Essay 1195

Talking trash in English with a MultiCultClassics Monologue…

• USA Today reported that more cities and states are pushing to make English the official language. “This is the most action we’ve seen in about 10 years,” said one spokesman for a group promoting English as the mandatory language. “People are split on immigration. But on matters of assimilation, they agree immigrants should be on the road to learning English.” Critics insist the proposals are anti-immigrant. “They’re a way of putting immigrants in their place,” said a sociology professor at the University of California, Irvine, who has been studying the issue. It might be interesting to see how many members of The Minuteman Project could actually pass a Basic English exam.

• Bill Cosby returned to Detroit last Saturday for his continuing efforts to lift the Black community. Cosby told the audience, “You’re about to listen, absorb and to challenge yourself to move in a positive direction.” At that point, folks should have moved for the exits. But the group probably remained out of respect for the entertainment legend. “When I come back and come back and come back,” said Cosby, “I’m making a statement that this is for real.” Look for the Bill Cosby “Keepin’ It Real” Tour in your neighborhood soon.