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Old School Friday: “Sade”

Old School Friday: “Sade”

All I can say is that as a high school senior and college freshman I rocked Sade all the time.  I guess rocked is sort of a misnomer, b/c it often accompanied a melancholy mood.  Sade gave way to Mary J. though (why did Sade quit making music?).  Looks like...

Who Is Saartjie “Sarah” Baartman?

Who Is Saartjie “Sarah” Baartman?

This is one of those stories that you’ve heard about before but not exactly sure what it is.  Well it’s pretty self explanatory, but a little more Google research reveals a number of other interesting aspects to this sad story.

Chick Talk Dallas on First White Homecoming Queen at Hampton

Chick Talk Dallas on First White Homecoming Queen at Hampton

I thought this was a nice take by Joanna Cattanach, editor of ChickTalkDallas.com on the Hampton University’s new homecoming queen.  You can read the post in its entirety at Chick Talk Dallas. What’s wrong with this picture? Um, the white girl in the middle has something to do with it. Earlier...

The White House Wire:News for the African American Community – First Edition

The White House Wire:News for the African American Community – First Edition

From the White House Top News President Obama on Passage of Senate Finance Committee Health Care Bill – “A Critical Milestone” “Today we reached a critical milestone in our effort to reform our health care system. After many months of thoughtful deliberation, the fifth and final committee responsible for health...

CNN Leaves it There says the Daily Show

CNN Leaves it There says the Daily Show

CNN Fact Checking a Saturday Night Live Sketch?  Jon Stewart is on it as usual, but his point about fact checking is a good one.  When you have 10 minutes do check this one out. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c CNN Leaves It...

American Airlines To Launch Social Networking Site Focused On Sharing Black Culture Experiences From Around The World

American Airlines To Launch Social Networking Site Focused On Sharing Black Culture Experiences From Around The World

FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines announced today it is launching a first-of-its-kind social networking site, BlackAtlas.comSM, which combines the best features of a travel site with the power of social networking to create a dynamic online community for travelers to share experiences unique to the black community. User content...

RNC Statement on President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Award

RNC Statement on President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Award

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today: “The real question Americans are asking is, ‘What has President Obama actually accomplished?’ It is unfortunate that the president’s star power has outshined tireless advocates who have made real achievements working towards peace and human rights....

Attorney General and Education Secretary Call for National Conversation on Values and Student Violence

Attorney General and Education Secretary Call for National Conversation on Values and Student Violence

PRESS RELEASE U.S. Department of Justice to Release Study on Children’s Exposure to Violence; U.S. Department of Education to Provide $500,000 Grant to Help Fenger Community Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan today joined with Chicago city officials to call for a national conversation on values to...

Southwest Center Mall is sold.

Southwest Center Mall is sold.

By Shawn Williams – Dallas South News Editor In a community meeting at the atrium of Southwest Center Mall on Monday night, the public was informed that after months in foreclosure, Southwest Center Mall has a new owner.  When Councilman Tennell Atkins and Mayor Tom Leppert opened the meeting of...