‘Country’ Archives
Chicago Urban Prep Story Defies Conceptual Entrapment »
By Charles S. Mombo In his book, Black Demons: Mass Media's Depiction of the African American Male Criminal Stereotype, Dennis Rome, a sociologist and associate professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Indiana University Bloomington tried to open people's eyes to a form of indoctrination they experience day in and day out. [...]
Illinois Democrat Lieutenant Governor Whites Only Need »
By Charles S. Mombo 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 should be noted that while the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois are technically "running [...]
The Lord Loveth a Cheerful Nobel Laureate »
The 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 year. On Thursday, he named 10 charitable organizations to share the entire prize with. According to [...]
Marion Jones Goes to the Court After Track and Field »
I am not sure who recorded it, but there is a song out there that says, “No you can't keep a good man down, no.” Some thought that after losing five Olympic medals for using performance-enhancing drugs would silence her forever but no not Marion Jones, 34 year-old. Jones, the disgraced former sprinter once called the [...]
Mo’Nique Wins Academy Award Best Supporting »
Photo Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC Chocolate City congratulations Monique Imes-Jackson, aka Mo'Nique, 42 year-old as the joins the league with three other outstanding African-American Best Supporting Actresses. Mo'Nique is the 16th African American actress to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the 4th [...]
Necessity Entrepreneurs »
Some referred to it as unintended entrepreneur, accidental entrepreneur or forced entrepreneur. The so-called expert are defining unintended entrepreneurs as individuals that are just plain lucky or newly unemployed that have formed their own small businesses as a result of the shrinking job pool. I do not agree with the assumption that luck has [...]
Naomi Campbell Refuses to Turn the Other Cheek »
It appears that the leggy supermodel Naomi Campbell is not familiar with the phrase turning the other cheek. The phrase in the Christian doctrine that refers to responding to an aggressor without violence. The phrase originates from the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew in the GOOD BOOK during Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Campbell, 39 [...]
Otis McDonald Sues Chicago Over Handgun Ban »
The Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments today over the City of Chicago, Illinois handgun ban. The case was filed by Otis McDonald, 76 year-old Chicago's Morgan Park residence along with others against the city of Chicago, Illinois. McDonald's case is sponsored by the Second Amendment Foundation and the Illinois State Rifle [...]
Indicted Illinois Governor Blagojevich Speaks on »
According to The Daily Northwestern newspaper, former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich will speak at the university at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. The event is titled “Ethics in Politics: An evening with Former Governor Rod Blagojevich.” The event is sponsored by College Democrats of Northwestern University. The former Illinois [...]
Crook County Chicago Illinois? »
By Charles S. Mombo One 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 enforcing the law and steals on his authority is a swell snake. The worst type of these punks is the big [...]
Who Need Marijuana When K2 is Legal in Chicago »
I 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 “fake weed” and a marijuana look alike is a synthetic substance that is starting to show up around the Chicagoland area. [...]
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 knowledge that the two things most fear by Americans are the fear of [...]
Paucity of African-Americans in the Winter Olympics »
Four 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 like 'em and won't watch 'em. In fact, I figure when Thomas Paine said “these are the times [...]
Nigeria’s Self-destructive use of Text Messaging »
With 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 companies and universities in Nigeria, the youth are also using texting to increasingly connect socially and academically. Text messaging has [...]
Lil Wayne Diamonds on 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 Island is New York City's main jail complex. The island is named after Abraham Rycken. His descendants owned Rikers [...]
New Orleans, Chocolate City, Elects Landrieu, a White »
New 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 Orleans woke up this morning to a new mayor. Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Mitchell Joseph [...]
Should South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma Heads »
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 because he is overwhelmed with an egotistical disregard of others. The [...]
An Interview with Fashion Designer Terri Stevens »
Image credit: Barbara Nitke By Charles S. Mombo Terri Stevens has made a name for herself. The beautiful and talented Stevens is a fashion designer and former participant of Project Runway. Stevens owns and designs for her line of clothes - Michael Joseph and funkinbeautiful. She is known across the country for her original style and [...]
Serena Williams After Victory: Billie, We Are Tied »
Photo Credit: Rick Rycroft/Associated Press We congratulate Serena Williams on winning her 5th Australian Open title. Serena put an end to Justine Henin’s hopes of winning a Grand Slam title on her return from retirement. Sarena won with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win in the Australian Open final on Saturday. Serena's outstanding 12th singles [...]
