By Chuck Hobbs – At what point do we, the people, tire of celebrity political candidates? This week, former Olympian Carl Lewis announced that he is running for the U. S. Senate in New Jersey. On the right, Donald Trump continues to garner headlines for fueling the “Birther” fanatics–those who believe President Obama to be […]
Atlanta’s Largest Single-Day Eco-Collection Event Scheduled for April 23
With more than 400,000 pounds of electronic equipment collected since its inception, Atlanta’s largest and most popular single-day recycling event is proudly celebrating nearly a decade of caring for the environment. This year, the City of Atlanta’s Electronics Recycling Day, will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at […]
Blacks and the Economics of Voting
By Raynard Jackson – How long will the Black community continue to allow the Obama administration and the Democratic Party to insult them and then blame it on Obama not wanting to be perceived as a “Black” president? Let me give an example. You have invested in a business project, Obama Inc. There were 4 […]
National Urban League Trains African Americans for Corporate Boards
Marc H. Morial (To Be Equal#15) – What do American Express, Merck, Xerox, Darden Restaurants, and Citibank have in common? All are Fortune 500 companies headed by African Americans: Ken Chenault, Chairman and CEO of American Express; Ken Frazier, President and CEO of Merck; Ursula Burns, Chairwoman and CEO of Xerox – the first African […]
Dump Trump
Donald Trump is busy playing to the right-wing base of Republican Party by seeking to undermine the President in the vilest manner. It is time to turn from Celebrity Apprentice in a show of solidarity with our troops and the President of the United States of American. No matter how much we like watching NeeNee, […]
How President Obama’s framework for reducing federal budget deficits compares with other proposals
Health care spending •Obama: Cuts $340 billion over 10 years from projected increases in federal health care programs while preserving Medicare and Medicaid. Enforces the savings with a process that would implement cuts if a future Congress refused to make them. •Fiscal Commission: Implements and expands Medicare changes in the 2010 health care law that […]
Black Men’s Xchange Announces Annual Leadership Summit & Retreat with “Making the Invisible Visible” Video Release
New York – Since 1989, Black Men’s Xchange National (BMX) has been a sanctuary for thousands of same-gender-loving men to express, heal and overcome past traumas while developing leadership skills and becoming clear thinking assets to their respective communities. As the nation’s first and largest national African American/Black organization affirming the worth and self esteem […]
Sharpton-West Circus Show
By Lucius Gantt (The Gantt Report) – Two wrongs make it worse! Much has been said, broadcasted and printed about the heated debate between Re. Al Sharpton and Professor Cornell West regarding the performance of President Barack Obama. On a MSNBC television show, both men raised their voices and sought to convince viewers that their […]
100 Black Men of Atlanta Stakeholders & Community Briefing
Members of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. invite business leaders, educators, civic organizations and citizens concerned about the education and development of youth to participate in this year’s breakfast. The 100’s Stakeholders & Community Briefing will take place April 20, 2011 in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta’s Centennial Ballroom located at 265 Peachtree Street, N.E., […]