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60 years later wrongly accussed soldiers get "back pay"

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:35 GMT

President Bush on Tuesday signed Defense Department legislation with a provision that would award back pay plus interest to the families of African-American soldiers who, during World War II, were court-martialed for involvement in the 1944 rioting and lynching of an Italian prisoner of war.

The Bridge (by Darryl James): The Argument For Settling

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:32:16 GMT

*While conducting a relationship seminar recently, I became amused by two thirty-something women who were insisting that being with a man who didn't fit every single criterion on their checklists was tantamount to "settling." It was amusing for a number of reasons.

Troy Davis' Supreme Court decision clears way for execution after last-minute stay in September.

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:29:51 GMT

*The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday rejected the latest attempt by Troy Davis, a black man convicted in Georgia of killing a white police officer, to stop his execution. On Sept. 23, the court halted Davis's execution two hours before he was scheduled to die as it considered his request for a new trial. Davis has maintained his innocence and several witnesses at his 1991 trial have since recanted.

DeBorah B. Pryor: African Americans should resist the urge to justify love for Obama

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:48:13 GMT

*For many, the Presidential Debate between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain presented yet another opportunity for the public to dialogue on why they are in support of their favorite contender. Those still sitting "on the fence" may have also been provided reasons to step down.

London Man Shot Over Obama T-Shirt: White man fires three times after hurling racist comments.

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:31:41 GMT

*A Nigerian man was shot three times with an air pistol on a London street yesterday for wearing a t-shirt bearing the image of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

Magic Johnson Responds To Conservative Talk Show Hosts Who Claim He Never Had AIDS.

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:49:26 GMT

*Earvin "Magic" Johnson is speaking out against two conservative radio hosts in Minnesota who suggested last week that his HIV is fake.

Minister Farrakhan To Announce 'A New Beginning' Oct. 19 in Chicago

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:58:27 GMT

Nation of Islam has invited an array of religious, political, social, business leaders and international guests from Africa, the Middle East and beyond to attend the Oct. 19 dedication of the movement's flagship Mosque Maryam in Chicago. The dedication follows a major renovation of the historic south side house of worship and school and will include a message that reflects a deeper exegesis of the teachings of the 78-year-old Islamic movement. The event is open to the public and will be aired live via webcast at www.finalcall.com.

Time Management: The Essential Steps

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:05:49 GMT

You have three resources over which you have control that can enable you to attain whatever you desire out of life: Knowledge, Energy and Time. These are the big three: K.E.T. Unfortunately, the one of these success-factors which often gets the least attention is the mastery of your time. Too many of us tend to figure that there are 24 hours in a day and that's it. But that is simply not true. I accomplish more with my 24 hours than 98 percent of the population. This is achieved while regularly getting a good night's sleep and rarely feeling stressed or over burdened. As a veteran time management advocate, I offer you the following secrets to effective and efficient time management.

Study: Nearly all recent McCain ads were negative

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:56:03 GMT

Nearly every TV ad Republican John McCain ran last week was negative, compared to just 34 percent of those by Democrat Barack Obama, according to an analysis released Wednesday.

Congressman says McCain 'sowing seeds of hatred'

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:26:27 GMT

Rep. John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat and veteran of the civil rights movement, says the negative tone of the Republican presidential campaign reminds him of the hateful atmosphere that segregationist Gov.

Are Sen. John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin puppets of the Money Masters?

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:24:49 GMT

With 4 more weeks in the 2008 Presidential Election Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin are resorting to mud slinging. To avoid talking about the real issues, like the economy, of which they have no real plan of altering, they have fallen back on the oldest trick in the book; fear mongering. Watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf6YKOkfFsE

John McCain's description of Barack Obama during debate has mogul furious.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:26:48 GMT

*Diddy takes on Sen. John McCain in his latest vlog entry for referring to Sen. Barack Obama as "that one" during their presidential debate Tuesday in Nashville. In the video, titled "John McCain Scares Me Even More than Sarah Palin," Diddy shows the clip of McCain making the dismissive comment, rewinds it several times in disbelief, then cries out, "This is 2008, not 1962!"

The Associated Press: Episcopalians meet in Pa. to apologize for slavery

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:35:08 GMT

Episcopal leaders gathered in Philadelphia expect to formally apologize Saturday for their ancestors' slave ownership - and to discuss the "white privilege" they say endures.

Tavis Smiley discusses why he left Joyner Morning Show, Obama, and other topics.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:39:32 GMT

*Tavis Smiley stopped by the Mo'Kelly radio show recently to discuss a whole host of topics. Of course, the main thing Mo'Kelly and most EUR readers want to know is why he left the Tom Joyner morning show.

