Politics

The U.S. of Faith

The Evangelical Right has not ruined the American people’s desire for a “godly” leader, reported the Washington Post.
Despite all the damage done in the (false) name of religion during the past two presidential terms, Americans still want their leader to believe in God. In fact, those surveyed said they are still more likely to vote [...]

17Sep2007 | Eugene | Comments | Continued

Do we need another “person of faith”?

Much has been written about how blacks – specifically Southern, small-town, and/or Christian blacks – helped Bush get “elected” in 2004.
But will anyone be able to count on the black “God vote” next year?
With so many candidates wearing “Jesus is my homeboy” tees - nearly every candidate has made faith a bigger part of their [...]

5Sep2007 | Eugene | Comments | Continued

almost friday video: barack on the daily show

enjoy!

(part 1)

(part 2)

23Aug2007 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

The New Face of VIBE…

…is political .
Obama is the first politician to be featured on the cover of Vibe magazine. Another moment in black history? Works for me…

31Jul2007 | Kimberly | Comments | Continued

It’s not that entertaining … or at least shouldn’t be

I really didn’t want to do a pop culture entry today. God knows there’s too much going on in the world for me to spend time discussing low art, but nevertheless … here goes. Perhaps I’ll come back later and write about something more serious or try to find a bit of seriousness in this. [...]

27Jul2007 | Eugene | Comments | Continued

Sanctity Now, Insanity Later

CNN recently reported a story about a man who must pay alimony to wife despite her domestic partnership. California allows same-sex partners to register under the legal status of “domestic partnership.” This is the closest approximation to marriage same-sex partners can muster in California, where a ban on same-sex marriage has been passed. But, even though his ex-wife [...]

24Jul2007 | gbevel | Comments | Continued

the next presidential debate : questions via youtube

our political system has been shaken hard this year by tons of new avenues. barack has made lots of money through online campaigns. presidential debates are being held at historically black colleges where the topics surround issues most affecting minorities. now, politics 2.0, will usher in the youtube era.
july 23 will be the first time, [...]

20Jul2007 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

Born in the USA … A as in Africa

The YBPs over at Blackademics.org have been discussing the possibility of one organized government for the entire continent of Africa for more than a week now.
The African Union Summit concluded a few weeks ago in Accra, Ghana with one of the hottest topics being whether the more than 50 African states that make up the [...]

13Jul2007 | Eugene | Comments | Continued

The Candidates and the Covenant with Black America

A Moderated Discussion with Tavis Smiley
Featured Speaker: Tavis Smiley, Host, Tavis Smiley on PBS and the Tavis Smiley Show from PRI
Moderated by: Melody Barnes, Executive Vice President for Policy, CAPAF
On Thursday, June 28 (today), Tavis Smiley will moderate the All-American Presidential Forum on PBS at Howard University , where the Democratic presidential candidates will address [...]

28Jun2007 | Tambra | Comments | Continued

crush on obama

the weekend is almost here, so i figured i’d help push it along by sharing the most random video.
slowly circulating around the internet is a new youtube sensation by the self-claimed ‘obama girl’ who is sure to make ‘B’ chuckle and blush, while michelle may just throw a shoe.
while i won’t deny the somewhat genius [...]

14Jun2007 | Fredric | Comments | Continued