‘Country’ Archives
City Colleges of Chicago needs a paradigm shift from good to great
By: Charles S. Mombo, MSMIS, MBA Chicago Mayor Richard DaleyIn his book, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, Stephen Covey stated, “If you want to make minor, incremental changes and improvement, work on practices, behavior or attitude. But if you want to [Read More]
T.I and wife Tiny arrested for an alleged drug possession
T.I and his wife Tameka Dianne Cottle also known as Tiny were arrested late Wednesday during a traffic stop.Police in Los Angeles is reporting that rapper Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. also known as T.I and his wife Tameka Dianne Cottle also known as Tiny were arrested late [Read More]
Chicago Gang Leaders to hold Press Conference warns Police
Chicago gang leaders are holding the conference to publicly accuse the Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis of harassment and threatening him with a cease and desist warning. Chicago gang leaders are expected to hold a press conference today at 10 a.m., at the Columbus Park [Read More]
Rev. Wright – psychopaths believe Obama is a Muslim
Rev Dr. Jeremiah WrightPreaching at the Sunday service of the New Millennium Church in Little Rock, Arkansan, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, the former pastor of President Barack Obama referred to those who wrongly believe that President Obama is a Muslim as [Read More]
Is Soulja Boy a Crackhead?
DeAndre Cortez Way, also known as Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, or Soulja Boy DeAndre Cortez Way, also known as Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, or Soulja Boy apparently has a girl friend, Kat Stacks, that went out of her way to prove that the rapper is a crack fiend. Stacks, the [Read More]
Paris Hilton allegedly arrested again for cocaine possession
According to Las Vegas Metro Police, socialite Paris Hilton was arrested late Friday and booked into the Las Vegas' Clark County Detention Center for possession of cocaine - a controlled substance.According to Las Vegas Metro Police, socialite Paris Hilton was arrested late [Read More]
Thanks Prez Carter but why was Aijalon Gomes in North Korea?
President Jimmy Carter and released prisoner Aijalon Gomes.Since Jesse L. Brown plane was shot down during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in North Korea in October 1948, I am not aware of any other African American entering the most mysterious, most elusive, most isolated [Read More]
Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates
Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by InmatesIn a “Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates” released by the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in the Office of Justice Programs the following were [Read More]
Prosecutors dismissed all charges against Robert Blagojevich
Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on any of the four counts against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s older brother, Robert. Prosecutors today dismissed all four charges against Robert Blagojevich. Robert was accused along with his brother, former Illinois Gov. [Read More]
Nadja Benaissa found guilty but no jail term for spreading HIV
28 year-old pop star Nadja Benaissa was found guilty but no jail term for spreading HIV Passig/Getty Nadja Benaissa, the 28 year-old pop star of the popular German all-female group, No Angels, was found guilty today in a Darmstadt court for knowingly having unprotected sex [Read More]
Beck and Palin rally on Dr. King Dream speech anniversary
Dr. Martin Luther King's speech emphasized respect, peace and equality for every human being.Dr. Martin Luther King is perhaps most famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech, that was given in front of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. Dr. King's speech [Read More]
Shaquille O’Neal engagement from better to worst?
Is this the Mrs. O'Neal to be?????Like the sound of vuvuzela at a World Cup game, the blogosphere is buzzing with unconfirmed rumors that Shaquille O'Neal, 38 year-old and Nicole Nikki Alexander, 28 year-old, also known as Hoopz got engaged. Rumors has it that he got [Read More]
Shirley Sherrod declines USDA job offer after racist fiasco
Shirley Sherrod Photo Credit: CBSAfter two hours of meeting today, Tom Vilsack, the Secretary of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Shirley Sherrod, the former USDA Georgia Director of Rural Development held a press conference. During the press conference, Sherrod, [Read More]
Red Beans and Rice Recipe by Chef Gina Worthy
Chef Gina is the Chef of choice for unique, exceptional food and visionary edible entertainment. Ingredients 2 pounds dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over 3 tablespoons Extra Virgins Olive Oil 1 ½ cups [Read More]
Yoseph Robinson, Jamaican hip-hopper turned Orthodox Jew Shot
Robinson's upcoming book: Jamaican hip-hopper turned Orthodox JewYoseph Robinson, a 34 year-old Jamaican born hip-hopper turned Orthodox Jew was gunned in the chest and arm and killed over the weekend in Brooklyn, New York. Robinson was killed at a kosher liquor store where [Read More]
Corporate political donations bad business strategy
Corporate political donations could triggered backlash from African American, Latinos, gay rights groups and liberals.On January 21, 2010, a bitterly divided Supreme Court ruled that the government may not ban political spending by corporations in candidate elections. The [Read More]
Free Directory Listing for Small Businesses in the Gulf Coast
Businesses in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida are encouraged to visit the below sites, “sign up as an agent” and list their related businesses. There is no quick fix or magic bullet to stimulating the economy. What’s worse, is that many of the [Read More]
Jazz violinist Regina Carter is like a fine bottle of wine
Lauded as one of the finest violinists of her generation, Carter captures both the essence and allure of the original music through a lens of contemporary interpretation. Don't believe the negative hype about Detroit, Michigan. Out of Detroit came some of America's [Read More]
Meshell Ndegeocello – Arguably one of the best bassist
Meshell Ndegeocello is arguably one of the best bassist around today!If an Academy Award was awarded for the category, “sparking the neo-soul movement,” Meshell Ndegeocello will win, hands down. In addition to ten career Grammy Award nominations, she also [Read More]
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Guilty of only one count
After two weeks of deliberations, Chicago jurors today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of only one of the 24 counts against him.After two weeks of deliberations, Chicago jurors today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of only one of the 24 [Read More]
No Angels Nadja Benaissa had sex conceals HIV status
Nadja Benaissa, the 28 year-old pop star of the popular German all-female group, No AngelsNadja Benaissa, the 28 year-old pop star of the popular German all-female group, No Angels, was in a Darmstadt court today. Benaissa is on trial for knowingly having unprotected [Read More]
Barack Obama, the worst U.S. president in history?
