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David Axelrod to Leave White House in 2011
On Fox News Sunday, David Axelrod told Chris Wallace that he would be returning to Chicago in early 2011 to begin preparation for Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election bid. Axelrod also talked about Obama’s opposition to a permanent extension of Bush’s tax cuts, especially for the wealthy. The White House has said that extending the middle-class…
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'The Color Purple' Reunion: Oprah and Whoopi Squash 'Beef'
On Monday’s episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the cast will reunite to honor the upcoming 25th anniversary of the film The Color Purple’s. Celie, Mister, Nettie, Sofia, Shug, Harpo, Squeak, young Celie and Quincy Jones (who was one of the movie’s producers) will all sit on Oprah’s couch. Oprah has an emotional moment with Whoopi over…
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Nancy Pelosi: Create New Post for James Clyburn
The midterm shake-up in Congress is causing a few House Democrats to switch leadership roles. In a late-Friday-night decision, Nancy Pelosi announced that she wished to keep her leadership team intact, with Rep. Steny Hoyer to remain as her chief deputy. She endorsed James Clyburn, former House majority whip, for a newly created position, caucus…
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Obama's Youth Town Hall on BET, MTV and CMT
The president just wrapped up a live town hall conversation with young voters that covered a wide range of topics, including education, bullying, homosexuality and the incarceration of black men. They asked some tough questions, including one from a man who bluntly asked, “Why should we still support you?” If you saw it, tell us…
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The Panorama of Black Preachers in Trouble
Think Bishop Long is an aberration? Not really, according to the The Atlanta Post. The site lists 10 black church leaders who have found themselves in the uncomfortable spotlight of publicity. Is it something about the high altitude on the pulpit? We suggest that some preachers get back on the floor with their congregants and…
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What's Wrong With 50 Cent?
Who creates a Twitter account for their dog? Who even jokes about breaking their own dog’s leg? Why are 9,000-plus Tweeps following 50 Cent’s dog? Too many questions, not enough answers. Let’s find 50 a hobby. Other than tweeting. See the photo of 50 threatening his dog with a knife at the BVX. An earlier…
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Dr. Laura Caller: Host Not 'Sincere in Her Apology'
The African-American caller who was on the receiving end of Dr. Laura Schlessinger’s n-word rant told T.J. Holmes on CNN’s American Morning that she was hurt and confused by the radio show host’s diatribe, and doubts the sincerity of Schlessinger’s apologies. “I didn’t want turn this into a racial thing; I just wanted some advice for…
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Schwarzenegger to Send California National Guard Troops to the Mexican Border
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced today that he will be sending 224 members of the California National Guard to patrol the Mexican border. In an effort to curb illegal immigration and drug, weapon and human trafficking, Schwarzenegger is stepping up his efforts to “protect the American people.” Yeah, OK. We thought it had to do…
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