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Black Liberation Theology—
in its Founder's Words
The Rev. James Cone is the founder of black liberation theology. In an interview with Terry Gross, Cone explains the movement, which has roots in 1960s civil-rights activism and draws inspiration from both the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, as "mainly a theology that sees God as concerned with the poor and the weak." Listen >
The Life and Career of Barack Obama
Michael Krasny looks at the life and career of Senator and presidential candidate, Barack Obama. Guests include, David Mendell, reporter for the Chicago Tribune, and David Sirota, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist. Listen >
King is Remembered on the 40th Anniversary of His Death
The assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, forever changed the widening struggle for civil rights. Details of the day reveal why King was in Memphis, what was happening with the movement and King's mindset in the hours before he was killed. Listen >
'Why?': Remembering Nina Simone's Tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King. Jr.
Three days after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, performer Nina Simone and her band played at the Westbury Music Festival on Long Island, N.Y. They performed "Why? (The King of Love is Dead)," a song they had just learned, written by their bass player Gene Taylor in reaction to King's death. Listen >
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Call for Iran protesters' release - BBC News
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Call for Iran protesters' release
BBC News Former Iranian President Ali Akbar Rafsanjani has called for the release of people who protested against the result of the recent election. In his first Friday sermon since the vote, he also said large numbers of Iranians still doubted its result. ... Top Iran cleric criticizes hard-liners in sermon Iran warns opposition ahead of key sermon In Iran, thousands gather for Rafsanjani sermon - - |
Official: blasts hit 2 NATO tankers in NW Pakistan - The Associated Press
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Official: blasts hit 2 NATO tankers in NW Pakistan
The Associated Press ISLAMABAD — A government official says militants launched two attacks on oil tankers in northwest Pakistan carrying fuel supplies to NATO forces in neighboring Afghanistan. One bystander has been killed. Local official Rashed Khan says one attack took ... Blasts destroy NATO tankers in Pakistan: official Roadside bomb kills nine civilians in Afghan south FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, July 17 - - |
Lost moon landing tapes dusted off and restored - TG Daily
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Lost moon landing tapes dusted off and restored
TG Daily Washington DC - We've all done it - taped over our wedding video, or our childrens' first steps. But those tapes weren't of international importance. NASA, on the other hand, has now had to admit that it taped over the Apollo 11 moon ... Video of Moonwalk From 1969 Restored 40 years after Apollo 11: What's our next step? Marking 40 years since man's first walk on the moon - - |
Asian Shares End Mostly Higher But Jakarta Stks Dn On Blasts - Wall Street Journal
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Asian Shares End Mostly Higher But Jakarta Stks Dn On Blasts
Wall Street Journal SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Most Asian share markets ended Friday's trading on a buoyant note to take home weekly gains, with commodity and shipping stocks broadly advancing on hopes of an economic recovery. Indonesian stocks and currency tumbled after bomb ... Ritz, Marriott Hotels in Jakarta Hit by Bombings Q+A:What will be the impact of Indonesia's hotel bomb attacks Analysis: Jakarta blasts show militants resilient - - |
Obama tells NAACP more yet to do on civil rights - The Associated Press
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Obama tells NAACP more yet to do on civil rights
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Saying that civil rights leaders from decades past paved the way for his election as the nation's first black commander in chief, President Barack Obama paid homage to the NAACP and advised members that their work remains unfinished. ... Obama Speaks Of Blacks' Struggle Obama to NAACP: 'We need a new mind-set' President talks of progress, barriers at NAACP convention - - |
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Building a Bipartisan Consensus
Continuing his effort to deal with Senators and Representatives of both parties in good faith, the President meets with Senators Snowe and Nelson to discuss health care reform.More Stable and Secure Health Care For Seniors
Terrell McSweeny, Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice President, discusses the Middle Class Task Force meeting that just concluded on seniors and health reform.Cabinet Officials Continue to Tour Rural America
The Rural Tour continues this week, with stops in small towns in Wisconsin, Virginia, and Louisiana.Highlights from Ghana
President Obama celebrates and challenges Africa in his first visit to the continent since being elected. Catch a glimpse of his reception among the Ghanaian people in a new video.
