Posts Tagged ‘protests’

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Stella D’Oro Boycott- That’s The Way The Cookie Crumbles

by Madam Toussaint on August 17th, 2009 at 6:00 am
Posted In: GREEN, PEOPLE

Stella D’Oro is a brand of cookies and breadsticks formerly owned by Kraft Foods but currently owned by private equity firm, Brynwood Partners. When the historic Bronx, New York Stella D’Oro plant was taken over by new management disagreements led to a strike in August 13, 2008. “Over 135 members of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Obama Continues Pushing Health Care Reform Despite Slick Gun Talk And Too Much Airplay For Opposition

by Madam Toussaint on August 14th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Posted In: GREEN, POLITRICKS

Photo Credit: 29 April 2009, President Barack Obama addresses a town hall at Fox High School in Arnold, Missouri, speaking in part about his first 100 days in office. By Pete Souza President Barack Obama continues to push for health care reform amidst backlash from conservatives and protesters. At a town hall meeting in New […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Chinese Restaurants Accused Of Labor Violations

by Madam Toussaint on August 12th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Posted In: GREEN, PEOPLE

Photo Credit: “Passing Through Eldridge” by Gigi Bio In many arguments with friends I’ve been told as far as being “green” is concerned Black people don’t care about dolphins or polar bears. Black people care about people, particularly our own survival. And that’s understandable as there is much to be concerned with in our community, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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