‘U.S.A.’ Archives
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 [Read More]
Tiger Woods Strange Car Accident
Tiger Woods and Family Photo Credit: WireImage.comDuring 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 [Read More]
Secrets and lies in relationships: Is it ever okay to keep your past hidden?
Rhonda McKnight, author of the novel, Secrets and Lies “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 [Read More]
Rep. Cao Ignores Republican Groupthink
AP–Republican Anh 'Joseph' Cao waves as he holds his daughter Betsy Cao, 4, with his wife Kate Hieu Hoang. Rep. Anh "Joseph" Quang Cao of Louisiana appears to be an independent thinker and does not subscribe to the Republican Party Groupthink mindset. Bookmark [Read More]
Chicago Disses Its Black Founder – Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable
Sculpture of DuSable on Chicago's Magnificent Mile 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 [Read More]
An Interview with RENT’s Actress, N.K Gutierrez
By: Charles Mombo Beautiful actress N.K Gutierrez plays the role of Joanne Jefferson in RENT 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 [Read More]
I Will Not Officiate a Black and White Couple Wedding
Beth Humphrey and husband Terence McKay - Photo Source: CNNAccording 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 [Read More]
Nobel Peace Laureate Barack Obama
Laureate Barack ObamaLess than nine months into his presidency, President Barack Obama makes history again. On Friday he was unanimously awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Laureate. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
The Code of the Street and African-American Adolescent Violence
Dr. Elijah Anderson 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. [Read More]
A Kardashian Doctrine for Black Men?
Newly wed - Khloe Kardashian and Lamar OdomUnless you've had your head in the sand you might have heard about the Bush Doctrine. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Ashley Jewell, Fiance of Housewives Kandi Burruss is Dead
Kandi Burruss and Ashley Jewell Photo Credit: atlpics.netAtlanta’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 [Read More]
Kayne West Stroke’s His Big Ego Again
Kanye West, as he rudely interrupts Taylor Swift's speech 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 [Read More]
What Would Dr. King Do Regarding Sibling Fight Over Estate
Dr. King holds his nobel peace prize which must be turned over to the court to hold.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, [Read More]
Republican Party – Great White Hope Only Need Apply
Lynn Jenkin - Republican Congresswoman from KansasLynn 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. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Town Hall Meeting – Barney Frank Style
Frank (D), the US Representative from the Fourth Congressional District of Massachusetts, held a two-hour town hall meeting Tuesday night in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Rapper Corey Miller aka C-Murder Guilty of Murder
Corey MillerRapper 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. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
California Outlaws the Display of Noose
California's Bill Number: AB 412 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. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
President Obama Approves $2B For Cash For Clunkers
Source: WeBuyJunk President Barack Obama signed a bill that adds B into the Cash for Clunkers programToday, 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 [Read More]
Judge Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed to Supreme Court
Justice Sonia Sotomayor and President Barack ObamaJudge Sonia Sotomayor, 55 year-old, was confirmed today to the Supreme Court. Justice Sotomayor replaces Justice David Souter. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Birthers still have issue with President Obama’s Citizenship
A State of Hawaii certificate of live birthRecent 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 [Read More]
President Obama invites Gates and Crowley for beer
President Obama invites Gates and Crowley to White House for beerHad 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 [Read More]
Nas to pay Kelis $44,000 for spousal and child support
Nas and Kelis during the good timesL.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. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Obama – I will get shot if I try to break into white house
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Included on Time's "25 Most Influential Americans" list 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 [Read More]
Legally smoke 10 grams of marijuana in Chicago and pay $200?
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. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Chris Brown – What I did was unacceptable please forgive me
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. Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Philadelphia Police and Racism the City of Un-Brotherly Love?
Philadelphia Finest - Serve and ProtectWhenever 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 [Read More]
Michael Jackson Song – Take Me To A Place Without No Name
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 [Read More]
Why did Michael Jackson remains turned paper white?
Michael Jackson 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 [Read More]
Rep. King says Michael Jackson was a pervert and child molester
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 [Read More]
U.S. Drugs Enforcement Agency Joins Jackson Drug Investigation
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 [Read More]
Supreme Court Agrees with New Haven White Firefighter
New Haven Firefighter Photo Source: Horace WilliamsThe U.S. Supreme Court made a decision on June 29, 2009 regarding the case of Ricci et al vs. Destefano et al. Basically in 2003, 118 New Haven, Connecticut firefighters took examinations to qualify for promotion to [Read More]
Chicago Ain’t That A Bitch
Ain’t That A Bitch is taken from the title song of John Guitar Watson’s album. Johnny Guitar Watson’s career went back to the early 50′s in Houston. He was born February 3, 1935 in Houston, Texas and died May 17, 1996 in Yokohama, Japan. His [Read More]
Iran news blackout – a weapon of suppressors?