Ludacris among the reported 38 percent of African Americans casting ballots before Nov. 4.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:35:42 GMT

*Chris "Ludacris" Bridges won't have to worry about standing in line at his local polling station next month on Election Day. "I already voted," the Atlanta-born rapper-actor told the New York Daily News. The supporter of Democratic nominee Barack Obama added: "I think it's very clear who I voted for."

Rep. Barney Frank claims conservatives are trying to pin Wall St. woes on minority lending laws.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:43:40 GMT

*U.S. Rep. Barney Frank is furious at conservatives who are blaming the nation's economic woes on black people who purchased homes under a federal program designed to help poor people. "This is an effort I believe to appeal to a kind of anger in people," Frank, a Democrat who chairs the House Financial Services Committee, told a Boston foreclosure-prevention forum on Monday.

11 Racist Lies Conservatives Tell to Avoid Blaming Wall Street for the Financial Crisis

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:37:44 GMT

It's always easy to tell when the cons are completely lost at sea. The lies get more absurdly preposterous -- and also more transparently self-serving. But when they go so far as to openly and unapologetically latch onto race and class as an excuse for their woes (which this is, at its heart), you know they're taking on water fast -- and scared of going under entirely.

US Supreme Court rejects new trial for former Black Panther

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:17:28 GMT

The US Supreme Court Monday refused to hear arguments for a new trial for Mumia Abu-Jamal, a former Black Panther accused of killing a police officer who has become an icon for anti-capital punishment campaigners.

The Politics of Hip Hop: Jay Z Stumpin' For Prez?

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:16:25 GMT

*Just like a pimped out E. F. Hutton, when Shawn "Jay Z " Carter talks, people listen. And I'm not just talking about the boyz in tha 'hood, I'm talking about the white collar boys in executive suites.

Promotional Guru Details How to Make Money Sponsoring Events

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:09:39 GMT

Promotional Guru Details How to Make Money Sponsoring Events What do you do when you need money and the bank says "no." A challenging answer to that question comes from veteran promotional experts, interviewed for a new e-book, is "sponsor a money-making event." Producing handsome profits by sponsoring events ranging from financial seminars to beauty pageants can be accomplished by following a series of tried and true steps. Interviews with several promotional experts explain how with modest effort a person or group can double; triple or even quadruple their upfront expenditures by sponsoring the right, well-publicized event. The profitable event starts with five fundamentals:

AFL-CIO leader defends Obama against racism; says economy should trump culture bias.

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:19:21 GMT

*As the campaign of Republican presidential candidate John McCain prepares to step up personal attacks on Democratic rival Barack Obama, a YouTube clip has resurfaced of AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Richard Trumka defending Obama against voters whose only issue with the candidate is his race.

The Big Payback: O.J. Simpson

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:16:06 GMT

Whether it's admitted publicly or not, Black America is not fond of Black men, especially sports athletes and celebrities, who choose to marry white women. To be fair, neither is white America, who has had a hatred for O.J. since his murder acquittal 13 years ago.

Maverick by Definition - Ebony News & Information

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:15:11 GMT

An unbranded range animal, especially a calf that has become separated from its mother, traditionally considered the property of the first person who brands it.

Palin: Obama 'palling around with terrorists'

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:57:07 GMT

The vice presidential candidate's reference was to Bill Ayers, one of the founders of the group the Weather Underground. Its members took credit for bombings, including nonfatal explosions at the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol, during the tumultuous Vietnam War era four decades ago. Obama, who was a child when the group was active, served on a charity board with Ayers several years ago and has denounced his radical views and activities.

McCain Backer's Firm Pleaded Guilty To Funding Terrorist Group In Colombia

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:48:41 GMT

The co-host of a recent top-dollar fundraiser for Sen. John McCain oversaw the payment of roughly $1.7 million to a Colombian paramilitary group that is today designated a terrorist organization by the United States.

