Zikkeria Bellamy Was Denied Employment At McDonalds Because She Is Transgendered!

A transgendered woman named Zikerria Bellamy was denied employment at McDonalds because the manager claimed the company does not hire "faggots." Then,he went on to berate Ms. Bellamy because he said that she "lied" when she checked female on her application.If you've heard the voice-mail that he left for her,you could hear the outrage in that dude's voice.

You know,thou doth protest too much,in my humble opinion.Why is this guy so homophobic? Zikerria just wanted a job.He reacted to her like one would if they had been tricked into dating a man that they thought was a woman.That's not what happened here.

So,why leave such a vitriolic message for Zikerria? The manager at that McDonalds must be suppressing some homosexual feelings of his own.

Here's more from Transgender Legal.org:

"On July 10, 2009, 17-year-old Zikerria Bellamy applied online for a position as a Shift Manager or Crew Leader at a McDonald’s restaurant in Orlando, Florida. On July 28, after managers at McDonald’s learned that Zikerria is transgender...

Zikerria never received the job interview she sought. McDonald's refused to hire her.

Zikerria’s story is all too common. Transgender people face tremendous discrimination in the workplace. According to a recent survey by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the National Center for Transgender Equality, 47% of transgender people report being fired, or denied a job or promotion, just because of who they are.

Few protections exist for transgender people who experience employment discrimination. In 38 states, there is no law protecting transgender people from being fired because of who they are. Federal law similarly offers no job protection for transgender people.

In Florida, while no law explicitly addresses discrimination based on gender identity, administrative agencies in Florida have ruled that transgender people are protected by the Florida Human Rights Act’s prohibitions on sex and disability discrimination. The Competitive Workforce Bill, which would add gender identity and sexual orientation to the Florida Civil Rights Act, was introduced in the Florida legislature on November 20."(END OF EXCERPT)Read the rest here.

Some Italian-Americans Find MTV'S "Jersey Shore" To Be Offensive!

The Italian guys in MTV's "Jersey Shore" take great pride in being a "guido." The way they embrace this negative portrayal of Italian-Americans is very similar to how some African-Americans are proud to be a "nigga." It's another way to exhibit your machismo for these folks,I guess.But,when you promote stereotypes,you can be certain to offend someone.Some Italian-Americans are not amused by the "guidos" who appear on "Jersey Shore."

Here's more from Entertainment Weekly:

"So, last night was the premiere of MTV’s delicious, guido-loving, fist-pumping docu-reality series Jersey Shore, a show that’s been ruffling more than a few feathers because it supposedly builds on negative stereotypes and bad behaviors of a subset of Italian-Americans that call themselves “guidos.” But… did those haters actually watch the show? Well, I did, and I’m here to tell you it’s pretty much the bomb. (Sorry if that offends you!) Sure, it’s also pretty much complete trash—and it certainly does build on stereotypes of “guidos”—but c’mon! It’s really just harmless fun. (And if you aren’t one of these “guidos” but still can’t separate yourself from then, then… well, you’ve got bigger problems.)

Jersey Shore is like The Real World, but filled with super-skanky folks of Italian descent who want nothing more than to tan, drink, and hook up. What’s wrong with that? And, in this instance, just like The Real World, the people depicted on screen are there—tanned skinned, “juiced” muscles, gelled hair and all—on their own accord. These seemingly silly “guidos and guidettes” (their words, not mine) aren’t being forced to do anything—MTV just brought its cameras and let them do their thing."(END OF EXCERPT)Read the rest here.

Elin Woods No Longer Has Her Eye On The Tiger! She's Moved Out!

Elin Woods has reportedly moved out after the salacious details of Tiger Wood's numerous affairs keep publicly unfolding.I guess she got tired of constantly having to keep her eye on the Tiger!

Here's more from the Chicago-Sun Tribune:

"Tiger Woods’ wife, Elin Woods, has reportedly moved out of the couple’s Florida home and is living with friends nearby, according to Radar Online.

But good Woods source explained it to me today, ‘‘Elin has been taking a bit of a break, but Tiger and his team are still hopeful she won’t leave permanently.”(END OF EXCERPT)Read more here.