http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/black/ en-us Wed, 1 Jul 2009 23:15:25 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283675/posts Rory Holland, the man charged with killing two brothers in Biddeford Tuesday morning, made his initial appearance in York County Superior Court in Alfred this morning. Holland was formally charged with two counts of murder in the killing of Derek Greene, 21, and Gage Greene, 19. He was not asked to enter a plea and was held without bail pending a hearing next week Assistant Attorney General Lisa Marchese said the state will fight to keep Holland held without bail. Holland is being represented by Clifford Strike of the Portland law firm Strike, Goodwin and O'Brien. Strike asked the court... Portland Left Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283675/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 23:15:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281077/posts There is a new documentary out exposing the racism in the abortion movement. It was produced by Mark Crutcher of Life Dynamics and is called Maafa21. I have not bought or watched it yet, but I have read reviews from those who have watched it, and they say it is excellent. One lady said her semi-pro-life husband remarked it will change the landscape of the abortion fight. Here is the description: "They were stolen from their homes, locked in chains and taken across an ocean. And for more than 200 years, their blood and sweat would help to build the... Maafa21 (Life Dynamics) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281077/posts#comment Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:48:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278090/posts Black caucus criticizes ethics probe of trip to the CaribbeanBy Mike Soraghan Posted: 06/23/09 08:32 PM [ET] An investigation into a trip taken by members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is triggering a backlash against the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s signature ethics proposal. CBC members, frustrated at what they perceive as an accusation by a conservative group that’s been blown out of proportion, last week formed a working group to look at taking on the 2006 resolution that created the OCE. “We might need to revisit that law,” a source said. While the... The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278090/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:54:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277409/posts British troops have attacked a Taliban stronghold in what the Ministry of Defence described today as one of the biggest air operations of modern times. Scots soldiers launched an assault one of the last strongholds in Helmand Province just before midnight on Friday, the MoD said. Operation Panther's Claw saw 12 Chinook helicopters drop more than 350 troops from the Black Watch into Babaji, north of Lashkar Gah. Daily Mail http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277409/posts#comment Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:55:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277143/posts TORONTO (AP) - Police have charged the tour manager of the Black Eyed Peas with assault after he allegedly gave celebrity blogger Perez Hilton a black eye outside a Toronto nightclub. Hilton said he got into an argument with band members Fergie and will.i.am at the Cobra nightclub early Monday morning and was punched outside by Polo Molina, the band's tour manager. They were at the club following a Sunday night video awards show. Molina turned himself in and has been charged with assaulting Hilton, Toronto Police Constable Tony Vella said. Molina is due in court Aug. 5. Hilton, whose... http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D98VS5RG1&show_article=1 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277143/posts#comment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:50:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2271831/posts Activists seek unity, new definition of Black PowerBy Ashahed M. Muhammad Assistant Editor Updated Jun 1, 2009 - 11:29:08 PM MARIETTA, Ga. - At a May 22-24 gathering, the South became the nexus of Black liberation and political thought at the 2009 National Black Power Conference, which was headquartered at the Roberts Crowne Plaza, a Black-owned hotel just outside Atlanta's city limits. Organizational representatives from across the United States and those concerned with the future of the Black nation participated in the meeting. The conference was co-convened by longtime scholar Dr. Leonard Jeffries and Atty. Malik Zulu Shabazz, of the... Final Call http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2271831/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:21:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2270316/posts Civil rights groups on Thursday put city and business leaders here on a 30-day notice that unless they meet a list of demands – including a ban on the display of the Confederate flag at taxpayer-funded events – they will be subjected to protests and boycotts. South Florida Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2270316/posts#comment Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:23:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2266116/posts A recent study on racial preferences of online daters provides some interesting findings. Based on profile-searching criteria set by singles using Yahoo! Personals, the UCI case study reveals that gender plays an important role in interracial preferences: “Asian American men are the least preferred mate for Caucasian women” Asian American men are the least preferred mate for Caucasian women, and African American women bear the brunt of discrimination from Caucasian men. UCI researchers say that "the stereotypical images of masculinity and femininity shape dating choices" and are a contributing factor. The cross-cultural revolution is not going to be launched on... Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2266116/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jun 2009 13:01:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2266105/posts WASHINGTON – Multiracial Americans have become the fastest growing demographic group, wielding an impact on minority growth that challenges traditional notions of race. The number of multiracial people rose 3.4 percent last year to about 5.2 million, according to the latest census estimates. First given the option in 2000, Americans who check more than one box for race on census surveys have jumped by 33 percent and now make up 5 percent of the minority population — with millions more believed to be uncounted. Demographers attributed the recent population growth to more social acceptance and slowing immigration. They cited in... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2266105/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jun 2009 12:43:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265938/posts WASHINGTON, June 5, 2009 – Sixty-five years ago, he was a young black soldier whose role in the allied landing at Normandy would go largely ignored. But now William Dabney returns to France with due honors. William Dabney, a veteran of the D-Day invasion, poses with son Vinny Dabney at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2009, ahead of their trip to France where the elder Dabney is to receive the Legion of Honor, the French government's highest award for his actions in WWII. DoD by John J. Kruzel   (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265938/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jun 2009 01:25:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2263458/posts Hi Folks, proud black conservative Lloyd Marcus here. Years ago, I was outraged when a dear white friend said her son came home from middle school full of guilt for slavery. I thought, “Good grief, this kid was basically born yesterday. What on earth should he feel guilty about?” But, this is the liberal “white men are evil” and “America sucks” garbage he was being taught in school. Fast forward to today. My friend's son, “Jay”, not his real name, is a young man. He contacted me on Facebook. Jay wrote that my writings make him “scratch his head”, but... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2263458/posts#comment Wed, 3 Jun 2009 02:55:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2263136/posts My music producer Frank Starchak is a genius. I've challenged him to do something never before done on a commercial song recording. However, I feel it is necessary to evoke the emotion and magnitude of the tea party movement. As he's done numerous times in the past, Frank has risen to the occasion. He just played me the rough mix today. Folks, it gave me GOOSEBUMPS on GOOSEBUMPS! Tomorrow, I will perform my lead vocal. The national release date is JUNE 23rd. Can't wait for y'all to hear it. All the best, Lloyd Lloyd Marcus Singer/Songwriter of the American Tea... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2263136/posts#comment Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:20:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2261672/posts BREAKING: Official Document says Black Panther was “representing the Democratic Party"Yesterday, Curt posted on this highly racial statement by the Black Panthers at a Philly voting location: [video at site] Racially charged statements by armed black panthers who happen to work for the Dem party in Philly. No surprise the DOJ spiked the charges against the three black panthers. [video at site] (Excerpt) Read more at Flopping Aces ... Flopping Aces http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2261672/posts#comment Sun, 31 May 2009 17:21:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2261397/posts New Orleans Black Leaders Accuse Letten of Racism in Indictmentsby Christopher Tidmore With the indictment of former New Orleans City Councilwoman Renee Gill Pratt's on racketeering and money laundering charges, murmurs of discontent with U.S. Attorney Jim Letten have begun to emerge from several quarters in the local black community. The accusation that the region’s senior prosecutor has disproportionately pursued corruption allegations in the African-American community continues to be levied. When Senator Mary Landrieu recommended the reappointment of Letten, a career prosecutor but also a GOP appointee of President George W. Bush, Danatus King, president of the New Orleans Branch... Bayou Buzz http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2261397/posts#comment Sat, 30 May 2009 23:29:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2261308/posts Like global warming, swine flu and everything else wrong in the world, racist, sexist and homophobe, Rush Limbaugh is largely responsible for who I am today. In 1993, I had a great job as Art Dept. supervisor at an ABC affiliate TV station in Baltimore. The same station where Oprah was co-host on our morning show, years earlier. While minding my own business, my favorite radio talk show host was replaced with Rush Limbaugh. I thought, “Who is this wise guy?” A week later, I was hooked. Unapologetic, Rush courageously and boldly said everything I felt. Rush became my HERO!... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2261308/posts#comment Sat, 30 May 2009 18:42:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260417/posts Facefwd.com <> The charges stemmed from an incident at a Philadelphia polling place on Election Day when three members of the party were accused of trying to threaten voters and block poll and campaign workers by the threat of force - one even brandishing what prosecutors call a deadly weapon. The three black panthers, Minister King Samir Shabazz, Malik Zulu Shabazz and Jerry Jackson were charged in a civil complaint in the last days of the Bush administration with violating the voter rights act by using coercion, threats and intimidation. Shabazz allegedly held a nightstick or baton that prosecutors said... