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The Nuclear Option - by Joseph C. Phillips -- I decided to take my number two sons’ football coach up on his request and join his “staff” as an assistant coach. The team had a rough year. Our boys

Election Result Shows The Nature Of The Beast - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - If you feel that violence may be approaching, don't worry about the ones that run their mouths, watch out for the ones that are quiet! Devilish

Organized efforts boosted black voter turnout, protected voters and reduced drama at the polls -- Remaining faithful to the old-school mantra “organize, organize, organize” combined with the use of new-school technologies resulted in a major coup on Election Day - a record black voter turnout

Other Than That Mrs. Lincoln, How Did You Enjoy the Play? - by Joseph C. Phillips -- If, as the essayist wrote, ‘irony gives birth to a deeper and less friendly understanding’, then here is a real mother for ya. In the days following the election of

Voting Is Great But Voting Stupidly Is Disastrous - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - The campaign of President Barack Obama was extremely successful in registering voters and encouraging them to vote. It was so great to see thousands of Blacks

Congressional Black Caucus Unveils New Officers -- WASHINGTON, DC) "I am proud to have served as the 20th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus," said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. "Our

ACT NOW! Encourage Congress to help save our American auto industry -- Please pass this on to someone you know.... As our nation goes through an economic crisis of epic proportions, we cannot turn our backs on an industry that serves as

Attorney Jalene Mack Tackles Big Screen -- Houston, TX - After years of impressing the courtroom, prominent Houston attorney Jalene Mack will now command an audience of millions when she makes her big screen debut in the

Celebrities Urge Black America to Vote Early -- Angela Bassett, Kevin Eubanks, Brandy, and LisaRaye among the cast of NCBCP/AURN PSA’s urging African Americans to be first to vote in the upcoming election In an effort to circumvent

“Reject the Hate in ‘08” Local Activists Counter Racist Appeals to White Voters -- Barack Obama’s candidacy has put a national spotlight on race in a way which this country has not seen in a generation plus. As the finish line gets closer the

Conservative Radio Host Shelly Wynter Trumps McCain Supporter in Showdown on CNN -- Conservative Radio Host Shelly Wynter Trumps McCain Supporter in Showdown on CNN Wynter proposes a serious conversation addressing conservative values and Black America Atlanta, GA - The Republican supporter who

Walking the Walk - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- The catch phrase for this political season is “change.” Voters want it though they are often at pains to describe exactly what that change is. They are tired of business

Today's News Brought to You By The Black Clown - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Is it just me or does it seem to you also that Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are being pushed to the curb a little bit

Liberal contempt: A Hard Habit to Break - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- Following the thumping George Bush and company gave John Kerry in 2004, the new left groused in unison that the reasons were clear : Kerry, like most of the left

Modern Day Bank Robbers - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - The financial crisis currently going on in the United States appears to have created an opportune moment for many Blacks and Jews to unite! The same

Today's News Brought to You Black talk show hosts - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Is it just me or does it seem to you also that Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are being pushed to the curb a little bit

Statement by President of Black Real Estate Professionals on The $700 Billion Dollar Bailout -- Washington, DC – September 24, 2008 -- Speaking on behalf of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the country’s oldest minority trade association, President Maria Kong, issued this

John Lee Hooker Jr. Takes Off for Europe -- On the heels of the successful release of his third CD, " All Odds Against Me," Grammy nominated blues artist and son of blues legend, John Lee Hooker, John Lee

Some Democrats Are Still Dixiecrats - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Malcolm X delivered his historic political speech “The Ballot or the Bullet” about 40 years ago and one message in the speech appears to be more

Comedian / Political Satirist Shang Urges Black America to “Vote First” -- Shang Spearheads “Vote First” for National Coalition on Black Civic Participation‘s Unity ’08 Campaign Edgy, insightful, provocative and uncompromising, the stand-up routines of comedian Shang have always echoed the voice