Debut Author Book Review Advertising Package »
Due to the innumerable request for a book review on ChocolateCity.cc, we have decided to support debut authors and give them affordable visibility on our site. We have created a special advertorial page designed to showcase book reviews for first-time authors. The landing page will have a common title: Debut Author Book Review. The landing [...]
A 7.0 Richter Scale Earthquake Rocks Haiti »
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck 10 miles from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday. A Richter Scale of 7.0 to 7.9 is a major earthquake which usually cause serious damage over larger areas. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and has suffered a number of recent disasters, including four [...]
An Interview With T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh »
By Charles S. Mombo Raised on the South Side of Chicago by her grandparents and great grandmother, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh (pronounced Ta-Kee-ah Kristle Kee-Mah), is her name personified: a prism of energy and vision. From age three she sang, danced and recited original poems and stories. She wrote her first play and her first song in [...]
South Africa Zuma is a Busy Man Knocking Boots »
By Charles S. Mombo Image: South African's President Jacob Zuma with his three first ladies. I am going to say this as I see it. The 66 year-old South African President, Jacob Zuma, has been a very busy man lately. I am not talking about busy running the affairs of the South African nation. Zuma appears to be very busy knocking boots and [...]
An Interview with Chicago’s Chef Yowceph Ben »
By Charles S. Mombo Whenever I am in the City of Big Shoulders for some work thing, I always find time to sneak away and gravitate toward one of the world's best coffee shop locate on Chicago's South Side - MySoul Café located at 7201 and Exchange Avenue. The warmness of the café seems to be an extension of its friendly [...]
An Interview With Illinois U.S. Senatorial Candidate »
By Charles S. Mombo Since 1870, the United States Senate have had ONLY 6 African-American Senators. Two out of the six were Republicans elected during the Reconstruction era and four out of the six were elected in modern era. The last three African Americans or Blacks to serve in the U.S Senate were from Illinois. The six African Americans [...]
Should U.S. Execute Foreign Terrorist Without Trial? »
In the wake of failed Nigerian suicide bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, attempt to bring down a Amsterdam to Detroit plane, should the U.S. execute foreign terrorist without trial?
ChocolateCity Honors Sgt Albert Dono Ware »
By: Charles S. Mombo It seems like it was just yesterday when you arrived from Liberia. It seems like it was just yesterday when you graduated from Corliss High School. It seems like it was just yesterday when you left Kennedy-King College and Chicago State University and joined the Illinois National Guard for 2 1/2 years. It seems like it [...]
Sen. Graham Sees Blacks Among South Carolina Problems »
By Tolbert Yarkpawolo When Lindsey Graham replaced retired Senator Strom Thurmond as Senator of South Carolina in 2002, it appears that Graham inherited more than Thurmond's political slot. Senator Thurmond was considered by some as a racist bigot and one of the most detestable politicians that the United States has ever produced. [...]
What’s on Your iPod Playlist? »
By Charles S. Mombo Photo credit: Nicole "NK" Gutierrez October 23, 2009 marked the 8th year since Apple designed, launched and marketed the iPod. Developed under the leadership of Steven Paul "Steve" Jobs, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Apple Corporation Inc.; iPod has forever changed the course of [...]
Mark Ingram Wins University of Alabama First Heisman »
Photo Source: Pool photo by Kelly Kline Congratulations to Mark Ingram and the University of Alabama family for winning the 75th Heisman Memorial Trophy. Ingram was selected on December 12, 2009. The sophomore running back of the Crimson Tide was selected as the Most Outstanding College Football Player in the United States for the year [...]
Tiger Woods Strange Car Accident »
During the early hours of Friday, November 27th, Tiger Woods was involved in an apparent one-man car accident. What appears to be unusual is the circumstances surrounding the accident and how the story continues to change as the clock ticks. What is officially known is that – around 2:25 a.m. Tiger left his house in Windermere, Florida, got [...]
Do You Care if Mrs. Obama Doesn’t Support Black »
By Charles S. Mombo For millions of American women, Jacqueline Kennedy was the fashion standard by which every woman including African Americans on the public stage was judged. She was the closest thing that Americans could compare to royalty. A fashion icon, Jackie Kennedy created a look that many would like to introduce into their own sense of [...]
