National Black Pro-Life Union Says NAACP Gets it Wrong over Resolution Against Tea Party Racism

National Black Pro-Life Union condemns NAACP and Ben Jealous over resolution to condemn Tea Party over racist elements, says they are engaging in partisan politics in favor of President Barack Obama.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has come under criticism in many quarters for its resolution calling out the racist elements in the elements in the Tea Party movement. I also believe the NAACP missed an opportunity to speak at the time that resolution was passed to condemn the New Black Panther Party, instead of President & CEO Ben Jealous being forced to condemn the group's actions on the Geraldo Riviera Show on Fox News last Saturday. I cannot condemn the entire Tea Party movement because the racist elements are a small part and they are found in every party -- Republican, Democratic, Libertarian and the Green Party. There is another element of this resolution that has riled Day Gardner and the National Black Pro-Life Union -- why would Ben Jealous speak out so vehemently about the racism in the Tea Party. Here's an excerpt from the press release:

Why would Mr. Jealous speak out so adamantly in opposition to the Tea Party Movement now?

I think there are a few reasons. First of all, I think the racism thing is just a thin, wispy smoke screen used in an effort to conceal the fact that there is a huge concern throughout the United States about the policies of President Obama. Many Americans feel like I do--that the Obama administration is clueless--failing and even ruining our country.

Secondly, this is also an election year and many Tea Party endorsed candidates are not only winning primaries--some are favored to win at the polls in November. Enter Mr. Jealous. Even though the NAACP is supposed to be non-partisan, they are obviously and continually nestled in the pocket of the liberal Democratic Party.

If anyone dares to oppose President Obama on anything at all--like the big bailouts, the trillion dollar debt amassed since he took office, joblessness, forced Obamacare or the fact that he supports using our hard earned tax dollars to kill unborn children by abortion--they risk being labeled racists.

I, for one, believe that the NAACP needs to reinvent itself or disband. I have wondered how they could ignore the plight in the black community, including escalating gun violence, in exchange for partisan activities.

Keith Knight's "K Chronicles" Cartoon Depicting Black Man Hanging from Noose, Sparks Controversy at School

"The K Chronicles" Keith Knight (Salon.com)

A cartoon from "The K Chronicles" has caused quite a bit of controversy on the campus of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, after it was published in last Friday's edition of the school's student-run newspaper, "The Rocket." In fact, many are screaming racism, but what I found amazing is that they are focusing on one small portion of the cartoon -- a drawing of a black man hanging from a noose saying,"You're doing this because I'm black, aren't you?" while white characters accuse him of playing the race card." According to media reports, the cartoon even led some students to go the Student Union with nooses around their necks. Newsflash to all the protesters -- the cartoon's author, Keith Knight, is an African American who was making a political satire comment on the state of race relations in this country.

There seems to be a separate issue in the cries of racism from some of the students. According to WYTV, some students said they have been hurt by recurring racism at Slippery Rock. That's a separate issue and should be treated as such, but to tie it to this cartoon is just preposterous. The campus NAACP chapter and the Black Action Society were only too eager to jump on the bandwagon over the cartoon controversy, instead of addressing the allegations of racism on the college campus. They have reportedly scheduled a meeting with earlier this week with "The Rocket" staff and a march and protest are planned for Thursday. I am actually very surprised that it wasn't picked up by the mainstream media. You will recall that the fallout that ensued in the NY Post "gorilla" cartoon. Do you find the cartoon offensive?

UPDATE#1: I spoke with Josh Rizzo, editor-in-chief of "The Rocket," who was very candid and forthcoming in his comments. He met with some members of the NAACP and the Black Action Society and said he has a better understanding of why the students thought the cartoon was offensive. He said he would be more sensitive to African American students. He said we are not at the stage yet where printing such a cartoon would not spark controversy. He also added that the general consensus of the students was that the frame was offensive, despite the fact that the cartoonist is black. He closed by saying things in the past have run so deep, that any discussions on such matters will lead to outrage.