Ben Quayle Arizona's GOP 3rd Congressional District candidateUntil last Wednesday, I had never heard of Ben Quayle. While watching CNN that day, a goofy looking and Gomer Pyler(ish) sounding individual appeared on TV directly facing the camera and began by saying, [Read More]
Michael Jordan presents Scottie Pippen For Hall of Fame
Scottie Pippen, Basketball Hall of Fame 2010 InducteeTonight Scottie Pippen will be formally inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Pippen will be presented by Michael Jordan, his teammate of nine seasons with the Bulls. During an earlier news conference at the Naismith [Read More]
Dr. Laura Apologizes for On-Air Nigger Rant
Dr. Laura Apologizes for on air Nigger Rant Before you read this article, please note my position on the word “nigger”. I am absolutely no respecter of the word and have choose not to take ownership it (period!). Every time one hears the word crackers, Jew town, [Read More]
What if flight Attendant Slater was a Gay Black Male
What if flight Attendant Slater was a Gay Black MaleJetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater, 38 year-old, has become an instant celebrity; and this is based on America's crazy definition of who a celebrity is these days. Slater on Monday allegedly cursed out an entire [Read More]
Judge Ruled on California Same-Sex Marriage Stay
U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that gays and lesbians marriages should resume immediately in the state of California. Approximately 5 minutes ago, U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that gays and lesbians marriages can resume starting August [Read More]
Africa-US Today Newspaper host World Premier Media network
Contact: AFRICA-US TODAY NEWSPAPER Wale Idreez, Publisher/Editor usafriglo@yahoo.com africatoday10@yahoo.com 312-912-4737 AFRICA-US TODAY NEWSPAPER host invited to the World Premier of Media gala network eventYou are cordially invited to the World Premier of Media [Read More]
New Illinois law prohibits employers from checking credit history
On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that prohibits Illinois employers from discriminating based on a job seeker or employee’s credit history. On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that prohibits [Read More]
Fantasia hospitalized after attempted suicide?
Fantasia with the word "Cook" tattooed on herBrian Dickens, Fantasia's manager, said in a statement Tuesday that she was "overwhelmed by the lawsuit and the media attention," and tried to overdose. According to Dickens, "Last night, Fantasia was [Read More]
U.S.A Versus Brazil Soccer Match in Rutherford, N.J.
By: Charles S. Mombo Today, Tuesday, Aug. 10, the much anticipated soccer game between the United States and Brazil has already sold more than 65,000 tickets. Today, Tuesday, Aug. 10, the much anticipated soccer Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites $$('div.d3061').each( [Read More]
Is Fantasia Barrino being sued for adultery?
Fantasia Barrino and Antwuan Cook in the BarbadosAccording to public court documents reviewed in the Mecklenburg County District Court in Raleigh, North Carolina; a lawsuit was filed against the former "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino. A woman by the name [Read More]
Illinois Governor Quinn sign law creates violence prevention hotline
Illinois' Governor Pat Quinn sign legislation to create a violence prevention hotline for students at Chicago Public Schools. On August 9, 2010, Illinois' Governor Pat Quinn sign legislation to create a violence prevention hotline for students at Chicago Public [Read More]
Gay upsets Usain Bolt, the Jamaican Born Sprinter
Tyson Gay upsets Usain Bolt, the Jamaican Born SprinterOn Friday, Usain Bolt, 24 year-old, got an early and unpleasant August 21st birthday present from Tyson Gay, 28 year-old who give himself a pleasant August 9th happy birthday present. Gay, the American sprinter beat [Read More]
Should African-American Tourists Avoid Racist Spain?
