Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
U.S. a 'Nation of Cowards' on Race Discussions
Attorney General Eric Holder Wednesday called the American people "essentially a nation of cowards" in failing to openly discuss the issue of race."Though this nation has proudly thought of itself as an ethnic melting pot, in things racial we have always been and continue to be, in too many ways, essentially a nation of cowards," Holder declared.
"Offensive" or "Just A Cartoon?"
The cartoon depicts two police officers – one with his smoking gun drawn – standing over what appears to be a dead chimpanzee in a pool of blood. One officer says to the other: “Now they’ll have to find someone else to write the next stimulus bill.”The question: Are they referring to the dead chimp as the president of the United States?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Letter From the Governor of Kansas
February 17, 2009Colleagues,
This is a difficult time for Kansas families, seniors, and many others who are dealing each day with the economic challenges presented by the recession. As a state employee, I know that you are already dealing with the challenges of more limited resources in your agency.
Last week, I called a meeting of the State Finance Council to approve moving money from one account to another so the State can pay its bills, including State Employee payroll, on time. The routine budget action has been approved every year for the last ten years. And we told legislative leaders in December, when they cut my request in half, that we could need a certificate by mid-February.
Yesterday, legislative leadership told me they would not approve this transfer until I sign the 2009 budget bill. The problem is - the bill has not been delivered to my desk, so I have nothing to sign.
As a result of this action, State Employee payroll, which is due Friday, is now in jeopardy.
I want to assure you that I am and always have been an advocate for state employes. I know the important work you do each day benefits countless people across this great state. I will continue to be an advocate for you and for numerous other groups affected by this irresponsible action.
I hope this will be resolved quickly and I will continue to do everything I can to ensure a responsible, timely solution to this situation. In the mean time, I hope we can all continue to provide the best service possible to the Kansans that rely on us each day.
Sincerely,
//s//
Kathleen Sebelius
Governor
Obama signs $787 billion stimulus plan into law (OBAMA DON'T DO IT!?)
President Obama today signed the $787 billion "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" into law.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Carter G. Woodson
Black History Month was founded by Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week in 1926. The month of February was selected to honor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln who were born that month. Quote: “If you can control a man’s thinking, you don’t have to worry about his actions. If you can determine what a man thinks you do not have worry about what he will do. If you can make a man believe that he is inferior, you don’t have to compel him to seek an inferior status, he will do so without being told and if you can make a man believe that he is justly an outcast, you don’t have to order him to the back door, he will go to the back door on his own and if there is no back door, the very nature of the man will demand that you build one.”
Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer, known as the lady who was "sick and tired of being sick and tired." An African-American female icon.
W.E.B. DuBois
"Education is that whole system of human training within and without the school house walls, which molds and develops men.”
Friday, February 6, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Is Roland Martin Right?: Does Obama Need More White House Press Staff Diversity?
According to Roland Martin, there is a lack of diversity in the White House's press office. There are hardly any African-Americans or Hispanics on the staff. Unfortunately, this shouldn't come as a shock, because the campaign press staff of then-Sen. Barack Obama was just as weak on diversity.Just because there is a black president doesn't mean that issues like diversity should be cast aside. President Obama should be held to the same standard when it comes to this issue as any other occupier of that office. I am a former national board member of the National Association of Black Journalists, and my support for diversity never wavers, no matter who is running the show.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Congrats! Mike Tomlin
In an era where the hiring of black head coaches in the NFL is far and in between, I say congrats to Mike Tomlin, 36 year old, African-American head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Tomlin was a beneficiary of the "Rooney Rule", which requires any team with a head coaching vacancy to interview at least one minority candidate (Dan Rooney is the owner of the Steelers). In fact, Tomlin credits his hiring to the Rooney Rule. "I have no question it helped me get this job," said Tomlin in 2006.
What will be the social ramifications of the second African-American coach leading a team to a Super Bowl win?
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