The Loop: Daily Digest
Fri, 07/30/2010 - 05:00
Charles Ogletree, Jr. was born in Merced, Calif. on December 31, 1952, the eldest of five children to bless the union of migrant farm workers Willie Mae and Charles Ogletree, Sr. A bright child who exhibited an intellect... Read More
LeBron's Cleveland 'fans' are like disgruntled ex-husbands
There has been considerable speculation regarding whether or not the Cleveland Cavaliers should retire the jersey of LeBron James. After James’ disappointing decision to leave Cleveland to start a new life in a lar... Read More
The takeaways from the Essence controversy
Folk are upset. At Essence. At the people upset at Essence. No need to rehash the “controversy.” Let’s talk takeaways. What can we learn, reaffirm, and possibly gain? Takeaway #1: Folk don’t unde... Read More
Sue them all Shirley Sherrod! Take down the conservative media
Former Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod plans to sue conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart for posting an edited video clip of Sherrod appearing to say she discriminated against white farmers. The unedited... Read More
Top 12 racist politicians of modern history
1. Jesse Helms, unabashed racist Jesse Helms was the last unabashed racist politician in this country. His ascension to Congress was largely due to willingness to pick at the scab of slavery and segregation, and to infl... Read More
Rush to political crucifixion: In defense of Charlie Rangel
There was a time in this country that black folks were more protective of its leadership. We realized that by the nature of being in power, they would be targeted. We only half believe the allegations against them. And w... Read More
Your 40 acres has been gentrified, your mule is dog food
Earlier this week, BET founder Bob Johnson addressed members of Congress and participants attending a Congressional Black Caucus meeting. He called the growing black-white wealth disparity "a wealth gap Tsunami thr... Read More
'Boomerang' effect: Jacqueline v. Marcus
It’s hard to believe that eighteen years ago audiences around the country first laughed out loud at the box office hit film Boomerang. The movie, arguably one of Eddie Murphy’s best films, introduced us to Bo... Read More
Obama on 'offering our children the very best education possible'
President Obama addressed the Race to the Top initiative today at the National Urban League's 100th Anniversary convention. Obama talked about how the economic crisis had an "especially brutal impact" on minor... Read More
National and local Tea Party leaders will answer charges that tea party groups are racist or harbor racist elements. They will discuss the NAACP resolution condemning them for not denouncing racists within tea party affi... Read More
Sherrod Plans To Sue Blogger Andrew Breitbart
Former Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod said at a National Association of Black Journalists convention Thursday that she will pursue a lawsuit against conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart. Watch the vide... Read More
New Black-Owned Hair Care Line Carves Out Its Niche
The atlantapost.com reports that when it comes to black hair care products, women of color are rarely faithful to one line. The dilemma can lead to overwhelmed bathroom cabinets for many women but also aid a vast open ma... Read More
Essence Magazine Defends Hiring White Fashion Director
CNN reports that the editor of Essence Magazine defended Wednesday her recent hiring of a white fashion director -- a first for the 40-year-old publication that celebrates black women. The hiring of Elliana Placas fir... Read More
Seven Jackson Doctors Will Not Face Charges
California investigators have confirmed seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson will not face charges over the singer's death, myeyewitnessnews.com reports.http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/entertainment/story/Seven-Jack... Read More
Lorenzen Wright Found Dead in Southeast Memphis, With Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Memphis police found a body in Southeast Memphis, in a wooded area near Hacks Cross and Winchester. Eyewitness News reports that it is the body of missing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, and that he was shot multiple ... Read More
Kwame Kilpatrick To Undergo Seven Hours of Questioning About Slain Stripper
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is scheduled to undergo seven hours of questioning today about whether he ordered police to scuttle the investigation into the killing of a woman said to have danced at a rumored wild pa... Read More
Jury of Rangel's House Peers Meets in Ethics Case
The Associated Press reports that a jury of Rep. Charles Rangel's congressional peers is ready to publicly discuss charges of ethical misdeeds. But the political discussions outside the room will be far more significant.... Read More
