unfortunately, on-time delivery is hardly promised this season, except during our Last Chance Shipping Sale.… READ THE REST
Missed Cyber Monday? You can still get this Microsoft Surface Pro 5 for $400
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It's time for some holiday shopping, and if you're not doing it online, you'll be, well, in line. Since there aren't many folks who find hanging out at big box stores… READ THE REST
