Obama: I'm not the president of black America: [5] This was his response to a Black Enterprise question about whether he'd done enough for black businesses: "I want all Americans to have opportunity. I'm not the president of black America. I'm the president of the United States of America, but the programs that we have put in place have been directed at those folks who are least able to get financing through conventional means, who have been in the past locked out of opportunities that were available to everybody."
Rihanna dropped from Nivea campaign [6]: Cosmetics tycoon Stefan Heidenreich -- the new head of Nivea's parent firm, Beiersdorf -- has told German media that the singer should have been considered a "no-go" for the brand's family image, and word on the street is that it has something to do with her being "too sexy."
Allstate exec announces $150,000 in HBCU scholarships: [7] The company has partnered with the Tom Joyner Foundation to raise money to support scholarships for students attending HBCUs. The fourth-annual Quotes for Education initiative launched on Aug. 1 and will run through Dec. 31, 2012.
Jordan and NBA players to raise money for Obama: [8] The Obama campaign is planning a fundraising "shootaround" and dinner in New York on Aug. 22, featuring NBA stars including Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo and John Wall . Jordan -- who played for the Chicago Bulls, Obama's favorite NBA team -- and NBA Commissioner David Stern are co-hosting a $20,000-per-person fundraising dinner with the president later in the day, BlackAmericaWeb reports.
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