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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Reggie Bush Should Have Kept His Heisman Trophy

By Chuck Hobbs, Esquire – Foot Locker. Tank Black. Pell Grant. Albert Means The Florida State University, University of Florida, University of Miami and the University of Alabama, four schools known for notorious football scandals—despite having 18 National Championships between them. As a native Floridian, childhood Seminole follower and adulthood Gator graduate and fan, I […]

CBC Foundation to Honor Alice Walker and Robert Townsend

The Celebration of Leadership in Fine Arts Hosted by Sheryl Lee Ralph Also Honors Student Scholarship Winners WASHINGTON – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses will recognize the contributions of two outstanding individuals in the visual and performing arts, as well as students pursuing careers and opportunities in those […]

Statement Regarding New York Post article about National Action Network’s Finances

The NY Post’s article this morning is a totally bogus report of NAN’s finances and we suspect a response to our standing up to News Corp’s partner Glenn Beck and his distortion of Dr. King’s dream. Firstly, the article is based on a 2008 audit where it was widely covered that National Action Network had […]