Posts Tagged ‘President’
President Obama’s Impressive “Accommodation”- Catholic Church Contraceptive Fiasco
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass President Obama’s brilliant political move, which he called an “accommodation”, is a modification to the proposed rule that church-affiliated organizations (such as Catholic Charities, Catholic hospitals or Catholic schools) [Read More]
China, Russia and the Veto Power – A Reminder of Fela’s Song “Beasts of No Nation”
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass China, Russia and the Veto Power – A Reminder of Fela’s song "Beasts of No Nation" Once again, I am baffle over the absurdity of the United Nations Security Council’s "power to veto", also referred to as the [Read More]
Dr. Robert M. Franklin to Transition as President of Morehouse College [UPDATED]
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By: Charles Mombo After an accomplished five-year term as president of Morehouse College, Robert M. Franklin ’75 has decided to step down at the end of his term at the close of the 2012 academic year on June 30. A media person from Morehouse College has contacted this [Read More]
Morehouse College President Reverend Dr. Robert M. Franklin asked to Resign
Morehouse College President Rev. Dr. Robert M. Franklin and wife Dr. Cheryl Franklin The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Franklin, the tenth president of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA., was asked to resign by Morehouse College Board of Trustees. Franklin is the tenth president of [Read More]
Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) to Uphold Dr. Martin Luther King’s Jr.’s Legacy through Global Dialogue
By: Charles S. Mombo @CharleSMombo,@FlashMobB2C,@burnedbrass,@wwclick Article Sponsor: Real-Time Crowdsourcing Social Media Marketing and Backchanneling In the spirit of promoting peace, inspiring community service, and upholding Dr. Martin Luther King's Jr.'s legacy, Alpha [Read More]
Should the president consider a Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton 2012 Ticket?
Should the president consider a Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton 2012 Ticket? In his recent article entitled, Just the Ticket, Bill Keller, a New York Times columnist says it’s time for President Barack Obama to “seriously” consider replacing Vice [Read More]
Rep. James Sensenbrenner – The Non-apology Apology of an ASS
Rep. James Sensenbrenner - The Non-apology Apology of an ASS Republican Representative James Sensenbrenner, Jr., (Jim) who represents the Fifth Congressional District of Wisconsin was recently overhead referring to First Lady Michelle Obama, wife of the [Read More]
Republicans Blocked Jobs Creation AGAIN Should Blacks Considered “Occupy Congress”?
By: Charles S. Mombo @CharlesSMombo, @burnedbrass Once again those "do-nothing, good-for-nothing Republicans" have done it again! What the Senate Republicans have done is shameful, disgraceful and a major blow to the economic health of this nation and most [Read More]
In God We Trust with the “Good for Nothing” Republican Congress
By: Charles S. Mombo @charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Article Sponsored by: Chicago-based Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing Consulting Firm Without jobs, more Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to make it and are probably rationing their last [Read More]
Liberia’s November 8th Runoff Election – Should Liberian Political Parties Merge?
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass, #Liberia Liberia’s November 8th Runoff Election – Should Liberian Political Parties Merge? According to information obtained from the Liberia’s National Election Commission (NEC) website, partial election results indicates that [Read More]
If Obama is Hitler what is Hank Williams’ Racist Slave Owing Lynching Forefathers?
By: Stephanie Moore If Obama is Hitler what is Hank Williams’ Racist Slave Owing Lynching Forefathers? Since this country elected its first Black-African Head of State, it appears that the descendants of the slave-owning 18th century white men in wigs and breeches [Read More]
Michele Bachmann says Black Farmers racism settlement was proof-positive fraud
President Obama kept his words when he said; he would bring "long-ignored claims of African-American farmers to a rightful conclusion." He is seen signing the .25 billion historic settlement in April 2010 . As a potential President of the United States of America, [Read More]
WordPress Workshop presented by WWCLICK.COM, Inc.
