When I read about Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Ky., using the word "boy" in reference to Sen. Barack Obama, I immediately thought of a routine — and subsequent book — by comedian Cedric the Entertainer.
While watching the movie "The Original Kings of Comedy," Ced had me rolling in the aisle as he was talking about being a "grown-ass man," and that eventually became the title of his best-selling book, "Grown-A$$ Man."
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Posted by: Olivia Sanders
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Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:43 AM
I have a cousin whose name is Sir. YES! His father named him Sir. So that no white man could ever disrespect him the way countless other Black man had been treated. To some that was going too far, but too others it proves just how deep seeded resentment was for black men being called "boy" "George" or any other term that didn't recognize them as MEN.
Great column, Mr. Martin!
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Posted by: liz
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Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:00 PM
To stand quietly by and do or say nothing implies agreement with or acceptance of the speakers statement. The closeted thoughts of the heart and mind come out of the mouth, most especially when the speaker feels comfortable with or superior to, their audience.
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