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Three Reasons Why Minorities Shouldn't Avoid Jury Duty

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Category: Justice

Published: Saturday, 21 May 2016 20:50

Written by Palooke

by Palooke
I cannot stress this enough: If you are called to jury duty DO NOT TRY TO AVOID IT!! I know you're probably thinking you have better things to do. In reality, as a citizen of the United States, few responsibilities are more important than serving on a jury, especially if you are a minority.

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Been Blackballed? The 5 Must-Do's to Win at this Dastardly Game

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Published: Thursday, 03 March 2016 21:37

Written by Jill-Capri Simms

by Jill-Capri Simms
Whether in a private club, career, political arena, community or even church organization, if you have a nagging suspicion that you've been blackballed, there's a pretty good chance you have. Here are five sure-fire ways to effectively and efficiently deflate the ill effects of this invisible nemesis.

For starters, blackballing is not to be confused with public ridiculing or open slandering. In the political arena or even at a comedy house, mudslingers and hecklers are quickly identified. The heckler actually wants the center-stage; they want the video tape to roll; they thrive on attention. These brash and staunchly opinionated opponents posture their own truths by brazenly challenging anyone who should differ. They continuously gab and blab because they want to be heard by all that want to listen, and even those who would rather tune them out.

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