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Prof. Charles Ogletree: 'The Presumption of Guilt' interviewCharles Ogletree, Jr. was born in Merced, Calif. on December 31, 1952, the eldest of five children to bless the union of migrant farm workers Willie Mae and Charles Ogletree, Sr. A bright child who exhibited an intellect... Read More
LeBron's Cleveland 'fans' are like disgruntled ex-husbands
There has been considerable speculation regarding whether or not the Cleveland Cavaliers should retire the jersey of LeBron James. After James’ disappointing decision to leave Cleveland to start a new life in a lar... Read More
The takeaways from the Essence controversy
Folk are upset. At Essence. At the people upset at Essence. No need to rehash the “controversy.” Let’s talk takeaways. What can we learn, reaffirm, and possibly gain? Takeaway #1: Folk don’t unde... Read More
Sue them all Shirley Sherrod! Take down the conservative media
Former Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod plans to sue conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart for posting an edited video clip of Sherrod appearing to say she discriminated against white farmers. The unedited... Read More
Top 12 racist politicians of modern history
1. Jesse Helms, unabashed racist Jesse Helms was the last unabashed racist politician in this country. His ascension to Congress was largely due to willingness to pick at the scab of slavery and segregation, and to infl... Read More
Rush to political crucifixion: In defense of Charlie Rangel
There was a time in this country that black folks were more protective of its leadership. We realized that by the nature of being in power, they would be targeted. We only half believe the allegations against them. And w... Read More
Your 40 acres has been gentrified, your mule is dog food
Earlier this week, BET founder Bob Johnson addressed members of Congress and participants attending a Congressional Black Caucus meeting. He called the growing black-white wealth disparity "a wealth gap Tsunami thr... Read More
'Boomerang' effect: Jacqueline v. Marcus
It’s hard to believe that eighteen years ago audiences around the country first laughed out loud at the box office hit film Boomerang. The movie, arguably one of Eddie Murphy’s best films, introduced us to Bo... Read More
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President Obama addressed the Race to the Top initiative today at the National Urban League's 100th Anniversary convention. Obama talked about how the economic crisis had an "especially brutal impact" on minor... Read More
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Tea Party Leaders Speak Out On Racism In National On Air Town Hall BroadcastNational and local Tea Party leaders will answer charges that tea party groups are racist or harbor racist elements. They will discuss the NAACP resolution condemning them for not denouncing racists within tea party affi... Read More
Sherrod Plans To Sue Blogger Andrew Breitbart
Former Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod said at a National Association of Black Journalists convention Thursday that she will pursue a lawsuit against conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart. Watch the vide... Read More
New Black-Owned Hair Care Line Carves Out Its Niche
The atlantapost.com reports that when it comes to black hair care products, women of color are rarely faithful to one line. The dilemma can lead to overwhelmed bathroom cabinets for many women but also aid a vast open ma... Read More
Essence Magazine Defends Hiring White Fashion Director
CNN reports that the editor of Essence Magazine defended Wednesday her recent hiring of a white fashion director -- a first for the 40-year-old publication that celebrates black women. The hiring of Elliana Placas fir... Read More
Seven Jackson Doctors Will Not Face Charges
California investigators have confirmed seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson will not face charges over the singer's death, myeyewitnessnews.com reports.http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/entertainment/story/Seven-Jack... Read More
Lorenzen Wright Found Dead in Southeast Memphis, With Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Memphis police found a body in Southeast Memphis, in a wooded area near Hacks Cross and Winchester. Eyewitness News reports that it is the body of missing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, and that he was shot multiple ... Read More
Kwame Kilpatrick To Undergo Seven Hours of Questioning About Slain Stripper
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is scheduled to undergo seven hours of questioning today about whether he ordered police to scuttle the investigation into the killing of a woman said to have danced at a rumored wild pa... Read More
Jury of Rangel's House Peers Meets in Ethics Case
The Associated Press reports that a jury of Rep. Charles Rangel's congressional peers is ready to publicly discuss charges of ethical misdeeds. But the political discussions outside the room will be far more significant.... Read More
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