History

Malcolm Monday: Integration vs. A #blck Nation

I wonder what a conversation between Malcolm and Barack would be? I do understand his point about the need to turn the principles of the Constitution upside-down, especially at that time of heinous daily action, but that makes today all the more amazing.

Friday Video: Smokey Robinson Explains #blck

Oldie, but goodie. Again, this is a poetic run through of history and the importance of identity with #blck America.
The audio is NSFW, though.
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h/t to markus

Martin Monday: MLK Discusses Malcolm

Welcome to a new video series here at YBP Guide! Each Monday, I’ll pluck some video from the channels of youtube highlighting moments in time with two of the greatest American citizens, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
Enjoy!

Obama’s Debt: Will It Define His Presidency?

President Obama’s campaign was art in motion. He maneuvered, he amazed, he conquered. Among other things, he was able to credibly articulate the idea that American politics could transcend petty partisanship. However, in the dark shadows of political reality, our Commander in Chief had to make some lofty leftward promises and court a myriad of [...]

Their True Colors, Shining Through

I love the dialogue between these two.
First, an interesting, counter-perspective on yesterday’s news conference.
The Obama administration capitulated to Treasury Secretary Geithner who argued against caps on executive pay or limitations on the choices banks can make about how to spend our tax dollars. Barack showed up with a little fear mongering of his own yesterday. [...]

Friday Video: Black Celebs on ‘The Day of Change’

A little long at 20 minutes, but just in case you didn’t get your full dose of change last week.
Enjoy!