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Feature: The Black Church’s Skeleton in the Closet – Obama’s Stance on Gay Marriage (By Nicole Thomas)

Nicole Thomas — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:20:21 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, our President Barack Obama made a figurative and literal statement by endorsing gay marriage. It revealed a dark side to the already outdated church clergy, writes Nicole Thomas. A couple of weeks ago, our President Barack Obama made a figurative and literal statement by endorsing gay marriage. It’s serves as a Continue reading →

Dont Look Now! Is Racism is About to Die?

TheBlackGuy — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:17:23 +0000

First, everyone was falling in love Barack Obama. Race was transcendant, but now things are back to being tight as people are literally and openly calling for the Black Pharaoh’s Head? Is this the beginning of a bigger war or race, or is it the beginning… of the end? A former Urban League Young Professionals Continue reading →

SHOCKING NEWS: Democratic Congresswoman from Arizona Shot in the Head — UPDATE – Reports Show She is Still Alive and in Surgery

TheBlackGuy — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:26:40 +0000

Gabrielle Giffords, an Arizona Congressman and major Obama supporter (especially on Health Care Reform) was shot at close blank range and killed today is in surgery right now. Multiple people were wounded in this gun attack. See what Obama and others have to say on this incident. Gabrielle Giffords, a Democratic congresswoman from Arizona, was Continue reading →

Promise Kept! Obama Brings in All Combat Troops From Iraq Ahead of Time

TheBlackGuy — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:32:26 +0000

He promised an August 31, 2010 deadline that everyone was coming home. Obama fulfilled that promise today, admist tons of love for the President. Hit the links for more info… A line of heavily armored American military vehicles, their headlights twinkling in the pre-dawn desert, lumbered past the barbed wire and metal gates Continue reading →

Five Reasons Why People Think Obama is a Muslim

TheBlackGuy — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:10:37 +0000

Americans increasingly are convinced — incorrectly — that President Barack Obama is a Muslim, and a growing number are thoroughly confused about his religion. But why are people all over this. There are five reasons why… Nearly one in five people, or 18 percent, said they think Obama is Muslim, up from the 11 percent Continue reading →

Obama Hoops it Up with LeBron, Carmelo & More for a Good Cause

TheBlackGuy — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:53:19 +0000

President Barack Obama pulled together an informal dream team of current and former basketball superstars Sunday. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and other NBA all-stars joined Obama in Washington to entertain wounded troops. You’ve got to love Obama. Only he would get the greatest ballers, past and present to participate in a mutually beneficial situation. Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Mr. President! + GOP Hating on Him, Sending Mocking Messages!

TheBlackGuy — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:42:07 +0000

As President Barack Obama turns 49, we offer him a very blessed day and wish him many more years. Unfortunately, some people just can’t let him breathe. You won’t believe (or maybe you will) what the Republican party did. Hit the links to find out… Millions across the United States will be celebrating Obama’s birthday Continue reading →

Coming Alone, Leaving Fulfilled: The Black Man’s Trip to the NUL Centennial Conference

TheBlackGuy — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:12:15 +0000

Few things mean as much to me as a trip to a National Urban League (NUL) Conference. But what is about the NUL that attracts some and detracts others? It may not be what you’re thinking. Read on, and you might find out that you may be missing out on one of the best experiences Continue reading →

Black Stars Unite: Obama Hosting Young African Leaders for Three Days This Week

TheBlackGuy — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:38:38 +0000

The revolution of sub-Saharan Africa may begin this week as President Barack Obama will host over 120 “young leaders” representing countries like Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana and Namibia. Incredibly awesome? Yes. But what will they be speaking about? Find out when you hit the links… Oftentimes lost in the Barack Obama story is his Continue reading →

The National Urban League Centennial Conference is Underway!

TheBlackGuy — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:38:38 +0000

The prestigious and the powerful have convened in Washington D.C. as The National Urban League celebrates its 100th year empowering communities nationwide. President Barack Obama is slated to speak at the conference this week, along with some of the most influential names in black America including Maya Angelou, Sheila Jackson Lee, Benjamin Jealous, Vernon Continue reading →