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260417/posts#comment Fri, 29 May 2009 11:59:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2258717/posts At Daily Kos, there is a blog today on how to repeal Prop 8 in the future. LINK BELOW. Keep black and Hispanic turnout low, and counter Mormon Money... The title of the blog is "To Repeal Prop 8, Keep Black and Hispanic Turnout Low, And Counter Mormon Money." Does this sound to you like libs/Dems cherish black and hispanic votes? Does this sound to you like libs/Dems are against suppressing the minority vote? Don't libs/Dems want every vote to count? Could it be that libs/Dems only care about advancing liberalism and socialism and really don't care what they have... Daily Kos http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2258717/posts#comment Wed, 27 May 2009 00:34:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2257542/posts The TERRY ANDERSON SHOW.. Articulating the Popular Rage! Sundays - 12-1 AM EDT, 11-12 PM CDT, 10-11 PM MDT, 9-10 PM PDT KRLA - 870 AM - Los Angeles -- KDWN - 720 - Las Vegas -- KFNX - 1100 - Phoenix If You Ain't Mad, You Ain't Payin' Attention!" Call-In Number - (866) 870-5752 Don't miss Terry's May 24th show with guest... JAMIEL SHAW, Sr. - Father of 17-year-old Jamiel Shaw Jr. who was murdered by an illegal alien gang member released from jail 24 hours earlier. Jamiel's Mom was serving our country in Iraq at the time.. http://web.mac.com/waltermoore/WalterMooreForMayor/Jamiels_Law.html... TheTerryAndersonShow http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2257542/posts#comment Mon, 25 May 2009 00:47:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2254717/posts I realize that many of you truly want to believe Obama is the great savior. At a party, astonishingly, someone said we should be patient with Obama because he is working down a list of everything wrong with America and fixing it. A friend even went as far as to say, “God will judge Foxnews for their negative reporting of Obama”. Unfortunately, I'm sure my friend is not alone in his belief that Obama is divine and anyone criticizing or opposing him is evil. And of course, almost every black I know, thinks I'm the world's greatest “Uncle Tom” for... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2254717/posts#comment Wed, 20 May 2009 15:41:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2253905/posts CINCINNATI -- Some church leaders in Cincinnati say they will oppose any school levy unless more black contractors are hired on school building projects. ASSOCIATED PRESS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2253905/posts#comment Tue, 19 May 2009 14:43:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250569/posts Born and raised in Mozambique and now a naturalized U.S. citizen, Serodio, 45, has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey medical school, claiming he was harassed and ultimately suspended for identifying himself during a class cultural exercise as a "white African-American." ABCNEWS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250569/posts#comment Thu, 14 May 2009 04:42:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2250992/posts Black Washington is a “don't ask, don't tell” world. If people know, there's a “don't-rub-it-in-the-face” attitude. Homosexuals and heterosexuals exist in parallel universes; their relationship is complex and complicated. There is an unofficial covenant that seeks to prevent an intersection or damage the core conservative, Christian-based, African-American culture. Washington Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2250992/posts#comment Thu, 14 May 2009 19:07:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2249502/posts ATLANTA (AP) - It's been two months since 2-year-old Cori pulled the gold stud from her left earlobe, and the piercing is threatening to close as her mother, Maggie Anderson, hunts for a replacement. It's not that the earring was all that rare—but finding the right store has become a quest of Quixotic proportions. Maggie and John Anderson of Chicago vowed four months ago that for one year, they would try to patronize only black-owned businesses. The "Empowerment Experiment" is the reason John had to suffer for hours with a stomach ache and Maggie no longer gets that brand-name lather... ap http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2249502/posts#comment Tue, 12 May 2009 20:24:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2249279/posts I invite all Freepers to check this young man out. He is absolutely terrific! Internet http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2249279/posts#comment Tue, 12 May 2009 15:39:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2247911/posts Saturday, for the first time in the history of Galveston County, an African-American woman was elected mayor. Geraldine Sam, 57, a lifelong resident of La Marque and an educator, edged two challengers to take her place in history by the narrowest of margins. “I cannot even describe how I feel,” Sam said, while celebrating with family and friends at a restaurant. “I was trying to eat earlier, and I can’t even eat. It’s amazing. Just awesome.” Sam received 355 votes, outlasting challengers James Osteen, 316 votes, and Bill Charbonneau, 289 votes, according to complete, unofficial results. Sam, who will serve... Galveston Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2247911/posts#comment Sun, 10 May 2009 06:45:28 GMT