Posts Tagged ‘corruption’
Happy 50th Birthday Nigeria but why are you celebrating?
This is a re-post of Chocolate City's article from last year, the 50th birthday celebration of Nigeria. Sadly enough, nothing has changed since Nigeria's 50th birthday of last year! Instead of bringing out the champagne, this 50th birthday should be one of somber [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]
Mess and Messes Continues to Plague Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Mess and messes at the Alpha Kappa Alpha SororityYesterday, a judge in Chicago conditionally removed the contempt of court order against the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) organization. The temporary removal of the contempt charge was due to the organization providing [Read More]
Crook County Chicago Illinois?
By Charles S. Mombo Seal of Cook County IllinoisOne 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 [Read More]
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon to Resign After Alford plea
By: Tolbert Yarkpawolo A screen shot from Baltimore's WBAL-TV showing Mayor Sheila Dixon as she fights back tears during her resignation announcement. Mayor Sheila Dixon"It was with deep regret and sadness that I'm resigning as mayor," Baltimore [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]
Chi-Town – America’s Third Most Miserable City
By: Charles Mombo Chicago theaterCall it whatever nickname you want: My Kind of Town, Beirut by the Lake, Second City, Chicagoland, The Big Onion, The City That Works, The Chill or Chi Ill (Chill as in Chicago Illinois), Hog butcher for the world, Tool maker, Stacker of [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]
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]
Alpha Kappa Alpha celebrates 100-year anniversary
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority emblemThe oldest Greek letter sorority in America, Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is America's first Greek-letter organized at Howard University in Washington, D.C., in [Read More]
