April 2008

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Clinton: Rev. Wright ‘Offensive And Outrageous’

CBS 2
- For the first time since Barack Obama lashed out at his former pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton has weighed in on the controversy.
In an interview Wednesday with Fox News Channel’s Bill O’Reilly that will air tonight, Clinton says that she found the comments made by Wright to be “offensive [...]

Financial Literacy Equals Economic Empowerment

Marc H. Morial, NNPA Columnist
- ”In these times of economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever that every citizen have the basic financial knowledge needed to make wise money decisions, avoid predatory lending schemes and plan for the future. This is especially true for African-Americans, many of whom still face tremendous obstacles on the [...]

Jesse Jackson Fetes Ethnic Media for Rebuilding New Orleans

Anthony D. Advincula, New America Media
- The Rev. Jesse Jackson called on members of ethnic media on Thursday to unite and support the revitalization efforts in New Orleans. “We should help each other, promote each other, and learn from each other,” Jackson said in a press conference held at Xavier University. “We need to [...]

Race Rundown: Obama’s Trials (Video)

Steamy New Text Msgs in Detroit Mayor Case (Video)

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