Robert Johnson, BET founder, billionaire, and head of RLJ enterprises, has once again called for President Obama to address black unemployment more directly. And he’s got an idea.
It’s sad that it takes a tragedy so horrifying it’s beyond belief to get us to recognize a problem that’s been staring us in the face for decades. The culture of violence that this country was founded on is as American as apple pie. Sadly innocent children and brave teachers were murdered in Newtown, CT, and we can only […]
According to a recent poll, the majority of Americans believe states should be allowed to decide whether to legalize marijuana. Do you support the legalization of recreational use of marijuana? Should individual states be able to make this decision?
In the wake of Jesse Jackson Jr.’s legal woes, and with so many African American candidates vying for his spot, many are concerned the black vote will be split, and a white candidate will win the race. Would you be disappointed if he was replaced by a white politician?
Representative Jim Clyburn asserted that the attacks on UN Ambassador Susan Rice are race-based. He points to the uncalled fore use of terms like “lazy” and “incompetent” to describe Rice; words historically used to undermine African Americans. What do you think?
Charter Schools are currently the most rapidly growing sector of public education in America. But critics argue that they’ve moved away from their initial mission, are difficult to track, and do not outperform traditional public schools. Is the unchecked growth of charter schools a good thing?
Embattled US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is rumored to be eyeing a plea deal with the Feds that includes resignation from Congress and jail time. All of this has come to light AFTER he was re-elected last week. Should Jackson have informed the public of this prior to the election?
Last night’s election marked a very important milestone. 10 women were elected or re-elected to the Senate, bringing us to a record total of 20 female senators in Congress.
In the wake of last week’s debate disaster for President Obama, the importance of tonight’s VP debate cannot be overstated. The Dems are counting on Joe Biden to turn out a phenomenal performance that will hopefully reignite momentum for the Obama campaign. Can he pull it off?
A re-imagining of Carl Samburg’s classic piece “Chicago,” Kevin Coval examines the media’s handling of Chief Keef and the horrific violence plaguing the Windy City with his new poem “Chicago (KEEF).” Listening to a recording, and read the full text at BlackYouthProject.com!
Chief Keef’s music and what he represents has been derided by many. But is he, as the Chicago Reader suggests, crucial to helping solve Chicago’s crime problem and by extension helping black youth who see themselves in Keef?
The Democratic National Convention begins today in Charlotte, North Carolina. Current polls have President Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney in a virtual dead heat going into the convention. There is much riding on the next week. Tonight’s opening festivities will be highlighted by a speech from First Lady Michelle Obama.