Secrets and lies in relationships: Is it ever okay to »
“Communication is critical in relationships, but the only thing worse than a lack of communication is secrets and lies between you.”—Rhonda McKnight, author of the novel, Secrets and Lies I’ve always been blessed with nice skin, so whenever I have a pimple on my face it’s a major intrusion. I hate that toxic, [...]
Rep. Cao Ignores Republican Groupthink »
Rep. Anh "Joseph" Quang Cao of Louisiana appears to be an independent thinker and does not subscribe to the Republican Party Groupthink mindset. (more...)
Chicago Disses Its Black Founder – Jean Baptiste »
Unless you have had a Chicago connection, there is a strong possibility that you have not heard the name Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable. Way before the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, Sears Tower (or whatever they call it these days), Du Sable was one of the first non-Indian settler, and one of the first [...]
An Interview with RENT’s Actress, N.K Gutierrez »
By: Charles Mombo Despite her busy schedule between practices and managing her Bridal Stylist business, N.K Gutierrez found the time to meet and have a cup of coffee with me at Caribou Coffee shop in Oak Park, Illinois – a suburb of Chicago. We talked about RENT and her other aspirations. Find out what’s in store for this beautiful, [...]
Honor Killing – Arab Fathers Just Don’t Get It »
By: Sister Fatima Muhammad Over a year ago, ChocolateCity.cc created a category on their blog called – Justice/Honor Killing which was dedicated to the dishonorable killing of young Arab females by their senseless and selfish fathers, brothers or relatives who feel they have some sort of ownership over them. (more...)
I Will Not Officiate a Black and White Couple Wedding »
According to Judge Keith Bardwell, who is also an elected Justice of the Peace in Tangipahoa Parish's 8th Ward in Louisiana, his refusal to issue a marriage license and preside over the wedding of an interracial couple is based solely on his (more...)
Nobel Peace Laureate Barack Obama »
Less than nine months into his presidency, President Barack Obama makes history again. On Friday he was unanimously awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Laureate. (more...)
The Code of the Street and African-American Adolescent »
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), a research and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, has issued a report reaffirming the “Code of the Street” theory of urban violence developed by Yale professor Dr. Elijah Anderson. (more...)
A Kardashian Doctrine for Black Men? »
Unless you've had your head in the sand you might have heard about the Bush Doctrine. (more...)
Ashley Jewell, Fiance of Housewives Kandi Burruss is »
Atlanta’s Channel 2, WSBTV.com is reporting that an arrest was made in the murdered of Ashley A.J. Jewell. Ashley was the fiancé of Kandi Burruss, the newest cast member of the hit reality show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Jewell also appeared regularly on the show. (more...)
Kayne West Stroke’s His Big Ego Again »
I have always had a great admiration and respect for Kayne West. He is very talented in what he does. When Kayne initially started to make a name for himself, he did not lack talent, but it was his work ethics that accelerated him to the top. People that had worked with him, speak of his commitment and dedication to his outstanding craftsmanship [...]
What Would Dr. King Do Regarding Sibling Fight Over »
Whenever I hear the name Dr. Martin King Jr., I immediately form a mental image of a man of peace, reconciliation, cessation, armistice, conciliation, concord, accord, amity, friendship, love, treaty, truce, unanimity, union, and unity. On the other hand, whenever his name is mentioned in conjunction with his children, I immediately form a [...]
Caster Semenya gets a makeover – How You Like Me »
Caster Semenya, the South African 18 year-old track star got a little makeover for a spread in the the September 10th issue of the South African magazine, You. (more...)
Republican Party – Great White Hope Only Need »
Lynn Jenkin, a Republican congresswoman from Kansas recently said that the Republican Party need a "great white hope who is white" to stop President Obama's policy agenda. (more...)
Caster Semenya to Undergo Gender Verification Test »
Gone are the days when a male or female did not need to do much to prove their real sex. It was simply a matter of lifting one skirt or dropping one pants. It used to be easy to determine a real female from her curvy hips or bodacious ta-ta's – something you just can't rely on these days. (more...)
Town Hall Meeting – Barney Frank Style »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYlZiWK2Iy8Barney Frank (D), the US Representative from the Fourth Congressional District of Massachusetts, held a two-hour town hall meeting Tuesday night in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. (more...)
Rapper Corey Miller aka C-Murder Guilty of Murder »
Rapper Corey Miller, 38 year-old, also known as C-Murder was found guilty on Tuesday of second-degree murder for the shooting a fan, 16 year old, Steve Thomas, during a nightclub fight in 2002. (more...)
