Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Game featuring Nas – “Letter To The King”

I thought this song was a fitting way to start the day, as this country in general, and Black people in particular is on the eve of making history by nominating Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) as the Democratic candidate for the the President of United States of America.
Listen and reflect, as this song is so [...]

“The Black Peoples Shows” At The DNC – Day 1

Did any of you happen to watch the post day 1 commentary from shows like BET’s Decision ‘08 and TV One’s The DNC After Party?
First off, I did not watch much of BET’s coverage because to be honest, I really didn’t want to hear what their correspondents, with the exception of Jeff Johnson had to [...]

‘Cop’ This

For all those anti-war, anti-World Bank and multi-national corporations, as well as pro-social justice protesters at the DNC, you better beware. It looks like Denver Sheriff’s Department (probably in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies) has set-up “concentration camp-like” fenced areas just for you. And to top that off, if you are arrested, how long [...]

The Charmer – Will The Real Obama Stand Up?

Check out this fabulous essay written by adjunct political science professor, Obe Lee Jones, from Kennesaw State University. Professor Jones provides an in-depth analysis of Senator Barack Obama’s foreign and domestic policies, his financial support as well as his views on race.
Your saviour, is looking real shaky.
“Obama is not a “change agent reformer,” but a [...]

Your Not A “Real American”

So as I’m watching the pundits on MSNBC’s Morning Joe talk show pontificate about why Senator Joe Biden is a great choice as Vice President for Senator Barack Obama’s campaign, I was disturbed by commentary that Obama is not cut from the same “hard working, middle-class mainstream values and experience” cloth as Senator Biden. Host [...]