By The Admin on October 26, 2011
Since the 1990s, black Democrats and Republicans have been in an “unholy alliance” when it comes to redistricting. While it still holds in some cases, that alliance may be ending as manipulation of majority-minority districts threatens Democrats chances of retaking the House majority.
As African-Americans overwhelmingly vote Democratic, Republicans want to cram the Democratic vote into [...]
Posted in National Politics, Party Politics, Race
By The Admin on October 26, 2011
Where it matters most — down in the soul — Herman Cain is one of them. Always will be.
When he’s home in Atlanta, he’s among friends at Antioch Baptist Church North, where he’s been a member for more than 30 years. Fellow members call him a good man, a brother in Christ, as solid as [...]
Posted in 2012 Elections
By The Admin on October 24, 2011
President Barack Obama says the death of Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi and the end of the Iraq war are powerful reminders of America’s renewed leadership in the world.
At the same time, Obama said Saturday that the U.S. now must tackle its “greatest challenge as a nation” — rebuilding a weak economy and creating jobs — with [...]
Posted in White House
By The Admin on October 24, 2011
When Al Davis hired Art Shell as the head coach of the Los Angeles Raiders in 1989, Clarence Shelmon was a 37-year-old running backs coach at the University of Southern California.
Shell became the first African-American head coach in the modern N.F.L. For Shelmon, now the offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers, Shell’s hiring opened [...]
Posted in Race
By The Admin on October 24, 2011
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today released a statement following President Obama’s announcement that all American troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year.
“President Obama kept the promises he made when he campaigned for the office,” said Cummings. “Osama bin Laden was hunted [...]
Posted in Congress, White House
