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Facts About Obama’s Presidency Most People Don’t Know
People have many perceptions of how the US economy or the country as a whole has done in recent years. Depending on your political views, you may think the country is doing exceptionally well or is teetering on the verge of collapse.
Read MoreU.S. Owes Black People Reparations for a History of ‘Racial Terrorism,’ Says U.N. Panel
The legacy of colonial history, enslavement, racial subordination and segregation, racial terrorism and racial inequality in the United States remains a serious challenge, as there has been no real commitment to reparations and to truth and reconciliation for people of African descent, a United Nations report stated. “Contemporary police killings and the trauma that they…
Read MoreIsraeli-American Coalition for Action Lauds Governor for Signing Historic Anti-BDS Legislation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Yesterday evening, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill to ensure that the state and its range of public agencies will not contract with businesses engaging in discriminatory boycotts against minority groups, including ones that undermine California’s relationship with Israel. “We applaud Governor Brown for signing this groundbreaking legislation,” said Shawn Evenhaim, Chairman…
Read MoreMillions of Voters to be Shut out of the 2016 Election
Restrictive laws in numerous states make it nearly impossible for felons to have their rights restored even years after completing their prison sentences. By Frank Kineavy Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D). REUTERS Nearly six million people will be barred from voting in elections this November due to having felony convictions on their records. Heavyweights in…
Read MoreDonald Trump’s appeal for Black votes
Trump: “What do you have to lose by trying something new”? African Americans should be wary about supporting Donald Trump for any public office because he does not have our best interest at heart. Public service means service to everyone you are elected to serve. In the case of Trump his constituency would be broken…
Read MoreSimone Biles, Gabby Douglas and the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Start Strong at 2016 Rio Olympics
The USA women’s gymnastics team obviously did not come to play in Rio – they literally vaulted ahead of the competition during the qualifying round on Sunday. Veteran Aly Raisman and it-girl Simone Biles will advance to the all-around final, where they will battle with China, who scored second in the qualifiers. In total, Team…
Read MorePolice Brutality Against Blacks Is Becoming International Embarrassment for America
I have several friends in various parts of the world. Sometimes when I talk to them, the first words that come out of their mouths are, “What the hell is going on in America?” On many occasions, I’m too embarrassed to even answer. Last week was one such occasion. Two African-American men killed in Baton…
Read MoreIs This A Case Of WHITE PRIVILEGE, HYPROCISY, OR BOTH?
The religious right had nothing to say about Donald Trump’s wife who posed nude on the cover of a magazine. When Michele Obama wore short pants she was critized harshly by the republicans. This proves the double standard and hypocritical stands they take when it comes to blacks. Michelle Obama Wearing Shorts First Lady Michelle…
Read MoreHoward University News Service Photos of President Obama Hosting Canadian Prime Minister
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, March 10, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wait for the arrival of Canada’s Prime Minister and Mrs. Grégoire Trudeau for a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House. Howard University News Service is a free wire service that delivers print and broadcast news stories…
Read MoreThe Legacy of Julian Bond
There is an old African proverb that says “The spirit of a freedom warrior will never die in the enduring life of the village, yet that valued spirit will be passed on to future generations.” Julian Bond was a freedom fighter. He was a gallant leader-warrior for freedom, justice and equality. And his spirit will…
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