WordPress workshop is provided by WWCLICK.COM, INC., a business analysis, social media marketing and search engine optimization consulting company that specializes in gaining high positions for clients in search engine result pages and by optimizing chosen keywords and [Read More]
The Republic of South Sudan becomes Africa’s 54th Country
By Charles S. Mombo Article Sponsored by SEO and Social Media Marketing Consultants Article Source: Alliance of Profession Africans Manute Bol, the late Southern Sudanese freedom fighter and former star of the Chicago Bulls basketball team. Today, Saturday, is the birth of [Read More]
The Beast, The Presidential Cadillac or Cadillac One stalled in Ireland
The Beast, the Presidential Cadillac or Cadillac One failed the president today while he and the first lady were leaving the U.S. Embassy compound in Ireland. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama literally had to hitched a ride to the airport. The Beast, the [Read More]
Alpha Kappa Alpha, AKA, Commits $.5M to Soror, Liberia’s Prez Johnson-Sirleaf
Chicago-based Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., AKA, commits 500,000 to fellow Soror and Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for the construction of a modern market complex to replace the one currently located at the Red Light. AKA has already made available 0,000 [Read More]
Nelson Mandela Foundation Launches 46664 Clothing Line
Source: People of African descent, Africans and Blacks in the diaspora Nelson Mandela Foundation launches 46664 Clothing LinePretty soon Africa's top fashion designers such as Liberia's Korto Momolu, Ghana's Kofi Ansah, Kenya’s John Kaveke and South [Read More]
Chocolate City congratulates AKA on its Founders Day
ChocolateCity.cc wishes the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (AKA) a Happy Founders Day as they celebrate their 104rd anniversary. AKA, the oldest Greek-Chocolate City congratulates Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, AKA on its 103rd Founders Day letter [Read More]
Davis exits Chicago mayoral race, endorses Carol Moseley Braun
Former Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley Braun Chicago mayor"I'm proud that I will be here when Carol Moseley Braun becomes the next mayor," Davis said. "I come here tonight…to help prove unity is more than just a concept." Those were the words from [Read More]
Obama most admire in America says USA Today-Gallup poll
The GOP, their surrogate tea party, Rush Limbaugh, the birthers and Glenn Beck probably will not be reading the USA Today newspaper any time soon. The magazine on Monday released their annual “USA Today-Gallup poll” in which they asked respondents what man and [Read More]
Def Jam Rapstar bundle with Lil Wayne I Am Not a Human
Lil Wayne's I am not a human being.Kevin Liles, the president and CEO of Def Jam Enterprises was right when he said in a recent press release that, “The opportunity to partner our new video game, ‘Def Jam Rapstar,’ with Lil Wayne’s new album, I Am [Read More]
Black Women on Forbes 100 Most Influential Women List
Michelle Obama, 46 year-old, the wife of President Barack Obama. Forbes' magazine has announced the selection of its 100 most influential women from four categories: business, politics, media and lifestyle (entertainment, sports and fashion). In determining their method [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]
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]
Wyclef Jean for President of Haiti?
Wyclef Jean is expected to announce that he will run for Haiti's presidency on Larry King's CNN show this Thursday.On his 2004 album Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101, Wyclef Jean recorded a song entitled If I Was President, in which he detailed what he would do if he was [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]
Is President Obama Demeaning the Office of the President?
President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States on the daytime talk show "The View." There is much ado about nothing going on over the blogosphere today regarding President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States pending [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
U.S. approves settlement for black farmers: where’s the check?
Black farmers rallied in Washington D.C. last week to receive payment from USDA discrimination settlement. (Source: Washington State House Republicans)President Obama kept his words when he said, he would bring "long-ignored claims of African-American farmers to a [Read More]
Dan Rather Racist Obama Watermelon Slur
Former CBS Anchor Dan Rather While appearing on the Chris Matthews show, and speaking on the issue of President Obama's inability to get health care passed, Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather said “ Obama couldn’t sell watermelons if you gave him the [Read More]
Should South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma Heads Be Examined?
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 [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]
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]
The God of Bishop Gene Robinson
Bishop Gene RobinsonBishop Gene Robinson is the openly gay Episcopal bishop who helped advise President-elect Barack Obama on gay rights issues during his campaign. Robinson was recently asked by the Obama’s team to deliver the invocation at a kickoff inaugural event [Read More]
The 1st African American as President Means to Me…
by Antoinette Brooks Antoinette Brooks - Grand Prize winner of several major writing contests.The 1st African American as President means to me the nation has had a rude awakening by finding out the African American determination can no longer be underestimated or [Read More]
Son of Former Liberian Prez Taylor sentenced
By: Tolbert Yarkpawolo A sketch of Charles Chuckie Taylor in courtCharles "Chuckie" Taylor, 31-year-old, U.S.-born citizen and the son of former Liberian President Charles Taylor Sr. was sentenced Friday to 97 years in prison for charges including torture and [Read More]
Obama’s Inaugural Theme – A New Birth of Freedom
Inaugural swearing-in "A New Birth of Freedom," commemorates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The words come from the Gettysburg address, and express Lincoln’s hope that the sacrifice of those who died to preserve the nation shall lead [Read More]
Sen. Chuck Hagel: Its a streatch to say Palin’s qualified
GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska said the GOP vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, lacks foreign policy experience and called it a "stretch" to say she’s qualified to be president. In an interview published Thursday by the Omaha [Read More]
Bill and Hillary : All the world’s a democratic stage
Bill and Hillary ClintonA video recently surfaced of New York Senator Hilliary Clinton telling backers that her delegates should have a role in Denver. Despite the video, Barack Obama said he doesn’t anticipate any problems with Hillary Clinton supporters at the [Read More]
Obama: Blacks must show greater responsibility
Senator Barack Obama, the presumptive nominee of the Democratic party, spoke at the 99th Annual Convention of the NAACP, held in the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio last night. "If I have the privilege of serving as your next president, 100 years after the [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]
Obama to bring down the wall for acceptance speech
DENVER – Breaking the mold of traditional political Conventions, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced that Senator Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States at Denver’s INVESCO Field at [Read More]
