Posted by TheBlackList on February 21, 2009 at 8:30pm
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John Maxwell:
Some of the most amazing things happened within the last two weeks. Hundreds of miles above the earth, an obsolete Russian satellite collided over Siberia with a American communication satellite, and the odds against that happening are so astronomic that nobody had bothered to calculate them.
So, many of us were more than surprised when we heard a few days later that two nuclear submarines, one British, the other French, had collided deep under the Atlantic That w
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Posted by David A. Love on February 21, 2009 at 1:17pm
http://www.blackcommentator.com/311/311_col_bipartisan_nonsense.htmlI started to laugh when I heard that Michael Steele was selected as the first African American to chair the Republican National Committee. I don’t think much of the “new” Republican Party, but then again, that doesn’t prevent me from writing about it.But don’t get me wrong, I think that the former Maryland lieutenant governor was the best person available for the job. Then again, given the paucity of talent in that once venerabl
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Lucille Burrell turned 109 on February 2. She was born in 1900.The photo above shows her watching the inauguration of the firstBlack President of the United States, Barack Obama.--Read more…West
Dear Sweet Mother International,Please, please don't forget to add the United States of America to your "undeveloped nations" category. There is virtually nothing in place here in the government to help mothers. I have known single mothers who are forced to work 2 or more jobs -- 90 hours a week, in order to afford the childcare they are forced to have. Childcare in this area costs about $800 a month per child. A minimum wage job (which usually has no benefits, such as medical, dental, or even a
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Posted by TheBlackList on February 19, 2009 at 8:46am
Odhiambo T Oketch:
Yesterday was a sad day for the many Kenyans on whose behalf President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila were begging food for from the International Partners just recently at KICC.
In the floor of Parliament, we all watched with shock as Parliament voted against a censure motion against the Minister of Agriculture. This cleansing, at whatever cost it was, proved once more that the big THIEVES can never be touched in Kenya. They will steal and look you in the face as they deny
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February 19, 2008Raynard JacksonTypically during the month of February, Black History month, media seems to focus on the state of race relations. I have done many interviews and had many conversations on this issue. As a result, I have spent more time than usual reflecting on this issue.As a political operative, I have spent many hours meeting with senators, congressmen, governors, and mayors from both parties. My observation is that most Black elected officials that I have encountered have whit
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Over the past few years, corruption has become a topic of increased interest and debate within Nigerian society. Nigeria’s independent media and other commentators worldwide are constantly assessing the government's efforts to address corruption. This public discourse is a critical element in any anticorruption effort and is essential in raising public awareness of the issues associated with corruption in Nigeria.In a democratic society, the public's tolerance, or more significantly, intolerance
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Posted by TheBlackList on February 16, 2009 at 8:22pm
COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS LEAD NATIONAL IMAGE CAMPAIGN THROUGH "NO MORE SAGGING" POSTERS AND WORKSHOP SERIES
Atlanta, GA - (BlackNews.com) - President Barack Obama made an adverse national appeal for “brothers” to “pull up their pants” during a MTV program in November. In support of the President's plea, community, business, education, and faith based leaders have launched the ‘No More Sagging' campaign led by bestselling author, activist and television talk show host JL King. The campaign encour
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Build Black Progressive Radio!! Support the Institute of the Black World 21st Century!!
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Ron Daniels-- Has a daily Talk Show on WWRL AM 1600 , "An Hour with Professor Ron Daniels" which airs from 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon EST
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Ron Daniels, served as Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights for twelve years,. A scholar-activist who holds a Ph.D. from the Union Institute, Ron has taught History, Political Science a
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For Immediate Release:Monday, February 16, 2009Contact: Corey Halstead954-588-5919Former XM talk show host joins USTalkNetwork(Washington, DC)—Former XM talk show host, Raynard Jackson is set to join the USTalkNetwork on Saturday, March 7, 2009. His live show will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Washington, DC—east coast time) every Saturday night. The live show will be called, “Talking Right with Raynard Jackson.”Talking Right with Raynard Jackson will bring together the biggest names in politi
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Posted by TheBlackList on February 15, 2009 at 9:00pm
Chokwe Lumumba For Jackson, MS City Council
Building a New Jackson, Building a New South, Building Self-Determination!
