The Deadwiley Truth

THE DEADWILEY TRUTH OP-ED COLUMN By Eric M. Deadwiley   IS RACIAL BIGOTRY AND WHITE SUPREMACY A THING OF THE PAST?   45 th Governor of Alabama, George C.   Wallace Jr.   Today in American society, we all live in a different social climate than that of our Fathers, Mothers and Grandparents. We have a Black President for the first time in the history of this great nation. We have more political representation than at any point in the history of America. Blacks now hold more positions in Federal, State, City and local governments than in previous generations. In fact, I don’t believe that anyone could say–with a straight face that things have not changed considerably since the days of slavery and Jim Crow in America. This is why a firestorm of criticism is being launched at our esteemed elder, scholar, activist, intellectual and civil rights icon, Harry Belafonte, for the statements he made in ...

For over three months a Latino Street Gang named the “Netas” has been occupying an area of benches and tables on the Hart Street side of the Heritage Row Playground located in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY. The Heritage Row Playground was named in recognition and on behalf of the Heritage Row Houses. The Heritage Row Houses is a 12 row-house complex of 1 family–3 story houses built by Habitat For Humanity’s year 2000 “Jimmy Carter Work Project.”   President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter helped build the houses, which climaxed in the dedication of Habitat’s 100,000th house. This was the first time in the history of New York City that a children’s Playground has been named in dedication of   houses. Historically, Parks, Playgrounds, Streets and Bridges were only named after “persons,” with almost (if not) all being dedicated “posthumously.”   This street gang has been unlawfully assembling in and around the playground. They have been vandalizing the area with ...

On Saturday, May 14, 2013, at the Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, two of the world’s top boxers competed for boxing’s most coveted status, which is to be boxing’s “pound-for-pound” King. In one corner, current pound-for-pound holder, Floyd “Money” Mayweather 44-0   and the Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez 42-0-1. There were many fans and boxing analyst who believed that Mayweather would be overcome by the younger, stronger fighter. Yet, what we all witnessed was a “master” boxer simply dominating a much younger, stronger but far less experienced fighter in Saul Alvarez. Many analyst and to some extent myself believed that Mayweather would fight in a defensive demeanor and allow Alvarez and the judges to steal the fight from Mayweather. READ MORE AT LINK BELOW: http://voices.yahoo.com/floyd-money-mayweather-undisputed-king-boxing-12326299.html

A DREAM DEFERRED!     What would Dr. King do if he were alive today now that his "signature" accomplishment (Section 4 of The Voting Rights Act of 1965) which he fought and “died” for has been struck down by the Supreme Court? What would Dr. King think about the civil rights leaders of today? America (not just Black America) needs to take another look at the leadership that we entrust with the sacred task of gaurding the civil rights of the American People. For far too long we have witnessed the "decay" of our leadership, from honorable and selfless men and women of the people, to narcissistic "capitalist" who are for sale to any corporate interest willing to stack their pockets full of cash. Selling out to the highest bidder and not even considering the consequences of their actions.   The people we have at the helm of our top civil rights organizations are more like "money grabbing opportunist” than civil rights leaders, featherin...

THE DEADWILEY TRUTH OP-ED COLUMN BAN THE BOX CAMPAIGN IS “VICTORIOUS” IN NEW YORK CITY By Eric M. Deadwiley August 6, 2011, 2011 Dear Friends, Advocates and Representatives : On April 13, 2011 Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia, signed into law the “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards” Ordinance. Council-woman Donna Reed Miller of the 18 th Council District introduced the Bill. Mayor NutteR explained how ex-offenders face many stumbling blocks when attempting to re-enter society, employment being only one of them. “One of their greatest challenges is overcoming their criminal records. This legislation will make it easier for ex-offenders to be judged by their abilities, as opposed to their past.” On April 20, 2011, I faxed a “BAN THE BOX” Proposal to every member of the Corrections Committee in the New York State Assembly and members of the New York State Senate.   On June 14, 2011, I faxed the same Proposal to every member of the New York City Council. As a result...

June 14, 2011 Attn: New York City Council-members: Albert Van, Annabel Palma, Charles Barron, Christine C. Quinn,   Darlene Mealy, Deborah Rose, Diana Reyna, Fernando Cabrera, Helen D. Foster, Inez E. Dickens, James Sanders Jr, Jumaane D. Williams, Larry B. Seabrook, Leroy C. Comrie Jr, Letitia James, Maria del Carmen Arroyo, Mathiew Eugene, Ruben Wills and Sarah M. Gonzalez. Re:     Request that the New York City Council introduce a “Ban the Box” ordinance to assist Unemployed people with criminal convictions in finding Employment Dear Council-members: On April 13, 2011 Philadelphia, PA’s Mayor Michael Nutter signed into law the “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards” ordinance. Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller of the 18 th Council District introduced the bill. Mayor Nutter explained how ex-offenders face many stumbling blocks when attempting to re-enter society, employment being only one of them. “One of their greatest challenges is overcoming their crimina...

THE DEADWILEY TRUTH OP-ED COLUMN Do We Deserve to Receive a Dividend for our Investment ? By Eric M. Deadwiley Look People! Anyone could see that our first Black President is ignoring the plight and struggle of black people. Rising tides certainly did not lift up the black ships. Professor Cornel West is right. President Obama is surrounded by oligarchs and "Elitist." President Obama had to know that his election to the presidency would cause a white "Back-lash" on black people all around the country. Nowhere is this back-lash more evident than in New York City where I live.   However, there are things which President Obama could have done (and still can do) to help the masses of blacks suffering under this back-lash from other ethnic group’s that backed Hillary Clinton and did not want to see a black man as President. The President has executive powers that he has not utilized. With a swipe of a pin, he can sign “Executive orders” to launch commissions to study w...