Americanlife TV Network Executives Named Top 50 & Most Influential Minorities In Cable -- WASHINGTON, DC – Who will be crowned as the Top 50 Minorities in Cable? AmericanLife TV, the cable network devoted to the Baby Boomer generation, announced that two of their

Give ‘em the old Razzle Dazzle - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- A poster that used to hang on my mother’s office wall proclaimed, “If you can’t dazzle ‘em with brilliance, baffle ‘em with baloney.” Or something to that effect. It is

Baptist General Convention of Virginia Launches Black Voter Empowerment Sundays -- Statewide Movement is Part of National Effort on Behalf of the National Coalition of Black Civic Participation's Unity '08 Campaign Richmond, Virginia - Reverend Cessar Scott, executive minister of the

Kirk Clay Assumes National Civic Engagement Directorship at NAACP -- The NAACP is pleased to announce Kirk Clay as its new National Civic Engagement Director. In this role, Clay will advance civic engagement and support efforts that ensure equitable engagement

Rev. Joseph Lowery Joins Gospel Artist Tonex to Inspire Young Leaders During the Democratic Convention -- Photo Credit: Paulette Singleton Denver, CO - An inspirational performance by Grammy-nominated gospel artist Tonex set the tone for the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's (NCBCP) first "Conversation with

Follow Your Heart - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- I received a rather rude email from a local minister who took umbrage with my failure to support Barack Obama for president. I was disappointed that rather than do what

Def Comedy Campaigns - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - The major party political conventions are going on right now and America’s General Election will take place in November. Nowadays, several states are holding their Primary

How Things Work - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- In a 2007 interview with the editorial board of Washington Post, Senator Joseph Biden offered these thoughts on the racial achievement gap in education, "There's less than one percent of

Rev. Joseph Lowery Joins Gospel Artist Tonex to Inspire Young Leaders During the Democratic Convention -- Denver, CO - An inspirational performance by Grammy-nominated gospel artist Tonex set the tone for the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's (NCBCP) first "Conversation with Black Leaders" held at

Above my Pay Grade - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- During Barack Obama’s underwhelming performance last week at the saddleback forum hosted by Pastor Rick Warren, the presidential hopeful managed to fill the shoes of another son of Illinois

The Heavy Hitters Hit Los Angeles -- Los Angeles, CA - Thursday night won't be the same in Los Angeles when The Heavy Hitters Comedy Show makes its debut on Thursday, September 11, 2008 and every Thursday

"Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin Releases First Holiday Album on DMI Records -- PASADENA, CA - DMI Records, a division of the leading music branding agency DMI Music & Media Solutions, announced today that they will be releasing, 18-time GRAMMY® Award winning performer

Son of Blues Legend John Lee Hooker Becomes the Blues' First Animated Crime Fighter -- As the unacknowledged granddaddy of hip hop, the blues is one of the most powerful of musical genres. Exploring and exploiting the subject matters of sex, money and drugs, the

What A Friend We Have In Democrats - Commentary by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - This is a column about 2008 politics. Before I write about anything political, I have to repeat that I intend to vote for Barack Obama. But

Why Obama Can’t Win - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- In spite of fawning media coverage, an unpopular Republican president and economic challenges, Democrat Barack Obama has not managed to build a very substantive lead over his Republican rival John

CNN'S Black in America Series Motivates Anonymous Donor to Give Large Grant to Educate Black Churches -- Portsmouth, VA (ChristianPRgroup) - Motivated by the shocking truth exposed in the CNN series titled Black In America, a wealthy philanthropist, who wishes to remain anonymous, has given Urban Awareness

Entertainment Icon Isaac Hayes, to Be Remembered at Memphis-Area Memorial Service on Monday -- MEMPHIS, TENN. - A memorial service will be held on Monday at Hope Presbyterian Church, 850 Walnut Grove, Cordova, Tennessee from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the life

Rap Icon LL Cool J Surprises Little Misses with Appearance at 15th Annual Little Miss African American Pageant -- Los Angeles, CA - The 15th Annual Little Miss African American Pageant, held Sunday, August 10 at the Universal Sheraton Hotel in Los Angeles, was quite a star studded affair

