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Perhaps it's the power of social media--or the power of Kim Kardashian--but an aggressive social media campaign led by the reality show queen and other stars has helped to grant a delay in the execution of Troy Davis today, according to reports from "USA Today."
Davis, whose supporters say was handed down a death sentence for the 1989 killing of a Savannah, Ga. police officer despite no DNA, no gun and no physical evidence, was scheduled for execution at 7 p.m. est. today.
But thanks to stars like Kim Kardashian, Outkast's Big Boi, Heavy D, other celebrities, and a grassroots Twitter campaign, his advocates helped to persuade a judge to grant a temporary stay moments before he was to meet his end.
Observers on Twitter are calling it a miracle.
http://www.star941fm.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=438810&article=9144460Perhaps it's the power of social media--or the power of Kim Kardashian--but an... more
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A consciously Black opposition to the First Black President, on issues of peace and economic justice, is taking shape.” Some of the players “on tour”: Cynthia McKinney’s “Eyewitness Libya” tour; Tavis Smiley and Cornel West’s “Poverty Tour”; and Congressional Black Caucus efforts to put distance between themselves and Obama on their “Job Fair/Town Hall” tour.
Meanwhile, Obama’s minions attempt to maintain a “Black Wall” around the president, with diminishing results. “The realization that the dream was a chimera is one thing, but to awaken to a catastrophe in which the Great Black Hope is revealed as the Great Black Betrayer, is another magnitude of pain.
The final unraveling of Obamaism – at root, a kind of delirium centered on a corporate-crafted Great Black Hope – will be nowhere near complete until the hallucinogen is substantially purged from the psyche of its core constituency, Black America. Tentative moves by outfits like the Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party to explore the possibility of a primary challenge to Obama are encouraging, to be sure. But Obama’s awesome power to neutralize and disfigure progressive politics in the United States owes its potency to the First Black President’s psychological hold on African Americans, historically the nation’s most Left constituency. As long as Obama’s very presence in the White House continues to mangle African American political perceptions, effectively neutering Blacks as a social force, the chances of a progressive revival are nil.
Therefore, probably the most important political developments of the late summer are taking place in Black America – some of them “on tour.” Among activists, at least, Obama’s “Black Wall” finally cracked with the Euro-American assault on Libya. It was the straw that broke the bonds between Obama and Black nationalists and leftists, who were forced to choose between icons: the heady symbolism of a Black President versus Mother Africa. Spurred by former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney’s ongoing “Eyewitness Libya” tour, a distinctive, Black-led anti-war movement is emerging, one that is radical, anti-imperial and, specifically, anti-Obama.A consciously Black opposition to the First Black President, on issues of peace and... more
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OK, EmoProgs! You know who you are! FLAME ON! We of the "grownup" world will work WITH our President and try to give him a congress that DOESN'T want to destroy America. You do what you do, however harmful it may be.
http://www.billschmalfeldt.com/?p=25699OK, EmoProgs! You know who you are! FLAME ON! We of the "grownup" world... more
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Stephen Pierce, CEO of Stephen Pierce International, Inc. - http://www.stephenpierceinc.com/about-stephen/ - Stephen Pierce will join the E*TRADE sponsored 2011 Moneywise Community Empowerment Tour. He, along with Kelvin Boston, the SBA, the FDIC, E*TRADE VP, and others will travel across country together.Stephen Pierce, CEO of Stephen Pierce International, Inc. -... more
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Looks like Rev. Al has friends in high places.
President Obama, embroiled in a furious battle over the federal budget, swept into New York last night for a star-studded celebration of the Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network and gave the beaming civil-rights leader a rousing slap on the back.
"Some things have changed a lot since 1991. I told Rev. Al backstage he's getting skinnier than me," the president joked about his formerly portly pal during a keynote address celebrating the 20th anniversary of Sharpton's organization.
"But he hasn't lost his style," Obama said.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/bam_gives_sharp_salute_iBXg9i19BtE7UHq1qvBPSP#ixzz1Iq9wj83CLooks like Rev. Al has friends in high places.
President Obama, embroiled in a... more
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NEW YORK — The Rev. Al Sharpton will host a weekly syndicated TV program focusing on education.
ESH Holdings, a new minority-owned multimedia company, says the half-hour news and information magazine, called "Education SuperHighway," will target parents, educators and students.