NAACP Says Poster Depicting Obama as the Joker Hanging Outside Club Velvet Bar is Racist

The NAACP says a large poster hanging outside the Club Velvet bar in Richmond, VA, depicting President Barack Obama in makeup similar to the "Joker" from Batman movies, has gone too far and is racist. The bar's owner, Sam Moore, said it is simply an expression of free speech and he is protesting "big government." The NAACP is encouraging people in Richmond to boycott the bar. This is just downright ridiculous. Wasn't President George W. Bush also portrayed as the Joker?

“It’s racist,” said King Salim Khalfani, president of the NAACP Richmond chapter in an interview with Eyewitness News 9. “The President can’t say it but we can and we’ve had enough.” Sorry, but I could think of at least 10 projects and causes the NAACP could champion instead of screaming racism over really inane things.

Harry C. Alford, Black Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Slams Senator Barbara Boxer's Words as 'Racial,' 'Condescending' and 'God Awful'

Well Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) got a dose of her own medicine from Harry C. Alford, President and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. He tore into her for what he said were "condescending" and "God awful" racial statements at a hearing. He took strong exception to her referencing a NAACP report favoring climate change legislation during a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, of which Boxer is the chairwoman.

"Madam chair, that is condescending to me," Alford said. "I'm the National Black Chamber of Commerce, and you're trying to put up some other black group to pit against me."

Boxer defended including the report, however, saying the report reflects a "diversity" of support behind climate change legislation facing the Senate. "If this gentleman were here, he would be proud he's being quoted," Boxer said in defense of the NAACP support.

Alford, however, struck back against Boxer, accusing her of "getting racial" in the climate change debate. "All that's condescending, and I don't like it. It's racial. I take offense to it. As an African-American and a veteran of this country, I take offense to that," he said. "You're quoting some other black man — why don't you quote some other Asian or some other… You're getting racial here." "You're speaking on behalf of the black community?" Alford asked. "Why are you doing the colored people association's study with the black Chamber of Commerce?"

He finally concluded:

"We've been looking at energy policy since 1996. And we are referring to the experts, regardless of their color. And for someone to tell me, an African-American, college-education veteran of the United States Army, that I must contend with some other "black group" and put aside everything else in here — This has NOTHING to do with the NAACP, and really has nothing to do with the National Black Chamber of Commerce. We're talking about energy. And that — that road the chair went down, I think is God awful." Source: The Hill

He certainly laid into her! Good for him. This woman has been pushing the envelope for far too long! Of course, I don't want to rock the boat, but I have been very vocal about black beauty pageants and the fact that they are not needed in our society as we strive for a post-racial America. I have to ask the same question about a Black Chamber of Commerce. What if we had a White Chamber of Commerce? How would that be received? I suspect many would be very irate about such an organization. What say you?

Fight Brewing Between the NAACP, NASCAR and Homestead-Miami Motor Speedway Over Confederate Flags

Members of the Miami-Dade branch of the NAACP want the Confederate flag banned from the Homestead-Miami Motor Speedway, and they will meet tomorrow to decide whether to boycott a NASCAR race slated there for November. They will also discuss the flag's presence at city-sponsored events like last year's Veterans Day parade as well. However, officials at NASCAR and the raceway have said that there is little they can do to prevent spectators from displaying or waving the Confederate flag. Herein lies the problem, for me at least -- does the government, NASCAR or the speedway management have a right to tell someone they cannot wave a small Confederate flag or wear a t-shirt with a Confederate picture? I thought we had freedom of expression in this country.

NASCAR has a longstanding policy that prohibits displays of the Confederate flag on its cars, uniforms, licensed merchandise or in advertisements, but should they and the Homestead-Miami Motor Speedway be expected to police the stands during the races? Surely the NAACP cannot be serious in this brewing dust-up about trying to limit freedom of expression.

