Michael Blake announced that he was leaving The White House and his latest Public Liaison position of promoting the Obama Administration's efforts to address issues that have positively impacting the Black community. I first met Michael Blake representing Black Wall Street Chicago and The National Black Wall Street USA when I was one of the national community organizers for Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network's "Measuring The Movement" National Convention. I Introduced myself as a veteran
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Noted Chef Cliff Rome's H-Dogs Grand Opening In Bronzeville
Friday, August 26, 2011
H-Dogs brings delicious gourmet fast food to Bronzeville with mouth-watering hot dogs, sandwiches, chili, salads, sides, and desserts sure to delight any food lover. H-Dogs, the new and trendy family restaurant at 4655 South Martin Luther King Drive, will celebrate its Grand Opening on Friday, August 26th at 11:00 a.m. .
From the traditional Chicago Dog (beef hot dog) to the
I am clear that one of the primary reasons why the national news media including national Black media has given Congresswoman Maxine Waters national headlines with The Congressional Black Caucus "alleged" attack on President Barack Obama to lift his personal attention to addressing the dangerous unemployment rates facing majority Black communities. This is not the first time that The Black Caucus has taken public positions on jobs, and not the first time that Black Caucus members have presented
August 18, 2011
Raynard Jackson
How long will the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) continue to behave like a person who has been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction (ED) and has been prescribed Viagra by his doctor?
The male psyche is extremely fragile and when the doctor prescribes Viagra to him, initially it is a huge blow to his ego. Then, there is an initial state of denial, followed by acceptance.
So it is with the CBC and their relationship with President Obama. Obama has all but ignored
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Garvey told us 'RISE YOU MIGHTY PEOPLE'
Martin saw us REACHING THE MOUNTAINTOP,
Now Yurugu is telling the story from his perspective of the RISE OF THE AFRICAN ON THIS PLANET, his schizophrenia demands that he calls us APES
There are several important messages conveyed in this movie, first we must understand that the role of Hollywood and the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) has never been to entertain us Africans and other highly melanated people, we wer
Goa is an ideal state to enjoy vacation with families or go for honeymoon holidays or breaks from the routine life and rejuvenates the soul from the tiring schedule of the life. Truly the state has something for everyone and offer tourist to en
Cut me some slack, A fictional interview with President Obama
Part Two:A Fictional Interview with President Barack Obama by Marvin X
MX: Mr. President, thanks for allowing me to interview you again.
Prez: The pleasure is all mine, Marv. I truly enjoyed our last talk, although, in your style, you raked me over the coals. I'm not going to let you get away with it this time.
MX: Aw, Prez, you can't have thin skin in the game you're in.
Prez: You think I don't know that by now? I'll be lucky to g
The Rev. Al Sharpton calls Mark Allen "One of Chicago's legendary political activists"
MARK S. ALLEN, Daily News Blog/Commentary
AND THE ORDINARY PEOPLE SAID
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CHICAGO MAYOR EMANEUL MUST INCLUDE "ALL" BURGE LAWSUITS IN SETTLEMENTS, including those filed by former Chicago Corporation Counsel James Montgomery, Wallace "Gator" Bradley and others !!
by Veteran Political Activist Mark S. Allen
CHICAGO MAYOR EMANEUL MUST INCLUDE "ALL" BURGE LAWSUITS IN SETTLEMENTS, including those filed by former Chicago Corporation Counsel James Montgomery, Wallace "Gator" Bradley and others !!
by Veteran Political Activist Mark S. Allen
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel must settle "all" Burge lawsuits, including the most r
(BlackNews.com) -- Get ready to experience a chic, new and distinctly inviting full-service salon where luxury, pampering and style are delivered to each guest in abundance.
The Mocha City Beauty Lounge opened its doors in June 2011 by owner Dr. Tchicaya Ellis Roberston, an entrepreneur and 15 year marketing and research expert who saw a need, had a vision, and carries a passion for creating business opportunities for professionals, and quality services for deserving clients.
