The war of words between the NAACP and the tea party reached new heights this past week when Tea Party Express member Mark Williams, posing as NAACP President Benjamin Jealous, wrote a satirical blog post addressed to Abraham Lincoln. Williams referenced Jealous as “Tom’s Nephew” and called slavery “a great gig.” “We Colored People,” the […]
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Data Finds Haiti Only Received 2 Percent of Promised Funds
Though many countries vowed to give significant donations to Haiti following a devastating earthquake that rocked the country in January, new findings reveal that the country has only received 2 percent of the money promised. According to CNN, donors promised $5.3 billion at a Haiti aid conference in March. But less than 2 percent of […]
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Conflicting Views: New Campaign Asks Is Obama “Better on AIDS?”
President Obama’s plan to improve health care treatment for those suffering from AIDS and HIV was criticized at a recent forum during a public service ad campaign –“Who’s Better on AIDS?” –that was unveiled comparing the Obama approach to his predecessor, George W. Bush. AIDS Healthcare Foundation President Michael Weinstein characterized the president’s new National […]
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NAACP Targets Racism in the Tea Party; Conservatives Fire Back
The NAACP drew national headlines this week during their annual convention in Kansas City, Mo. when they adopted a resolution that called on the Tea Party to dismiss bigoted elements from their organization. The resolution was based on what NAACP delegates felt was a “vitriolic” year of Tea Party demonstrations, during which participants used racial […]
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Hatch Amendment Would Require Drug Tests to Claim Unemployment
While 14.6 million unemployed Americans await a decision from Congress that could extend unemployment benefits until November, a proposal by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) would add another step to claiming those benefits. In June, Hatch introduced a controversial amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 which would require persons seeking […]
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NAACP Supports First Lady’s Obesity Campaign
Several rounds of applause interrupted First Lady Michelle Obama as she spoke at the NAACP National Convention in Kansas City, Mo. on July 12. After thanking the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for over 100 years of fighting for the Black community, she solicited their support to end an issue that […]
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White House: Economic Recovery Act is Working
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act met its goals two quarters earlier than expected, according to a quarterly report issued by the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors, which claimed that more than 3.6 million jobs have been created or saved as a result of the economic stimulus legislation. Speaking at the groundbreaking of the […]
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District Celebrates Initiatives Against Chronic Homelessness
District officials recently joined forces to celebrate the success of the city’s initiatives against chronic homelessness – an issue which has had a profound impact in the nation’s capital since the de-institution several years ago of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. According to Ward 6 Councilman Tommy Wells, St. Elizabeth’s played a vital role providing for homeless […]
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D.C. Schools Chancellor to Wed Labor Day Weekend
The District of Columbia’s controversial schools chancellor, Michelle Rhee, is set to tie the knot over the Labor Day weekend. According to an Associated Press account, Rhee, 41, will marry hard-charging, first-term Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, 44, who is also a former NBA star. Johnson, Sacramento’s first African-American mayor, won that post in the Northern […]
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DCPS Secondary Students Improve in Math, Reading
For the third straight year, secondary students in the District of Columbia Public Schools system have demonstrated significant achievement on their state-mandated tests. Following three years of reform under schools chief Michelle Rhee, students in grades seven, eight and 10 scored unparalleled progress in both math and reading, according to preliminary results of the recently […]
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Recreation Centers Extend Hours for Summer
Crispus Attucks Recreation Center Director Arlene Foreman is expecting to see and serve more children this summer, as are nine other recreation centers in the city. The reason: about $91,000 from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention to be used to keep the centers open for an additional three hours on Tuesday through […]
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Obama Administration Unveils National HIV/AIDS Strategy
The Obama administration took a monumental leap forward Tuesday by announcing the country’s first-ever National HIV/AIDS strategy (NHAS), activists say. However, they wonder if $30 million is enough to adequately address the epidemic. The plan, which aims to reduce the annual number of new HIV infections by 25 percent within five years, was announced by […]