Homestead-Miami Motor Speedway President Curtis Gray said spectators are not permitted to wave large flags of any sort in the stands because of safety concerns, and to prevent them from obstructing the view. He said Confederate flag items are not sold or officially displayed throughout the 65,000-seat raceway, but there's no official ban on spectators bringing miniature flags to the track, or wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the symbol. "... we don't regulate the lawful behavior of our fans or prohibit free speech and expression of our guests," Gray told FOXNews.com. "We can't tell people what to wear. Where do you start? Where does it end, as far as individual expression?"

Meanwhile, Rosemary Fuller, a member of the NAACP's Miami-Dade branch, said the civil rights group began drafting a letter last week to NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France to seek help in banning the controversial flag from the raceway. Citing a "troubling racial discord" in Homestead, Fuller told the South Florida Times that NAACP members are ready to protest and potentially boycott the season-ending race weekend if NASCAR officials fail to support the effort. NAACP members are also reportedly prepared to contact NASCAR's sponsors if the auto racing league objects. Source: Fox News

While I understand the hatred many African Americans feel towards the Confederacy, we cannot put limits on freedom of speech, without there being specific threats that would call for such drastic actions. There are way more pressing issues confronting Americans today, including residents of Miami-Dade area and Homestead, than to worry about someone waving a Confederate flag at a NASCAR race. Sorry, this is much ado about nothing.

Senator Jeff Sessions, With a Questionable Racist Past, Becomes the GOP's Point-Man for Confirmation Hearings for Next Supreme Court Justice

Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) is the new point man for the Republican Party in terms of the confirmation hearings for the eventual nominee to replace Justice David Souter. Senator Sessions has a troubled past where civil rights is concerned and personally, he leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. He was named the ranking Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which was left vacant last week after Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) switched parties. Sessions will walk a very fine line when he takes center stage to challenge President Obama's choice for the court. It's ironic that Sessions' own 1986 nomination to the federal courts turned into a racially tinged firestorm.

I wondered how a man like Sessions came to be selected to such a key position. Apparently his selection was the result of a compromise brokered with more senior Republican senators. Quite the opposite of moderate Specter, Sessions is a staunch conservative who opposes abortion rights and same-sex marriage. He promotes a strict view that judges should adhere to the original intent of the Founding Fathers in their rulings. To his credit, he has demonstrated a level of political independence -- publicly challenging former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' competency to run the Justice Department amid a series of scandals two years ago, as well as being instrumental in helping to kill President George W. Bush's proposed changes to the immigration law in 2007. Still, his seemingly racist past is still a problem for me, much like Jesse Helms, Robert Byrd and Strom Thurmond.

Twenty-three years ago he was engaged in the fight of his life. He was appointed a U.S. attorney in Alabama in 1981 and was nominated to become a U.S. District judge by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. J. Gerald Hebert, a career Justice Department lawyer, testified that Sessions had once called the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the American Civil Liberties Union "un-American" and "Communist-inspired." He said that they "forced civil rights down the throats of people." He sealed his own fate by saying such groups could be construed as "un-American" when "they involve themselves in promoting un-American positions" in foreign policy. He is said to have made remarks that he thought the Ku Klux Klan wasn't so bad until he found out that some of them smoked marijuana. He said these comments were made in jest. Right.

Sessions faced a heated round of questioning from Sen. Edward Kennedy, who called him "a throwback to a shameful era," and our current Vice President, Joe Biden. How ironic. The committee held four hearings during one of which Sessions pleaded that "I am not a racist." Hebert also testified that Sessions had called a white civil rights lawyer a "disgrace to his race" for litigating voting rights cases. His nomination failed in committee on a 10 to 8 vote, with Specter joining the nominee's original patron, Sen. Howell Heflin (D-Ala.) in dooming the nomination. In 1994, Sessions won a state attorney general's race, and then won election to the Senate in 1996 after Heflin retired.

