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How to achieve true justice in America (and what that means) Amid the often-arduous journey towards equality, it’s vital to take a moment to reflect upon where we are. By Rev. Al Sharpton Amid the often-arduous journey towards justice and equality, it’s vital to take a moment to reflect upon where we are, the progress that we have achieved and assess where our work remains. In the next 25 years, our job must be to cement the gains made in the last half century and protect everything from voting rights to civil rights as they come under renewed attack. We must reimagine policing, climate change and deal with the racial wealth gap in education, health care, housing and more. In the next 25 years, we must continue to build upon our successes and work to maintain protections that only came to fruition following intense sacrifice generation after generation. Dozens of states are currently trying to change voting laws, with almost 400 bills being pushed in Republican legislatures. These laws could systematically undermine participation in the voting process. We must have a diverse coalition of Americans pushing back against this open assault on democracy. At the same time, we must also address ongoing injustices with policing, and tackle new challenges. READ MORE: How to achieve true justice in America (and what that means) https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/how-achieve-tr...
Posted By: Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Monday, July 26th 2021 at 8:05PM
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When the catastrophic Covid-19 pandemic hit, disparities in health care, jobs and resources were exposed for everyone to see. Communities of color and poor communities suffered terrible losses, both in terms of lives and livelihoods. Our virtual reality also revealed America’s unequal access to broadband and technology. Kids were told to attend school online when many didn’t even have internet capabilities or a computer at home. As we look towards the future, we must take measurable steps to equalize broadband and other tech so that no student, teacher or parent is left behind.
Monday, July 26th 2021 at 8:06PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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It still stands clear after time has passed.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 at 10:12PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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When I joined this site 12 years ago the need for broadband was well known and nothing has ever been done about it. You're too late Ron and now the continued COVID-19 scare tactics will put the poorest students deeper in the hole.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 at 10:41PM
Steve Williams
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Then let us work together to solve these problems, what do you think, Americans both Black and White working together to right the wrongs in the country.
Let us work together, OK!
Thursday, August 5th 2021 at 9:23AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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In those days we did work together Ron. Now this site has devolved into pure politics. Look at my profile and see what I say under "what I'd like to see on this site." I wrote it a long time ago. Has it made any difference?
Thursday, August 5th 2021 at 1:06PM
Steve Williams
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I am talking about something much larger than your website profile.
Thursday, August 5th 2021 at 3:55PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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What makes it bigger? Al Sharpton is a pipsqeak.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 12:31AM
Steve Williams
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Did you understand what you read, Steve?
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 1:20AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Listen Ron, Sharpton is a divider. A divider that will never bring true justice. I am a more reliable guide than he is. My way is bigger.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 8:09AM
Steve Williams
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Here's an example of his toxic ideology:
"We must have a diverse coalition of Americans pushing back against this open assault on democracy."
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 8:28AM
Steve Williams
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Steve, Did you understand what you read, Steve?
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 8:33AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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"We have so many more ways to communicate today, but less tangible victories to show for them."
DON'T YOU KNOW WHY SHARPTON?
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 8:40AM
Steve Williams
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You are running hard today. I asked you Did you understand what you read, Steve?
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 9:09AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Folks should not address Sharpton as "Rev." He's one of the most flawed persons ever to walk the earth. He's a coward too, not to be a member of Black in America.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 9:23AM
Steve Williams
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Steve, do you see my question, I asked you Did you understand what you read, Steve?
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 6:55PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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It was a short piece and Sharpton's illiteracy was on full display. I read and understood completely.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 10:06PM
Steve Williams
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If that is the case, then tell me what did you get out of this paragraph:
Amid the often-arduous journey towards justice and equality, it’s vital to take a moment to reflect upon where we are, the progress that we have achieved and assess where our work remains. In the next 25 years, our job must be to cement the gains made in the last half-century and protect everything from voting rights to civil rights as they come under renewed attack. We must reimagine policing, climate change and deal with the racial wealth gap in education, health care, housing and more. In the next 25 years, we must continue to build upon our successes and work to maintain protections that only came to fruition following intense sacrifice generation after generation.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 10:32PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Here's what I get out of that paragraph Ron. You are lost and confused. You have no idea what you've gained, nor what you want in the next 25 years. Buddhism is the only thing that can save you.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 10:52PM
Steve Williams
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I am no wear in that paragraph Steve so, you can cut out that BULL💩 NOW!!!!
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 11:28PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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You're smack dab in the middle of that paragraph Ron.
The way forward is to stop being a victim.
Square your shoulders, hold your head up, be a man.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 2:30AM
Steve Williams
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You posted it. Why?
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 7:57AM
Steve Williams
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Here’s why I post this issue, is because this is news that has affected my community and I want everybody to know what’s going on, OK!
Now, why do you come here posting TRUMPS propaganda here on this site?
Friday, August 13th 2021 at 8:48PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Your community. That sounds segregationist. Un-American.
Friday, August 13th 2021 at 8:58PM
Steve Williams
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WOW!!! I live in a Progressive mixed community, this community is far from being a segregationist Or Un-American about HYDE PARK, Chicago.
Let me tell you About my community. Diversity
Hyde Park is one of Chicago's more racially diverse neighborhoods. Its population is 47.6% White, 26.8% African American, 12.1% Asian American, 8.5% Hispanic, and 5.0% of other races or of more than one race. There are significant differences between the racial demographics of the part of Hyde Park south of 55th Street (most of which is part of the University of Chicago campus) and the part of Hyde Park north of 55th Street. Residents south of 55th Street are predominantly White and Asian American, with only a relatively small percentage being African American. North of 55th Street, on the other hand, African Americans make up approximately half of the population. The population of the northwestern corner of Hyde Park (north of 55th Street and west of Drexel Avenue) is almost 100% African American.