California Outlaws the Display of Noose »
Approved by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on August 5, 2009 and filed with the California Secretary of State on August 6, 2009, Bill Number: AB 412 has now become a law. (more...)
President Obama Approves $2B For Cash For Clunkers »
Source: WeBuyJunk Today, President Barack Obama signed a bill that added more money into the the Cash for Clunkers program. Late Thursday evening, in a rush to finish business before their August recess. The Senate voted 60-37 to approve an additional $2 billion for the program. The House had already voted to extend the program last Friday. The [...]
Judge Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed to Supreme Court »
Judge Sonia Sotomayor, 55 year-old, was confirmed today to the Supreme Court. Justice Sotomayor replaces Justice David Souter. (more...)
Birthers still have issue with President Obama’s »
Recent comments from the likes of CNN's Lou Dobbs when he reported that, “Hawaii officials had destroyed Obama's original 1961 birth certificate,” without citing a source seems to be adding more fuel to the fire of the birthers' claim that the 44th U.S. President is not a citizen of the United States of America. (more...)
President Obama invites Gates and Crowley for beer »
Had I known President Barack Obama personally, I would have call him yesterday and suggested that he invite Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Sgt. James Crowley to the White House to discuss the arrest issue that appears to be a potential derailment from his health plan agenda. (more...)
Nas to pay Kelis $44,000 for spousal and child support »
L.A. Superior Court Judge Louis Meisinger ruled Thursday in favor of Kelis Rogers, 29 year-old, spousal and child support case against her former husband, Nasir Jones, 35 year-old. (more...)
Obama – I will get shot if I try to break into »
President Barack Obama said “if I were to break into the White House, I will get shot.” The president was responding to a question by Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet, when she asked what he thought about the recent arrest of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.? (more...)
Legally smoke 10 grams of marijuana in Chicago and pay »
Cook County Board members passed a proposal that decriminalizes the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana. If approved, officers will have the discretion to write a ticket of $200 or issue misdemeanor charge. (more...)
Chris Brown – What I did was unacceptable please »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4SD6oBvbKY In a two minute video posted on his website, Chris Brown is publicly speaking up for the first time to say he is sorry for assaulting Rihanna earlier this year. (more...)
Mandela’s 46664 Birthday Celebration Concert »
Yesterday, July 18, a steady stream of family members, friends and members of the African National Congress (ANC) gathered at Madiba's house in Houghton, Johannesburg to celebrate the 91st birthday of one of the world's most respected statesman. (more...)
Philadelphia Police and Racism the City of »
Whenever I heard the word “Philadelphia”, the immediate visual connection that comes to mind is the May 13, 1985 incident in which police dropped bombs as an alternative to waiting to issue arrest warrants on members of the Africa family and the MOVE organization. (more...)
Michael Jackson Song – Take Me To A Place »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWcgng5-ES4An unreleased song by Michael Jackson entitled A Place With No Name was released by TMZ. It is unknown how they obtained the song. The song is similar to a song by the group America. America's song is entitle A Horse With No Name. America's song was a hit in the 1970's. (more...)
As Obama visit, are African incapable of ruling »
The United States of America's first African unhyphenated American president, Barack Obama arrived in Ghana, West Africa yesterday. This will be President Obama's first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa since becoming president of the Untied States. He is expected to spend two days in Ghana with his wife, Michelle and children. Obama's [...]
Why did Michael Jackson remains turned paper white? »
CNN is reporting that a source involved with the investigation into the King of Pop's death said his body was "lily white from head to toe." And another one of their sources revailed that Michael Jackson had "paper-white skin. As white as a white T-shirt." (more...)
Rep. King says Michael Jackson was a pervert and child »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RmneMDZlWQAs his family, friends and fans from all around the world mourn the loss of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Peter T. King, a Representative from New York lashed out against the coverage of the late Jackson and his tiredness of seeing Jackson "treated like the hero of civilization." [...]
U.S. Drugs Enforcement Agency Joins Jackson Drug »
Sources close to Chocolatecity.cc is confirming that the United States Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA) investigators are interviewing doctors who prescribed medication to Michael Jackson. After the death of Jackson, the Los Angeles police and officials from the county coroner's office were seen removing bags of prescription drugs and medical [...]
Honduras – A coup d’etat or a Democratic »
On Tuesday the UN General Assembly condemned the military coup that ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, saying that the event interrupted the democratic and constitutional order in the Central American nation. (more...)
