Sensitivity or Racism, I Can't Call It

The local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Dodge County, GA is suing Dodge County for allowing the Confederate Era to fly year around on the courthouse grounds. The flag was being flown on one of the flag poles of the courthouse before the NAACP sounded an alarm in a county commission meeting. Subsequently, the flag was moved to the Confederate memorial site that sits on a corner of the courthouse grounds. Perhaps, smelling blood in the water, the NAACP reminded the city that an earlier commission meeting authorized the flag to be flown only once a year. The Commissioners dismissed this as an error and authorized the flag to fly year round at the memorial site.

This issue has emotions flying high on both sides of the fight. The NAACP has held many rallies and marches highlighting the disrespectful and racist nature of the flag and the County's choice to support its propaganda. The County has taken the stance that the flag represents the individuals that lost their lives in a historic time period in our nations history. The thing that has really shocked me are the racist undertones that have arisen on both sides of the feud. Take the jump below to view comments about this issue left on the local newspaper's website.

Harsh Feelings Over Confederate Flag

Pangea WTF!

I've heard it said before that you have to be a little crazy to make it anywhere in the entertainment business. The self proclaimed Chris Da Great, the lead singer and co-founder of the Pangea Kidz, has thrown caution to the wind and charged full force through all obstacles laid before him and his beloved Pangea. But, I don't think it was Chris who brought life to Pangea, it was Pangea that brought life and purpose to Chris.

I can clearly recall my exchanges with Chris at what was formerly Palm Beach Community College. Our chats often centered around the passion that would eventually devour Chris' essence and entire being, Pangea. He always felt he had a voice that others needed and wanted to hear. However, it was Chris himself who needed to listen. A series of bad choices humbled Chris, taking away many opportunities that others take for granted. When he was at his lowest he asked me how could he take it all back and make it right. I told him that sometimes all you can do is hold your head high, accept your consequences, and grow from the adversity.

Some may question the authenticity of Chris Da Great, Pangea, and their message of Peace and Love. But Chris' love of Pangea is what I credit for the peace he found in his life. It is ironic that Pangea's biggest taste of fame came in an hour of 106 & Park that was headlined by Lady Gaga. The title of eccentric and even weird are good fits for Pangea. Great work Pangea. Chris if you are reading this, if you ever perform for me again and you decide to jump up on my speakers again, rising star or not, that's going to be your @$s. Take the link jump below to view Pangea's 106 & Park performance.

Pangea on 106 & Park (Youtube)