Not too long ago, I commented on the Politico story that exposed the fact that left leaning groups like GLADD, NAACP and others received money from AT&T. Nothing wrong with that in of itself. However, what raised a lot of eyebrows was how these same groups pleaded to the FCC to allow the proposed merger [...]
Ever notice how easy it is for folks to strike up the band, raise awareness and wave the flags of guilt and sorrow when a 3rd world country is struck with sudden tragedy? We have no problems sending in teams into those countries to both aid and listen to the concerns of the people of [...]
(nytimes.com) With unemployment among blacks at more than 15 percent, the N.A.A.C.P. will join several other groups on Tuesday to call on President Obama to do more to create jobs.
The organizations — including the A.F.L.-C.I.O. and the National Council of La Raza, a Hispanic advocacy group— will make clear that they believe the president’s $787 [...]
Well, not actually a man. More like an entire organization.
From businessandmedia.org:
“The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), also known as the Black Press of America, which is a non-partisan 501(c) 3 tax-exempt organization, has decided to show its disapproval of South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson’s “You Lie” remarks by canceling a convention in the state.
“Rep. Wilson’s [...]
While Obama was having his “Cosby” moment with the NAACP recently, this is what was going on in the background.
“At almost the same time Obama was giving that speech to the NAACP, Russlynn Ali, the new head of the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education, gave an interview with Education Daily (subscription [...]
As reported by Eugene Robinson for the Washington Post~
“I’ve noticed that when I talk about personal responsibility in the African American community, that gets highlighted,” Obama said in an interview Friday. “But then the whole other half of the speech, where I talked about government’s responsibility . . . that somehow doesn’t make news.”
I could [...]
NEW YORK (AP) — Combining its century-old mission of fighting for equality with the instantaneous reach of modern-day technology, the NAACP has launched a program that lets people use their cell phones to report incidents of police misconduct.
The “rapid response system” was officially launched Monday as part of the annual convention for the National Association [...]
“I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.”
Harriet Tubman
Black History Month ad causes stir
By HIRAN RATNAYAKE • The News Journal
One thing is clear about Acme Markets’ recent Black History Month circular: It sparked a debate.
Two NAACP chapters have different views about the circular. [...]
Yesterday I did a quick post asking what exactly does “Post-Racial” really mean as it applies to America. This is a term that has been kicked around since Obama won and to me sounds very vague.
Today, I happened to come across a Youtube video featuring Tavis Smilely who briefly dealt with this issue.
“…Obama’s election is [...]
Alabama NAACP criticizes use of Trail Maids in Inaugural Parade
Montgomery, Ala. (WSFA) — They’re part of a long standing tradition that will soon become a part of Presidential history.
The head of the Alabama NAACP, however, wants Mobile’s Azalea Trail Maids to stay home on Inauguration Day, claiming the group reminds him of slavery.
“These are [...]
I think the the NAACP has just sealed its fate of no relevancy. But what do I know? According to him there was a “flood” of support wanting him to stay. But check out who made up this flood–mostly board members.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Three weeks after announcing he would not seek another term as chairman [...]
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