Hyde Park's location in the center of the predominantly African American South Side of Chicago as well as its large population of well-to-do black residents have made it an important cultural and political hub of Chicago's black community. Many of Chicago's prominent African American politicians live or have lived in Hyde Park, including former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun, and former U.S. President Barack Obama.
I see that you like to talk out of the side of your neck, on topic’s you don’t have a clue about but yet that is not a factor in your response. I asked you several times do you believe the big lie that Donald Trump told you? He said that the 2020 Presidential Election was stolen from Trump.
Steve, do you believe what Trump said?
Can you answer me that question?
Friday, August 13th 2021 at 11:13PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Ron, I didn't know that all your followers are from Hyde Park. Interesting but why don't they ever pipe up? Your final question though is boring. Get some reading glasses or hearing aids or take some Prevagen for your memory function, OR SOMETHING, PLEASE.
So when Sharpie says "Amid the often-arduous journey towards justice and equality, it’s vital to take a moment to reflect upon where we are, the progress that we have achieved and assess where our work remains." Are 'we' and 'our' also referencing this same "Progressive mixed community?"
Saturday, August 14th 2021 at 5:49AM
Steve Williams
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Now answer my question and refresh my memory, can you do that for me, Steve?
Do you believe the big lie that Donald Trump is telling the country, when He said that the 2020 Presidential Election was stolen from Trump.
Steve, do you believe what Trump said?
Saturday, August 14th 2021 at 2:34PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Why do you ask Ron? We are talking about "true justice for your community" and you can't explain it.
Saturday, August 14th 2021 at 7:57PM
Steve Williams
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Because it is very interesting to see how you can sit back on your ass and try to tell me where I come from, who's my community, nothing like that limited place you describe yourself putting me, that's why Steve.
Have you heard of the University of Chicago I live within its shadows and my community is growing large daily. Did you know that President Barack Obama's library will be in this community as well?
Saturday, August 14th 2021 at 9:38PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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So you posted this to make sure your community in the shadows of the University of Chicago would know all about it. Alrighty then!
Saturday, August 14th 2021 at 10:39PM
Steve Williams
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I wouldn’t just limit it to my community Steve, remember we are on the World Wide Web. Everybody can benefit from this.
Sunday, August 15th 2021 at 10:50PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Well then you need to include the Republicans don't you Ron.
Monday, August 16th 2021 at 1:16AM
Steve Williams
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Did you see any restrictions on what I just told you?
Monday, August 16th 2021 at 8:12AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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I''m talking about this Ron:
Dozens of states are currently trying to change voting laws, with almost 400 bills being pushed in Republican legislatures. These laws could systematically undermine participation in the voting process. We must have a diverse coalition of Americans pushing back against this open assault on democracy.
If you are sincere, then you will need to compromise. The Texas Democrats for instance, are obstructing. That won't work Ron.
Monday, August 16th 2021 at 11:40AM
Steve Williams
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What was wrong with the current voting laws that were on the books again Steve?
Monday, August 16th 2021 at 1:21PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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They were not "true justice in America."
Monday, August 16th 2021 at 9:27PM
Steve Williams
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I am not talking about the court system, I am talking about the most secure election ever which includes the Mail-in process.
Monday, August 16th 2021 at 10:07PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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That's what I'm talking about. You can't have true justice without free and fair elections.
Tuesday, August 17th 2021 at 1:52AM
Steve Williams
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Now, that's right, having a free and fair elections includes Mail-in voting.
Tuesday, August 17th 2021 at 10:23AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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It does not include federalizing elections. Pennsylvania will conduct our own election. Stay out of our business. Concern yourself with Illinois only Ron.
Tuesday, August 17th 2021 at 11:42AM
Steve Williams
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the U.S. Supreme Court does not hesitate to affirm the notion. In the 1972 decision in Dunn v. Blumstein , Justice Marshall stated, “In decision after decision, this Court has made clear that a citizen has a constitutionally protected right to participate in elections on an equal basis with other citizens in the jurisdiction.”
Do you see that proof, do you understand what The U.S. supreme court had to say about the law of the Land.
And not from your emotions Steve.
Tuesday, August 17th 2021 at 2:25PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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No one in Pennsylvania is denied a vote. Mind your own business you old busybody.
Tuesday, August 17th 2021 at 5:58PM
Steve Williams
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No eligible person in Pennsylvania is denied a vote, you will follow that LAW or you will not vote.
I’m not minding your business, I’m following the law.
Tuesday, August 17th 2021 at 6:29PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Here's what you need to do Ron. Find out where, around that shadow of the University of Chicago, you have been plagued with long lines. Find out which of those bureaucracies does you the honor of assigning you precinct workers, and make sure you get your fair share of precinct workers. I'll take care of my **** on this end. Deal? Deal.
Tuesday, August 17th 2021 at 7:03PM
Steve Williams
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Steve, you have always had that power and I'm not going to take that away from you, OK!
Tuesday, August 17th 2021 at 8:13PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Steve, you have always had that power and I'm not going to take that away from you, OK!
Tuesday, August 17th 2021 at 8:13PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Thank you, I hope you mean it. Those long lines are suppressing the vote so I wish you success.
Wednesday, August 18th 2021 at 12:31AM
Steve Williams
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