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Eric Holder, Sean Bell & The Legacy of Al Sharpton

Eric Holder, Sean Bell & The Legacy of Al Sharpton

On Tuesday, February 16th 2010, the Justice Department announced that there was not enough evidence to prosecute the New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers involved in the slaughter of Sean Bell for violating his civil rights.  While many of my fellow African Americans are probably disappointed in Eric Holder, (America’s first Black Attorney General), I am not.  After reading the official statement given by the Justice Department, I must say that I was impressed by the way the situation was handled.  I was impressed that representatives of the Justice Read More ...

The Cultural Culprit to Bipolar Disorder

The Cultural Culprit to Bipolar Disorder

Although the cause of bipolar disorder is not 100 percent certain, there are several known factors that can contribute to its onset. This disorder is something that is not completely understood or accepted in the African American community, which plays a vital role in our lack of treatment or misdiagnosis. There is a common cultural predisposition in our community to emotionally rely more so on religion and family than health care professionals. Faith and family will always be a significant part of our culture but it cannot replace the medical attention Read More ...

Who’s Holding The Smoking Gun?

Who’s Holding The Smoking Gun?

Headline: As rapid gunfire broke-out a 12-year-old boy sought refuge inside a tennis shoe store; crouching behind shelves-so he wouldn’t be noticed, accidentally stood up just as the final bullet entered the store and shot him in the chest. The little boy looked at the intended target pleading, “Please don’t let me die,” instead, he looked at the boy and fled.

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Its Tax Season: Need help with your refund?

Its Tax Season: Need help with your refund?

The question of the tax season is: How do I increase my refund for tax year 2009? The answer? Based on the myriad of tax law changes, it is highly likely that you will get a bigger refund this year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made changes that affect from students to small business owners to single individuals. And as if that is not good enough news already, there is even an Economic Recovery Payment. The good news follows.

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All Black Cops Needed In Inner City Black Neighborhoods

All Black Cops Needed In Inner City Black Neighborhoods

Fifteen years ago, in response to a series of homicides by Black teenagers in Richmond, Virginia, I made the following suggestion in a column written for the Richmond Free Press. “I have a suggestion on how to more effectively combat street crime in Black neighborhoods in Richmond. Put all-Black police officers in our neighborhoods…. The use of all Black cops would eliminate race as a factor in crime control in our neighborhoods by taking this cover out of the hands of that minority of neighborhood residents who indulge in Read More ...

Social Media Pitfalls To Avoid

Social Media Pitfalls To Avoid

I recently attended the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention in Denver, CO. Prior to the conference, I took note of how the USHCC was taking advantage of social media to promote their event and encourage individuals to network prior to the conference. The communication I received came through the LinkedIn social media site.

Social media marketing is a relatively new marketing discipline. I credit the USHCC for using this cost effective tool to drive awareness of their conference.  However, there are pitfalls that can dilute the effectiveness of  this marketing tool.. Read More ...
Neo Liberal Reasons for Economic Regulation

Neo Liberal Reasons for Economic Regulation

As the banking economy accelerates into high gear thanks to the trillions of taxpayer dollars handed over without actual taxpayers having a say in the matter, executives in the industry are once again paying billions in bonuses and proceeding with business as usual. Not only has economic amnesia taken hold of the bankers and allowed them to forget the near-collapse they caused, but they have fought tooth and nail against any sort of meaningful reform to their destructive system. And as sure as the sun rises in the east, Read More ...





The President on the View Today was must see TV - check it out OnLine is your missed it

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The President on the View Today was must see TV - check it out OnLine is your missed it

1) I don't agree with some of his choices but I do respect his Gangster

2) His ability to connect with women is a major asset - and his coalition of Women, Lations & African Americans will win him a second term

3) He answered questions about Shirley Sherrod  

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DipSet Salute

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I just can't help myself - I know I am grown - this is my 40th year - but Dip Set is just sick.  I'm from Harlem, just what it is. 

 SALUTE - SALUTE

 

 

Who's Really The Best Rapper Since BIG Ain't Here?

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Disclaimer: This is just my opinion. Don't Kill Me.  

 

“Who’s really the best rapper since BIG ain’t here,” Jadakiss.

This is a very tough question. Who is to even say the best rapper is the Notorious BIG? As fans we are all critics of the music we listen to. We all have the right to our opinion. So with that said, I am saying Jay-Z is the best rapper ever. Here are three reasons why Jay-Z is the best rapper ever.

Most Consistent/Classic Albums:

He is the most consistent rapper in the history of rap. Unfortunately Biggie and Tupac were unable to complete their careers due to untimely deaths. From 1996-2003 he dropped an album each year. Out of those 8 albums he has two certified classics by his peers, publications and true hip-hop fans. Reasonable Doubt and Blueprint are considered two of the best rap albums of all-time, not just the best Jay-Z album. It is very difficult to have a classic. There are rappers like Jadakiss, who is probably the best pound for pound rapper in terms of writing 16s, but he doesn’t have a classic album. Some big Jada fans may have personal favorites/classics, but not a classic in the sense that the majority of the hip-hop community will agree.

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Pakistan Hires Transgender Workers to Shame Tax Delinquents

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Sometimes you have to be creative.  What do you think of this exploitation or opportunity?

This is an article from the New York Times. 

"As my colleague Sabrina Tavernise reports, nationwide, less than a million out of 170 million Pakistanis voluntarily filed income tax returns last year. The rate is among the lowest in the world.

In a bid for a solution — and some publicity — the Clifton board borrowed a creative idea that alleviated tax woes in neighboring India: It hired a team of transgender tax collectors to go door-to-door to embarrass the rich until they pay."

 

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Dear Mr. Lincoln

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Teaparty Express spokesman Mark Williams stated this response to the NAACP statement asking that they denounce racism. This is incredible that this is the response. What do we do? 

 Dear Mr. Lincoln

We Colored People have taken a vote and decided that we don't cotton to that whole emancipation thing. Freedom means having to work for real, think for ourselves, and take consequences along with the rewards. That is just far too much to ask of us Colored People and we demand that it stop!

In fact we held a big meeting and took a vote in Kansas City this week. We voted to condemn a political revival of that old abolitionist spirit called the ‘tea party movement'.

Perhaps the most racist point of all in the tea parties is their demand that government “stop raising our taxes.” That is outrageous! How will we Colored People ever get a wide screen TV in every room if non-coloreds get to keep what they earn? Totally racist! The tea party expects coloreds to be productive members of society?

Mr. Lincoln, you were the greatest racist ever. We had a great gig. Three squares, room and board, all our decisions made by the massa in the house. Please repeal the 13th and 14th Amendments and let us get back to where we belong.

Sincerely

Precious Ben Jealous, Tom's Nephew National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Head Colored Person