If you’re reading here and you have cable tv, you might want to set the DVR to record a new reality television show that addresses racism (hat tip: @BlackInformant via Twitter). On Sunday (5/3), The Learning Channel’s (TLC’s) will debut a new show called “Guess Who’s Coming Over” in which a self-described “redneck” and his (white) family are matched with a young, urban black man.
I admit that I’m both curious and skeptical about this show. I’ll post an update here after I’ve had a chance to see it and review it.
Hello,
My name is Raymond Carnation. I was a Philadelphia Police Officer that opposed racism against African Americans in my department.
I along with two other officers were then retaliated against and then fired for coming forward . This occurred under the command of William Colarulo now a chief inspector.
In May of 2008 we won our Precedential Federal Racism Case Myrna Moore vs. The City of Philadelphia. D.C. Civil Action NOS. 99-cv-01163. This ten year nightmare has inspired me to campaign to ask President Barack Obama to place police racism on our national agenda. I am also aware this is a Global Problem. I am seeking to see Global as well as national attention on this serious problem. I want to write a book on our true stories and our findings on police racism.We hope that Oprah ,20/20 or Dateline can do a story so the world, and our President can take proper action. Below are the articles on my story so you will have a better understanding what had occurred in my career in Philadelphia Police department. Together we can make a positive change for all. I hope you and your staff can assist us in our quest as well as yours. Thank You and God Bless.
Yours Truly,
Raymond Carnation
around4life@aol.com
Cell# 267-231-8143
http://www.counterpunch.org/washington05162008.html
http://www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News-Stories/3-Former-Philadelphia-Officers-Win-10-Million-Lawsuit-Against-City/1$41422
http://www.wongfleming.com/blog/blog.php?id=49&nid=27
http://glendale.injuryboard.com/workplace-discrimination/-philadelphia-police-officers-win-10-m-judgement.aspx?googleid=239622
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/06 0399/news. cb.unfortunate. shtml
http://oddgrlout.blogspot.com/search?q=mckenna
Racism in Police Departments Must Be on the National Agenda
By Keith Rushing
I hope that the U.S. Department of Justice in the Barack Obama administration on will he do what none have done before: take serious measures to end the rampant racism and abuse of power in police departments across America. O f course, we can’t expect miracles in the span of…
URL to article: http://www .justdemocracyblog. org/?p=791