Still, there's more throwback theater on Sessions. He had unsuccessfully prosecuted three civil rights workers, known as the "Marion Three," including Albert Turner, who was a former aide to Martin Luther King Jr., on a case of election fraud for the 1984 election. He spent a long time interrogating black voters in predominantly black counties, finding 14 allegedly tampered ballots out of approximately 1.7 million ballots cast. The three civil rights workers were acquitted after four hours of jury deliberation. Civil rights groups charged that Sessions had been looking for voter fraud in the black community while overlooking the same violations among whites, at least partly to help reelect his friend Senator Denton.

So, Senator Jeff Sessions being the Republican Party point man, or gatekeeper, for the confirmation hearings for the next Supreme Court justice rings really hollow and is very troubling. If you ask me, he's a closet racist. An undercover racist, if you will. He has to walk a really fine line between being fair and coming off as the Jeff Sessions of old. He has a very troubling racist past and that's a pretty big pill to swallow. If he's the face of the Republican Party on the Judiciary Committee, then they are in worse shape that I thought.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Creates New Role for NAACP, Says the Civil Rights Organization Must Help Save Ailing Auto Industry

Rev. Jesse Jackson has appointed the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to serve a new role -- to help save Detroit's ailing auto industry. He said that blacks are disproportionately suffering in the current economic downturn and car companies' failures, which is a valid argument, but how can the NAACP save the auto industry?

"The struggle today is to re-industrialize our country," Jackson told reporters Sunday before delivering the keynote address. "We are now minorities with a majority responsibility to save the entire industry," he said told reporters before delivering the keynote address at the 54th Detroit NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund dinner at Detroit's Cobo Center.

Former speakers at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's largest annual fundraiser have included President Barack Obama when he was the U.S. Senator for Illinois; his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.; and Bill Clinton.

Rev. Jackson, in case you haven't noticed, not even the billions of dollars funneled to GM and Chrysler helped. This is way bigger than the government, much less the NAACP.

NAACP, civil rights groups seek to ban Confederate flag in Homestead FL

This story is one reason why I wonder whether the NAACP's usefulness has come and gone. This civil rights organization always seems to be focusing on the wrong things. They are handling today's issues of race and diversity like they did half a century ago, proving that they seem unable to change with the times.

I'm sure I'll ruffle a lot of feathers with my comments here, but the NAACP has yet to prove their usefulness in the 21st century. Instead they serve more as an organization that exists to serve the black political machine in various chapters around the country.

Why on earth are they seeking to ban a flag?

The flag is a mere symbol of the hate, but I must ask is the removal of the flag going to make these ignorant groups hate minorities any less?

People need to learn not to be distracted by this type of silliness. Instead, I would personally like to see more focus on the issues that are destroying the community from within. These are the problems that are truly affecting the community. Let's focus on education, violence, and the apparent systematic destruction of the family.

Progress can be made if we turn our attention to the things that we can affect. These ignorant fools will be marching and waving their flags from now to kingdom come. And it's unrealistic to allow ourselves to be so distracted by what they are doing that we fail to focus on what we should be doing.

Let's face it. Crime and other internal issues within the black community have destroyed far more lives than a bunch of hicks waving Confederate flags!

More from the story:

"HOMESTEAD -- The NAACP and other civil rights groups have joined black Homestead residents in seeking to ban the Confederate flag and groups that support it from city-sanctioned festivities.

''That flag is flown to strike fear in people, and it's no different than a swastika being displayed in front of Jews,'' said Brad Brown, vice president of the Miami-Dade NAACP.

The issue came to a head on Nov. 11 during the 2008 Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce parade, when organizers allowed Confederate army organizations to participate in Veterans Day ceremonies and display Confederate flags.

The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) marched in the parade. Some rode atop vehicles emblazoned with Confederate states' banners; others walked with Confederate battle flags.

The demonstration outraged black residents.

City officials said they did not organize the parade. Parade organizers, who are linked to the local chamber of commerce, defended their right to display the flag." Source: Miami Herald

Georgia Lawmakers Approve Confederate History Month, To Go to Governor's Desk After Minor Senate Changes

The Georgia House has voted to designate April Confederate Heritage and History month. The House's vote Wednesday comes after a Senate vote a few weeks ago to celebrate the Confederate States of America.

