Power and Politics

Racial Profiling and Harvard Professor GatesArticle published on: 08/01/2009

Everyone in America knows of the terminology "racial profiling" as we hear it all too often in our media news. You know the often told stories of young black men being pulled over because they shouldn't be driving that nice Mercedes!...then to only find out not only does the Mercedes belong to the profiled driver but that he legitimately has the profession to support his car of choice. Okay, let's fast track to prominent, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. who was arrested at his home in Cambridge, Mass by police officer, James Crowley. The cause of his arrest, the police officer was responding to a 911 call about a home invasion in-progress. After Professor Gates explained that he lived at the residence, the officer asked for proper identification and Professor Gates obliged with the request. Apparently this was not enough as we all know the conclusion to this ongoing media story and that is Professor Gates was arrested on the compounds of his home. Racial profiling will continue to happen but now it appears that proving that your car, home, and profession are earned and yours is not enough anymore. This seems like racial profiling the sequels of sequels. All I can advise of my readers is that we are all judged by others within our race and outside our race. Whatever it is that you do, do it with sound judgement and sound mind and and continue to have the confidence that our justice system will right any wrongs.

Readers, chime in on the Professor Gates story or offer a story of similarity whether it be you personally or of someone you know.

Food Corner - What's on the menu? For the Month of July

Okay, Beautifully Said... readers, I am continuing my theme of easy, breezy foods that will work for the humid temperatures of the south. Real simple yet filling with a bag of Lays potato chips (Baked for the health buffs:) or a couple long slices of dilled pickles. Also, you have to top it off with a cold pitcher of pink lemonade filled with fresh lime slices. HAPPY EATING!

Roast Beef Sandwich :Try it with your choice of hero or sub bread

¼ cup melted unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh garlic
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 red onion
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 roasted red pepper
1 teaspoon pepper
½ pound fresh

1. Cut hero bread or sub bread in half.
2. Spread melted, unsalted butter on both sides of bread.
3. Sprinkle fresh garlic on both sides of bread. Use spatula to pat garlic into bread.
4. Sprinkle fresh salt and pepper on top.
5. Place bread on baking sheet. Lightly toast for 2-4 minutes.
6. Remove bread from oven.
7. Use spatula to spread Dijon mustard on toasted bread.
8. Spread on goat cheese mixture (optional or your own choice of cheese mixture).
9. Add a few rings of onions.
10. Top off that layer with olive oil and a dash of black pepper.
11. Add the roast beef and roasted pepper slices.
12. Add slices of Swiss cheese.
13. Top that layer with olive oil and a dash of pepper.

Beauty Spotlight

The beauty product of the month is the Mary Kay NouriShine lip gloss. Choose from a variety of colors that range from Beach Bronze to Sugarberry. The glosses are made with NouriShine which will give your lips the added sheen and lip balm protection. time.

Mary Kay NouriShine Lip Gloss

Item Price Qty. Remove
Mary Kay® NouriShine® Lip Gloss $13.00

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My handsome son Christian (my inspiration)

I created Tula Couture dba Designs by Trisha Lanae’ because I love to design and create pieces that will make a statement. Tula Couture, which is derived from my name in a unique way, features custom made jewelry and accessories from the sophisticated to the young and chic. Tula Couture officially launched in Feb. 2009

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