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President Obama Fired Gen. McChrystal for Insubordination
Firing a general for insubordination and disrespect to the Office of the President of the United States is nothing new in this country's history. On April 11, 1951, President Truman fired General Douglas MacArthur of his duties as Allied Commander of United Nations [Read More]
Rapper Fat Joe Accused of Sexual Assault
Madison, Wisconsin Police Department detained Rapper Fat Joe yesterday for questioning after a 33 year-old woman filed charges of sexual assault. Fat Joe, whose real name is Joseph Cartagena , and his associates were released after they were questioned by Madison [Read More]
Another Bloody Chicago Weekend: 54 Shot and 10 Dead
Another violent and deadly weekend continues in Chicago. Among those shot during this weekend included a 1 year-old girl who suffered a graze wound to the neck. During the weekend of April 23, 2010, eight people including a toddler were killed and 18 wounded in Chicago. [Read More]
Bush’s Ladies Break Ranks with Republican Groupthink
Former First Lady Laura Bush and her beautiful daughter Barbara Bush, 28 year-old have proven that they are two independent thinkers that do not need the Republican party to think on their behalves. From every indication, these talented ladies are refusing to [Read More]
Kanye and Suge Knight – Is a Deadly Beef Brewing?
In 2005, 33 year-old Kanye West , hosted a party in celebration of the MTV Video Music Awards at the Shore Club in Miami. Among his invited celebrity guests was Marion Knight, 45 year-old, also known as Suge Knight. According to court papers, during the party, a lone gunman [Read More]
World Cup Referee Koman Colibaly Robbed the US
An apparent foul and questionable call by referee Koman Colibaly robbed the United States of her victory today over Slovenia at Ellis Park in South Africa. The Americans pulled ahead in the 84th minute on a Maurice Edu goal off a Landon Donovan free kick, but referee [Read More]
Seattle Cop punches Black woman for jaywalking
A Black or African-American female was punched in the face today by a White Seattle Police Officer for attempting to jaywalk on Martin Luther King Drive. Read the NY Daily News version of the story and watch the video from a passerby. Read the Seattle's Police [Read More]
A white Senator Accuses President Obama of Racism
I always assumed that one has to have an ounce of common sense to serve as a U.S. Congressman. But I have been proven wrong lately by the idiotic comments and behaviors of some of our so-called congressman. Iowa Republican congressman Steve King, who is known for his [Read More]
Fraud Forces Puerto Rico to Void All Birth Certificates
It has been known for years that the island of Puerto Rico was a major weak links to illegally aliens entering the United States. Kenneth D. McClintock-Hernández, the current Secretary of State of Puerto Rico, was told that four in ten identity fraud cases in [Read More]
Ethnic Cleansing of Murals in Arizona Prescott City
Image Source: AP If Arizona's Prescott City Councilman and talk-show host Steve Blair had his way, there would be no African-Americans and Latinos faces on murals in public places around the city. According to Blair, “diversity is a word I can't stand." [Read More]
Is Arizona Planning A Full-scale War Against Latinos?
Image Credit: SEIU.org Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and her Republican counterparts are on a roll and running amok by introducing “Hitler-Style” bills one after another with a new one – the “Anchor babies” law in the making. On April 19, [Read More]
South Africa and FIFA Welcome World Cup Fans
Photo by Getty Images South African midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala celebrates after scoring against Mexico Earlier today, World Cup fans in Johannesburg, South Africa were awoken to a partly cloudy and cold day. Despite the overcast, they refused to allow the weather to [Read More]
Chicago Blackhawks wins Hockey League Stanley Cup
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Chicago Blackhawks National Hockey League 2009-2010 championChicago Blackhawks wins the 2009-2010 Stanley Cup Championship. National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman presents Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks with [Read More]
Blackhawks Expected to Kick Flyers Puck Tonight!