Under the program, governments, schools, businesses and Georgia residents would be encouraged to participate in programs throughout the month. Supporters pitched it as a goldmine to the state's tourism industry that would encourage visitors to come to Georgia's Civil War battlefield sites. I suppose if we can celebrate Black History Month, Confederate History month isn't a big deal. I just can't get past what the Confederacy meant to blacks in this country and it's nothing good. It will be very interesting to see what the NAACP does about this.

The bill would go to Gov. Sonny Perdue if the Senate signs off on minor changes.

Maya Williams Wins Miss Black New Jersey Pageant, Why Do We Need Black Beauty Pageants?

Could someone tell me why we still have a Miss Black USA pageant and a Miss Black New Jersey pageant? What if there were a Miss White USA pageant and a Miss White New Jersey pageant? Would the NAACP and others protest? Apparently, Maya Williams is the latest winner. She said that she was searching the web for information on college scholarships and came across the Miss Black New Jersey Foundation website, which was soliciting applicants for a contest; the winner of that would go on to compete in the Miss Black USA pageant. The national winner would receive an academic scholarship in addition to other prizes and opportunities.

“It's a dream for me to be a part of this,” she said. “I feel blessed and honored, and I'm going to represent the state to the best of my ability.”

Williams, 19, is a sophomore at Spelman College in Atlanta, where she is majoring in economics and minoring in management and organization, as well as dance. “I have so many dreams,” she said about her future. “I want to own a dance studio, work in the entertainment industry in music or movies, work for a Gospel music channel, go to school for my M.B.A., get a Ph.D. in dance and promote good messages in the media.” Source: My Central Jersey

I am sure that she is a smart young lady and I don't blame her for trying to get scholarship funds for higher education. The problem I have is that these pageants are passe. We don't need a "Black Miss USA" or a "White Miss USA." Why not be satisfied with just a "Miss USA Pageant" as we currently have now?

Maya Williams Wins Miss Black New Jersey Pageant, Why Do We Need Black Beauty Pageants?

Could someone tell me why we still have a Miss Black USA pageant and a Miss Black New Jersey pageant? What if there were a Miss White USA pageant and a Miss White New Jersey pageant? Would the NAACP and others protest? Apparently, Maya Williams is the latest winner. She said that she was searching the web for information on college scholarships and came across the Miss Black New Jersey Foundation website, which was soliciting applicants for a contest; the winner of that would go on to compete in the Miss Black USA pageant. The national winner would receive an academic scholarship in addition to other prizes and opportunities.

“It's a dream for me to be a part of this,” she said. “I feel blessed and honored, and I'm going to represent the state to the best of my ability.”

Williams, 19, is a sophomore at Spelman College in Atlanta, where she is majoring in economics and minoring in management and organization, as well as dance. “I have so many dreams,” she said about her future. “I want to own a dance studio, work in the entertainment industry in music or movies, work for a Gospel music channel, go to school for my M.B.A., get a Ph.D. in dance and promote good messages in the media.” Source: My Central Jersey

I am sure that she is a smart young lady and I don't blame her for trying to get scholarship funds for higher education. The problem I have is that these pageants are passe. We don't need a "Black Miss USA" or a "White Miss USA." Why not be satisfied with just a "Miss USA Pageant" as we currently have now?

Acme Markets' Black History Month Circular Offers Sales on Corn Bread, Collard Greens, Grape Soda Sparks Protest by NAACP Delaware Chapter

Do you have a problem with this sales circular? Apparently the Delaware chapter of the NAACP does.

Acme Markets, owned by Supervalu, is under fire for its January 29th sales circular. The circular, under the "Black History Month" banner, offered a set of specials for products including corn bread, collard greens and grape soda. The Delaware chapter of the NAACP is riled up about this. The chapter said more than a hundred people have complained about the products perpetuating negative stereotypes. Really? I can't see how this was racist when there was a Barack Obama DVD and Jose Ole chimichangas in the same circular. Another NAACP chapter has once again taken its eyes off the pressing issues confronting us in this country today. If they could only attack such issues with the same fervor then they would be taken a little more seriously.