NCBCP And AURN Announce Joint Get Out The Vote Initiative -- Washington DC—The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) have launched a nonpartisan radio campaign aimed at ensuring Americans register, verify their names on

Slaying Cynicism and Offering Hope - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- Few things are as satisfying as proving a common sentiment false. Whether in the media or in barbershop discussions, we are often led to believe that the priorities of our

Barbershop Politics - Commentary by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - If you want to do some professional political work this year, go to the barbershop! Non-Black political consultants have convinced more than one African American seeking

Laila Ali, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr. and Lisaraye Misick Help Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant Ring in Fifteen Years -- Los Angeles, CA - For 15 years, actress/ choreographer Lisa Ruffin, has emphasized brains over beauty, positively impacting the lives of hundreds of impressionable young girls over the years with

More old fashioned marriage: Keeping it Together - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- Fourteen years of marriage! Even when I really take the time to study it, I have no clear answer as to how we made it this far. I have asked

20 Years and Still Pushin' Forward Jazzmyne Public Relations Celebrates the History -- Los Angeles, CA - Hundreds of clients have benefited from the magic touch of Jazzmyne Public Relations in the past two decades. A-list celebrities, athletes, authors, filmmakers, music producers, rappers

Obama's White Media Advisors Causing Black Problems - Commentary by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Some white folk are causing Barack Obama some very big Black problems! While Obama is criss crossing the United States and the world he has left

The Master of My Fate - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- Prior to the recent Supreme Court decision rolling back the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine, the punishment for possession of 5 grams of crack cocaine was a minimum

"Black in America" Little More Than Pity Party - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Most of my friends watched at least a portion of the CNN series “Black in America”. Reporter Soledad O’Brien should be applauded for her effort and

"The Queen Stands Alone" Debuts Worldwide On Comedy Central On September 13 -- New York, NY - Comedienne, writer, producer and entrepreneur SOMMORE's worldwide premiere of "The Queen Stands Alone," will debut on Comedy Central on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Written and produced

Community Leaders Assemble for Intensive Training Focused on Voter Protection -- Washington, DC - Anticipating the largest voter turnout in history - and ensuing problems at the polls - the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) left no stone unturned

National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) warns that Black American households will lose billions in total wealth before housing meltdown bottoms out -- Washington, DC – The nation’s oldest minority trade association convenes its 61st Annual Convention at a time when one in five Black American homeowners is projected to lose a residence

Off Plantation Housing - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - A good friend of mine recently gave me a unique perspective about most of America’s African American communities. He said Black neighborhoods in 2008 were little

Explosive Urban Drama "Days Of Wrath" to Screen At Hbo/NY International Latino Film Festival -- New York, NY - The movie rapper David Banner is calling, "this generation's 'Scarface,'" "Days of Wrath" will screen for one night only at at the HBO/NY International Film Festival

VCU to Park Cars on African Burial Ground -- Richmond, Virginia - July 12, 2008 - New research from the VCU advisory Equity & Diversity Committee shows that VCU has an unofficial white’s only policy with white people holding

EJCC to Launch“Green” Campaign Targetng Black College Campuses -- Rapper COOLIO and Jazz Saxophonist, JAREZ, among artists signing on to help engage black youth in the climate change discussion Rapper/ reality star Coolio and jazz saxophonist, Jarez are among

Listening to Obama - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- After months of being transfixed by empty slogans, supporters of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama are finally listening and many do not like what they are hearing. Critics have

America's Black Power Conflict - Commentary by LuciusGantt -- The Gantt Report - Five hundred years after slavery days, America still has more love for the Negroes in the house than they do for the Black people in the

Barrett Laroda to Produce Thisday Music Fest in Nigeria Jay Z, Usher And Mary J. Blige To Headline -- Los Angeles, CA - Fresh from the success of the 4th Annual Plymouth Jazz Festival Tobago, with headliners Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart and Shakira, Barrett LaRoda, CEO of the LaRoda