The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement (MXGM) is taking a bold step to advance the cause of New Afrikan Self-determination. Building off the experiences of developing the Freedom Party in Selma, Alabama and the Reconstruction Party in New Orleans, Louisiana, MXGM co-founder, Chokwe Lumumba, is running for City Council in Jackson, Mississippi. The aim of this run is to implement a p
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Posted by R. Lee Gordon on February 14, 2009 at 6:55pm
We’ve taken our eyes off the prize.Our gifts.Our babies.Our children.Our future.For too long. Far too long. Far too lost.Far too many, too far gone.Today, the things that matter most to our youth shouldn’t.And the ones who should matter most, don’t.The things they want to be, they’ll never see.The things they should see, they’ll probably never be.Why?Because, we’ve taken our eyes off the prize.So tomorrow, it’s time to reclaim our young generation.I know it’ll be hard. I know it will be tough.We
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Posted by R. Lee Gordon on February 14, 2009 at 6:55pm
Good day and blessings.On behalf of our teenage generation who needs us more today than ever before, please consider supporting and / or participating in this event, and sharing this information among your circles of influence:Happy Black History Month, sisters and brothers, and those to whom it should concern:As my “calling" is to uplift the quality of life and learning for our young generation in a country and media-based society seemingly more intent on turning our children into prisoners and
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From The RampartsJunious Ricardo StantonClass Warfare- Behind The Veil“ Current financial crises are cabal-planned-and-executed terrorist ‘false-flag’ attacks on American workers: an operation in which a nation attacks itself but makes it appear that an enemy has committed the attack, provoking peace-loving people into fighting against the demonized ‘enemy.’ In the present situation, the ‘enemy’ is said to be ‘happenstance,’ as though current economic crises are merely accidental in nature--whenRead more…Africa
Posted by BF Bankie on February 13, 2009 at 2:00am
Savo Heleta:January 12, 2008 — What is wrong with Africa? Why is the largest number of failed states on the continent? Is something fundamentally wrong with Africans or could there be another explanation? Trying to find answers to these questions, let’s see what historians and social scientists believe are the roots of the conflict in Sudan, an African country where peace lasted for little over a decade since 1956.Like in all other parts of the world, there was always some form of conflict in th
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February 11, 2009Raynard JacksonWhat an amazing year thus far! Obama’s inauguration, Mike Tomlin’s Steelers win the Super Bowl (the youngest Black coach in the .N.F.L. and the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl in history), and Michael Steele’s election as the first Black to lead the Republican Party. God has brought us from a mighty long way.As I reflected on how far we have come, I wondered what would happen if God said, “ENOUGH.” I have done all I am going to do for you. I have equipped you w
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Posted by TheBlackList on February 12, 2009 at 8:00am
Greetings Family,
How are you? I am a little tired but I am okay. It is a busy time for me. African-American Heritage Month or Black History Month or whatever you choose to call this time of year is very demanding, and the scholars tend to really push themselves during this time. Last weekend I lectured in Detroit and Chicago and right now I am in the middle of an Ohio lecture series. I am trying to get at least a few hours of sleep every night. My diet could be a lot better but I am drinking a
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10th ANNUAL CENTRAL BROOKLYN JAZZ FESTIVAL
"A Decade of Keeping Our Music Alive"Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium (CBJC) presents its 10th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival from April 1 thru 30, 2009. This month long celebration of an American original art form Jazz, will be held in venues throughout Brooklyn, New York. Some of the musicians and events scheduled include: legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes, Randy Weston, Dave Valentin, Houston Person, Melba Moore, Ronnie Mathews/Freddie Hubba
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Posted by TheBlackList on February 11, 2009 at 6:35pm
IS THE DIGITAL DIVIDE A MYTH?
National Survey Finds That the Hip-Hop Generation Embraces Internet Technology and New Media
Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) - Despite previous assertions, the overwhelming majority of low-income urban teens are accessing the Internet, buying the latest cell phones and engaging in online social networking. A national survey of more than 1,500 African American and Hispanic teens and young adults, revealed that this group is highly-connected, tech savvy and brand l
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Posted by Jim Neusom on February 11, 2009 at 12:04pm
Young Women’s Political Leadership Program:July 15-19, 2009 Washington, DCApplication deadline: February 16, 2009http://www.runningstartonline.org/leadership-program/index.phpThe Young Women’s Political Leadership Program encourages high school girls to channel their leadership into politics. Running Start is hosting our second annual program this July to train high school girls in political leadership skills and to plant the seed that they should run for office. Fifty girls chosen for their lea
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