If you don’t believe Al Sharpton is emerging as “the president” of black America, just look at who’s speaking Wednesday at his annual National Action Network conference: President Barack Obama.

Timing is important. The nation’s first black president has largely finessed the topic of race. But Obama is now facing growing criticism from some African-American leaders that he lacks a “black agenda.”

The Roses of FDR and Obama

 

By Michael Boyajian

 

The Poughkeepsie Journal recently reported that scores of people braved a frigid cold winter day to attend a graveside ceremony commemorating FDR’s 128^th birthday.  This was a testament to the enduring legacy of one America’s greatest presidents. 

Stephen Kaufman, candidate for the New York City Council, District 5, announced his position on health care in response to President Obama’s televised address on the subject.

In a recent post about Rep. Yvette Clarke, I came clean on my crush. Well, there was one person who accused Yvette Clarke of being stupid (anonymously no less). This offended me for obvious reasons. No evidence was offered for their accusation, only immature commentary. So when I saw her interviewed on NY1 last week, I thought it would be great if I posted it up here.

Unfortunately, the only video clip I could find was on NY1's website, and it is not embeddable. But please check it out here.

And something I forgot in my earlier post ...

Now, Ed Towns is EVEN taking on corrupt contracting practices too: http://www.house.gov//list/press/ny10_towns/memo.html

Oh, there's a cold change a' comin', and righteousness and truth are his names ...

“I appreciate President Obama’s efforts to ensure that there is transparency in government, particularly when it comes to federal contracting,” Chairman Towns said.  “We must put an end to no-bid contracts and dishonorable procurement practices that are often the root cause of waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars.”