Royale Somalia: Somali elders in Ohio for Obama

Royale Somalia: Somali elders in Ohio for Obama: "I heard that a lot of Somali elders in Ohio who are also American citizens would be going to caucus for Obama , dressed like that notorious photo. Ohio has a large Somali community around 20 Thousand. Ohio also has large African community from West Africa."

Obama Photo in Turban, Robe Causes Stir

The Associated Press: Obama Photo in Turban, Robe Causes Stir
WASHINGTON (AP) — A photograph circulating on the Internet of Democratic Sen. Barack Obama dressed in traditional local garments during a visit to Kenya in 2006 is causing a dustup in the presidential campaign over what constitutes a smear.

The Associated Press photograph portrays Obama wearing a white turban and a wraparound white robe presented to him by elders in Wajir, in northeastern Kenya. Obama's estranged late father was Kenyan and Obama visited the country in 2006, attracting thousands of well-wishers.

The gossip and news Web site The Drudge Report posted the photograph Monday and said it was being circulated by "Clinton staffers" and quoted an e-mail from an unidentified campaign aide. Drudge did not include proof of the e-mail in the report.

"I just want to make it very clear that we were not aware of it, the campaign didn't sanction it and don't know anything about it," Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson said in a teleconference with reporters. "None of us have seen the e-mail in question. If anybody has independent reporting that they've done on it I would welcome it."

McLaughlin echoes smear of Michelle Obama: "You don't think she's a black militant?"

Media Matters - McLaughlin echoes smear of Michelle Obama: "You don't think she's a black militant?"
During the February 24 edition of the syndicated program The McLaughlin Group, referring to Michelle Obama, host John McLaughlin asked Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page: "Do you think Michelle -- do you think she leaves the impression -- not mine, but I've heard this -- that she has a chip on her shoulder?" Page responded: "I think that's BS. You know, people say that she's got a chip on her shoulder. That's like, well, she's been the B-word, which is a classic, you know, epithet against women whenever they sound aggressive or they really state their mind. ... Maybe I know her too well. She doesn't have a chip on her shoulder." McLaughlin then asked: "You don't think she's a black militant?" Page replied: "A black militant? Well, I'm a black militant, John, and the Tribune hired me anyway. Seriously." Several media figures have recently suggested that Obama has a "chip on her shoulder," including VDARE.com contributor Steve Sailer, who wrote that Obama "sounds like she's got a log-sized chip on her shoulder from lucking into Princeton due to affirmative action."

Pan-African News Wire: Pennsylvania Court Rejects Appeal By Mumia Abu-Jamal

Pan-African News Wire: Pennsylvania Court Rejects Appeal By Mumia Abu-Jamal: "The struggle to free world-renowned journalist and political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal continues after Pennsylvania’s racist courts again ruled against him on Feb. 19, rejecting an appeal filed by his lawyers on his behalf.

However, his supporters are still awaiting a separate, major ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit that will determine if he is granted a new trial, has his conviction overturned, or sees the death sentence reinstated.

Abu-Jamal was convicted, in a political frame-up and a thoroughly corrupt trial, of killing police office Daniel Faulkner in 1982.

The appeal that was rejected on Feb. 19 by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court had challenged a 2005 ruling against a Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) petition filed on the case."

Obama may face grilling on patriotism - Yahoo! News

Obama may face grilling on patriotism - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON - Sen. Barack Obama's refusal to wear an American flag lapel pin along with a photo of him not putting his hand over his heart during the National Anthem led conservatives on Internet and in the media to question his patriotism. Opponents of Sen. John Kerry proved in the 2004 election that voters are sensitive to suggestions that a candidate is not sufficiently patriotic. The Democratic presidential nominee's campaign was torpedoed by critics of his Vietnam War record called the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, even though he won multiple military honors and was lauded by his superiors."

The Black Commentator - The Biggest Lie Ever Told: Today’s Republicans Need to Stop Claiming to be the Party of Lincoln - Between the Lines By Dr. Ant

The Black Commentator - The Biggest Lie Ever Told: Today’s Republicans Need to Stop Claiming to be the Party of Lincoln - Between the Lines By Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad, PhD, BC Columnist: "Every time I hear Republican Candidate John McCain refer his party as the “Party of Lincoln,” I wince. It is probably one of most factually inaccurate references in politics today. In fact, if you were to measure it against some of the biggest lies ever told, it would be right up there with the great “old lies” like Columbus discovered America and Lincoln Freed The Slaves, or the new lies like Smoking doesn’t kill (one of the greatest lies) and “I did not have sex with ‘that woman,’ Ms. Lewinsky!” Save those lies; the Republican party as the “Party of Lincoln,” is the biggest lie ever told.

The only thing today’s Republican Party has in common with the Radical Republicans of the 1850s and 1860s is the name. It’s like saying the Ford at the turn of the 1900s is the same car Ford makes in the 2000s. Or the Jeffersons of 18th Century (related to Thomas) is the same Jeffersons (related to George) of the 20th Century. Both the face and the mindset are different."

Wampum: So exactly what did she say?

Wampum: So exactly what did she say?: "This morning, the Huffington Post reported Ms. Obama's remarks thusly:

'For the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country,' she told a Milwaukee crowd today, 'because it feels like hope is making a comeback.'

Which, frankly, doesn't sound as bad as when I heard only the initial clause. However, the Telegraph has this quote, which feeds my sense of dread:

Speaking at a rally in Milwaukee, she said: 'Hope is making a comeback and, let me tell you, for the first time in my adult life I am really proud of my country. Not just because Barack is doing well, but I think people are hungry for change.'

Ironically, Fox solves the mystery of the discrepancy."

Faith Evans- You gets no Love

Video of the Day: Faith Evans' "You Gets No Love"

The Forgotten Child of Pamlico County

SHAWANDA LETISHA JOHNSON - Unwanted and unloved - Forgotten in life and forgotten in death - This is her story and it is a real tragedy. I hope we never, ever forget her again. This is for you, SHAWANDA, with love... KWH

John Singer Sargent

The Age of Elegance: The Paintings of John Singer Sargent. Enjoy!

Aaliyah - We Need A Resolution

Music Video of the Day: Aaliyah - We Need A Resolution Music Video

Anti-HIV gel fails key trial in S. African women - AIDS- msnbc.com

Anti-HIV gel fails key trial in S. African women - AIDS- msnbc.com: "The first anti-AIDS vaginal gel to make it through late-stage testing failed to stop HIV infection in a study of 6,000 South African women, disappointed researchers announced Monday.

The study was marred by low use of the gel, which could have undermined results, they said. Women used it less than half the number of times they had sex, and only 10 percent said they used it every time as directed."