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Stop Supporting Your Enemies

Posted on June 22, 2017 by jordanliterature

“The first black…” “The first black man…” “The first black female…” “The first female…” Barack Obama was the first black president of the United States. Gabby Douglas was the first African American woman to win the all-around gold in the … Continue reading →

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Why I Hate the “N” Word

Posted on November 18, 2015 by jordanliterature

You can tell me it’s cool, you can tell me it’s a greeting. But what you can’t tell me is that it’s not a racial slur. The word was created to break down a certain color of people. It was … Continue reading →

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Excuse Me, but Don’t Make Excuses for Me: A note from a young black male teacher

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jordanliterature

Three years ago…“So what penitentiary is that Rodney Jordan in today”? One year later, “Man I’ve been to jail four times and I just knew I’d see your son there.” Sound harsh? Well, the first question was asked by one … Continue reading →

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