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Nigeria's president paid tribute Wednesday to a colonial-era burial ground for blacks in lower Manhattan, a visit he said was intended to unite blacks from Africa and America who "have been separated in spirit for far too long." "We share the pains of the past and hopes of the future with our African-American brothers and sisters throughout the Western Hemisphere," said Olusegun Obasanjo, the first African head of state to officially ...More

Do you remember the other week when Oprah gave away all of those "free" cars? I did not see the show, but I did see a picture of some of the ladies excitedly waving the keys to their new car. Well, it seems like reality has finally settled in: That's because while Pontiac agreed to pay for most of the local charges -- things like state sales tax ...More

Booker Rising's moderator quotes from a recent Fordham Institute study that finds that public school teachers are almost twice as likely as other parents to choose private schools for their children. This is hypocritical to say the least on the behalf of the NEA. This sends a mixed message to parents that want to do the same thing, but are scorned by the NEA. Booker Rising's moderator chimes ...More

Racism has been a part of African-American history since we first arrived to this country. From the atrocities of slavery to the bigotry of the Jim Crow laws, we have seen all the ugly faces of racism. For African-Americans over 45, the memories of having to use the colored restroom are very real. However this is not the same for the children of this generation. Today we live in a country ...More

The Booker Rising website moderator has put together a list of reasons why African-Americans should vote for Bush this election. As I pointed out in an earlier posting, most African-American websites that are anti-Bush are just that--Anti-Bush. They will not do the homework to show their readers why African-Americans should vote for Kerry. Hats off to my blog-cousin in cyberspace :) for providing this information. Why Black Folks Should ...More

I saw this ad in my local phone book (No photoshop doctoring here). I can hear someone saying right now: "Man, Massa would only give me $20 for my stereo...!" No, I was not looking for a pawn shop. :) More

Not too long ago, I just happened upon the website www.slambush.net. In short, this is a contest on who can write the best anti-Bush rap. It has drawn such big names as Chuck D, Davey D, and others. Now, I have no problem with people coming together to rally behind their favorite candidate. But when someone takes the act of voting and turn it into a "black versus white" issue, I ...More

``Clothing is wonderful, but let them go naked for a while, at least the kids,'' Heinz Kerry said, raising some eyebrows. ``Water is necessary, and then generators, and then food, and then clothes.'' (full article) Ah, our favorite African-American woman tells it like it is. The truth is, I know what she meant. She is just in dire need of communication skills. I tell you what, Black people better keep ...More

I happened to catch "The O'Reilly Factor" last night and he was interviewing HUD secretary Alphonso Jackson. I do not recall ever hearing him speak before, but I must say, I was very impressed. I have heard many black conservative/moderates in various interviews that have on many occasions rode the party line more than addressing the issues directly. Secretary Jackson not only stayed on point, but he went further ...More

This was a phase that I remember hearing a lot of during the 80's and 90's. I can remember how my friends and I used to talk with great pride the importance of supporting one another in the field of business and entrepreneurship. As I became older, reality began to settle in for me. When my Dad would see a business that was owned by a fellow African-American, he would (on ...More

"Police brutality and excessive force is a national crisis that requires the immediate action of President Clinton and U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno," Mfume said. (full article) Date of article is not given For some time now, groups like the NAACP have hardly lost the breath to remind America of the horrors of police brutality that they claim is commonplace in the Black community. I do agree with the NAACP that police ...More

As you read the article below, keep the theme of Shaft in your mind while looking at the picture above. "Republicans want you to sit out this election and simply stay home," one radio ad tells listeners. It continues, "Bush is a rich man in the White House who is sending black men and women to be slaughtered in Iraq while Cheney and Halliburton boys get rich on oil. Don't keep ...More

Yes, Massa Kerry has delivered yet another inspiring "preserve the plantation" speech to his most loyal field hands: The Congressional Black Caucus (this is the same group that declined to meet with their most loyal constituents: Black pastors from all over the US [read my posting on this]. I guess they somehow found the time to meet with one man [Kerry], as opposed to about 160 Black Pastors that ...More