Although today may not be an official national holiday, and many of us are at the j-o handling business as usual, the feeling in the air right now is nothing short of electric. Head nods, daps, moments of shared laughter and tears. Everyone just seems to be a bit happier, prouder at the moment. [...]
Ludacris pays homage to Obama on the mic:
The Obama camp responds:
“As Barack Obama has said many, many times in the past, rap lyrics today too often perpetuate misogyny, materialism, and degrading images that he doesn’t want his daughters or any children exposed to,” said spokesman Bill Burton. “This song is not only outrageously offensive to [...]
So I’m watching one of the major cable news networks this morning, you know, getting my a.m. dosage of politico speak, when all of a sudden the attention shifts to the political views of none other than 50 Cent. Talk about a moment straight out of left field; one complete with the standard (non-hip [...]
Barack Obama, A More Perfect Union:
I’ve said it many times throughout the current presidential race, but after hearing this speech its become 10 times clearer: Barack Obama is the one! If you aren’t moved by his words, and the way that he so honestly addresses the issue of race in America, then you’re seriously [...]