Racism toward Blacks in Spain is not unusual. It is highly noticeable during Spain's soccer events. Fans as well as coaches and officials, have become infamous for heckling black players.Prior to First Lady Michelle Obama's vacation to Spain, the website of the Office [Read More]
Mike Tyson to change everything he dislikes about himself
Iron Mike Tyson, the former heavy weight world boxing championIron Mike Tyson, the former heavy weight world boxing champion recently made a stop by ESPN radio for an interview. He opened up about his part in the successful comedy, “The Hangover.” When [Read More]
Will.i.am criticized plans to release a new Michael Jackson album
Will.i.am, the Black Eyed Peas frontman and producer behind the multi-platinum group has criticized DiLeo's plans to release a new Michael Jackson album. Michael Jackson's former manager, Frank DiLeo, told Rolling Stone magazine on Monday that he plans to release [Read More]
President Obama The Birthday Boy heads to Chitown
Happy Birthday President Barack Obama! President Barack Obama, the First African American president heads home to Chicago today as he celebrates his 49th birthday today. The president's birthday celebration is not all cake and ice cream; he has a very busy [Read More]
Obama signs Crack cocaine versus Cocaine Powder law
The Obama's Fair Sentencing Act law narrows the ratio from 100:1 to 18:1.Today, President Barack Obama signed into law the Fair Sentencing Act. This law reduces the apparent racist and disproportionate disparity in punishment given to those convicted of possessing crack [Read More]
LeBron James Akron Thank You ad Upsets Cleveland
LeBron James Akron Thanks You ad Upsets ClevelandLeBron James' so-called former fans in Cleveland are still pissed and continue to question his personal decision to move on. James' recent ad placed in his hometown's newspaper, the Akron Beacon Journal, [Read More]
Car thieves Prefer Cadillac Escalade over Saturn VUE
Car thieves Prefer Cadillac Escalade over Saturn VUECar thieves are not as dumb as they want us to believe; they have Cadillac Escalade taste and barely have enough money to purchase a Tata Nano. By the way, the Tata Nano is the world's cheapest car, made in India and [Read More]
Caster Semenya South African Track Star is ready and set
After 9 months, the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) has finally cleared Caster Semenya, 19 year-old, to compete as a female. Male, female or a combination of both? Well, after 9 months, the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) finally cleared [Read More]
Denying Citizenship to Children Legally Born to Illegal Aliens
Arizona DemonstratorsHere We Go Again! If Arizona Republican Senator John Kyl and his fellow Republicans had their way, they would kick-out all Latinos including the legal ones out of Arizona. Yesterday, while appearing on CBS' "Face the Nation" the Senator [Read More]
New Orleans Council Takes Proactive Financial Recovery Strategies
New Orleans Council Takes Proactive Financial Recovery StrategiesThis blog does not hesitate to expose incompetent, greedy or corrupt politicians. On the other hand, we do not hold back praises and encouragements to politicians who are doing the right thing. We commend [Read More]
Russians Elect First Black African Politician
Jean Gregoire Sagbo, 48 year-old, originally from Benin, West African was elected as one of the 10 municipal councilors in the town of Novozavidovo. Jean Gregoire Sagbo, 48 year-old, originating from Benin, West African was elected as one of the 10 municipal [Read More]
Fishburne to Star in Porn Hardcore Movie
Laurence Fishburne with his 19 year-old daughter, Montana FishburneBreaking into the entertainment industry can be notoriously difficult for the regular person. However, it is assumed that if you have a talented and celebrity father with a name such as Laurence [Read More]
Body found to be that of Missing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright
Memphis police is awaiting dental records to determine if body found in Memphis is that of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright. Memphis police is awaiting dental records to positively determine if a body found in the woods southeast of Memphis is that of former NBA player [Read More]
A Project on Shared Histories of Asians and Blacks in America
By: Kevin Simmonds A Project on Shared Histories of Asians and Blacks in America Instead of reporting the unintended death of Tian Sheng Yu by two young Black men in Oakland this April as an isolated crime, the media suggested it might have been part of trend of [Read More]
Why they won’t stop shooting in Chicago
Chicago PoliceThis well written article by Mark J. Konkol and Frank Main, staff reporters of the Chicago Sun-Times discusses why killing in Chicago is not expected to slow down or stop any time soon. Simply put; too many murder cases remain unsolved. According to Kokol and [Read More]
Oliver Stone: Israel has Fuckup United States Foreign Policy
The U.S.-based Anti-Defamation League on Monday slammed filmmaker Oliver Stone for comments he made to The Sunday Times of London, calling the film director's views "anti-Semitic."According to REUTERS, the U.S.-based Anti-Defamation League is not too happy [Read More]
Chris Paul Honors Contract and Stays with New Orleans Hornets
New Orleans Hornets Chris PaulEarlier this month, New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, 25 year-old, requested to be traded. Although Paul cannot opt out of his contract for two years, he requested to be dealt to either the New York Knicks or Orlando Magic. In 2008, [Read More]
The Republic of Liberia Celebrates her 163th Birthday
As the Republic of Liberia celebrates her 163 birthday today, ChocolateCity.cc wishes to extend a Happy Independence Day to the country and all Liberians around the world!As the Republic of Liberia celebrates her 163 birthday today, ChocolateCity.cc wishes to extend a Happy [Read More]
NBA player Lorenzen Wright Family Filed Missing Person Report
The family of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has reported him missingThe family of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has reported him missing after disappearing last Sunday. Wright was reportedly last seen in the Memphis area before he was to board a flight out of town. [Read More]
Snitch for Justice – Get Chicago Officer Bailey Murderer Behind Bars
Michael R. Bailey, 62 year-old, a 20-year veteran is sadly the third Chicago Police officer to be gunned down in the last 60 days.An unprovoked aggression or murder against an innocent person is incomprehensible. It is even more gut wrenching and frightening when the [Read More]
President Obama, have you call Shirley Sherrod yet?