What are your views regarding the media blackout or censorship imposed by the government of Iran against new agencies. What are your views about the election results? Do you think the Obama’s factor played a part in the demonstration? Are you in Iran and do you care [Read More]
Apology accepted, where’s my damn 40 Acres and a Mule
The United States Senate approved a fiercely worded resolution couple of days ago that attempts to formally apologize for the "fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery" of the African-American people. It's strange that their [Read More]
Shoo, Fly, Don’t Bother President Obama
Please have pity on me for having nothing better to do than to post a blog about the President of the United States killing a fly. The fact is, I could not resist sharing this blog with those that have not heard the story. I must confess that my attitude towards killing a [Read More]
Tennessee GOP Staffer depicts President Obama as a Golliwog
Sherri Goforth depicts President Obama as a Golliwog Sherri Goforth, a staffer in the office of Tennessee Grand Old Party (GOP) state senator Diane Black emailed a picture of the American presidents. The problem is the slot representing the 44th president, President Obama, [Read More]
Finding that beauty salon, hair salon, spa or barbershop
HairNations.com - The ultimate goal of the newly launched HairNations.com is to create a one-stop and a one-of-a kind web site For most people, including males and females, there is absolutely no compromising when it comes to the appearance of their hair and the need to [Read More]
The only Bailout Airport Shuttle Service in Washington, DC
By Armah Karnley DC VAN SERVICE - Serving Baltimore Washington, Reagan Nation, and Dulles Internation AirportsWe are proud to introduce you to our new airport shuttle service, serving the Baltimore/Washington, DC & Northern Virginia Metropolis. DC VAN SERVICE [Read More]
Mays, from unmarked grave to Arlington National Cemetery
Cpl. Isaiah Mays, a February 19, 1890 Medal of Honor recipientBorn into an insane and racist era in America’s history, Cpl. Isaiah Mays, was born on February 16, 1858 in Virginia into a system that classified and branded him as a slave and a second class citizen. On [Read More]
Judge Sotomayor – Qualified and Desiring Supreme Court Nominee
Judge Sonia Sotomayor, 54 year-old, nominated to replace retiring Justice David Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court. Tuesday, May 26, 2009, will be recorded as a great day in the history of the United States of America. As was expected, President Barack Obama exercised his [Read More]
Rapper T.I. new address Forrest City, Arkansas 72335
T. I. mug shotRapper Clifford Harris, Jr. popularly known as T.I. is expected to have a change of address by midday Tuesday, May 26, 2009. His new address will be in Forrest City, Arkansas, Zip Code 72335 at a minimum security prison. Just in case you plan on calling him, [Read More]
Ursula Burns named new Xerox CEO
Ursula Burns, current president of Xerox, was named by the board as CEOAccording to Xerox’s website, its board of directors announced today that Anne Mulcahy, chairman and chief executive officer, will retire as CEO effective July 1. Ursula Burns, current president of [Read More]
Is abortion the issue or hidden racism
Abortion ProtesterSince its founding in 1842 by Holy Cross priest Father Edward F. Sorin, the University of Notre Dame have held several commencements starting from 1845. On June 5, 1960, President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the University’s first presidential [Read More]
Wayman Tisdale, musician and former NBA Star is dead
Wayman Tisdale, former NBA star and jazz musician Photo Source:WaymanTisdale.comWayman Tisdale, 44-year-old, former NBA star and one of today’s baddest jazz musician died on Friday after coping with cancer. Tisdale, died in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital, after having [Read More]
Is Familycide the White Men Solution to Hardship?
If you don’t know what familycide is, do not feel bad because few months ago, I had not heard of it or knew what it meant. The word familycide is a combination of the words family and suicide. If I was given the task to define the word for Webster Dictionary, I [Read More]
Wake Up, Detroit You have a Special Election!
Photo Credit: RASHAUN RUCKER/Detroit Free Press Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr., left, and mayoral candidate Dave BingOur team arrived in Detroit today to cover the upcoming special election. We drove around the good, the bad and the ugly parts of the city trying to engage [Read More]
Archbishop Hughes, do you think Donna Brazile Cares?