Hosted by the well-known civil rights leader, the show will provide a forum for discussing educational issues, with political, business and social leaders taking part.
"Education SuperHighway" will debut on Oct. 10 in more than 160 U.S. markets. It will be taped in New York and Los Angeles.NEW YORK — The Rev. Al Sharpton will host a weekly syndicated TV program... more
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Al Sharpton kept saying that Beck was stealing the message. After you watch the video who do you think MLK would endorse.?Al Sharpton kept saying that Beck was stealing the message. After you watch the video... more
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There's nothing surprising about recent poll numbers indicating more people are confused about The Messiah's true religion than ever before. They aren't confused. Somewhere in that lump of random matter that passes for their brains they know the truth. They're just being aggressively ignorant. They're willingly allowing themselves to become the peas in a big chaos theory shell game.There's nothing surprising about recent poll numbers indicating more people are... more
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You know you might be a liberal if you think of your party's Big Tent as a canopy for the reception party after a gay wedding.You know you might be a liberal if you think of your party's Big Tent as a canopy... more
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The NAACP has approved a resolution condemning what it calls "racist elements" within the Tea Party. The vote has sparked a war of words between the two groups, and NAACP leaders hope the move will help fire up its membership with midterm elections approaching. "I don't recall the NAACP ever standing up and saying we need to civilize discourse when Republicans were in the White House," Williams added.
A number of Tea Party leaders say they don't tolerate racist displays.
Williams contends that it's actually the NAACP that's being bigoted.
"You're dealing with people who are professional race-baiters, who make a very good living off this kind of thing. They make more money off of race than any slave trader ever. It's time groups like the NAACP went to the trash heap of history where they belong with all the other vile racist groups that emerged in our history," Williams said. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128505089The NAACP has approved a resolution condemning what it calls "racist... more
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"ABBA was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I thought Neil Young said rock and roll would never die." Stand-up comedian Chris Martin opens for The Recliners March 19, 2010 at Cafe Diem in Richmond, VA.
Chris Martin Comedy"ABBA was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I thought Neil Young said... more
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Tiger Woods sexting with porn star Joslyn James? Zoe Saldana can't live without sex? And how come Jesse Jackson hasn't defended Tiger Woods?? It's all coming up on tonight's edition of "Midnite Snackin News"Tiger Woods sexting with porn star Joslyn James? Zoe Saldana can't live without... more
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For nearly three decades, Al Sharpton has been perennially in New York City's public eye. He's a reverend, a civil rights activist, a radio show host, and a one time presidential candidate that's been arrested, jailed, and stabbed.
Check out www.revelinnewyork.com for more videos and for Reverend Al Sharpton's personalized city and culture guide to New York.For nearly three decades, Al Sharpton has been perennially in New York City's... more
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To his children
"There was nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with, but he dealt with it."
AMEN!To his children
"There was nothing strange about your daddy. It was... more
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In his weekly roundup of the crazy world of 24-hour media madness, Conor Knighton looks at Megan Joy's awful version of 'Rockin Robin' on American Idol. This week he also looks at Joe Jackson's classy intro to his new record company, the BET Awards' tribute to the King of Pop, T Pain' s Big Ass Chain, Corey Haim's weird trip to Neverland Ranch, a sweet car chase in Dallas, Mark Sanford's Twitter apology, and the kinky sex lives of our Founding Fathers.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.In his weekly roundup of the crazy world of 24-hour media madness, Conor Knighton... more
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The Rev. Al Sharpton has delivered a sermon in Los Angeles where he called for nationwide "love vigils" for Michael Jackson on Tuesday.
The civil rights activist addressed congregants at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday.
Sharpton is urging people to gather in schools, community centers and churches to honor Jackson on Tuesday, when a public memorial service will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.The Rev. Al Sharpton has delivered a sermon in Los Angeles where he called for... more
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Holy snit! Deepak Chopra, Joe Jackson, and Al Sharpton? We've got ourselves a regular media circus here. Check out all the best pics from "Michael Jackson Dies '09 Live!" or whatever they're calling it.
Plus, submit your own caption for our pic of the week. We'd call it a caption contest, but since there is no prize, we can't. But hey,it's still a great chance to make fun of Al Sharpton, and who doesn't love that?Holy snit! Deepak Chopra, Joe Jackson, and Al Sharpton? We've got ourselves a... more
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