Delaware NAACP President Cecil C. Wilson called for Acme to immediately run a full-page apology "in all of Delaware's newspapers." "It's racist, it's insensitive, it's not culturally correct," Wilson said. "Don't assume that to celebrate Black History Month that we must have corn bread. Whoever put this ad together thought it'd be a good joke."

In a statement, the company said the advertisement was designed to highlight Black History Month and many of the items are products supplied through the company's supplier diversity program.

"For example, Glory Foods, an African American-owned manufacturer, is featured with four of its products because it is our way of supporting and strengthening their brand with added exposure during the month of February," the statement said.

The promotional ad, which went to 3.5 million households, also advertises a President Barack Obama DVD and plaque, paper towels, dish soap, energy drinks and Jose Ole chimichangas and tacos. Source: Delawareonline.com

Here's the irony in this latest dust up. Jerry Mondesire, president of the Philadelpha chapter of the NAACP, didn't have a problem with this circular. His chapter has teamed up with Supervalu for events in the past.

This is much ado about nothing and I really don't think Supervalu should apologize for anything. I wonder if this economic quagmire has caught Mr. Wilson's attention? There is more at stake for everyone than worrying about Acme Markets putting collard greens, cornbread and grape soda on sale. The real question Mr. Wilson ought to be asking is if we need to have a Black History Month at all.

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Acme Markets' Black History Month Circular Offers Sales on Corn Bread, Collard Greens, Grape Soda Sparks Protest by NAACP Delaware Chapter

Do you have a problem with this sales circular? Apparently the Delaware chapter of the NAACP does.

Acme Markets, owned by Supervalu, is under fire for its January 29th sales circular. The circular, under the "Black History Month" banner, offered a set of specials for products including corn bread, collard greens and grape soda. The Delaware chapter of the NAACP is riled up about this. The chapter said more than a hundred people have complained about the products perpetuating negative stereotypes. Really? I can't see how this was racist when there was a Barack Obama DVD and Jose Ole chimichangas in the same circular. Another NAACP chapter has once again taken its eyes off the pressing issues confronting us in this country today. If they could only attack such issues with the same fervor then they would be taken a little more seriously.

Delaware NAACP President Cecil C. Wilson called for Acme to immediately run a full-page apology "in all of Delaware's newspapers." "It's racist, it's insensitive, it's not culturally correct," Wilson said. "Don't assume that to celebrate Black History Month that we must have corn bread. Whoever put this ad together thought it'd be a good joke."

In a statement, the company said the advertisement was designed to highlight Black History Month and many of the items are products supplied through the company's supplier diversity program.

"For example, Glory Foods, an African American-owned manufacturer, is featured with four of its products because it is our way of supporting and strengthening their brand with added exposure during the month of February," the statement said.

The promotional ad, which went to 3.5 million households, also advertises a President Barack Obama DVD and plaque, paper towels, dish soap, energy drinks and Jose Ole chimichangas and tacos. Source: Delawareonline.com

Here's the irony in this latest dust up. Jerry Mondesire, president of the Philadelpha chapter of the NAACP, didn't have a problem with this circular. His chapter has teamed up with Supervalu for events in the past.

This is much ado about nothing and I really don't think Supervalu should apologize for anything. I wonder if this economic quagmire has caught Mr. Wilson's attention? There is more at stake for everyone than worrying about Acme Markets putting collard greens, cornbread and grape soda on sale. The real question Mr. Wilson ought to be asking is if we need to have a Black History Month at all.

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NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous Plans to Hold Obama Accountable

The NAACP's new leader, Ben Jealous, said that he intends to hold President Barack Obama accountable for his promises about civil rights, regardless of Obama's status as the first black occupant of the White House. Oooh. I'm sure Barack Obama is scared. It really ticks me off when people, specifically groups like the NAACP, try to push their weight around. Newsflash. Barack Obama isn't just the president for blacks. On the contrary.

NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous said that he expects "the traditional relationship" with Obama, just like any other president and NAACP leader.

Jealous outlined several issues for Obama to address during his first year in office, including double-digit black unemployment, discrimination in mortgage lending, unsolved homicides in minority communities and ensuring that minority children have access to good schools. So, I don't see any reference to personal responsibility of the people in these communities. Barack Obama is supposed to wave a magic wand and all the problems in the inner city communities will disappear. Never mind the economic nightmare we are going through in this country. Crazy.

NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous Plans to Hold Obama Accountable

The NAACP's new leader, Ben Jealous, said that he intends to hold President Barack Obama accountable for his promises about civil rights, regardless of Obama's status as the first black occupant of the White House. Oooh. I'm sure Barack Obama is scared. It really ticks me off when people, specifically groups like the NAACP, try to push their weight around. Newsflash. Barack Obama isn't just the president for blacks. On the contrary.

NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous said that he expects "the traditional relationship" with Obama, just like any other president and NAACP leader.

Jealous outlined several issues for Obama to address during his first year in office, including double-digit black unemployment, discrimination in mortgage lending, unsolved homicides in minority communities and ensuring that minority children have access to good schools. So, I don't see any reference to personal responsibility of the people in these communities. Barack Obama is supposed to wave a magic wand and all the problems in the inner city communities will disappear. Never mind the economic nightmare we are going through in this country. Crazy.

Georgia NAACP Renews Call for Slavery Apology

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is at it again and this time it is the Georgia Chapter. Rep. Al Williams believes the timing could finally be right. The chairman of Georgia’s Legislative Black Caucus said Thursday that he will reintroduce a resolution offering the state’s official apology for slavery. He last introduced the legislation in 2007, but it failed to gain consensus, despite the support of a high-profile Senate Republican, Sen. Eric Johnson. The NAACP piggybacked off Williams' desire. Edward DuBose, president of the Georgia chapter of the NAACP, asked Gov. Sonny Perdue in a letter to support the measure.

“Several states have now done it,” Williams said. “The governor of Alabama said he was proud to do it. I’d hate for Georgia to be so progressive on so many issues and dead last on so many social issues.” Records from the 19th century kept at the University of Georgia have been shown to prove the state owned and sold slaves.

Also Thursday, “I requested that Governor Perdue take the lead in the 100th anniversary of the founding of the NAACP and in the spirit of all those states that have already issued an apology,” DuBose said, adding that copies of the letter will be delivered to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and House Speaker Glenn Richarsdon (R-Hiram) today.

Between the NAACP’s anniversary, the inauguration next week of the nation’s first black president and the growing number of states that have already apologized, Williams and DuBose see an opportunity to succeed where past attempts have failed. Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution

What is the purpose of an apology for slavery? Can it erase the horrific and heinous treatment blacks suffered? Aren't most of these perpetrators dead, anyway? So, exactly what will we gain from this apology? The recession will miraculously disappear and the foreclosures will stop? This is absolutely ridiculous and the last thing we need right now is division. We need unity as we look to the future and figure out how we are going to get out of this economic nightmare. I scarcely think an apology will fix much of anything. I am sure the NAACP could find something more important to work on. Mr. Dubose, just open the very AJC newspaper you were so eager to speak with and take a look at what is going on in Georgia. Massive job cuts. I think people would much rather hear about how to fix the economic problems.

Georgia NAACP Renews Call for Slavery Apology

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is at it again and this time it is the Georgia Chapter. Rep. Al Williams believes the timing could finally be right. The chairman of Georgia’s Legislative Black Caucus said Thursday that he will reintroduce a resolution offering the state’s official apology for slavery. He last introduced the legislation in 2007, but it failed to gain consensus, despite the support of a high-profile Senate Republican, Sen. Eric Johnson. The NAACP piggybacked off Williams' desire. Edward DuBose, president of the Georgia chapter of the NAACP, asked Gov. Sonny Perdue in a letter to support the measure.

