Category: * COLUMNS *
Michael Steele Becomes RNC Committee Chairman — Did the Republicans Play the Race Card?
Michael Steele, Republican National Committee Chairman ****** The Republican National Committee (RNC) has selected Michael Steele as its party chairman. Steele is the first Black to hold the office and will serve until January 2011. With Barack Obama as President and his election to this office, both major political parties in the United States (Democrats [...]
Alma Goss — My Guardian Angel
Yesterday someone very special to me died. As I struggled to put into words what she meant to me, someone offered their condolences and said “now, she is a Guardian Angel that has been added to your team”. In fact, she was a Guardian Angel from the moment I met her. I am who I [...]
No, We Not a Political Blog — Just Documenting History
Inauguration Day — Harlem, NYC Over the next week or so, you’ll see more Obama articles. We haven’t changed our focus, we’re just documenting this historical occasion. We will also be uploading local photos, finishing up some articles and cleaning up our mailbox bring you more great info. In the coming weeks, we’ll be making [...]
Blackbird: The African American Web Browser and Philanthropry on the Web
Yeah, you read that right. Blackbird: African American web browser. First thought — Totally ignored it when I got the link. Some consider me a go-to-person on the web regarding Black folks, technology and social media. After several requests for thoughts and jokes about the browser, I thought I’d officially add my 2 cents. Check [...]
I Knew Ashley Todd Was Lying
********** We all hate stereotypes, but unfortunately there is some truth to some of them. I heard about the Ashley Todd yesterday but didn’t mention the story because I knew she was lying immediately after reading the full story. Ashley Todd, a McCain volunteer said that she was mugged and that the assailant carved a [...]
Props to John McCain for His VP Choice
Yes, you read that right. I have to give props when they are due and John McCain definitely deserves them for selecting Sarah Palin as his running mate. I’ve talked to several Obama supporters and they’re all disappointed that their DNC bubble has burst. Most agree that his choice complicates things, but they feel that [...]
American Gangster — It’s Only a Movie…Right?
Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas on 120th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem * Like most people, I love a good movie. Especially a gangster movie. Loved, loved, loved Denzel in Training Day. (Yes, cops are gangsters too). And, like most people, I’m eagerly awaiting the release of his latest flick American Gangster about Harlem drug [...]
