May 2010
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Glenn Beck apologizes for mocking Obama daughter
Right-wing radio host Glenn Beck has apologized for a fake conversation between U.S. President Barack Obama and one of his daughters. Beck posted an apology on his Web site Friday a few hours after the dialogue aired, CNN reported. “In discussing how President Obama uses children to shield himself from criticism, I broke my own [...]
Univision apologizes for offensive skit featuring African stereotypes
The nation’s largest Spanish-language television network has apologized for a skit featuring African stereotypes that aired on a show in the Los Angeles area. In a statement Saturday, Univision apologized to viewers and anyone who was offended, calling the material “unacceptable.” The skit on the the program “Despierta America” was a parody of the upcoming [...]
Crime, Punishment and Black Politics
Katti Gray, Colorlines – The day bullies dared to gang up on a lone teenager smack atop Jimmy Smith’s meticulously kept lawn, his reflexes kicked in. “Sanctuary over here!” he hollered, dashing out of his Chicago home and firing his Beretta revolver skyward. “Ain’t nobody dying up in my yard today. Let that boy go.” [...]
Obama: Memorial Day is time to honor fallen troops
More than just barbecues and family time, Memorial Day is the chance to honor members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country, President Barack Obama says. Obama, who has sent thousands of troops into war in Afghanistan, used his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday to reflect on what [...]
Sniffing Political Blood in the Oil Spill
Earl Ofari Hutchinson – The instant the BP ooze hit the Gulf’s surface the sniff of political blood was steady and strong. Virtually every reputable scientist, engineer, and technician made the point that given the complexity of the spill, the technical challenges, and constraints on the regulatory power of government’s agencies, the Obama administration has [...]
