The Gantt Report By Lucius Gantt Every Sheppard should love his flock but the leader of the sheep should not abuse the little lambs! By now, members of Atlanta’s New Birth church congregation should be over the initial shock of allegations of misconduct lodged against New Birth Bishop Eddie Long. I wasn’t shocked that a […]
Should Blacks Rescue the Democrats … Again?
At the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference, the premier political event in Black America, the corridors were abuzz with conversations about the critical mid-term elections which pundits predict will be disastrous for the Democrats. And, as if on cue, the Washington Post ran a major article detailing how the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is […]
Autonomous Music Drops “In Defense: Vol.1” a Benefit Album for the Civil Liberties Defense Center
Portland, Oregon – In the 1970’s music propelled the landscape for social change. Marvin Gaye, James Brown, The Beatles and Bob Marley fueled social consciousness with music that not only moved our bodies, but our mind and spirits as well. Today, as national and local news headlines continue to reflect a society constantly bombarded by […]
The Absurdity of the Racialist Playbook
by Joseph C. Phillips – The absurdity of race continues to rear its ugly head and once again, the succubus appears in Mississippi. The folks in the Magnolia state can’t seem to get it right on race even when they use the liberal racialist play book. A few weeks ago the Nettleton Middle school in […]
U.S. Walks Out as Iran Leader Speaks
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR, NY Times — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran made a series of incendiary remarks in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, notably the claim that the United States orchestrated the Sept. 11 attacks to rescue its declining economy, to reassert its weakening grip on the Middle East and […]
Are African-Americans ‘exhausted’ with defending Obama?
Bishop Eddie Long says charges against him are false
By Shelia M. Poole, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Bishop Eddie Long, in his first public statement since he was sued by three men who alleged he coerced them into having sexual relationships, said he has been “through storms and my faith has always sustained me.” ” I am anxious to respond directly to these false […]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner
Congress approves 30-billion-dollar small business fund
WASHINGTON — US lawmakers on Thursday approved a 30-billion-dollar fund intended to help small businesses get access to loans and boost job creation amid persistent high unemployment levels. The bill passed the House of Representatives 237 to 187 after the Senate approved the measure last week. It now goes to the White House for President […]