Politics
Affirmative Action Should Focus on Class: A Debate
Ray Suarez, of the NewsHour on PBS, will moderate an interesting panel tonight regarding the conversation of Affirmative Action. Julian Bond, John McWhorter, and a host of others will formally debate the merits of the resolution: Affirmative Action should focus on class and wealth, instead of race and ethnicity.
Should Affirmative Action Focus on Class?
Over the [...]
16Apr2009 | Fredric | 1 comment | Continued
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.
13Apr2009 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
Ty’sheoma proves we have a chance. Obama agrees!
Reading about Ty’sheoma Bethea in Howard Witt’s Chicago Tribune article, I could not help but be reminded of a quote by Charles Schwabb:
I have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.
A [...]
Don’t Divorce Us!
Marriage: pledge of union for mutual benefit
Courage: valor
Divorce: separation; disunion
Fidelity: faithfulness
Which of these would you like to see more of in the world? What would you like to see multiplied?
visit the Courage Campaign for more information.
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Why I Am A Socialtarian
by Demetrius Walker
I voted for Barack Obama but I am not a Democrat. Before you get your hopes up Michael Steele, let me say that I also do not agree with the Republican party platform. So if I don’t fit into either of those two injudicious boxes, where do I fall you ask? [...]
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. [...]
The Rightful Place of Science in Society and the African-American Community
In President Barack Obama’s Inauguration Speech, he vowed “to restore science to its rightful place” in society. Wow, that fills me with an excitement and eagerness to do and share science more than before. However, what is science’s rightful place in society? What place should science have in the African-American community?
The Rightful Place Project
There has [...]
2Feb2009 | dnlee | 2 comments | Continued
Living in the “New World”
Today was the most amazing event of our life time. So many people have fought and died for this moment. Unfortunately, some of those people are not here to witness it. Today, we saw our 44th President be sworn into office. Let me not state the obvious, because we all know that part. What is [...]
20Jan2009 | mbacox | 3 comments | Continued
President Obama and OUR Oath of Service
Barack doesn’t smile much, at least in my estimation and in comparison to W. or Clinton. As my mom and I talked about him and inauguration day on the eve of the event, we noted a heaviness about him, even melancholy.
We wondered, briefly, why we weren’t swept up in the whimsy. To be sure, I [...]
What Today Really Means…
…courtesy of Ill Doctrine. Thanks Jay.
20Jan2009 | Fredric | 1 comment | Continued
Things to Be Thankful For
What a year it’s been. About this time last year, I made a similar post, thanking God for the many blessings that He’s bestowed in my life. With the turmoil and excitement of this year, I thought it’d be good to continue that tradition.
Professionally, I’m thankful for the new networks I’ve made. Whether friends on [...]
The Women of Color in the Obama Administration
Desiree Rogers
Name: Desiree Rogers
New Job: White House Social Secretary
Super power: Party! Party! Party! Rogers is super social butterfly, big on the socialite scene in Chicago with her business connections and ability to have a good time
Obama Connection: Michelle Obama
From The Washington Post:
Rogers, 49, is a friend of Michelle and President-elect Barack Obama’s, and a [...]
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