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Clinton’s convention speech reminds Democrats that he’s a star
In the days and hours leading up to Bill Clinton’s address before the 2012 Democratic National Convention, many analysts opined that the former president was there to remind the faithful what it means to be a Democrat. Wednesday’s convention made that task a little easier. It was a day ruled by in-house arguments over the […]
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The next Barack Obama?
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro delivered a keynote that was a mix of attacks on Mitt Romney, praise for President Obama, and the story of his own family’s path from Mexico to America. “In the end, the American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay,” Castro said. “Our families don’t […]
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Tracy Reese, the Designer Who Armed Michelle Obama With That DNC Dress
First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech Tuesday evening at the Democratic National Convention received a number of rave reviews. So did her outfit. Mrs. Obama wore a custom-made sleeveless dress by Tracy Reese, showing off her famously-toned arms. She paired the printed frock, in pink and gold with blue-gray trim around the hem of its full […]
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Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad
Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad, is an author, columnist and scholar known for his fiery analysis of social, political and economic issues that impact American society. As one of the most-read featured columnists in the African American press over the past 20 years, Samad’s various weekly editorial commentaries contributes to newspapers and cyber websites nationwide. A […]
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Teachers Union Claims Black School Choice Group Supports KKK
A major state-level teachers union accused a group promoting school choice for African-American families of supporting the notorious white supremacist group the Ku Klux Klan in a series of statements on Thursday. The Louisiana Federation of Teachers accused the Louisiana Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) of advancing a “pro-KKK agenda,” in the words of […]
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Federal court rules against Texas voter ID law
It says the measure discriminates against the poor and minorities in violation of the Voting Rights Act. WASHINGTON — A federal court has ruled for the first time that a strict photo identification law discriminates against poor and minority voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act, barring Texas from enforcing its new requirement at […]
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MURIEL (JONES) SHABAZZ
MURIEL (JONES) SHABAZZ, is Co-Owner of Shabazz Restaurant located in Los Angeles, California Creative Producer of The Black Music and Arts Festival taking place this Labor Day Week-End Saturday, Sunday and Monday September 1st- 3rd. Shabazz Restaurant: 26189 West Martin Luther King JR. Blvd., L.A.,CA.90008 Ph#323-295-5469
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George Zimmerman’s Lawyer Gets Judge Removed
A Florida appeals court today ordered Judge Kenneth Lester Jr. to disqualify himself in George Zimmerman’s trial for the alleged murder of Trayvon Martin. The Fifth District Court of Appeals in Daytona, Fla., voted 2-1 that Lester should be disqualified. Zimmerman’s attorney, Mark O’Mara, had appealed to the court in early July for Lester to […]
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Bobby Jean Anderson
BOBBY JEAN ANDERSON, Vice Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. She served as Chair of the 48th AD DSCC for three terms. Long time activist and grassroots politition, she has served on the California Democratic Party’s State Central Committee (DSCC) since 1990. She was also elected to the Executive Boad of the State […]
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Book Signing – Author: Lisa Simmons – “41D Man of Valor”
Book Signing – Author: Lisa Simmons – “41D Man of Valor” Lisa Simmons, will talk about the shooting death of her husband LAPD SWAT Officer Randy Simmons five years ago. Randle Simmons was the first ever SWAT officer in the history of the City of Los Angeles to be killed in the line of duty. In […]