Blackhawks girl on ice The City That Works is in a festive mood. The Chicago Blackhawks have worked their behinds off and are about to reap the benefits of their hard work. The festive mood can be seen from the dyeing of the water at the Daley Plaza fountain and the [Read More]
Is Secretary of State Clinton Constitutionally Ineligible?
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham ClintonThe Supreme Court refused to hear arguments that Hillary Rodham Clinton is ineligible to be secretary of state because of the emoluments clause in the U.S. Constitution. On behalf of a State Department employee David Rodearmel, the [Read More]
Chicago 1919 Race Riot In Retrospect
Rock throwing white youths during the 1919 race riotEarly dawn today, I parked my car at the 63rd Street lakefront parking lot and rode my bike along the lakefront bike path to the Buckingham Fountain. As I approached the 29th street lakefront, a strong sense of [Read More]
Ohio Police Visual Estimation Warrants a Speed Ticket
Source: supremecourt.ohio.gov Ohio Supreme Court ruled 5-1 that a police officer’s visual estimation of a vehicle’s speed is sufficient to support a speeding conviction without independent verification.Yesterday, Ohio Supreme Court ruled 5-1 that a police [Read More]
Illinois Introduces L3C Form of Business
By: Charles S. Mombo @charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Article Sponsored by: Free e-Commerce Workshop: From Brick and Mortar to Selling Online The Low-profit, limited liability corporations (L3Cs) are fast becoming the organizational structure of choice for Illinois' [Read More]
Chicago’s Blackhawks playoff run scores big bucks for local businesses
Photographed by: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Blackhawks center Dustin ByfuglienWhile the Bulls and Blackhawks fans sort of argue amongst themselves over Michael Jordan's statue temporary change of jersey, the Blackhawks playoff run is scoring big bucks for local [Read More]
Gary Coleman in Coma With Brain Hemorrhage
Chocolate City has learned that former child star, Gary Wayne Coleman is in coma and is suffering from bleeding of the brain.Chocolate City has learned that former child star, Gary Wayne Coleman is in coma and is suffering from bleeding of the brain. Coleman suffered the [Read More]
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Goes To Prison
Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images North America By: Charles S. Mombo /Kwame KilpatrickOn the issue of Detroit's former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick sentencing today – whether he had been wrong, why he had been wrong or whether he was sorry is not my call to make. To [Read More]
Texas Board of Education Mis-Education on Slavery
Texas Board of Education Mis-Education of Slavery From every indication it appears that Texas' State Board of Education (SBOE) is about to play partisan politics by rewriting history and textbooks. Texas' SBOE, is an elected 15 member board. The Commissioner [Read More]
Aubrey Louis Berry acquitted of Killing Rapper Dolla
(AP Photo/Reed Saxon) Aubrey Louis Berry acquitted Killing rapper Dolla.Nearly a year ago Dolla, the Atlanta-based rapper also known as Roderick Anthony Burton II was fatally shot and killed in the valet waiting area of the Beverly Center mall by Aubrey Louis Berry, 24 [Read More]
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul Opposes the Civil Rights Act
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul Opposes the Civil Rights ActWhen I first read the editorial board of Louisville's Courier-Journal reference to Rand Paul as "repulsive to people in the mainstream," including "an unacceptable view of civil rights,'” I [Read More]
What Going On Chicago – Brother Don’t Shoot Me
Photo Credit: Jose M. Osorio/Tribune Mother mother, There's too many of you crying; Brother brother brother; There's far too many of you dying; You know we've got to find a way; To bring some lovin' here today; Don't punish me with brutality. Thomas [Read More]
Aiyana Stanley Jones Did Not Have to Die Execution Style
Aiyana Stanley-Jones shot by Detroit Police during raidFrom every indication, 7 year-old Aiyana Stanley Jones of Detroit, Michigan did not have to die execution style, especially not at the hands of those that are responsible for serving and protecting her.The Detroit [Read More]
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Calls Airline Employee Nigger
Jonathan Rhys MeyersDublin, Ireland born actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers used the word nigger against an African American United Airlines employee last month in an apparent drunken tirade that got his behind banned from boarding that flight. RadarOnline.com is also [Read More]
Rev. Jeremiah Wright: I am Toxic and Radioactive
President Barack Obama and former pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright Photo Source:www.tucc.orgThe blogosphere is buzzing with much ado about nothing regarding a February 2010 letter that the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright wrote in reply to a request from Joseph J. Prischak, [Read More]
Should The Cavaliers Pay Whatever LaBron James Wants?
NBA MVP and Cleveland Cavaliers’ LaBron JamesThere is a giant banner near Quicken Loans Arena located in downtown Cleveland that reads: "Born here. Raised here. Plays here. Stays here." The banner is in reference to the MVP LeBron James’ pending contract. [Read More]
Nick Vujicic the Limbless Man Motivates the Motivators
Nick Vujicic a preacher, a motivational speaker and the Director of Life Without Limbs, a non profit Christian organization.Thank God for people such as Nick Vujicic! Nick is truly a blessing in disguise. The man without limbs is truly the motivator's motivator. Without [Read More]
Arizona Bans African American and Chicana/o Studies
The Torch of Quetzalcoatl by Leo Tanguma`On Tuesday, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed bill HB2281 that bans all ethnic studies in Arizona's public schools. HB2281 takes effect on Dec. 31, 2010. The bans will prevent the teaching of African American, Native [Read More]
Bellaire Police Acquitted After Killing Black Youth Face Down
Sgt. Jeffrey Cotton, a white police officer of the Bellaire Police Department was found not guilty in Houston, Texas for shooting and killing Robert Tolan, a 23-year-old Black or African American man. Robert Tolan was forced to lie face down before he was shot. [Read More]
Philadelphia Cop Shoots Himself Accused Black Males
Here is another case of a White person subconsciously or maybe consciously subscribing to the stereotype and negative depictions of the African American male as a criminal element in our society. On April 5, Philadelphia Police Department issued an all-points bulletin (APB) [Read More]
Katie Washington Notre Dame’s First African American Valedictorian
Katie Washington Notre Dame’s First African American Valedictorian After the healthcare legislation was passed, Vice President Joe Biden was heard telling President Obama, "Mr. President, This Is a Big Fucking Deal." We at Chocolate City congratulate and [Read More]
Google Places – A Free Way to Finding Customers
Starting and managing your own business can be a daunting and demanding task. Newspapers advertisement or radio advertising are incredible sources of reaching your prospective and potential customers that might already be out there looking for products or services. [Read More]
Is NBA David Stern Heavy-Handed and Dictatorial?
Dwight Howard Magic Center Photo Source: OrlandoMagic.com The First Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits among other things, infringing on the freedom of speech of its citizens. It seems that the National Basketball Association (NBA) under the leadership of [Read More]
Is Nicki Minaj the Hottest Female Hip Hop Rapper?
Nicki Minaj Photo Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty ImagesBorn Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1984, Nicki Minaj grew up in Queens, New York of Trinidadian descent. She graduated from Manhattan's LaGuardia High School where she studied singing and acting. The young rapper [Read More]
Charlie Crist Turns in his GroupThink Membership Card
Governor Charlie Crist hugs President Barack ObamaI do not know Gov. Charlie Crist personally, but I want to imagine that he has been getting lots of good night sleep lately. Since he turned in his membership card to the GOP he starting to appeared relaxed, relieved, [Read More]
White Bank Robber Uses Silicon Disguised as African American
Photo: SPLASH NEWS Black male mask used by Conrad Zdzierak, a White robber to disguised as an African AmericanI find it extremely alarming when a White person subconsciously subscribes to the stereotype and negative depictions of the African American male as a criminal [Read More]
Obama Should Go Back Home to Kenya?
Former Republican Representative Tom Tancredo doing what he does best - railing against the 'scourge' of illegal immigration. A white man and former Republican Representative Tom Tancredo of Colorado is one of the few people out there that are still having problems [Read More]
President Obama Repealed Bush’s Title IX Policy
By: Charles S. Mombo Malcolm X College Lady Hawks Photo Source:malcolmx.ccc.eduOn Tuesday, President Obama repealed George Bush's policy that required colleges and universities to rely on an e-mail survey as a scale for measuring women's interest in sports. Title [Read More]
Volcano Ash filled vial from Eyjafjallajokull Iceland for Sale
Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland volcano eruptionVolcano Ash and dust filled vial from Eyjafjallajokull Iceland eruption for sale. The price per vial is only 1264(ISK) or $10.00 not including shipping and handling charges. We ship all around the world from Argentina to [Read More]
Carrie Underwood Two-Peat for Entertainer of the Year Award
The talented country singer, songwriter and former American Idol Carrie Marie UnderwoodCongratulations to the talented country singer, songwriter and former American Idol Carrie Marie Underwood for her history making performance. Carrie made history by becoming the only [Read More]
Is Mitch McConnell Deliberately Misleading the Public?
Republican Senate leaders Mitch McConnellThe Republicans are living up to their name – “The Party of NO”. They are literally stonewalling every positive agenda that President Obama proposes. Actually, it gives me the perception that their [Read More]
Don’t blame Obama – National Day of Prayer is Unconstitutional
By: Charles S. Mombo - National Day of Prayer is UnconstitutionalI can almost predict that on May 6, 2010, President Obama will not issue a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer; nor would he interrupt his busy schedule to meet with religious leaders to hold an event [Read More]
Oprah: I’ll do it anywhere; I’ll do it anytime, with anybody I want
Photo credit: Oprah.com Oprah Winfrey is now ready to take it to the next level. Would you blame Oprah Winfrey, when she said, "I'll do it anywhere, I'll do it anytime, with anybody I want." As a matter of fact, Winfrey, 56 year-old is absolutely correct. [Read More]
Tila Tequila Nquyen Pictures and Howard Stern’s Show
Tila Tequila Nquyen On Tuesday, Howard Stern had a special quest on his SiriusXM Satellite radio show. The beautiful Tila Tequila, or “super hot little minx”, as Stern referred to her. Tila revealing her first lesbian experience was when she was 8 [Read More]
Chicago Barbara Bates Celebrates with Sisters Embracing Life
Sisters Embracing Life (SEL) is a Chicago-based minority cancer awareness support organizationFashion icon, designer and breast cancer survivor Barbara Bates will be one of the keynote speakers at Sisters Embracing Life’s 10th anniversary dinner and celebration. Bates [Read More]
Justice John Paul Stevens Announced His Retirement
The Honorable Justice John Paul StevensThe White House is reporting that the Honorable Justice John Paul Stevens had sent a letter to President Obama today, which read: "Having concluded that it would be in the best interests of the Court to have my successor appointed [Read More]
U.S. approves settlement for black farmers: where’s the check?
Black farmers rallied in Washington D.C. last week to receive payment from USDA discrimination settlement. (Source: Washington State House Republicans)President Obama kept his words when he said, he would bring "long-ignored claims of African-American farmers to a [Read More]
Whitney Houston Concert Cancellations Drug Relapse or Allergies?
Whitney HoustonIt is no secret that the blogosphere erupted with rumors after Whitney Houston announced the cancellation of several of her European tours due to illness. She was scheduled to perform in Paris, Manchester and Glasgow this week. She dropped the shows at the [Read More]
Lollapalooza Line-up for Chicago Grant Park
Lollapalooza Line-up for Chicago Grant ParkOn August 6 – 8, 2010, all road will lead to Chicago, Illinois, Grant Park. Grant Park the is the place to be. According to Lollapalooza's website, Grant Part will once again play host to the six edition of Lollapalooza [Read More]
Chicago’s O.K. Corral – Urban Gunfights
Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis was talking about surging gun violence when he was pulled away. Photo Credit: (John J. Kim/Chicago Sun-Times) Today is not October 26, 1881, and we are not in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, United States. Today is April 03, 2010 and we [Read More]
Ricky Martin: I am a homosexual man
After years of speculation and trying to hide his sexuality, Enrique Martín Morales, 38 year-old and better known by his stage name Ricky Martin, finally came out of the closet. The Puerto Rican born pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of [Read More]
Erykah Badu Nude Video – Poor Taste or Smart Marketing?
