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Aw Pell Yes: Obama Slow Jams the News with Jimmy Fallon
I love this. Critics have been nothing but critical of President Obama from day one, but they can’t stop him from having some fun. He has charisma and a personality (something one candidate in the Republican field can’t seem to … Continue reading →
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When Negroes Need to Feel “Special”: Tavis’s Black Agenda Event
Tavis Smiley is hosting a national forum today in Chicago titled, “We Count! The Black Agenda is the American Agenda.” I don’t like the title at all. The Black Agenda is PART of the American Agenda but it’s not THE … Continue reading →
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Awesome Love Song for The Obamas
This just about made me cry. Enjoy and tell us what you think!
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My President Is Black
I’ve seen that phrase on a T-shirt and there’s even a song about it, but those words have been ringing in my head since even before I noticed these things. I was excited on election night when Obama officially won (did … Continue reading →
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Jay-Z remixes My President is Black – Live in DC 1/18/09
I don’t even want to hear Jeezy’s version any more after hearing this (much love to him and Nas). Grey Hova has to release this. Amazing. My President IS Black! His house is all white! I’m so happy to be … Continue reading →
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Talent Line-up Released for Lincoln Memorial Inauguration Event
I am so excited that I live in DC! I will be at the Lincoln memorial front and center. Oh my goodness, Stevie Wonder, Mary J Blige, John Legend, Beyonce, Herbie Hancock, Usher, Will.i.am, Jamie Foxx, and good Lord…Denzel Washington. … Continue reading →
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Open Thread: What was your favorite (or most memorable) African American Moment of 2008?
We saw one of the greatest African American moments in African American history on Nov 4th when Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of these United States. Hello, Negro wants to know about the other moments that you feel … Continue reading →
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Obama: Dag, the brother can’t smoke, too??
I was reading this article this morning that basically tries to make the case that Obama should stop smoking. Mercury News Editorial – “Quit smoking. Now. Really. For good.We know it’s hard. If it weren’t, nobody would smoke anymore. And … Continue reading →
Obama is Ebony Magazine’s Person of the Year
Of course we are not surprised. If an African-American becoming the President of the United States doesn’t stand out as THE landmark event in the history of a magazine founded for African-American readers in 1942 and now reaching 12 million … Continue reading →
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The Ruler: An Obama tribute video by FlyGy
www.flygypsy.com This video features DC and MD artists Fly Gypsy (Alexei Jendayi (aka Poor Russian Boy), and Kom Plex. It feautres Kuku on vocals). Let us know what you think.
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