Archive for February, 2010
Crook County Chicago Illinois?
By Charles S. Mombo Seal of Cook County IllinoisOne of Cook County's most not-too-famous son, Al Capone, was onces quoted as saying, "A crook is a crook, and there's something healthy about his frankness in the matter. But any guy who pretends he is [Read More]
Who Need Marijuana When K2 is Legal in Chicago
K2 - Fake Synthetic Marijuana - Blonde and Standard PackagesI can imagine that most drug users are saying to themselves, why risk getting caught with illegal possession of marijuana when K2 is easily and legally available in most Chicago's food and liquor stores. K2, a [Read More]
Vote to Discontinue Black History
By Eryn-Ashlei Bailey Dr. Carter Woodson, Founder of Black History MonthI think Black History Month should be discontinued. What's all the fuss about anyway? Schools have been de-segregated, interracial marriages and children are on the rise. Heck, we even have a black [Read More]
How Can We Better Protect IRS Employees?
On Thursday, Joseph A. Stack, 53 year-old, apparently frustrated with the Internal Revenue Service, crashing his single-engine Piper Cherokee plane into an Austin, Texas, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building. Close to 200 IRS employees work in the building. It is common [Read More]
Paucity of African-Americans in the Winter Olympics
Shani Davis - speedskating OlympianFour years ago, during the February opening of the 2006 Winter Olympics Games in Torino, Italy; Brian Gumbel compared the Games to a GOP convention. In his own words: Finally tonight, the Winter Games. Count me among those who don't [Read More]
Nigeria’s Self-destructive use of Text Messaging
Muslins and Christians casualties in Jos, Plateau state, NigeriaWith the proliferation of cell phones in Africa, the access to text messaging is becoming an inexpensive and affordable means for communicating with family, friends, and love ones around the world. Like most [Read More]
Is Sarah Palin a Hypocrite?
During a recent Tea Party speech, Sarah Palin criticized President Barack Obama recent use of a teleprompter. In this Youtube video, she is seen using crib notes to answer simple questions. Do you think she is a hypocrite for accusing the president of using [Read More]
Lil Wayne Diamonds on Teeth Postponed His Jail Time
Lil Wayne Diamond Teeth Postponed His Jail Time Today, Lil Wayne was expected to begin serving his one-year sentence at Rikers Island Prison on weapons-possession charge, but his sentencing was postponed until March 2, to take care of some dental related issues. Rikers [Read More]
African American and Blacks Unemployment Rate Still High
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics www.MinorityITJobs.com - A minority and female information technology jobs siteThe unemployment rate fell from 10.0 to 9.7 percent in January, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged (-20,000), the U.S. Bureau of [Read More]
New Orleans, Chocolate City, Elects Landrieu, a White Mayor
New Orleans Mayor Mitch LandrieuNew Orleans' former Mayor Ray Nagin's eight tumultuous years of leading the Chocolate City, a predominantly African-American city has come to an end. From ever indication, the residents citywide seem eager to move on without him. New [Read More]
Should South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma Heads Be Examined?
By Tamba Mashinini Figuratively speaking a man has two heads. One with brains and the other with sensitive nerve tissues. An irresponsible, capricious, ill-considered, immature, or incautious individual has the tendency to first call on the brain-less head simple [Read More]
An Interview with Fashion Designer Terri Stevens
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass Image credit: Barbara Nitke Terri Stevens has made a nameTerri Stevens - owns and designs for her line of clothes - Michael Joseph and funkinbeautiful SeeMombo.com Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
