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From the Inbox: Conspiracy Theory?

Interesting email I received from one my colleagues. His logic is interesting, and considering the debacle our President has gotten us in over the last 8 years, I wouldn’t be surprised if the brilliant minds of Wall Street actually set themselves up with a safety net in the form of insured credit default assets in [...]

25Sep2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

No Postage Necessary if Mailed in Small Town U.S.A.

A letter to the Republican nominee:
Dear Sen. John McCain’t,
Good day! Let me first introduce myself. I’m an American, period. Yes, I was born and raised in the good ole U.S. of A. I have been pretty happy here, but can’t necessarily say that I am consistently “proud” of my country. It’s cool, though. I [...]

11Sep2008 | Latonya | Comments | Continued

Jesus Christ was a Community Organizer

As I think about those who recently mocked the term ‘Community Organizer’, the first thing that comes to my mind is Christian Conservative. I apologize in advance if you consider yourself one and are offended (note: I am a believer; a Christian).
I detest the phrase ‘Christian Conservative’. I think it’s an oxymoron and exclusive. Was [...]

8Sep2008 | Latonya | Comments | Continued

Best Business Blog 2008

Thank you to EVERYONE who voted for us!
The Young Black Professional Guide won the Best Business Blog award from the Black Weblog Awards in 2008.
We’ve tried really hard over the past couple of years to bring you as many diverse opinions as possible. From Gary’s inspiration tips to Greg and Heath’s insight [...]

8Sep2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

The Voting Priority or Why Isn’t It One…

This is what I asked myself: Why can I get 10 silly emails a day about varied gossip, chain letters, and don’t forget the religious chain letters…Be blessed if you forward to 10 people? We have 8 million African Americans not registered to vote and I have to fish for that type of news myself… [...]

4Sep2008 | Logan | Comments | Continued

Digesting the Moment: Did Barack Drop the Historical Baton?

Video Above: Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Julianne Malveaux discuss Barack’s speech after the glitz and glamour last Thursday [Quicktime format]
It’s segments like these that make me appreciate what Tavis Smiley is doing for our community. Dr. West and Dr. Malveaux provide constructive criticism to a moment in history that I will remember for a [...]

2Sep2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

DNC Quick Thoughts

Since I am back on wireless courtesy of Airport Express (yes!) I’ve got two quickies for the YBP crowd:
1) Woman of color @ the DNC
Mamita Mala represents for WOC Boricua-ness (is that a word???) at the DNC. Read on, read on.
2) The Newest Michelle Obama
credit: mikebaird
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama

I think that [...]

28Aug2008 | Kismet | Comments | Continued

I’m Watching C-SPAN, BTW

As the hype machine continues to roll through the current political activities, the message from the candidates seems to get lost. While I appreciate the vigor from all of the credentialed blogs, especially those represented within the Afrosphere, sometimes unfiltered content is best.
And to that, I recommend to our readers our often forgotten friend C-SPAN.

C-SPAN.org

Not [...]

26Aug2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

Friday Video: Something’s Gotta Give

Big Boi and Mary J. Blige throw in their collective, political commentary through an easy-going track. Hat tip to Obama Props.

22Aug2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

BigUps: Cullen Jones

I tried to stay awake last night, but couldn’t. I just watched it this morning, and boy, let me tell you. An amazing race indeed.

Cullen Jones

After some smack talk by the French 4×100m relay team, the U.S. seemed to pull out the impossible, beating them to win the gold by .08 seconds. BigUps to Mr. [...]

11Aug2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued