‘Country’ Archives
Debate: Is Islam a Religion of Peace?
Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Douglas Murray argue against the motion that "Islam Is a Religion of Peace" while Maajid Nawaz and Zeba Khan argue in favor of the motion that "Islam Is a Religion of Peace" in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate on Oct. 6 at New York [Read More]
Super Bowl Game XLVI Commercials – What’s Your Best Super Bowl Ads?
Jerry Seinfeld is extremely excited about the new Acura NSX that he will stop at nothing to acquire the very first one. Honda started the Super Bowl Game XLVI commercials race by providing a 10-second ad teaser video – Matthew Broderick’s surprise reprisal of [Read More]
New York Giants or New England Patriots – Which team will win Super Bowl XLVI?
New York Giants or New England Patriot - Which team will win the Super Bowl XLVI? It is customary in the NFL (National Football League) for the two Super Bowl contending teams to create new websites prior to the day of the game. The website shows each of the teams declaring [Read More]
President Obama, the Catholic Church and the Birth Control Coverage Fight
The Catholic Church appears to be ready to put up a strong fight against President Barack Obama’s administration federal law. The hullabaloo stems from a January 20, mandate that was issued by President Obama. That mandate requires all health insurance providers to cover [Read More]
China, Russia and the Veto Power – A Reminder of Fela’s Song “Beasts of No Nation”
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass China, Russia and the Veto Power – A Reminder of Fela’s song "Beasts of No Nation" Once again, I am baffle over the absurdity of the United Nations Security Council’s "power to veto", also referred to as the [Read More]
Georgia Republicans File Citizenship Lawsuit to Keep President Obama off Ballot
Georgia Republicans File Citizenship Lawsuit to Keep President Obama off Ballot Georgia Republicans and their Birther affiliate have file a lawsuit challenging President Obama, a natural born citizenship. Their goal is to keep the President off that state's ballot. [Read More]
Dr. Robert M. Franklin to Transition as President of Morehouse College [UPDATED]
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By: Charles Mombo After an accomplished five-year term as president of Morehouse College, Robert M. Franklin ’75 has decided to step down at the end of his term at the close of the 2012 academic year on June 30. A media person from Morehouse College has contacted this [Read More]
Bishop Long and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – Have They Lost Their Everlasting Minds?
By: Charles Mombo King Bishop Eddie Long being wrapped in a Torah scroll and being promoted from a commoner to a King. "Religion is the opium of the people," often referred to as "religion is the opiate of the masses" is one of the most frequently [Read More]
Tracy Morgan, It’s no Joke, Your Mama Calling You!
Tracy Morgan's mother says she struggled for years to provide the comedian with everything he needed as a child, but now that she's out of work and facing foreclosure he's refusing to help her. According to a CNN article entitle, “Tracy Morgan's mom pleads for his [Read More]
Maria Jose Cristerna, Mexican Tattoo Star, Graces Caracas’ Tattoo Expo
Maria Jose Cristerna who is also aka as "La Mujer Vampiro," (Female Vampire), has about 98 percent of her body covered in tattoos with prosthetic fangs, and platinum implants in her forehead. From every indication, the January 27th – January 29th Tattoo Expo [Read More]
Morehouse College President Reverend Dr. Robert M. Franklin asked to Resign
Morehouse College President Rev. Dr. Robert M. Franklin and wife Dr. Cheryl Franklin The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Franklin, the tenth president of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA., was asked to resign by Morehouse College Board of Trustees. Franklin is the tenth president of [Read More]
Is there a hypocrisy of America’s and the European Union’s Iran policy?
By: Flomo Yarkpawolo Is there a hypocrisy of America's and the European Union’s Iran policy? The European Union foreign ministers recent joined the United States of America in banning the import of crude oil and petroleum products from Iran. In the wake of the anticipated [Read More]
Is Arizona Governor Jan Brewer an Angry White Woman?
Some are asking if Arizona Governor Jan Brewer was drunk when she was seen wagging her finger in the face of President Obama during the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport greeting. Some are asking if Arizona Governor Jan Brewer was drunk when she was seen wagging her finger in [Read More]
War of Words Escalates Between Joan Rivers and Chelsea Handler
War of Words Escalates Between Joan Rivers and Chelsea Handler Somebody need to put these girls in timeout. I’m talking about Joan Rivers, 78-year-old and Chelsea Handler, 36-year-old. Rivers recently bad-mouth Handler by suggesting that she sleeps around and drinks a [Read More]
Tim Gunn, Project Runway designer, mentor and judge had no sex in 29 years?
Tim Gunn, Project Runway designer, mentor and judge had no sex in 29 years? While appearing on the ABC talk show The Revolution, Project Runway designer mentor and judge, Tim Gunn, 58-year-old, said that he hasn't been intimate with anyone for 29 years. "I [Read More]
Joe Paterno former Penn State coach died at 85
Joe Paterno former Penn State coach died at 85 Penn State former coach Joe Paterno affectionately known as Joepa has died. Paterno who has won more major college football games and was fired from the university amid a child sex abuse scandal was 85-year-old. SeeMombo.com [Read More]
Racism in Bankruptcy Filing – Are Lawyers Steering Blacks to Chapter 13 instead of Chapter 7?
Are lawyers steering African-Americans to Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing instead of Chapter 7. Racism in Bankruptcy Filing – Are Lawyers Steering Blacks to Chapter 13 instead of Chapter 7? A study entitled "Race, Attorney Influence, and Bankruptcy Chapter [Read More]
Wisconsin’s recall election shows democracy still exist despite Super PAC
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass Petitions to recall Gov. Scott Walker are delivered to the Government Accountability Board Headquarters in Madison, Wis. Tuesday. (Michael Sears/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/MCT) Democracy appears to prevail in Wisconsin despite [Read More]
Octavia Spencer wins Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in the movie “The Help”
Octavia Spencer wins Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in the movie “The Help” Octavia Spencer, 41-year-old, won the Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress in the movie “The Help”. Spencer played a maid in that Civil Rights era movie. [Read More]
Georgia’s Rep. Scott Holcomb proposes Drug-testing Lawmakers before Welfare Recipients
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass “This bill is really very simple. If the General Assembly is going to pass laws requiring struggling, jobless Georgians to pay for drug tests as a precondition to receiving state benefits, then members of the General Assembly should lead [Read More]
Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) to Uphold Dr. Martin Luther King’s Jr.’s Legacy through Global Dialogue
By: Charles S. Mombo @CharleSMombo,@FlashMobB2C,@burnedbrass,@wwclick Article Sponsor: Real-Time Crowdsourcing Social Media Marketing and Backchanneling In the spirit of promoting peace, inspiring community service, and upholding Dr. Martin Luther King's Jr.'s legacy, Alpha [Read More]
Would you See George Lucas’ Movie ‘Red Tails’, Why or Why Not?
If George Lucas' movie, Red Tails, does not do well, there is a very strong possibility that you might never see another all-black movie anytime soon. George Lucas’ movie, Red Tails, which is on the list of 2012’s most anticipated movies is expected to be [Read More]
George Lucas’ “Red Tails”, an all-Black Cast Movie, is 2012 Most Anticipated Film
George Lucas’ “Red Tails”, an all-Black Cast Movies, is 2012 Most Anticipated Film. Speaking recently on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, George Lucas, the executive producer and writer of the all-Black cast $58 million budget movie, Red Tails, jokingly said, [Read More]
Was Gov. Haley Barbour Show of Mercy by Pardoning Convicted Murderers Unthought-out?
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, who is leaving office due to term limits, has pardoned 29 criminals including convicted murderers. Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, who is leaving office due to term limits, has pardoned 29 inmates. Their crimes were listed as murder, [Read More]
Snoop Dogg busted with marijuana cigarettes by Police Snoop Dog
marijuana,cigarettes CNN is reporting that Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus was busted with three prescription bottles filled with marijuana cigarettes after a police dog searched his tour bus. Snoop who is an outspoken advocate of marijuana is known to have a [Read More]
Should the president consider a Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton 2012 Ticket?
Should the president consider a Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton 2012 Ticket? In his recent article entitled, Just the Ticket, Bill Keller, a New York Times columnist says it’s time for President Barack Obama to “seriously” consider replacing Vice [Read More]
Did Microsoft get a Pedestrian Navigation Patent to help users Avoid the Ghetto?
On January 3, 2012, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) assigned patent No. 8,090,532 to Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA). Microsoft’s “pedestrian route production" is being referred to by some as "Avoid the Ghetto" app. So why are [Read More]
R&B band Boyz II Men Honored with Hollywood Star Walk of Fame
The R&B band Boyz II Men was recently honored in Hollywood with a star on the Walk of Fame. All of the original members of the band – Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris, and Michael McCary attended the ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard. According to [Read More]
New website, FlashMobB2C.com, launched to drive traffic and sales to local businesses
New website, FlashMobB2C.com, launched to drive traffic and sales to local businesses WWClick.com, Inc. has launched a new website, FlashMobB2C.com, to drive traffic and increase sales for businesses nationwide. FlashMobB2C.com is part of an affiliated network of channel [Read More]
Retail Campaign, Wholesale Campaign and now Social Media Marketing Campaign?
By: Charles S. Mombo #FlashMobB2C, #WWClick, #SeeMombo Retail Campaign, Wholesale Campaign and now Social Media Marketing Campaign? Let’s face it; most politicians don’t know a thing about marketing strategy; neither are they the smartest ones in our [Read More]
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton – USA Today-Gallup Poll’s Most Admired Man and Woman
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton - Gallup Poll’s Most Admired Man and Woman According to the latest USA Today-Gallup poll, President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton are this year’s most admired man and woman. Mrs. Clinton has been the most [Read More]
Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls former superstar engages Yvette Prieto
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto watch a basketball game Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Bobcats in Orlando, Fla. Photo: Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP Congratulations to former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan on his engagement to 32-year-old model Yvette Prieto. Jordan has [Read More]
Why Black Market Entrepreneurs Matter to the World Economy
Stealth of Nations: The Global Rise of the Informal Economy by journalist Robert Neuwirth. In his latest book, Stealth of Nations: The Global Rise of the Informal Economy, journalist Robert Neuwirth, talked to Wired about illegal street vendors, and unlicensed roadside [Read More]
Flashmob B2C – Target and Nike Cleverly use Social Media Marketing
By: Charles S. Mombo #WWCLICK, #FlashmobB2C, #SeeMombo Article Source: Flashmob Business to Consumer (B2C) Flashmob B2C – Target (Missoni Collection) and Nike (Retro XI Concord Air Jordan Basketball Shoe) cleverly use Social Media Marketing. social media marketing [Read More]
Rep. James Sensenbrenner – The Non-apology Apology of an ASS
Rep. James Sensenbrenner - The Non-apology Apology of an ASS Republican Representative James Sensenbrenner, Jr., (Jim) who represents the Fifth Congressional District of Wisconsin was recently overhead referring to First Lady Michelle Obama, wife of the [Read More]
Obama Signs National Defense Authorization Act and Clarifies Misinformation Campaign
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass Article Sponsors: SEO & Social Media Marketing Consultancy Flashmob Business to Consumer President Barack Obama signs National Defense Authorization Act and clarifies misinformation. Today President Barack Obama signed both the tax cut [Read More]
Boxer Floyd Mayweather to serve 3 months in jail for punching his children’s mother
Boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, is expected to serve 3 months jail term for punching his children’s mother. It seems like boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be spending some time in jail pretty soon; to be exact, three months. He was sentenced on Wednesday and [Read More]
Payroll Tax Cut Extension – The Final Straw to Voting those Bozos out of Congress
By Charles S. Mombo #SeeMombo, #WWCLICK, #FlashmobB2C Today, while appearing as a “Good Cop,” House Speaker John Boehner suddenly gives a press conference in which he demanded the Senate to get rid of the two-month extension in favor of an immediate one-year [Read More]
Citizen for Tax Justice Reports that top 280 most profitable U.S. Companies are Tax Dodgers
By: Charles S. Mombo #SeeMombo, #FlashmobB2C, @Burnedbrass Protestors against "Tax Dodging" demonstrate at Bank of America. In a recent report by Citizen for Tax Justice (CTJ), the 280 most profitable corporations in the U.S. hide half their profits from taxes. [Read More]
An Interview with Jeff Fort, Leader of the El Rukn, regarding Chicago Bears Sam Hurd
By: Charles S. Mombo An Interview with Jeff Fort, leader of the El Rukn, regarding Chicago Bears Sam Hurd Since the announcement of the arrest of 26-year-old, Chicago Bear’s wide receiver, Sam Hurd, on allege drug-dealing charges, I am trying to wrap my brain around [Read More]
Coach Lovie is Livid over Bears’ Wide Receiver Sam Hurd Drug-dealing Arrest
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass, #FlashMobB2C, #SeeMombo Coach Lovie is Livid over Bears’ Wide Receiver Sam Hurd Drug-dealing Arrest Chicago Bear’s coach Lovie Smith is angry, disappointed and total surprise over the arrest of the team’s Wide Receiver, Sam [Read More]
National Defense Authorization Act – Unconstitutional and un-American
By Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass The National Defense Authorization Act was recently passed by the Senate and places domestic terror investigations and interrogations into the hands of the military. Have you heard the news? Your freedom is being threatened by Congress! As a [Read More]
Fantasia Barrino Gives Birth to a Baby Boy, Dallas Xavier Barrino
Fantasia Barrino Gives Birth to a Baby Boy, Dallas Xavier Barrino Fantasia Barrino, 27-year old, has given birth to a baby boy, Dallas Xavier Barrino, at a hospital in North Carolina. In a statement to People, she said, "I feel so blessed that my son, Dallas Xavier, [Read More]
NAACP challenges the Republican Party efforts to disenfranchise Black Voters
By: Charles S. Mombo Article Sponsored by Flash Mob Business to Consumer NAACP challenges the Republican Party efforts to disenfranchise Black Voters In an effort to win the 2012 presidential election by “any means necessary,” the Republican Party is overly [Read More]
Axelrod on Gingrich: The higher a monkey climbs…the more you can see his butt.
Axelrod on Gingrich: The higher a monkey climbs...the more you can see his butt. While referring to Newt Gingrich, David Axelrod who is President Obama’s chief strategist said: "The higher a monkey climbs up a pole the more you see of his butt." [Read More]
Online Gambling Website Purchased Michael Jackson’s Hair for Roulette Ball
Online Gambling Website Purchased Michael Jackson’s Hair for Roulette Ball OnlineGamblingPal.com announced that they purchased Michael Jackson's hair at auction for $10,871 and they'll be using it in a one-off roulette ball. According to their website: [Read More]
Robert Griffin III, Baylor University Quarterback Wins 2011 Heisman Trophy
Robert Griffin III, Baylor University Quarterback wins 2011 Heisman Trophy. Chocolate City congratulates Robert Griffin III, Baylor University's Quarterback for winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy. Griffin, a junior and the first Baylor player to receive the honor for the [Read More]
Palestinians Condemn Newt Gingrich for Ignorant and Racist Remarks
Hanan Ashrawi, an executive committee member of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) joined Palestinians worldwide in condemning Newt Gingrich for his ignorant and racist remarks. Hanan Ashrawi, an executive committee member of the Palestine Liberation Organization [Read More]
Rep. Keith Ellison Introduces Constitutional Amendment ‘Get Corporate Money Out of Politics
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass Rep. Keith Ellison introduces Constitutional Amendment - Get Corporate Money Out of Politics. Overruling two important precedents about the First Amendment rights of corporations (The ruling, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission), [Read More]
Rick Santorum attacked Gay Marriage and Obama over going public about Bin Laden’s death
Rick Santorum attacked Gay Marriage and Obama over going public about Bin Laden’s death. While speaking at the Republican Jewish Coalition on Wednesday, Republican presidential want-to-be candidate, Rick Santorum attacked President Obama again, this time; he is attacking [Read More]
Presidential Pardon – Appears to be reserved for Whites with friends in high places.
Presidential Pardon appears to be reserve for Whites with friends in high placess.Presidential Pardon – Appears to be reserved for Whites with friends in high places. A recent investigation by ProPublica, Presidential Pardons Heavily Favor Whites, found that white [Read More]
Nicole Hoopz Alexander carries Shaquille O’neal on her back
Nicole Hoopz Alexander carries Shaquille O'neal on her back. Image Source: Youtube Screen Grab While appearing on a recent Jimmy Kimmel Live Show, Shaquille O'neal, 325-pound, 7.1’’ was carried on the back of his 120-pound, 5.2’’ girlfriend [Read More]
They’re Just Mean: The Tea Party Tosses their Cookies . . . AT US!
By: Yvonne Kendall Yvonne Kendall earned her doctorate at Stanford University. She currently serves as a professor at a state university in Texas. She is a regular contributor to ChocolateCity.cc. When I was growing up, it was not acceptable to be mean. Making fun of [Read More]
Vanessa Long, Bishop Eddie Long’s Wife, files for divorce and withdraws petition within hours
Vanessa Long, Bishop Eddie Long’s Wife, files for divorce and withdraws petition within hours. Few hours ago, this site received the news that Vanessa Long, the wife of Bishop Eddie Long, had filed for divorce. While in the process of preparing this post, we received a [Read More]
Jah Cure – The High Priest of Reggae?
On August 7th at a ceremony held in the Beach Hall of the Tryall Club in Hanover, Jamaica, Cure married his longtime girlfriend and media personality, Kamila McDonald. Image Source: Jahcure.net It seems as if it is almost a crime to compare the late and great Robert Nesta [Read More]
December 1 is World AIDS Day
December 1 is World AIDS Day Since December 1, 1988, the first ever global health day, World AIDS Day, was held for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died of it. While [Read More]
Could Customize and Branded ZIP+4 Code Reduce USPS Financial Shortfall?
By: Charles S. Mombo Could Customize Branded ZIP+4 Code Reduce USPS Financial Shortfall? It is no secret that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is ineffective, broke and “on the brink of defaulting.” The USPS has been facing financial shortfall for [Read More]
African Political Action Committee (APAC) to host Millennium Installation Ceremony and Inaugural Reception
On November 19th, the African Political Action Committee (APAC) will host its Millennium Installation Ceremony and Inaugural Reception. This event will be held at the Akainyah Gallery, 357 W. Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois from 6pm until 12:00am.On November 19th, the [Read More]
Demi Moore is Divorcing Husband Ashton Kutcher
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are divorcing after six years of married. Image Credit: George Pimentel/Getty Images Demi Moore, 49-year-old is ending her marriage to Ashton Kutcher, 33-year-old. The couple was married in September 2005. Twitters fans of the couple saw the [Read More]
Vatican threatens Benetton with lawsuit over Pope Benedict XVI kissing Egyptian Imam
On this Photoshopped photos, Pope Benedict XVI is shown kissing an Egyptian Imam. Credit: Benetton Clothing Company The Vatican is threatening to sue the Italian clothing manufacturer Benetton Clothing Company over their ‘Unhate’ ad campaign. Benetton’s ad [Read More]
Pizzas with tomato paste topping is now vegetable – GOP rollback Obama’s healthy school lunch program
Last night while 14 million unemployed Americans, who are facing undue hardship and financial stress, were hoping the Republicans would pass President Obama’s $447-billion jobs package, the “good-for-nothing 112th Republican Congress" was again pussyfooting [Read More]
The Colours of Sickle Cell fashion show – combining fashion and raising awareness
By: Charles S. Mombo The Colours of Sickle Cell fashion show will raise awareness and funds on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 in Washington D.C. Hosting the event are designers Korto Momolu, Guy Lambert, Renee Nash, April Watts, and Anji Corley. When we at ChocolateCity.cc heard [Read More]
Herman Cain screw-up during interview on Libya and blames ‘lack of sleep’
During a recent interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Georgia businessman and Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain was asked whether he agreed with President Obama's decision to back Libyan rebels in overthrowing Muammar Gaddafi. Watch the YouTube video [Read More]
Forget the sexually molested Boys – Penn State coach Joe Paterno’s legacy is more important.
By: Charles S. Mombo Penn State fired coach Joe Paterno has not been charged with any wrong-doing and some are saying he met his legal obligation by reporting the 2002 alleged child abuse case to Athletic Director, Tim Curley who has since been charged with perjury and for [Read More]
Karen Freeman-Wilson Wins Gary, Indian Mayoral Race – First African-American Female
Karen Freeman-Wilson Wins Gary, Indian Mayoral Race - First Black Woman After two previous attempts, the former Indiana Attorney General Karen Freeman-Wilson was finally elected as Gary’s first female mayor. Freeman-Wilson got 86 percent of the vote, defeating Charles [Read More]
Herman Cain and Sharon Bialek alleged sexual harassment and the politicization of Google Keywords
By: Charles S. Mombo Not too long ago, I wrote an article about search engine optimization (SEO) – Is Search Engine Optimization the most effective advertising media for small businesses? In that article, I talked about how advertisers are effectively working with SEO [Read More]