Wrong Answer - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has promised Americans a new kind of politics – “change we can believe in.” Who could’ve suspected that the change he was referring

Does The Cat Have Their Political Tongues? - Commentary by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - When I was a child, my mother always had a question for me when I was reluctant to speak. “Has the cat got your tongue?” she

Our Obama Hopes Far Too High - Commentary by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - I like Barack Obama and just like the majority of other African Americans, I will probably vote for him in the November elections. However, I, unlike

Liberty and justice for ALL is finally a reality in California -- LOS ANGELES - The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Chief Executive Officer, Lorri L. Jean, issued the following statement today regarding the California Supreme Court's ruling regarding marriage: "Liberty and

Pardon me if I don't throw rice - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- This past Monday at 5:01 p.m., homosexual marriage became legal in California. Pardon me if I don’t throw rice. Last month, the California Supreme Court rode rough shod over the

“SnitchCraft” Included in Curriculum Guide at Yale National Initiative -- To Snitch or Not to Snitch, That is the Unanswered Question Atlanta, GA - SnitchCraft, an urban novel by Edrea Davis, recently landed on the required reading list in a

Should Barack Obama drive Miss Daisy? I think not! - Commentary by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Minutes after Illinois Senator Barack Obama obtained enough delegates to become the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States, talk turned to who would

Let the Games Begin - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- In his book “Fatheralong”, John Edger Wideman writes that when we play race, we play a game in which “the fix is in…the inventor of race always holds the winning

The Race Deck, Not Card - Commentary by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Right before the 2008 Presidential Primary in West Virginia, candidate Hillary Clinton proclaimed that she was the candidate for white voters, or something to that effect

NC Black Youth Under Attack Please Help - Letter from Minister Paul Scott -- Shalom Shalom Brothers and Sisters, As some of you may know, my city Durham NC, has been portrayed in the national media as being "gang infested." While we do face

NABJ: Ferraro Comments Shows Unapologetic Bigotry -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) voices a strong rebuke to the remarks made by former vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro. In an on-air interview with

The Birds and the Bees - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- The reality of how brief childhood is recently hit me with the force of a hammer. My wife and I received a permission slip for our fifth grader son to

Congressman Charles Rangel and Gospel Legend Shirley Caesar Offer Healing Words at NCBCP Awards Dinner -- Participants pause for a photo with Congressman Charles Rangel during the NCBCP Spirit of Democracy Awards Dinner. Front row (L-R): Shirley Caesar, singer; Christina Sanders,BYV! Texas; Bev Smith, “The Bev

Explosive Memoir That is Sure to Send Shockwaves Throughout Hollywood and Hip Hop! -- HIDING IN HIP HOP: On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry -from Music to Hollywood By Terrance Dean There has long been speculation about who's gay, bi-sexual, or on

God and Percocet - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- I have three words to say: “Per-Co-Cet!” I have been laid up the last several weeks with a pinched nerve in my neck. If you have never experienced it, God

War of the Bloods in My Veins - Street Soldier's March Toward Redemption -- Dashaun "Jiwe" Morris Chronicles Life as a Blood Gang Member Author Recounts Violent Past to Invoke a Non-Violent Future Newark, NJ - By the time Dashaun "Jiwe" Morris (www.JiweEra.com) moved

Minority and lower Income communities face greater barriers to homeownership beyond current mortgage foreclosure crisis -- Jim Park, President & CEO of AREAA and Maria Kong, President & CEO of NAREB converse during precedent-setting Multicultural Real Estate Conference held in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14

Black Unity Family commemorates 40th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination with "letter to Fellow Americans" --

2008 Financial Literacy Rap Lyrics Contest seeking corporate sponsors -- The search is underway for corporate sponsors willing to assist young people understand the importance of strong credit and money management skills through musical self-expressions. Sponsors are being sought for