Stop Slandering Black Women with the AIDS Epidemic

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:38:08 GMT

Over the past three or so years, there has been a deliberate attempt to manipulate figures in such a manner as to increasingly portray the AIDS epidemic as a "Black" disease. This attempt has centered primarily on African American women and involves on one hand taking HIV/AIDS statistics out of context and on the other hand remaining silent about other numbers. The purpose of this slander has been to remove any stigma attached to the disease from the male homosexual community and place it on Blacks in general and Black women in particular. I first became suspicious when I increasingly saw reports of a dramatic rise in the HIV infections among Black heterosexual women but there was no corresponding dramatic rise among Black heterosexual men. How could this be? If Black women were being increasingly infected with HIV/AIDS who was infecting them, especially since the rate of infection among intravenous drug users was actually declining. Here are the facts. HIV/AIDS infections in America still overwhelmingly occur in the male homosexual and bisexual community. That was the conclusion of the international experts who met in Mexico in August for the 17th International AIDS Conference. In addition, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in mid-September released its most detailed Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on AIDS in America. That report showed that the most AIDS infected group in America was young Black gay and bisexual males (aged 13 to 29). They were followed by white gay males in their 30s and 40s and then Hispanic gay males. The CDC refers to these groups as "men who have sex with men." Black females were actually the fourth most AIDS infected group. This does not mean that Black women are out of the woods. They are still 14 times more likely to be AIDS infected than white women. But the AIDS infection rate among white women is so low that being 14 times as infected as they are does not mean that Black females in America are about to be wiped out by AIDS as some of the news reports have suggested.

O.J. Simpson Found Guilty!: He could get life in prison.

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:43:23 GMT

*13 years to the day after he was acquitted of the murder of his wife, Nicole Brown and her friend, Ron Goldman, former NFL running back O.J. Simpson was found guilty of kidnapping and armed robbery by an all white jury in Las Vegas, Nevada Friday night.

Famed Civil Rights Attorney J.L. Chestnut Dies at 77

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:13:33 GMT

The First African American attorney for Selma Alabama, Chestnut worked with the NAACP and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in securing voting rights and civil rights for African Americans. During his life, he wrote a book titled,"Back in Selma: The Uncommon Life of J.L. Chestnut Jr." In the book, he details his experiences as an attorney in the segregated South and the challenges that he had to overcome. He tells how his faith in America was shaken to its core by the injustices he witnessed at the hands of White Americans. Interesting enough, he speaks of his transformation when both Black and Whites came together to protest the injustices of the Ku Klux Klan, segregationist, and the White Citizen's Council.

King siblings' lawsuit could derail book deal

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:25:32 GMT

A lawsuit involving the three surviving children of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King is threatening to derail a $1.4 million deal for a book on their mother.

VP debate moderator's impartiality questioned

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:25:19 GMT

PBS journalist Gwen Ifill , moderator of the upcoming vice presidential debate, dismissed conservative questions about her impartiality because she is writing a book that includes material on Barack Obama .

Kansas mayor apologizes for drag-blackface skit

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:13:47 GMT

The mayor of a Kansas town appeared in blackface as part of a drag-queen beauty contest but apologized after a meeting with NAACP officials.

Arkansas City Mayor Mel Kuhn won the weekend fundraiser, in which he appeared in dark makeup and used a vulgar reference to female genitalia as his character name. The fundraiser was for Court Appointed Special Advocates, which supports foster children.

Kuhn's apology, posted on the Web site of the Wichita branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, came after a meeting Wednesday night with officials from the organization.

Obama CD To Feature Kanye West, Lionel Richie and Others

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:12:00 GMT

Barack Obama's presidential campaign, which has inspired a multitude of songs by stars and amateurs alike, is now getting an official soundtrack.

MELTDOWN! When Economy Sneezes, Black America Gets Pneumonia

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:47:12 GMT

When the Great Depression crippled the U.S. and the world economy in the 1930s, many Black Americans hardly knew the difference, since they had been mired for so long at the bottom of the economic ladder.

People Meters Threaten Ethnic Radio

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:28:40 GMT

A new system measuring radio audiences has some ethnic radio stations in a panic, wondering whether the change will mean the death knell for them.

Ethnic Print Media Vunerable During Bad Economy

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:23:44 GMT

Ethnic media are still the most robust segment of journalism, but now they're being squeezed too as the mortgage meltdown hits Main Street.

Debate Moderator, Gwen Ifill, Breaks Her Ankle: But she'll still be front and center Thursday night.

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:25:02 GMT

The PBS journalist was walking downstairs in her Washington area home Monday when she reportedly tripped while carrying prep material for the faceoff between Republican nominee Sarah Palin and Democratic candidate Joe Biden.

Urban media Outlets Tap Celebs For Vote Drive: Underwood, Fox, Peete part of live broadcast.

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:22:58 GMT

*Urban radio stations and newspapers across America are joining forces with celebrities to launch a massive nationwide voter registration effort in urban areas. Blair Underwood, Vivica A. Fox and Holly Robinson Peete are just some of the celebrities scheduled to participate in "Operation Voter Registration" this Sunday, Oct 5. Read on for more info.

200 former U.S. diplomats endorse Obama

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:21:49 GMT

More than 200 former U.S. diplomats have signed a statement announcing their support for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

What If Obama Loses?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:59:47 GMT

There is still a fair amount of optimism in the black community, but it's being tempered by two words: what if. What if Obama loses? How should people respond? What should they feel? It's a common election-season concern, but it's all the more acute in the African-American community, where more people are paying attention to the campaign-and planning to vote-than ever.

