Letters

Don't give full rights to immigrants!

Dear Editor:

While illegal immigration is not Blacks' direct fight, Blacks still have a vested interest in the outcome for the following economic reasons. During Bush's two-term administration, unemployment among Blacks, on a national scale, doubled that of whites and is higher than Hispanics and Asians.

Blacks are presently being displaced in the labor pool over this immigration debate and will continue to be. This racist government has posed relentless resistance for decades in this country over Blacks' fight for reparations but yet invokes immense empathy for illegal lawbreakers.

The government's message is clear to Black America regarding this immigration hoopla: We are going to give illegal immigrants a pass for breaking the law but will continue to vehemently fight you every step of the way in your quest to be recompensed for past and present human atrocities.

Ochia Denton

Chicago

'Akeelah' is a winner

Dear Editor:

During the last year, my family and I have seen many movies at the theatre and some of them were garbage. Crash, a brilliantly crafted story about race relations, was one of the best movies I saw last year.

This year, Akeelah and the Bee is one of the best movies I've seen in years. This movie tells the story of a young girl striving for academic excellence in the midst of jealousy from her peers, problems at home and her own self-doubt. I encourage all youth groups and schools to take our children to see this movie.

It makes no sense to me that movies about buffoonery like Scary Movie 4 and RV beat out at the box office a smart, well-acted, well-written family movie like Akeelah and the Bee. If you and your family are able only to see one movie this season, make it Akeelah and the Bee.

Eli Washington

Chicago

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