This lofty and luxuri
Some of the tempting places that are worth to visit and explore during Kerala Honeymoon Tour are listed below:
• Munnar
Munnar is amazingly gifted by the nature and has some of the finest tourist spots an
On the morning of Wednesday 17th. August 2011,a coalition of 13 Barbadian organisations will be staging a Protest March that will be directed against the US embassy in Wildey, St. Michael and the British High Commission in Collymore Rock, St. Michael,to protest against the ongoing NATO military assault on the African nation of LIBYA.
The marchers will also use the occasion to deliver to Mr. Christopher Sandrolini, the Charge-de Affairs of the US embassy, and to Mr. Paul Brummel, the British H
1. Its enormous scenic diversity(sea side, mangroves, jungle, mountains, highlands and desert).
2. Its secuity(Cameroon is a politically stable country since many decades with a warm and welcoming population).
3. It hosts some of the most amazing and ancient cultures like the Baka and Badgeli pygmies in the Eastern jungle, the nomadic Mbororos on the Adamawa and North Regions, the animist Komas in the Alantika Mountains, but also Bantues, Kom and many more.
4. The traditional chiefdoms tha
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African American hairstyles range from short to long haircuts, so you definitely have a lot of options to choose from. Many women opt for short, manageable African American hairstyles that can still look trendy and professional. The great thing about choosing short African American hairstyles is the fact that you can choose different styles at any time.
African American hairstyles should adapt to your face, occasion, personality and texture of hair, so it is a very individ
African American hairstyles should adapt to your face, occasion, personality and texture of hair, so it is a very individ
From The Ramparts
Junious Ricardo Stanton
Deja Vu All Over Again
“Something has gone horribly wrong in Britain. If we are ever to confront the problems which have been exposed in the past week, it is essential to bear in mind that they do not only exist in inner-city housing estates. The culture of greed and impunity we are witnessing on our TV screens stretches right up into corporate boardrooms and the Cabinet. It embraces the police and large parts of our media. It is not just its damaged you
30 Years of Teaching and Writing: The Public Career of Marvin X
30 Years of Teaching and Writing: The Public Career of Marvin X
Copyright James G. Spady, 1997,
Philadelphia New Observer
Marvin X has been teaching for a long time. He has established his tenacity. As one of the founders of the Black Arts Movement (BAM), he became a teacher in an emerging field called Black Studies. Like Sonia Sanchez, Amiri Baraka, Larry Neal, Askia Toure and others, Marvin X both contributed to and later taugh
upscale Taking You to the Next Level
upscale is the ultimate lifestyle magazine addressing the needs of stylish, informed and progressive African–Americans.
On our pages, you will find the latest news in entertainment, beauty, fashion, health, fitness and travel. It is more than a magazine, it is a lifestyle. It is a place to be empowered and inspired to live loudly, learn smartly and embrace life with passion.
We continually replenish our pages with informative, objective and provocative covera
MAAFA REMEMBRANCE OF THE MID-SOUTH PART OF BLACK & BLUE CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL (150th Anniversary) OCTOBER 1, 2011 NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
MAAFA refers to recent 500+ years “Great Tragedy” destruction of African peoples’ civilization through foreign invasions, rip off of human and natural resources, captivity of productive young people, removal from homeland, chattel slavery, colonizing oppression, dehumanization, and exploitation worldwide.
OCTOBER IS MAAFA AWARENESS MONTH AT HOME AND ABROAD!
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In solidarity with the family and friends of our son Mark Duggan
The PASCF extends our deepest sympathy and forthright solidarity to the family and friends of our son Mark Duggan. Between 6.15pm and 6.41pm on Thursday 4th August 2011 our 29 year old son Mark was shot dead by London Metropolitan Police gunmen in Tottenham Hale North London.
Coming two weekends before our Marcus Garvey African Family Day with its theme of African Youth Thirty Years On: State Destruction or Self-Liberation, the Tott
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