‘States’ 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
California’s Proposition 8 Verdict – Ban Overturned!
Proposition 8 protestorsThe verdict is in! – The Judge ruled today that Proposition 8 ruled is unconstitutional. Same-sex marriage ban is overturned! The Proposition 8 verdict was announced today by U.S. district chief judge Vaughn Walker. The verdict [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]
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]
Rapper T.I Married Tiny in Miami Florida
Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. also known as T.I and Tameka Dianne Cottle also known as Tiny married today in a courthouse in Miami, Florida.Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. also known as T.I and Tameka Dianne Cottle also known as Tiny married today in a courthouse in Miami, [Read More]
Maryland First State to Require Parent Consent to Military Test
The armed forces have been accused in the past of using the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test as a backdoor access to young people without their parents' consent.Maryland has ban public high schools around the state from automatically providing military [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]
Arizona SB1070 gets a double-spiked dagger in the heart
Opponents of Arizona's SB 1070Judge Susan Bolton, who heard arguments this week on the first of the Arizona lawsuits, today granted a partial injunction against Arizona's SB 1070. From every indication, Judge Bolton's decision has driven a double-spiked [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]
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]
Arizona must provide Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partner Benefits
Arizona must provide Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partner BenefitsHonorable John W. Sedwick, a U.S. District Judge on Friday blocked the State of Arizona from implementing a state law that would have eliminated domestic partner benefits for gay and lesbian state employees. The [Read More]
Chicago Malcolm X College Offers WordPress Workshop
Malcolm X College Image source: Malcolm X CollegeUnder the leadership of Malcolm X College’s President Ghingo Brooks, the institution continues to commit itself to preparing students and the community for job readiness and training small businesses in preparing [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]
Chicago Bulls Signs C.J. Watson
CJ Watson signes with the Chicago Bulls On Monday, the Chicago Bulls added Golden State Warriors' Charles Akeem Watson, Jr. (C.J. Watson) to its roster.Watson is now the Bulls' fourth newest addition along with Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver. [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]
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]
David Salgado and Chicanos Por La Causa Fights Arizona SB1070
Photo Credit: Mi Cultura My Roots by El Moisés Photo Credit: Mi Cultura My Roots by El Moisés – Commissioned by Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC)Figuratively speaking, the heat is on in Arizona. That state legal showdown is expected to pour large amount of [Read More]
ChocolateCity.cc Honors Spc. Morganne M. McBeth
McBeth was injured in Khan Al Baghdadi and died Friday in Al AsadWe wish to express our deepest condolences and sympathy to Mr. Leonard McBeth, and his wife Sylvia McBeth for the passing of their daughter Spc. Morganne M. McBeth, 19 year-old, of Fredericksburg, Va. McBeth [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]
Supreme Court: Chicago’s handgun ban is illegal
In a June 28, 2010 Supreme Court decisions, Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority by noting, "Self-defense is a basic right, recognized by many legal systems from ancient times to the present day," he also added that "individual self-defense is [Read More]
Quanis Phillips Shot at Michael Vick Birthday Party
The Police Department of Virginia Beach, Virginia is reporting that a birthday party being held for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick at a local nightclub,Guadalajara on 4611 Columbus Street, broke out into a gunfight around 2:15 a.m. On last Friday. Several news [Read More]
Chicago Judge issued Arrest Warrant for NBA Player Eddy Curry
According to documents obtained from the Circuit Court in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois; Judge Alexander White has issued an arrest warrant in contempt of court against New York Knicks' player Eddy Curry, 28 year-old. Curry reportedly missed a $200,000 hush money [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]
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]
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]
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
The Low-profit, limited liability corporations (L3Cs) are fast becoming the organizational structure of choice for Illinois' social entrepreneurs.On August 4, 2009, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a new form of business which took effect on January 1, [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
