July 2009
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Obama hails chat with prof, cop as `thoughtful’
With mugs of beer and more-carefully chosen words, President Barack Obama tried to push himself and the nation beyond a political uproar, hailing a “friendly, thoughtful” conversation with the black professor and white policeman whose dispute had ignited a fierce debate over race in America. “I have always believed that what brings us together is [...]
NAACP statement on talk show host Glenn Beck’s comments calling President Obama a racist
We deplore the statement of Glenn Beck on Fox and Friends that President Obama is a “racist.” Mr. Beck’s statement was irresponsible and inflammatory at a time when as a nation we are attempting to engage in a constructive dialogue on race. Beck’s statements are an attempt to divide when we need to be united, [...]
Is Obama A Racist?
Frances Rice – How do we decide who is a racist? The dictionary tells us a racist harbors feelings of antagonism and superiority based on biological differences, such as skin color. So, what demonstrates that President Barack Obama harbors such feelings toward white people? Glimpses of Obama’s mindset can be obtained from reading his two [...]
National Urban League begins conference in Chicago
Vice President Joe Biden is among the speakers scheduled to appear at the National Urban League conference in Chicago. Biden is the featured speaker Friday at a session on building America’s work force. Basketball star-turned-entrepreneur Magic Johnson is a panelist at the session. And business leaders, actors, politicians and community activists from around the country [...]
Jury to decide in ex-congressman Jefferson’s bribery trial
Ex-congressman William Jefferson was a political rock star in west Africa who was willing to wield his influence for financial benefit, but that is not a crime, his defense lawyer told a jury Wednesday. Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans before losing last year, is accused of receiving more than $400,000 in [...]