“Several states have now done it,” Williams said. “The governor of Alabama said he was proud to do it. I’d hate for Georgia to be so progressive on so many issues and dead last on so many social issues.” Records from the 19th century kept at the University of Georgia have been shown to prove the state owned and sold slaves.

Also Thursday, “I requested that Governor Perdue take the lead in the 100th anniversary of the founding of the NAACP and in the spirit of all those states that have already issued an apology,” DuBose said, adding that copies of the letter will be delivered to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and House Speaker Glenn Richarsdon (R-Hiram) today.

Between the NAACP’s anniversary, the inauguration next week of the nation’s first black president and the growing number of states that have already apologized, Williams and DuBose see an opportunity to succeed where past attempts have failed. Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution

What is the purpose of an apology for slavery? Can it erase the horrific and heinous treatment blacks suffered? Aren't most of these perpetrators dead, anyway? So, exactly what will we gain from this apology? The recession will miraculously disappear and the foreclosures will stop? This is absolutely ridiculous and the last thing we need right now is division. We need unity as we look to the future and figure out how we are going to get out of this economic nightmare. I scarcely think an apology will fix much of anything. I am sure the NAACP could find something more important to work on. Mr. Dubose, just open the very AJC newspaper you were so eager to speak with and take a look at what is going on in Georgia. Massive job cuts. I think people would much rather hear about how to fix the economic problems.

Edward Vaughn, Head of Alabama NAACP, Wants Mobile's Azalea Trail Maids Disinvited from Inauguration, Says they Remind him of Slavery

Here's another group mad at Barack Obama and his upcoming inauguration. The head of the Alabama NAACP, Edward Vaughn, wants wants Mobile's Azalea Trail Maids to stay home on Inauguration Day, claiming the group reminds him of slavery. One hitch. They have been part of a long standing tradition that will soon become a part of Presidential history. Geez, where has he been all these years?

Vaugh said, "these are not just regular costumes. These are the costumes that remind someone of the plantation in Gone with the Wind." He went on to say the group would be the laughing stock of the Inauguration. County leaders say nothing could be further from the truth.

"We want everyone to know that these young ladies do not need to be identified with slavery," said Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine. "I don't see what the dresses have to do with racism. I don't see it. It's just a regular dress to me. Just a dress they wore back in the day," said Carolyn Tius. Organizers stand behind the tradition, but opponents say tradition is the problem. "We needed something that could show Alabama's great progress rather than something that shows a shameful past," Vaughn said. Source: WFSA 12 News

Really, Mr. Vaughn? Where were you when Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were inaugurated? You didn't have a problem then, but you do now? You are fanning the flames of racism. This has no traction, at this point.

Edward Vaughn, Head of Alabama NAACP, Wants Mobile's Azalea Trail Maids Disinvited from Inauguration, Says they Remind him of Slavery

Here's another group mad at Barack Obama and his upcoming inauguration. The head of the Alabama NAACP, Edward Vaughn, wants wants Mobile's Azalea Trail Maids to stay home on Inauguration Day, claiming the group reminds him of slavery. One hitch. They have been part of a long standing tradition that will soon become a part of Presidential history. Geez, where has he been all these years?

Vaugh said, "these are not just regular costumes. These are the costumes that remind someone of the plantation in Gone with the Wind." He went on to say the group would be the laughing stock of the Inauguration. County leaders say nothing could be further from the truth.

"We want everyone to know that these young ladies do not need to be identified with slavery," said Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine. "I don't see what the dresses have to do with racism. I don't see it. It's just a regular dress to me. Just a dress they wore back in the day," said Carolyn Tius. Organizers stand behind the tradition, but opponents say tradition is the problem. "We needed something that could show Alabama's great progress rather than something that shows a shameful past," Vaughn said. Source: WFSA 12 News

Really, Mr. Vaughn? Where were you when Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were inaugurated? You didn't have a problem then, but you do now? You are fanning the flames of racism. This has no traction, at this point.