Senator Barack Obama's Philadelphia Address - Part 2 -- Throughout the first year of this campaign, against all predictions to the contrary, we saw how hungry the American people were for this message of unity. Despite the temptation to

Senator Barack Obama's Philadelphia Address -- Remarks of Senator Barack Obama “A More Perfect Union” Constitution Center Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania “We the people, in order to form a more perfect union.” Two hundred

The Rules by any other Name - Commentary by Joseph C Phillips -- It is truly a testament to the ego and tenacity – both admirable qualities in a president – of Hillary Clinton that she and her campaign continue to press for

Presidential Health Care Hoaxes - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Clinton, McCain and Obama are lying about health care! I know you don’t like for me to be honest about some things but it is true

The Stay Strong Foundation Launches National 'Healing Starts With US' Campaign With Celebrity Guests Denzel Washington, Ruby Dee, Mo'Nique, Terry McMillan, Rev. Al Sharpton and Others -- NEW YORK, -The Stay Strong Foundation unveiled its plan today to launch a national campaign entitled "Healing Starts With Us." On the heels of Terrie M. Williams' latest book, BLACK

Sammy Davis Jr. Enterprises, Inc. And Laroda Group File Lawsuit Against Mrs. Sammy Altovise Davis, Jr. and Burt Boyar -- Los Angeles, CA - In response to a lawsuit filed in Dallas last month by Mrs. Sammy Altovise Davis, Jr., Sammy Davis, Jr. Enterprises, Inc., The LaRoda Group, Barrett LaRoda

State of the Hood - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Did you see Tavis Smiley’s “State of the Black Union” show on the C-SPAN TV network? Every year I try to watch it and every year

Building Better Communities - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- There we were with rubber gloves and plastic bags picking up trash in two parks in our neighborhood. It was not my idea of the perfect family outing. The two

Rock the Vote goes mobile encouraging young voters to join the "Text to Turnout" campaign -- From Iowa to Wisconsin, young voters have taken this election by force. In every primary and caucus this year not only have young adults increased their turnout at the polls

Radio Personality Brad Sanders Presents "Be Good To Women Day" on March 20 -- National Prayer Vigil is a Call to Action on Behalf of Women Los Angeles, CA - As a radio personality and host of the nationally syndicated radio series, "On the

Black College Expo Returns to Atlanta in March -- Diamond Bar - The highly anticipated Annual Black College Expo (BCE) will return once again to Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at

Atlanta Public Relations maven Diane Larche selected as one of the Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence -- Atlanta Public Relations maven, Diane Larche was selected as one of the Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence for 2008 by the Atlanta Business League. About the list… The

Atlanta Town Hall Meeting & Movement -- Theme: Reversing The Deepening Plight of Afrikan American Men and Boys In America PROPOSED DATE: FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND JUNE 16TH - 17TH, 2008 The goals of this Town Hall Meeting

A Matter of Honor - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- My wife and I were privileged to be in attendance at “A Celebration of Freedom Gala” honoring recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military honor. Established

Maryland Result Shows Black Politicians Will Be Punished for Supporting the Bush War in Iraq - By Robert N. Taylor -- It has long been held (or assumed) that African American voters tend to be single issue people focused almost exclusively on racial or civil rights concerns. Thus, many Black politicians

New Book Explores How America Built Prosperity on “the Backs of Blacks” -- (Taylor Media Services) PublishAmerica last week announced the release of Fruits of Our Labor: America's Prosperity on the Backs of Blacks by Fayton L. Washington of Damascus, Maryland. In a

Analysis: What the Economic Stimulus Package Means for You: $300 to $1,200 -- (Taylor Media Services) Congress has passed and President Bush has signed into law the much discussed $168 billion economic stimulus package designed to prevent the nation from falling into a

A different view of Fidel Castro - By Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Cuba’s Fidel Castro recently announced his retirement from his position as leader of the Caribbean island country. Cuban-Americans far and wide have expressed mixed reviews of

A Global War of Ideas - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- One of my frustrations in listening to the campaign rhetoric of the various candidates vying for our nation’s highest office is their repeated use of the phrase “global war on