soul singer Erykah BaduI recently saw soul singer Erykah Batu, 39 year-old newly released music video, "Window Seat". In the controversial video, she striped butt naked in public at the site of President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas Texas. In the [Read More]
Is Google mail down today?
Everyone here at ChocolateCity.cc appears to have the same problem. Our Google mail has been down since this morning. Does anyone have the same problem? Please include your city, state and country. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Flash Mob from an Entrepreneur Perspective
Flash mob or Flash networkA flash mob is usually the gathering of a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a designated public place to perform an unusual and pointless act (such as pillow fight or water balloon fight) for a brief time, and then quickly disperse. [Read More]
Akon Angrily Schooled on Buddha and Cultural Sensitivity
Popular rap and hip-hop singer AkonPopular rap and hip-hop singer Akon, had an April scheduled concert in Sri Lanka, the Buddhist-majority nation but it appears that the concert will not be taking place. On Monday, hundreds of rock-throwing protesters attacked the [Read More]
Chicago’s Malcolm X College Established Karnak Wellness Institute
By Charles S. Mombo Malcolm X College President Ghingo BrooksA wind of change is blowing across Malcolm X College in Chicago. Under the dynamic leadership of Malcolm X College President Ghingo Brooks (pronounced Gino), The Karnak Wellness Institute was recently established. [Read More]
Obama: Health Care is Patients Bill of Rights on Steroid
President Barack Obama (C) walks with Sergeant of Arms of the Senate Terrance Gainer (center-L) as he arrives on Capitol Hill for a Democratic Caucus meetingPresident Obama just concluded addressing the Democratic Caucus on Capitol Hill. The president said that after a year [Read More]
Photos of Michelle McGee Shagged Jessie James
Michelle Mcgee with gun and nazi swastika armbandCredit to TMZ, we have some pictures of Michelle McGee, tattoo model who had an affair with Jesse James, the husband of Sandra Bullock. One of the pictures some Michelle McGee with knife in the mouth and a Nazi Swastika on [Read More]
Condoleezza Rice Still Doesn’t Get It On Iraq
By Charles S. Mombo Former Secretary of State Condoleezza RiceGeorge Orwell wrote that “Political language. . . is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.” While speaking at the Chinese [Read More]
Chicago Urban Prep Story Defies Conceptual Entrapment
By Charles S. Mombo Chicago Urban Prep Story Defies Conceptual Entrapment the entire senior class is college bound. In his book, Black Demons: Mass Media's Depiction of the African American Male Criminal Stereotype, Dennis Rome, a sociologist and associate professor in [Read More]
Illinois Democrat Lieutenant Governor Whites Only Need Apply
By Charles S. Mombo Illinois State Representative Arthur L. Turner The slot for Lieutenant Governor of the State of Illinois became available after Pat Quinn, the former lieutenant governor succeeded Governor Rod Blagojevich who was impeachment and removal from office. It [Read More]
The Lord Loveth a Cheerful Nobel Laureate
Barack Obama Nobel LaureateThe White House is reporting that Nobel Laureate Barack Obama has received his $1.4 million Nobel Peace Prize. President Obama has kept his word by vowing to donate the prize money to charity after he unexpectedly won the prestigious prize last [Read More]
The Real Victims of Kansas City Massive Schools Closing
By: Charles S. Mombo Students from F. L. Schlagle High School at the annual Kansas Public Schools Marching Band FestivalDespite the anger and frustration expressed by parents, students and teachers; Kansas City’s school board has decided to go ahead and close 29 of [Read More]
