The great thing about social media is that it's a tool that gives all of us a voice on the current issues of the day. The terrible thing about social media is that it's a tool that gives all of us a voice on the current issues of the day.
It has gotten pretty bad. People have their opinions and aren't afraid to publish them online. While healthy debate is a great thing that should be encouraged, most of it has been very unhealthy. More like mean and nasty.
Republicans and Democrats generally w
As President Trump begins his time in office, I am sharing some practical and biblically-based ways in which he can help black America as well as some practical and biblically based ways black America can be of help to him.
So far, we have named the following ways President Trump can help black America:
1. President Trump Can Help Black America by Setting a Godly Example
2. President Trump Can Help Black America by Not Circumventing the Legitimate Leadership of the Black Community; Rather he Sho
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Newt Gingrich on Friday said that many white people do not understand what it’s like to be black in America. “[Black America] is more dangerous in that you’re substantially more likely to be in a situation where police don’t respect you,” Gingrich said in a Facebook live conversation with Van Jones. “I think sometimes for whites it’s difficult to appreciate how real that is.” Gingrich, a probable running mate for Donald Trump, also said “if you are a normal white Americ
Tony Evans
From July 1st through July 15th, Dr. Tony Evans will use his nationwide radio broadcast, “The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans”, to focus on the racial issues and struggles that exist in America.
“The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans” airs on over 1,000 radio outlets around the nation including all Bott Radio Network stations and all Moody Radio Network stations, along with several of the major Salem Radio Network stations such as in Washington D.C., Boston,
He went on to cite a “Jim Crow criminal justice system” that doesn’t seek justice for young black and brown people, and said adamantly there is both a race and a class war going on against that group in America right now.
Suburban dad Andre (Anthony Anderson) is determined that his family be “not black-ish, but black.”
(Photo: Adam Taylor, ABC)
Great-ish.
As is almost always the case, there are some good shows arriving this fall. Few, however, seem special — and fewer still appear to have the potential to change the TV landscape.
Black-ish (ABC, Wednesday, 9:30 ET/PT; * * * ½ out of four) is one of those few.
A throwback to the All in the Family days when sitcoms linked saying something funny with saying some
Judge Faith’s legal career has spanned over a decade in New York– from working as a wall street litigator to a tough New York City prosecutor. She’s faced adversity, overcome obstacles, and worked hard to achieve her goals. Now she takes the bench in her own courtroom on her own show to resolve disputes between real people with real cases.
Judge Faith is also known for her legal
Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley’s relentless criticism aimed at President Barack Obama has made dozens of headlines throughout the commander-in-chief’s presidency. And though, some may have questioned the political commentator’s motive behind his personal analysis, he recently insisted during an interview on HuffPost Live that his commentary is rooted in holding Obama accountable as the nation’s president.
“I don’t have a monopoly on the truth. There is the truth, and then there is the way to the
Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley’s relentless criticism aimed at President Barack Obama has made dozens of headlines throughout the commander-in-chief’s presidency. And though, some may have questioned the political commentator’s motive behind his personal analysis, he recently insisted during an interview on HuffPost Live that his commentary is rooted in holding Obama accountable as the nation’s president.
“I don’t have a monopoly on the truth. There is the truth, and then there is the way to the
Al Sharpton (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)
by Ron Christie (THIS WAS NOT WRITTEN BY THE ORACLE AND DOES NOT REFLECT OUR OPINION)
The concept of a ‘black community’ or ‘black America’ led by figures like Al Sharpton is counterproductive and, at best, outdated. It’s time we spent more time concentrating on what unites us.
In light of the tragic shooting of Michael Brown, I’ve been troubled by the notion that a monolithic entity called “Black America” or “the black community” still exists in the 21st c
by Cathy Young
The tragedy and turmoil in Ferguson, Missouri—the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown, followed by sometimes violent protests and a heavy-handed police crackdown—have once again brought the national spotlight on race relations in America. It has also revealed unusual political alignments, with libertarian-leaning Republican Kentucky Senator Rand Paul and some other libertarians and conservatives joining liberals and leftists to denounce abusive police behavior,
President Obama
Since Barack Obama was elected president, only 10 percent of Americans believe that race relations have gotten better, according to a New York Times/CBS Poll published today.
The poll found 17 percent of blacks and 8 percent of whites believe race relations have improved under Obama.
Thirty five percent of Americans believe that race relations have gotten worse in the Obama era — including 40 percent of whites and 21 percent of blacks.
Fifty-two percent of Americans polled sa
Falcon as the new Captain America
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The starred-and-striped suit will be taken over by Captain America’s longtime ally Falcon.
If only comics were like the real world, then the second-in-command who has been valiantly putting in the work and learning the trade would get promoted regardless of color.
On Wednesday, Marvel Comics announced just such a promotion as Falcon, the African-American character born and raised in Harlem, will become the new Captain America (comic book aficionado an
The United States Navy promoted Michelle Howard from vice admiral to admiral Monday, making Howard the first female in the Navy’s 236-year history to hold the rank of four star admiral. Along with her new rank and four star shoulder bars, Howard will also take on the post of Vice Chief of Naval Operations, the second highest position in the Navy. Howard, no stranger to making history, was the first black woman to command a Navy ship. Howard was promoted to her new rank during a ceremony held |
Americans don’t paint a pretty picture of their public servants in the new national Reason-Rupe poll. Americans tell Reason-Rupe that 75 percent of all politicians are “corrupted” by campaign donations and lobbyists. And they say 70 percent of politicians use their political power to help their friends and hurt their enemies.
No wonder just 17 percent approve of the job Congress is doing. Or that President Obama’s approval rating is just 43 percent, with 51 percent disapproving.
And while th
