I heard Soledad talking with Rickey Smiley on his morning show last week
Filed under: Community, Google+ Posts, Relationships
If there is anyone who can speak on this question it's her. I hate to see this is still an issue in the black community, but it's something that needs to be discussed. The Wesley Snipes vs. Al B Sure debate needs to end!
Don't forget to watch. Tonight at 8pm on CNN.
Embedded Link
Who Is Black In America? Soledad O’Brien, CNN Find Out In ‘BIA 5?
This Sunday at 8 p.m., CNN airs its fifth installment of the “Black In America” series, which is hosted by Soledad O’Brien. In this episode,…
Google+: View post on Google+
There's a lot of fighting going on for the 2%
Filed under: Google+ Posts, Obama, Personal Finance
I find it interesting how those who don't fall into that category are willing to let the other 98% fall off the fiscal cliff. Do you think they'll come to a deal?
Even if a deal isn't made, they'll be fine because they got "Money and the power, money and the power, they ain't fallin short cause they got Money and the power. Yup!" (thank you Scarface).
Weekly Address: Congress Must Extend the Middle Class Tax Cuts
December 08, 2012 | 3:33 | Public Domain
President Obama urges Congress to extend the middle class income tax cuts for 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small businesses without delay, making it clear that a balanced approach to deficit reduction means that Republicans in Congress must agree to ask the wealthiest Americans to pay higher tax rates.
Google+: View post on Google+
I've tried taking courses online, but I've found that I missed the classroom…
I've tried taking courses online, but I've found that I missed the classroom setting. The teacher was there to answer any questions I had in the forums, but it just wasn't enough.
There are some true challenges online schools face in getting students, but there's so much potential if we leverage the current and future technology that's at our disposal. And yes, we need our teachers on board as well. There can be a happy mix of technology and traditional instruction in the classroom.
Embedded Link
Electronic Village: The Education Startup Revolution
Young entrepreneurs take note: as the next post describes, jumping into the education space may be one of the smartest decisions in today’s market. Guest blogger Emma Collins builds on prior posts abo…
Google+: View post on Google+
Weekly Address: Urging Congress to Extend the Middle Class Tax Cuts
President Obama speaks to the American people from a busy factory floor in Pennsylvania about the urgent need to pass the middle class tax cuts, which will give families and businesses preparing for the holidays the certainty they need going into the New Year. Democrats and Republicans must come together to pass one thing that everyone agrees on—extending income tax cuts for 98 percent of American families and 97 percent of small businesses, and there is no reason to wait. The President urges Congress to take action to help grow our economy and strengthen the middle class.
Google+: View post on Google+
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Filed under: Education, Google+ Posts, Personal Finance
The purpose of the Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) is to prepare students to be leaders who can help build a stronger society. The organization supports students from groups who otherwise might not have an opportunity to earn a college education. If you need money for college, check it out.
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program awards scholarships each year to African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American students who plan to enroll…
Black Marines Who Endured Segregation Receive Medals
Good to hear they’re being recognized. The things they had to endure to serve their country. Most people would have given up, but they held out. That’s the American spirit. Definitely well deserved.
Black Marines medals: Black Marines who endured segregation receive medals
John Steele will receive one of the nation’s highest civilian awards today — a recognition that almost 70 years ago, he endured segregation to serve his country. Receiving the Congressional Gold…
200 Accomplishments from the Obama Administration
After watching #rnc2012 , you would think Pres. +Barack Obama has been sitting on this laurels at the ranch while the country implodes (oops, wrong person).
But once again +Wayne Hicks of the Electronic Village sets us straight and reminds us of what’s really going on in DC. WITH CITATIONS! This is one of those posts you’ll need to keep in your back pocket for future reference.
*********************
Wayne Hicks originally shared this post:
Electronic Village: What has Obama Done? Here Are 200 Accomplishments! With Citations!
If you’re one of those who thinks President Obama is a “disappointment,” my condolences for you not getting your unicorn. And it’s time to grow up, and get over it. We have a little over two months to…
Pres. Obama’s Response to Clint
For those who watched the last day of the Republican National Convention, Clint Eastwood was the star of the night (and is still trending on Google as I type this). I missed the speech and thought it would be nice of me to post it here for others who may have also missed it. In my opinion, Clint spoke from his heart and in his own special way gave us another popular internet meme called “Eastwooding”.
Did it help Romney? Probably not. But it will go down as one of the most notable moments in political convention history. Thanks Clint.
Below is President Obama’s response via Twitter.
I still think Pres. +Barack Obama should do a video with an invisible Clint answering all of his concerns.
This seat’s taken. OFA.BO/c2gbfi, twitter.com/BarackObama/st…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 31, 2012
Guy Kawasaki originally shared this post:
(Fri03) Barack’s comeback:
https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/241392153148915712/photo/1
More on Politics: http://politics.alltop.com/
UPDATE: And if you missed it, the Invisible Obama Chair has responded to Clint.
Unheard Martin Luther King Audio Found In U.S. Attic
Talk about a great find. It had to have been hard to remain peaceful when all around you was hatred and bigotry.
Steve Bradley originally shared this post:
Great audio…when you ask yourself how far have we come…and you look around…you have to kinda shake your head and wonder ehat Dr King would think….smh…
Video: Unheard Martin Luther King audio found in U.S. attic
A Tennessee man searching through his attic several months ago discovered a piece of American history: An audio reel of an unreleased interview with Dr. Martin Luther King conducted by the man's fathe…
Is President Obama the President of Black America?
Filed under: Community, Google+ Posts, Obama, Politics, Society & Culture
When I voted for +Barack Obama I wasn’t expecting him to be the President of Black America. Yeah it was cool to see history made, but the reality is that I chose the best person for the job. I get tired of hearing how he’s not doing enough for Black America when he’s got the entire nation to consider.
Yes, the unemployment rate among black people is high, but he can’t make businesses hire (even if he keeps their taxes low). Being the first black president, the target is on his back and him setting out to be the President of Black America won’t get him re-elected (or elected at all). The best thing he can do, is create opportunities that benefit everyone. If we don’t jump on those opportunities, that’s on us.
IMHO we don’t need a President of Black America. We don’t need a politician to swoop in and save us. That’s not who we are and I refuse to believe that my vote was wasted because President Obama didn’t throw more money, programs and resources into the black community. Plus it wouldn’t have made it past Congress anyway 
President Obama Says “I’m Not The President of Black America”
In an interview with Black Enterprise magazine, President Obama said that he’s not the president of Black America.
Links of Interest
Site Feeds
MyBlogLog Readers