Sherrod, a Black or African American, was the former USDA Georgia Director of Rural Development that was wrongly accused of racism and forced to resign on Tuesday by the White House.Unless you live on another planet (and that planet lacks Internet, radio, or a [Read More]
A Resolution of Interposition and Nullification – Don’t think about it!
A Resolution of Interposition and Nullification - Don't think about it!Interposition means that a state of the United States of America may oppose any federal action it believes encroaches on its power and nullification refers to a state in the United States refusing [Read More]
Carpetbaggers and Neer do wells
By: Solomon Vincent Solomon VincentIn a Search for the Truth The young man stood completely erect. He was very tall and had broad shoulders. He could have passed for a small giant. He stared longingly into the horizon, past the white sails of the ships billowing in [Read More]
Flaws and All by Shana Burton
Shana Burton's latest book "Flaws and All" (ISBN 1601628528) is already being described as “Sex and the City meets Waiting to Exhale meets Christ. Flaws and All is a tell-it-like-it-is saga of redemption, sisterhood, and unconditional love. Flaws [Read More]
LeBron James Stolen No. 23 Pendant Resurfaced on Ebay
LeBron James Stolen No. 23 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey Pendant Resurfaces on EbayIn this country been in possession of property obtained by crime or knowing that the property was stolen is usually prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the value of the stolen [Read More]
Appeals Court Upheld Wesley Snipes Tax Evasion Prison Sentence
Photo Credit: AP Photo/Phil Sandlin As Wesley Trent Snipes prepares to celebrate his 48th birthday on July 31, a panel of judges from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh says he must serve 3 years prison term.As Wesley Trent Snipes prepares to [Read More]
The True Colored of Tea Party and Mark Williams
Tea Party Express spokesman Mark Williams does not only accused the NAACP of racism, but he also wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln on behalf of "Colored People". Below is Williams' letter: Letter to Abraham Lincoln July 14th, 2010 A personal note from [Read More]
NAACP calls the Tea Party acts rampant racism
On Tuesday at the NAACP's (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) 101st annual convention being held in Kansas City, Missouri, the organization passed a resolution that condemns what it feels is rampant racism in the Tea Party movement. [Read More]
LeBron Joins Heat with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh
LeBron made his decision – he will join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites $$('div.d2570').each( function(e) { e.visualEffect('slide_up',{duration:0.5}) }); [Read More]
Frida Kahlo, a Mexican surrealist and artist extraordinaire
Frida Kahlo employed the symbolism that characterized much of her work in this self-portrait, “Autorretarto con Collre de Espinas y Colibri, 1940.” Wearing a necklace of thorns, she represents a Christian martyr, and the thorns piercing her skin symbolize the emotional [Read More]
Republican Steele undermines the morale of troops in Afghanistan
Michael Steele, the Republican National Committee Chairman is known for putting his foot in his mouth, but this time even members of his own Republican party are questioning his leadership or lack of leadership over comments he recently made that appear to undermine [Read More]
Help Tampa Police get Dontae Morris off the street
Help Tampa Police get Dontae Morris off the streetDontae Rashawn Morris, 24 year-old, is charged with the murder of two Tampa, Florida police officers and may also be responsible for three more homicides, the police chief is now sayings. Officers David Curtis and [Read More]
Mel Gibson: Raped by a Pack of Niggers Comments!
On a 30 minutes voice mail recording released by Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, he is heard screaming racist and sexist rant against her. On the recording, Gibson said: "You look like a fucking pig in heat," follow by "If you get raped by a [Read More]