Tied to Greatness Advances Eleven- City Tour to Atlanta -- New York, NY– Author and Image Authority, Alex Ellis advances to Atlanta with Eleven-city tour Tied to Greatness; an image program designed to empower young men to make quality decisions

Prairie View Student Government Association and Black Youth Vote! announce a march and rally to protect students’ right to vote -- Prairie View, TX – As the historic turnout among young voters continues to have a major impact on an election that marks a turning point in America, students at Prairie

Laurence Fishburne to Star as Thurgood Marshall in Broadway Play -- (Taylor Media Services) Laurence Fishburne, perhaps best known for the role of Ike in the Tina Turner bio-drama “What’s Love Got to Do with It”, is set to star in

Black Churches Unite to Help Blacks Caught Up in Current Housing Crisis -- (Taylor Media Services) The National Black Church Initiative and thirteen historic African American denominations have come together with industry and government officials to create a guide designed to assist families

Miasha, The Writing Diva, Drops Fourth Novel "Sistah For Sale" A Sizzling Tale Of Survival -- Philadalphia, PA - When 26-year old "Writing Diva" Miasha puts pen to paper, the publishing world takes note. Just two years ago, at the age of 24, the literary phenomenon

Dominic Carter “Inside City Hall” Host set to Headline Black History Month I Love to Read Book Fair -- I Love to Read Book Fair recently launched its web site at Bookfairs.4t.com. I Love to Read Book Fair is geared toward African American and Multicultural Authors and serves as

Obama Pulled Their Sheet Off - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Some of my best friends are “Democrats” so I don’t want to hurt any feelings with this column but the truth must be told. The best

The 2008 Action Agenda for African-Americans and Women: How Does Labor Fit In? -- Friday, February 29, 2008 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. National Labor College (NLC) -George Meany Campus 10000 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring Kirkland Center – Solidarity Hall HOST: NLC President

No Change in Waller County Texas -- Prairie View Student Government Association and Black Youth Vote! announce a march and rally to protect students’ right to vote Prairie View, TX – As the historic turnout among young

NAACP Challenges Attorney General Mukasey's Misguided Position on Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reductions -- The NAACP was both saddened and offended by Attorney General Michael Mukasey’s call for Congress to override the decision by the U.S. Sentencing Commission to apply their May 2007 decision

New Black Leaders - Commentary by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - In my opinion, too many of our current so-called Black American heroes are essentially zeros in disguise! Before integration, we had more of a say in

Me and my Wii - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- I blame my mother-in-law. Prior to Christmas, my wife’s mother announced that she was going to purchase a Wii (pronounced we) for our boys. For the uninitiated, the Wii is

Stop The Police Violence - Commentary by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - I recently read a story in The New York Times about how Lima, Ohio police officers, allegedly looking for a drug dealer, shot a woman and

Chatting with the Maker - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- There is an old joke that everyone talks to God, but only crazy people hear God answering them. What then is one to make of television evangelist Pat Robertson and

Clinton, Clinton, Hill No! - Commentary by Felicia M. Davis -- I voted early for Barack Obama in Georgia and it felt so good that I couldn’t resist traveling to South Carolina to participate in history in the making. I spent

Old School Meets New School - Lil Scrappy joins local leaders to get out the vote -- TOWNHALL PARTY TO MOBILIZE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOTERS AT SUGARHILL LOUNGE SATURDAY FEB. 2 OLD School Meets NEW School Lil Scrappy joins local leaders to encourage young voters to vote in

Audacity & Hope – by Felicia M. Davis -- DogonVillage.com - Think back before the Iowa Caucus…a time when we were challenged to dare to hope for a better America. When Iowa responded it inspired the rest of us

The Presidential Wolf - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - God will rise up whom He pleases! Despite the race baiting and hating by the Clinton Campaign, Barack Obama raced to victory in the South Carolina

