Category: PHOTOS & VIDEO
Julianne Malveaux and Cornell West on Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech
Cornell West — “Obama ran from historyâ€. “You can’t think that you are being American by holding Black history subordinate.†“Why do we have to engage in a disappearing act when you talk about America†Julianne Malveaux “To reduce Dr. King to some praecher from Georgia?â€, “He could have said Fannie Lou Hamerâ€, “I think [...]
Barack Obama Accepts the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States
To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation; With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States.
Al Sharpton Speaks at the Congressional Black Caucus’ DNC Event
Al Sharpton discussed partnering with the Urban League to protect the Black vote. Registering and counting Black votes is a major concern of the Obama campaign. Sharpton said “They robbed us of our votes in Florida, but not this time.” Then Al makes has the audience break out in chants of “Not this time!” (more)
Harlem’s Cordell Cleare at the DNC
Cordell Cleare, Chief of Staff for Senator Bill Perkins was spotted sitting with the New York Delegation and a blogger from JackandJillPolitics.com was compelled to interview her. (more)
Barack Obama at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston
Barack Obama’s first time speaking at a Democratic National Convention was at the 2004 Convention in Boston. Below is the speech that launched him on to the National stage.
Hillary Clinton’s Harriet Tubman Quote at the Democratic National Convention
Hillary hit it and hit it hard with her Harriet Tubman quote. Sitting in the Pepsi Center, the energy of the whole hall changed to “Shazzam!†and “Booyah!†when she rolled out “Keep Goingâ€. Everyone was talking about it last night and today. Folks of all ages described getting goosebumps on their arms and shivers [...]
NASDAQ Celebrates Harlem Week
New York City Comptroller (and 2009 Mayoral Candidate) William Thompson, Jr., and Lloyd Williams, Chairman and CEO of Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce preside over the NASDAQ opening bell.
