Interested In Going To The Inauguration? There’s Plenty of Hotel Rooms Still Left
President Obama will be inaugurated for his second term on Jan. 21 but unlike 2009, DC-area hotels still boast plenty of room. Some 1.8 million people were at the National Mall for Obama’s first inauguration; this time, city officials expect there will be more than a million fewer visitors. Hotels sold out months in advance [...]
Hundreds of Americans Now Selling Their Guns After Recent Tragedy
According to the Huffington Post, the recent tragedy in Connecticut involving a shooting at an elementary school has led to millions of people reconsidering how they view gun ownership. As evidence of this phenomenon, they cite hundreds of Americans who have chosen to participate in gun buyback programs. In major cities across America, gun buybacks [...]
World Bank Accused of Ridiculous Racism
A new report doesn’t sit well for the World Bank, which claims that it’s goal is to help alleviate poverty. For decades, there have been cries that the bank doesn’t do a very good job of serving black, brown and poor countries. A recent report shows the depth of the racism within the organization [...]
Can Mayor Cory Booker Eat Healthy Using Only $4/Day In Food Stamp? The Challenge Begins
Newark Mayor Cory Booker on Tuesday began his food stamp challenge, living on the groceries he can buy for about $30 a week. That’s the amount that New Jersey residents receive if they qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as the food stamp program is officially known. It comes out to $4.32 a [...]
Black Women’s Group Seeks to Support Susan Rice for Secretary of State
For some, the politics of race trumps all other forms of politics when it comes to choosing who is going to lead the nation. This rule may apply whether you’re referring to Republicans who can’t stand President Obama for being black or for those who support all of the president’s policies because they feel he [...]
Country Music Singer Wears Confederate Flag Earpiece on National TV
Some of these folks make you shake your head in both awe and disgust. A country music singer by the name of Trace Adkins blew up the Twitter-verse by wearing a confederate flag as his earpiece on national television. The fashion statement was made during the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting, and has led to [...]
Dr. Julianne Malveaux: The (Wal-Mart) Scam That Stole Thanksgiving
by Dr. Julianne Malveaux When I think of Thanksgiving Day, I think of family, gathered around a table that groans with turkey and dressing, green beans and candied yams, mac and cheese or whipped potatoes, and lots of other goodies. I look forward to seeing folks I haven’t seen in awhile, savor the food and [...]
A Proud Moment: Nelson Mandela’s Face Appears on South African Currency
Nelson Mandela is 94 years old, but he’s lived enough for all of us. His life has had the ups and downs of a hero, and millions have been helped and inspired by his extraordinary sacrifices. Mandela’s greatness was immortalized this week when his face was put on currency that is now in circulation [...]
Tavis Smiley: The Last of the Loud
This past Sunday on “Meet the Press,” the presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin said the following, “Latinos, women and young people — that is the new governing coalition.” OUCH. To be sure, there are Black folk in each of those categories. But since President Obama’s victory on Election Day, I have been troubled by the [...]
Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Wife Under Federal Investigation, Too
The investigation of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. for possible misuse of campaign funds has expanded to include his wife’s conduct, which has become a subject in continuing plea negotiations, according to two people familiar with the case. Federal prosecutors are reviewing evidence suggesting that Sandi Jackson was complicit in the alleged misuse of campaign funds [...]
Jesse Jackson Jr. Plea Deal Will Most Likely Include Resignation And Jail Time
A resignation from Congress and jail time are reportedly part of a tentative plea deal U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) is currently considering. CBS Chicago reported Saturday that veteran criminal defense attorney and former U.S. Attorney Dan Webb is negotiating a deal that tentatively includes the congressman pleading guilty to misusing campaign funds, resigning [...]
Why Did McDonald’s Fly Flag Upside Down The Day After President Obama Was Re-Elected?
Why was a West Virginia McDonald’s flag flying upside-down at half-mast? The flag appeared this way right after Tuesday’s election. The store owner says it was a simple mistake. However, many people are not buying it. The day after the election, drivers on route two in Follansbee were surprised to see what was flying outside [...]
Judge Forces Polling Place to Cover Obama Mural
At the Franklin School in Philadelphia, a mural of President Obama caused quite the fevered outrage among conservatives. One person tweeted, “Unreal: Obama mural inside polling place in Philly. No wonder they are kicking out GOP officials.” In response to the uproar, a judge ordered the polling place to cover the image of Obama, which [...]
Gun Sales Spike in Fear of President Obama Getting Reelected
You would think people would learn. Gun sales spiked in the run up to the 2008 election because many local yokels felt that President Obama would take away their guns. He didn’t. But faced with the prospect of Obama getting reelected, or if defeated, passing anti-gun legislation during a lame duck session, second amendment fanatics [...]
Obama’s Appeal to Working Class Whites Might Make the Difference in this Election
As the 2012 presidential election closes in, we can all see that the race is close. President Obama has maintained his coalition from 2008, but it’s questionable that he has a broad enough appeal to get back into the White House. The economy has been the leading point of contention, and the primary reason [...]