Friday, March 27, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Me and My Double Chins

So I was feeling pretty good about myself when I got my weekly Google Alert for "Melissa Harris-Lacewell". The alert helps me keep up with how folks in the blogosphere are responding to my written pieces and media appearances. ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/03/me-and-my-double-chins.html

Thursday, March 26, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Michelle Obama's Arms

Harris-Lacewell, not by Prof. Pierce. Two: I think some of us need to take to heart that code from some corners of the feminist blogosphere: If it's not about you, then it's not about you. Three: Thank you, Prof. Harris-Lacewell, for this. ... I discovered Melissa last year by happenstance when I came across her debate with Gloria Steinem at a time when white feminists had me seething. M H-L is one of the reasons I can use the term "feminist" in relation to myself. ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/03/michelle-obamas-arms.html

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Obama's Debt to New Orleans

Melissa Harris-Lacewell and James Perry March 12, 2009. When New Orleans flooded in August 2005, the Democratic Party was a shambles, locked out of the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives. ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/03/obamas-debt-to-new-orleans.html

Monday, March 23, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Prophetic Tradition

Melissa Harris-Lacewell. Melissa Harris-Lacewell. Yolanda Pierce. Yolanda Pierce. Request of Our Guests. 1. Bookmark The Kitchen Table. That way you will remember to stop by every day. 2. Leave comments here on the blog! ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/03/prophetic-tradition.html

Sunday, March 22, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Time to End "Don't Ask , Don't Tell"

Part of the problem is exactly what Melissa described in the history of black men serving during and after the Civil War. They honorably sacrificed their time, services, and lives to fight for the very country that denied them freedoms, ... Hi Dr. Harris-Lacewell, I wrote a short response to your post that was more questioning about why we must define citizenship that way and want to dissolve into militarism. I am not dismissing service, I just wondered if there is ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/03/time-to-end-dont-ask-dont-tell.html

Friday, March 20, 2009

Obama's Debt to New Orleans

Melissa Harris-Lacewell, an associate professor of politics and African-American studies at Princeton University, is completing her latest book, Sister Citizen: A Text for Colored Girls Who've Considered Politics When Being Strong Isn't ...

Source: http://www.thenation.com/doc/20090330/harris-lacewell_perry

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Chris Brown and Rihanna

Melissa I would be fascinated to know what you would do if Chris were your son or child a boy? Lala. March 5, 2009 6:43 PM · Perry said... Professor Harris-Lacewell, I find The Kitchen Table very refreshing. This one of the few places ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/03/chris-brown-and-rihanna.html

Monday, March 16, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Black Women Citizens?

Dr. Harris-Lacewell, As a sista, I often find the transition from February (Black History Month) to March (Women’s History Month) a little difficult to deal with primarily because I feel Black women get short shrift during both months. ..... Thanks Melissa. after reading this post I was reminded of an article you did WAY back during the primaries called "Hillary's Scarlet O'Hara Act" and seeing some similar themes (naturally) and I am also thinking about another movie ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/03/black-women-citizens.html

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Militarism Equates Citizenship? « Pax/Peace/Paz Studies at Naropa

Over at The Kitchen Table blog, the always thoughtful Melissa Harris-Lacewell of Princeton University lays out a foundation for why “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is well overdue to end. While I agree with her in opening principle, ...

Source: http://naropapax.wordpress.com/2009/03/14/militarism-equates-citizenship/

Saturday, March 14, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: A day with women

The universe spent the day reminding me there is a Balm in Gilead. Yes there is a long road to travel, but I am not on the road alone. Thank God. Melissa. Posted by Melissa Harris-Lacewell at 9:58 PM. Labels: black women ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/03/day-with-women.html

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Daily Views, Pop Culture, Rants, and News: Rachel Maddow and <b>...</b>

The same pragmatism is applied to Melissa Harris-Lacewell as well. My crush on her hearkens back to the days when I had a school boy fascination with a third rate singer with sub par acting skills who played opposite some guy named ...

Source: http://nappydiatribe.blogspot.com/2009/02/rachel-maddow-and-melissa-harris.html

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Womanist Lessons: Resisting Lenten Sacrifice

We laid our self-hatred at the altar and asked to be forgiven for allowing ourselves to be used as mules of the world. And to that I said, AMEN! Melissa. Posted by Melissa Harris-Lacewell at 8:30 AM. Labels: Lent, Sacrifice, Womanism ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/02/womanist-lessons-resisting-lenten.html

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Negro Please!

Yolanda,. When I read your modest proposal I laughed about how it reveals our differences. I spent the afternoon shopping for a gown for the inaugural ball. You, my friend, were asking us to turn in our plane tickets to the senior ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/01/negro-please.html

Sunday, March 8, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Obama&#39;s First State of the Union

Melissa Harris-Lacewell. Melissa Harris-Lacewell. Yolanda Pierce. Yolanda Pierce. Request of Our Guests. 1. Bookmark The Kitchen Table. That way you will remember to stop by every day. 2. Leave comments here on the blog! ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/02/obamas-first-state-of-union.html

Saturday, March 7, 2009

If You Got It, Flaunt It: <b>Melissa Harris</b>-<b>Lacewell</b> is cool [Peace Out!]

I was watching the Rachel Maddow show tonight and her guest was Princeton University Professor Melissa Harris-Lacewell. They were discussing Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele's plan to reach out to the "hip hop" ...

Source: http://camille-flauntit.blogspot.com/2009/02/melissa-harris-lacewell-is-cool-peace.html

Friday, March 6, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Why Eric Holder&#39;s Race Speech was a Failure

I appreciate Attorney General Holder for taking up a conversation on race, but it is not enough. The time for talking may come, but today is a day for action. Melissa. Posted by Melissa Harris-Lacewell at 3:09 PM ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/02/why-eric-holders-race-speech-was.html

Thursday, March 5, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: A place to call home

We must save each other to save ourselves. The stimulus package, auto industry crisis, and housing issues are the first major tests of the Obama administration. Let's talk about it here at TKT. Melissa. Posted by Melissa Harris-Lacewell ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/02/place-to-call-home.html

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

The Other Dogwhistle - Ta-Nehisi Coates

My favorite line from the article: “The swagger was out of control, dragging the left foot, it was like, ‘Barack, you have got to calm down,’” said Melissa Harris-Lacewell, a Princeton University professor who teaches courses in ...

Source: http://ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com/archives/2009/03/the_other_dogwhistle.php

Monday, March 2, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: Campaign Money: A Sacred Trust

Steele and Burris have both broken that contract. I am confident that James Perry never will. Melissa. Posted by Melissa Harris-Lacewell at 8:47 AM. Labels: Campaign finance, Governor Rod Blagojevich, James Perry, Michael Steele ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/02/campaign-money-sacred-trust.html

Sunday, March 1, 2009

THE KITCHEN TABLE: The Kitchen Table Speaks

... this show on the road, please know that we would love to come to your city, your church, or your organization. Just send us an email with a proposal and we will get back to you. TKT. Posted by Melissa Harris-Lacewell at 10:30 AM ...

Source: http://princetonprofs.blogspot.com/2009/02/kitchen-table-speaks.html