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How Herman Cain Could Take Out Obama – by Maze Jackson

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There is a not so subtle frustration growing in the Black community surrounding our President Barack Obama. I think a significant amount of the frustration is because we see the Republicans, particularly the Tea Party as haters (really racists) that will block ANYTHING that he proposes; yet he still tries to negotiate with them. We […]
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Julianne Malveaux

Much Ado About Nuttin’ – by Dr. Julianne Malveaux

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In the wake of President Obama’s address to the Congressional Black Caucus, there are those who are making much ado about nothing, including the accusation that, by dropping his “g’s” the President was talking down to African Americans. Can this President kindly get a break! He is accused of distancing himself from the African-American community, […]
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What I Heard: President Obama calls for African American leaders to get fired up and march for jobs, equality and opportunity

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Washington, DC – I attended the recent Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 41st Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC and it was one of the most substantive, content rich, conferences I have attended in quite a while. Our annual CBC Black Women’s Roundtable “Power of the Sister Vote in 2012!” forum was standing room only with […]
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Atlanta News

Hundreds to join civil rights ‘dean’ on his 90th birthday

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By Melanie Eversley, USA TODAY – One of the last icons of America’s civil rights battles turns 90 Thursday, and hundreds of his relatives, friends and fans will celebrate with him at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Sunday. The Rev. Joseph Lowery, “the dean of the civil rights movement,” who worked with Martin Luther King Jr., […]
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Gulf Coast Task Force Releases Ecosystem Restoration Strategy For Public Review

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Washington, DC – The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, chaired by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, today released for public review and feedback its comprehensive preliminary strategy for long term ecosystem restoration. The strategy, which will be presented to President Obama at the end of the public review period, represents an […]
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Musical Phenomenon Naturally 7 Hits Los Angeles, Tributes Herbie Hancock, Betye Saar & Donald McKayle at CAAM Gala & Performs Full Live Concert

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Los Angeles – There is a phenomenon sweeping across the international musical landscape known as Naturally 7 and it is about to hit Los Angeles big. Having mesmerized audiences across Europe, the sensation has been engaging music lovers with shows that simply defy logic. Instead of performing with the backdrop of a live band, these […]
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Carl DeWayne West

Inspiring and Positive New Leadership by C. D. West

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My first experience at the Congressional Black Caucus Weekend was one I will always remember even if I never go back. But based on my business dealings, I will definitely attend another caucus at some point, but it want be next year. I think my hustling spirit and ambitions did enough this past trip to […]
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Why We Need to Save Legislative Scholarships to Make a Million More – by Maze Jackson

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“Domino, domino, I only spot a few Blacks the higher I go, Wasup to Will (Smith), Shout out to O (as in Oprah), that ain’t enough, we gone need a million more!” – Jay Z from the song “Black Excellence” off the album Watch the Throne, the best album of the year in my opinion, […]
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Poverty on the rise as leaders fuss and fume – by Dr. Julianne Malveaux

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The fall of the Roman Empire is best captured in the phrase that “Nero fiddled while Rome burned.” Set on pursuing his own pleasures and indulgences, Nero could not see the walls crumbling around him. Similarly, our leaders seem oblivious to the walls crashing in on us, bickering about the way that relief on our […]
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