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Press releases and commentary from Black organizations
Fear Factor - Commentary by Raynard Jackson -- I originally had no intention of commenting on the recent controversy surrounding the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) most recent foray into racial politics. But, because of the volume of phone calls and emails asking me to give my take, I have decided to oblige my followers. Let me state this
Fear Factor - Commentary by Raynard Jackson -- I originally had no intention of commenting on the recent controversy surrounding the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) most recent foray into racial politics. But, because of the volume of phone calls and emails asking me to give my take, I have decided to oblige my followers. Let me state this
African, Caribbean, Afro Latino, and African American Leaders Count Down To National Census Day -- Washington, DC - The urgent need for better schools, roads, and healthcare in disadvantaged neighborhoods are only a few of the reasons people of color should be eager to complete and return their census form, Melanie L. Campbell told several Black groups assembled at the US Capitol today for The
NAACP Elects Roslyn M. Brock to Chair Board of Directors -- NEW YORK, NY – The NAACP named Roslyn M. Brock as Chair of the Board of Directors at its Annual Board Meeting on February 20 at the New York Hilton. Brock, 44, became the youngest ever and fourth woman to serve as Chair of the NAACP’s Board of Directors. A
I’ve Got Your Deficit Commission Right Here! - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- Even as a bloodbath looms in the November distance, the Obama administration continues to push healthcare because they know that Americans love their entitlements like winos love wine. They are betting the farm that once that fiery warmth begins running through the National body we will not only love national
Business As Usual: President Obama Meets with Black Leaders - Commentary by Raynard Jackson -- Can you imagine Michael Jordan seeking advice on basketball from a ping pong player, or Tiger Woods seeking advice on his golf swing from a rugby player, or Bill Gates seeking advice on technology from a Buddhist monk? Even Hollywood, with all its creative energy, could not have come up
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to Deliver Keynote Address at the National Association of Black Journalists Conference on Health Disparities -- Washington, D.C., February 17, 2010 - Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius will deliver the keynote address at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) annual conference on Health Disparities, March 4-6, 2010 at the Barbara Jordan Conference Center, Kaiser Family Foundation, 1330 G. Street, NW, Washington, D.C
Sherri Shepherd, Charlie Wilson, Dick Gregory, Norm Nixon to Join Dr. Bill J. Releford for the 2nd Annual African American Men's Health & Empowerment Summit -- Los Angeles - In a continuing campaign to raise health awareness issues amongst Black men within the African American community, Dr. Bill J. Releford, the founder of The Diabetic Amputation Prevention (DAP) Foundation, in conjunction with KJLH Radio and the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, are hosting the 2nd Annual
UNCF Digital Media and Public Forum Series at Morehouse College Feb 4 -- “TO BE YOUNG, DIGITAL AND BLACK” Thursday, February 4, 2010 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm At: The Morehouse College Leadership Center Auditorium Atlanta, Georgia (corner of West End Avenue & Westview Drive S.W) CONTACT: (404) 302-8607 Ext.8507 clarissa.myrick-harris@uncf.org Free and open to the public! Forum Panelists Dr. Michael Hodge, Morehouse
People For the American Way Foundation Welcomes New Director of African American Religious Affairs, Leslie Watson Malachi -- People For the American Way Foundation (PFAW Foundation) President Michael B. Keegan announced today that Leslie Watson Malachi has joined the organization as Director of African American Religious Affairs in the Washington, D.C. national headquarters. In her new role, Malachi will oversee and manage day-to-day operations of the African American
The Wisdom of Massachusetts Voters - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- Following the death of Senator Edward Kennedy, Democrats in the Massachusetts state legislature rushed to change a procedural rule thus allowing Democratic Governor Deval Patrick to replace Kennedy with an interim and Democratic Senator. During the 2004 Presidential election this same august body had taken that power away from Republican
Seven-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Kirk Franklin Presents Artists United For Haiti -- New York, NY- As gospel music artists gathered in Nashville, Tennessee to celebrate the biggest and brightest at the 25th Stellar Awards this past weekend, they also came together for a higher purpose. With the recent tragic earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Kirk Franklin assembled numerous award-winning gospel music artists in
The Browning of America - Commentary by Raynard Jackson -- The stunning win of Scott Brown in the Massachusetts Senate race Tuesday has sent shock waves throughout the political world. But, as usual with tectonic shifts like this, everyone is totally misreading what happened. Republicans have every reason to be crowing today and Democrats have every reason to be depressed
Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano Regarding the Situation in Haiti -- As part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to assist Haiti following Tuesday’s devastating earthquake, I am announcing the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. This is a disaster of historic proportions and this designation will allow
Harry Reid is not a Racist - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- Harry Reid is not racist and Republican calls for his resignation are misguided. There I said it. The senate majority leader has recently come under fire for remarks attributed to him in the new book “Game Change.” Authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann say that in 2008 Reid described then
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