Veteran Researcher Releases "How to Think, Solve problems & Succeed like a Genius"

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:18:37 GMT

Veteran Researcher Releases "How to Think, Solve Problems & Succeed like a Genius" E-Book (Taylor Media Services) There are 13 Universal Laws Governing Successful Change and Success, Seven Rules Determining All Facets of Human Behavior and an Eight Step Procedure for Solving Any Problem. Those three are just some of the areas covered in a just released e-book from veteran social researcher James W. Taylor, III. "I have compiled a treasure trove of fundamental principles and proven techniques for getting what you want out of life," says Taylor How to Think, Solve Problems & Succeed like a Genius captures in a succinct, well written manner the wisdom and success strategies of sages ranging from the ancient Egyptian savant Imhotep to great physicists such as Sir Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein to prolific inventors such as Thomas Alva Edison. According to Taylor, "Our aim was to combine the genius and success strategies of some of history's most accomplished people into a powerful, concise and easy-to-read e-book" Initial reviews suggest Taylor achieved his aim. The Washington, D.C.-based website Metro Journal DC, www.freewebs.com/themetrojournaldc/ , for example, labeled the e-book "a monumental achievement." The e-book is just 40-pages in length but it delivers in succinct form on its promise to provide "universal laws and rules by which to lice and succeed with speed." The e-book comes with a money-back if not satisfied guarantee and also offers readers an opportunity to earn potentially handsome income just for telling others about the e-book. Additional information about How to Thing, Solve Problems and Succeed like a Genius is available at Taylor's popular website Wealth Gazette - www.freewebs.com/wealthgazette/ .Following is a brief excerpt from the powerful achievement e-book: "Imhotep's approach to gaining knowledge was essentially dialectical - a word seldom used today but which basically means the search for the specific unity of opposites which causes, produces and perpetuates all things in nature and human society. Imhotep taught that life was process and if you can discover the process - the right set of steps - you can achieve any rational goal." Contact: Robert Taylor for interviews at 202-657-8872 or via email: TaylorMediaServices@yahoo.com

Black lawmakers sink bailout bill that robs the poor and gives to the rich

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:11:51 GMT

The statements came as 21 of the 42-members of the Black Congressional Caucus votes were key to defeating the measure in the House by a margin of 228-205. Rep.

Congressional Black Caucus & Black Radio Stopped Bailout (i.e. fleecing of the Poor)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:54:36 GMT

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus felt pressure from opposition to the package that was mounted by some prominent African-American radio personalities, who objected because it failed to address their listeners' everyday concerns, such as health-care costs. Among members of thecaucus who voted against the deal were Democrats John Lewis of Georgia, John Conyers of Michigan and Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois. Bev Smith, a nationally syndicated talk-show host on American Urban Radio Networks, said the Congressional Black Caucus members might have been influenced in part by a national campaign she organized, along with other radio hosts, calling for their audiences to contact members and voice their opposition to the plan.

The Hutchinson Political Report: McCain and Obama's Wall Street Greed Team

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:46:04 GMT

*September 15 was a rare day for Democratic Presidential contender Barack Obama and Republican rival John McCain. They both lambasted the greedy and corrupt (their words) Wall Street wheeler dealers for wreaking financial mayhem and pain on Main Street. There was one thing, however, conspicuously missing from their Wall Street saber rattle. They didn't name the names of the greedy and corrupt executives or the malfeasant companies they blamed for causing the pain and suffering.

Seize the Time, An Essay by Cynthia McKinney

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:57:52 GMT

We the people must now seize the time! We have always had the capability of determining our own destiny, but for various reasons, the people failed to elect the leaders who provided the correct political will. There was always some corporate or private special interest that stood in the way of the public good. And they always seemed to have the power of the purse to throw around and influence public opinion or our elected officials. The very foundation of the U.S. economy is crumbling underneath our feet. This represents a unique moment in U.S. history and we must now seize the time for self-determination--for health care, education, ecological wisdom, justice, and all the policies that will make a difference in the lives of the people including an end to all wars, including the drug war!

Multiple Polls Suggest That Obama Won First Debate

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:33:52 GMT

*A new USA Today/Gallup Poll shows 46% of people who watched Friday night's presidential debate say Democrat Barack Obama fared better than Republican John McCain, who received 34% of the vote.

Greenbelt's City Council Racial Make Up Draws Justice Department Attention

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:18:29 GMT

In the racially diverse Washington suburb of Greenbelt, the term "progressive" is a badge of honor.