May 2009
252 posts
The Parent Trap →
The good news? You’re getting married
The bad news: You mom hates your dad—and they both plan to be there…
Dear Come Correct:
A Soldier's Letter To His Son →
A Journal for Jordan by Dana Canedy
In October 2006, First Sergeant Charles King was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq. He left behind a poignant, heartfelt journal for his…
Immortalizing a King →
Who Will Play Martin Luther King Jr.?
Who do you think could bring the gravitas to play the part of Martin Luther King Jr.?
Steven Spielberg is onboard to produce and…
24: Obama's Torture Episode →
Obama’s Stance on Torture
Everyone should have seen this plot twist coming.
david.swerdlick
Everyone should have seen this plot twist coming.
Citigroup Exec Goes Knucklehead Route, Has Child... →
Citigroup Exec Richard Parsons has lovechild with MacDella Cooper
Citigroup exec Richard Parson has baby with model/philanthropist mistress, ‘American Idol’ is proof American…
Congress' Foreclosure Fix Helps ONE Person, Gets... →
Congress’ Foreclosure Fix Helps ONE Person, Gets an F MINUS
Congress’ foreclosure plan manages to help just one homeowner…
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Nike's New LeBron/Kobe Puppet Commercials =... →
Nike’s New LeBron/Kobe Puppet Commercials = Basically Amazing
Nike unveils new ad campaign featuring Kobe and LeBron puppets. Classic…
Voiced by David Alan…
Terrorist Plot Puts Stress on NYC Blacks →
Mayor Bloomberg asks New Yorkers to be more vigilant. Translation: Black men beware.
It’s Memorial Day weekend and I just want to sit back, relax and enjoy the warm weather. However,…
555-Pound Teen Taken into Custody, Mom Arrested... →
555-Pound Teen Taken into Custody, Mom Arrested for Medical Neglect
South Carolina woman arrested for medical neglect of morbidly obese son, Obama seems to increasingly pay…
Keeping the Faith →
Does it ever get so bad where you no longer want to believe? One reader still clings to her faith despite rocky times, but are there others out there starting to let go?
Out all of the…
Obama Takes on Guantanamo, Torture, and Dick... →
Obama Defends National Security Decisions on Torture, Guantanamo and State Secrets
President Barack Obama addressed the nation from the National Archives this morning in a…
A Dead Soldier's Letters To His Son →
A Journal for Jordan by Dana Canedy
In October 2006, First Sergeant Charles King was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq. He left behind a poignant, heartfelt journal for his…
African Reverie →
Vacation Spots in Africa
A back to Africa movement that comes with white sand beaches, great wine and incredible diving. Who knew history looked so good?
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Hit the Road, Black! →
Black History Road Trip for the Summer
The Lorraine Motel, a real-life Ku Klux Klan uniform, the oldest black church. Forget the stay-cation. Pack up the minivan and head out…
Shots Fired in Chicago →
Ending the Ongoing Violence in Chicago
Can Chicago make its streets safe enough for my son to visit his grandmother?
glenn.minnis
Can Chicago make…
Cheap Tickets, But at What Price? →
Americans Abroad: What to Avoid When Traveling
Thanks to the lousy economy, there are plenty of travel deals to be had for foreign travel. But before you partake, here are a…
Barack Is Not Spock →
Stark Trek: Why Barack Obama is Not Spock
The president is not some exotic alien. He’s just black.
mary.curtis
The president is not some exotic…
Can Texas Hold 'Em? →
An American League Baseball Roundup
With new pitching and better defense, the Rangers could be the new darlings of the American League.
martin.johnson
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At Morehouse, Giving Better than Receiving:... →
Morehouse Student Shooter to Get Degree, Victim Gets Nothing
A Morehouse student shooter to receive diploma while victim gets only bullets, Heterosexual activity the leading…
What's Up Down There? →
Why So Many Women Can’t Jump Rope
Why so many women can’t jump rope.
alicia.villarosa
Why so many women can’t jump rope.
<p>Why so many…