Becoming an Obamacan - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama recently found himself in some hot water when he was heard to compliment former President Ronald Reagan. During an interview, the Illinois senator said, “I

Louisiana Man Indicted for Federal Civil Rights Violations for Nooses Targeting 'Jena Six' Marchers -- WASHINGTON, DC - Grace Chung Becker, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, and Donald W. Washington, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, todayannounced the indictment

Internet Love - by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - The once was a popular song that went, “I found love on a two-way street and lost it on a lonely highway”. Nowadays, you can find

Harlem Group Fights 125th Street Rezoning -- Attorney Norman Siegel to serve as counsel Harlem-based advocacy group VOTE People will announce its plan to defeat the rezoning of 125th Street. An organization working with communities facing political

The d’Zert Club Offers Free Trip To Egypt -- Philadelphia -- The d'Zert Club and the African Genesis Institute are sponsoring a free, all expense paid trip to Egypt, North Africa for 1,000 students nationwide ages 7-14 and 500

OUR POLITICS, OUR PROGRESS: How Our Children Should Be Actively Involved in Our Struggles -- Our children- we feed them, we clothe them, we provide shelter for them, and make sure that they are healthy and get to school each day. So shouldn’t our collective

The King Influence - Commentary by Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report -Happy Birthday Dr. King. You were born on this date, January 15th, and no matter how much the devil likes to change the calendar and distort the

The Health Care Pillow - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- In “The Scarlet Letter” Nathanial Hawthorne writes “…The American eagle, with outspread wings, a shield before her breast, and, If I recollect right, a bunch of intermingled thunderbolts and barbed

Obama's On A Roll - By Lucius Gantt -- The Gantt Report - Who are the “we” that Presidential candidate Barack Obama speaks about in his most memorable campaign phrase, “Yes we can”! Time will tell, but right now

People Say the Dumbest Things - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- File this under “people say the dumbest things.” During a Golf Channel telecast of the Mercedes-Benz Championship, announcer Kelly Tilghman and co-host Nick Faldo were discussing young players who could

DNA Frees another Black Man from Prison for a Crime He Did Not Commit … After 27 Years -- (Taylor Media Services) Charles Allen Chapman became a free man last week – after spending 27 years in prison for a rape which DNA testing proved he could not have

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin Endorses Barack Obama -- Today, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his unique ability to give voice to America's future and his ability to bring the American people together to

BET’s Jeff Johnson Sits Down with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in a Series of Election Specials -- BET’s Interview with Obama Airs Tuesday, January 8, with the Second Installment Featuring Clinton Airing Tuesday, January 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT NEW YORK- As part of BET Networks’ 2008

King Center to Honor Jesse Hill, Jr. and Delta Airlines During MLK Celebration -- The King Center will honor Mr. Jesse Hill, Jr., former Chairman of the Atlanta Life Insurance company and will also salute corporate honoree Delta Airlines and its C.E.O. Mr. Richard

100 Black Men Of America to Sponsor Upcoming Presidential Debate on African American and Hispanic Issues -- ATLANTA – 100 Black Men of America, Inc. and The Nevada Democratic Party, along with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, IMPACTO and the College of Southern Nevada have partnered

Financial Educator Derek Ward Addresses Real Estate Woes with Mortgage Reduction Program -- Los Angeles, CA - When Derek Ward purchased his first home in 1986 in the Antelope Valley of California, it was for him a dream come true. As he was

Former Essence editor Susan Taylor to keynote GPC ML King celebration -- Susan L. Taylor, former editorial director of Essence magazine, will be the keynote speaker at the Georgia Perimeter College 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Tuesday

Class War Is Being Waged against New Orleans Blacks - Commentary by Robert N. Taylor -- Last month’s scenes from New Orleans caught on video and posted on the Internet were racially horrifying: Police using electric tasers and tear gas to suppress protesters who were trying

Why Don't Blacks Buy American? by William Reed -- The American economy is declining. Are you a part of this problem, or its solution? In a Capitol Hill briefing, the head of the nation’s oldest black business organization said

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