Monthly Archives for August 2011

The lovely and brave Sonya Rose

My friend Sonya, who is a beautiful person on the inside and out, has advanced breast cancer. She’s giving it all she has and really fighting hard. She’s got an incredible spirit. But she needs help with her out of … Continue reading

12. August 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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Fantastic article by Nadine

Arab Americans have been subjected to vilification, racism, discrimination, racial profiling, intrusive security monitoring, surveillance, FBI entrapment, violation of rights and liberties, extraordinary rendition, torture, intimidation and hate crimes … [a]ll in the name of responding to 9/11.” Nadine Saliba … Continue reading

04. August 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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Tea Bagger Madness . . .

On Monday, while I was waiting for my MINI to be serviced, I met a manager with Dress for Success. We were discussing current events and politics, and she surprised me by saying that many of her employees are staunch … Continue reading

04. August 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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