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CBCF Hosts Discussion on Civic Engagement, Politics and Voting

February 14, 2012 villagechief 0

Panel will Probe the Importance of the 2012 Elections for the Black Community Washington, DC- The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), the Harvard Black Alumni Society and the Bethel Literary and Historic Society of Metropolitan A.M.E. Church in Washington, DC, will present a panel on voting rights issues and the importance of the 2012 elections […]

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RIP Whitney Houston

February 11, 2012 villagechief 0

Whitney was one of the greatest entertainers ever. Whitney Houston is now making music with Michael Jackson. My prayers are with her family — especially her mom and daughter.

Commentary

Roland Martin Is Not GLAAD – by Raynard Jackson

February 9, 2012 villagechief 0

I originally had absolutely no intention of writing about the recent flap surrounding TV personality Roland Martin, but because of the unfair treatment he has received; and his seeming inability to defend himself, I feel compelled to speak out. Martin is a syndicated newspaper columnist, a political analyst for CNN, and host of his own […]

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Don Cornelius – Love, Peace, Soul! – by Marc Morial @nul

February 8, 2012 villagechief 0

To Be Equal #6 – In 1970, a groundbreaking TV show, created and hosted by a suave, impeccably-dressed black man, literally danced its way into the soul of America and built a cultural bridge that we are still crossing today. Soul Train was the show and Don Cornelius was the man. In recent years, he […]

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Cleo Manago Outs GLAAD As “Blackophobic” and Questions Whether GLAAD has the Credibility to Bring Down a Litany of Black Men

February 7, 2012 villagechief 0

By Cleo Manago – As the founder and national organizer of the Black Men’s Xchange (BMX), the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movement for same gender loving (SGL), gay-identifying and bisexual African-descended males and allies, the actions of GLAAD raise great concern to me. A predominantly White organization, GLAAD may want to consider changing their […]

Commentary

Young Brothers Built To Last – by Lazone Grays

January 28, 2012 villagechief 0

President Obama delivered a State of the Union address that will surely resonate in my mind; and hopefully others for a very long time. It was a speech of vision, providing a reason for hope, and it was also an issuance of a call to action. That’s about all a President can do; on top […]

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The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

January 25, 2012 villagechief 0

Washington, DC – Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable Public Policy Network issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address: “Last night President Obama eloquently delivered a State of the Union Address that provided […]

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President’s State of The Union Address Embraces National Urban League

January 25, 2012 villagechief 0

Washington, DC – President Obama’s vision for “An American Built To Last,” as described in tonight’s State of the Union address, stands firmly upon National Urban League policy proposals for job growth, education and economic empowerment, Marc H. Morial, National Urban League President and CEO, said tonight. The President’s focus on the importance of job […]

Entertainment

GospelChops.com Releases DVD Series Highlighting Talents of Drummers from Around the World

January 24, 2012 villagechief 0

Sacramento, CA – It was in the iconic 1967 song “Cold Sweat” that the late great James Brown notably called out, “Give the drummer some! Give the drummer some!” acknowledging the drumbeat, steadily in the background, as an instrumental force centering our musical universe. Well James Brown would be proud as veteran video producer/director Gerald […]