Donna BrazileAccording to the Xavier University of Louisiana website, Donna Brazile, a Democratic political strategist, will be the keynote speaker during the university’s 82nd. annual commencement scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m. in the [Read More]
Obama Can Do Without ASU Worthless Honorary Degree
President Barack Obama, America’s first African-American president, is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at Arizona State University (ASU) on May 13. It is customary that an honorary degree be awarded to the commencement speaker as Arizona State University [Read More]
Republicans Criticize Black Caucus over Cuba Visit
Teodoro Obiang, the ruler of Equatorial Guinea and Africa's worst dictator was invited to Washington and met Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who called him a "good friend." Reps. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, and Frank Wolf, R-Virginia, two White Republican [Read More]
Office of Congressional Ethics investigates Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Illinois Democrat Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. When the Federal grand jury investigated the alleged corruption in the Blagojevich administration, they did not report any wrong doing on the part of Illinois Democrat Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. Despite the fact that [Read More]
Quorum of the Twelve Apostates
Was the Brigham Young University’s student newspaper, The Daily Universe, trying to tell us something when the a front-page photo caption of their newspaper identified leaders of the Mormon church as apostates instead of apostles. An apostate is a person who has [Read More]
Resolution to undo U.S. racist crime against boxer John Johnson
John Arthur “Jack” Johnson, the first African American World Heavyweight Boxing ChampionOn April 1, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Representative Peter King (R-NY) introduced a resolution to pardon John Arthur “Jack” Johnson, the first African [Read More]
Unemployment or Jobless Rates of the U.S. Population by Race
Blacks or African American 16.4 Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity 12.2 [Read More]
Michael Jackson: Final Curtain Call
the King of pop Michael Jackson announced his “last ever” show. - (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)On Thursday, the King of pop Michael Jackson announced his “last ever” show. Speaking at the British capital’s O2 arena yesterday to confirm a ten-night [Read More]
Still I Rise : A Graphic History of African Americans
Still I Rise"As a contribution to illustrated history from a black point of view," writes acclaimed foreword author Charles Johnson, "Still I Rise is a unique achievement, one that will be valued — like Art Spiegelman’s Maus: A Survivor’s [Read More]
Life Term for Rape – Cruel and Unusual for Joe Sullivan?
Joe Harris Sullivan, now 35-year-old, is still serving a life term for a non-homicide crime committed, since 13-year-old, for raping a 72-year-old elderly white woman. Image Source:Agence France-Presse/Getty Images On May 4, 1989, someone robbed a 72-year-old White woman in [Read More]
Chicago School bans visiting fans from sport events
The Public League of the Chicago Public School (CPS) announced that it is taking striking and necessary actions by banning fans of visiting teams from attending sports events. This dramatic measure is to curb a rash of violence that has erupted at CPS basketball games. [Read More]
Congratulation Illinois Junior Sen. Roland Burris
Common sense prevailed when the Democratic machine, including Senator Harry Reid and Senator Richard Durbin when they finally did the right thing by rightfully allowing Roland Burris to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. The fact is the Democratic [Read More]
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon indicted
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon was indicted Friday on 12 counts of corruption as part of a long-running investigation that saw a councilwoman indicted earlier this week. In the 28-page report, Dixon was indicted on 12 counts of corruption, [Read More]
Washington, D.C Limousine Service
By: Jackie Chaddock Mr. Armah Karnley, Managing Director of D.C. Limo Service Delivering excellent service is a challenge for most organizations including those in the limousine service business. For D.C. Limo Services excellence ust comes naturally. Many businesses claim [Read More]
Jim Roy, 1926 U.S. First African American President
By Charles Mombo José Bento Monteiro Lobato During a recent visit to Brazil, my ignorance was exposed when I commented to a tour guard that the people gathered at Chicago’s Grant Park had nothing on the people of São Paulo, Brazil. I had wrongly assumed [Read More]
Blagojevich expected to appoint Obama replacement
Roland Burris, Illinois' Former Attorney General As the Illinois House of Representative moved to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges before he appoints a replacement to Obama senator’s seat, Gov. Rod Blagojevich has planned a press conference today [Read More]
Is Washington, D.C. Losing it Chocolate City Status?
Percentage point change in white share of populationIn their popular 1975 album, Chocolate City, the funk band Parliament displayed a theme of love for Washington, D.C., where the group was particularly popular. In the lyric from the song Chocolate City, the group noted [Read More]
George Bush: Welcome to my hanging
Bush's portrait by Mark Carder There is a very popular Liberian idiom that say fact comes through joke. Speaking at the Union League in Philadelphia yesterday, President Bush said "Welcome to my hanging," to laughter from the crowd. Whether it was a joke or [Read More]
FBI Arrest Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford
by: Tolbert Yarkpawolo Mayor Larry LangfordBIRMINGHAM, Alabama – FBI spokesman Paul Daymond, announced today that Mayor Larry Langford, 60-year-old, was arrested and taken into custody around 7 a.m. on federal bribery and fraud charges connected to a [Read More]
Michael Vick’s Attorneys – No Court-Appointed Trustee
Michael VickA committee representing all imprisoned NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s debtors has proposed a plan to pay off his debt. However, a judge have scheduled a hearing for mid-December on the appointment of a trustee, which Vick’s attorneys oppose. [Read More]