Includes video. Secretary Clinton: "A New Era of Engagement"
Secretary of State Clinton gives a sweeping foreign policy speech, outlining the administration's goals and approaches, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and diplomacy.President Obama and Willie Mays on Air Force One
The legendary Willie Mays joined President Obama for the flight out to St. Louis on Tuesday, listen in on their conversation. Includes video. Of SAPs and F-22s
OMB Director Peter Orszag explains what the Statement of Administration Policy out today is all about.Nurses Join the Call for Health Care Reform
Joined by members of the American Nurses Association, the President speaks on the urgent need for health care reform, urging those who would delay change and defend the status quo to take a hard look at what they are defending. Includes video. President Obama Talks Baseball with Bob Costas
Watch President Obama's interview with world-famous sportscaster Bob Costas. Includes video. A First Pitch for Service
The President throws out the first pitch at the MLB All-Star Game, where activities highlighted United We Serve and the importance of community service.The People's Blogs!
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The Music Of Poligraf : Leftoverturned part 1
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Paperback of Legacy of the Ripper can now be ordered - Whooppee!!
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A Sense of Mounting Excitement
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New Publishing Contract for Cutting to the Chase!
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Authors On Lock
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The Devil is a Lie Blog Tour (July 6-10, 2009)
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HARLEM BOOK FAIR
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Press Release for the CWC Empowerment Luncheon, July 25
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TPL Member Spotlight
Kevin FultonBorn in The Bronx, New York, and now living in Durham, North Carolina Kevin is an Writer and Poet working to pursue his dreams of becoming a published Author. His literary collection includes writings that reflect on his life and experiences.
Continuing his soul-searching journey that has contributed to his personal growth and spiritual development, Kevin strives to become a prolific, published author and inspirational poet, motivational speaker, and to have his inspirational lyrics and compositions recorded by a youth choir.
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Keith B. aka K. L.In his own words— I was born in South Jamaica, Queens, and currently reside in Brooklyn, New York. At 40 years of age I am a father of four, teacher for the New York City Department of Education for over ten years, and was recently married. My supportive wife is strength, best friend, and editor of most of my work. I obtained my A.S. in Business from Kingsborough Community College, B.S. in Education from York College, and holds a Master’s Degree from Walden University. I anticipate beginning my Ph.D. studies in 2008.
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Meet LaDeana MichelleA multi-octave vocalist, actress, producer, songwriter, scriptwriter, musician, arranger, composer, CEO, poet, author, concept designer and more, LaDeanna is a multi-talented women.
LaDeana in her own words... I love fun, comedic, outgoing, REAL folks who don't just gripe all the daggoned time. Life is too short for thaaaat! Take out the wild hair and THEN call me. Furthermore, if you are going to be long-winded, can we talk about something cool? Dang! LOL. I'm a mental, intellectual person about my business, but I am extremely FUN— wouldn't have it any other way. My employees and partners LOVE me… but don't get it twisted and let the sweet smiles fool you. I'm like the basic SISTA prototype 101--I don't take NOOOO mess! LOL.
And she goes on to say... I love kind, but spicy "take no mess" folks who are straight up with me and do what they say. I don’t like to WONDER too long… tell me what’s up, straight up. I'm adventurous… but smart enough to know not to be shark bait… to climb on TOP of the roof of that car instead of trying to outrun the huge— and rapidly approaching— angry dog… go walking alone in the forest at night… jump off a high ledge using a big rubber band with nothing but cement below (that’s Bungee jumping for the adventure impaired, LOL)… remain INSIDE the doggoned house when I hear obvious noises upstairs and ask “Who’s there?” when I already KNOW nobody’s home but me… drive on top of active train tracks with an old car… go to the beach with no sunscreen (Black folks burn, too)… leave the house with no deodorant… or bug repellent… or get eaten by somethin' in some unexplored deep underground cave. I don’t know if nobody told you, but we are NOT one with nature. You can GO ON SOMEWHERE with that. Nature will rip you a new one. LOL. I like to do things outside of the norm, though. Guess I'm a rebel like that. You can go in the front door if ya' want… I'm goin' in thru the back! They just stopped you, but I just snuck on by. LOL.
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NPR's All Thing's Considered
At 100, NAACP Shifts Focus From Rights To Justice
President Obama's speech to the NAACP on the group's 100th anniversary comes at a pivotal time for the organization. Kai Wright, a senior writer for the online magazine The Root, says that under its new chairman, Benjamin Jealous, the civil rights group is turning the conversation to criminal justice reform.An Industry Icon's Quest For The Signature Cigar
Cigar icon Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is back in business at age 57, hoping to pass on his family's cigar-making tradition. Among a new wave of independent cigar makers, Perez-Carrillo is starting a new company in Miami with his son and daughter.Emmy Nominations Feel Like More Of Same
The Emmy nominations Thursday prompted expectation that the list of actors and shows wouldn't be the usual suspects because of a new rule that expanded the field of nominees from five to six in some key categories. Nevertheless, the resulting mix of nominees still feels like more of the same.Ex-SEC Chief Opposes Plan To Boost Fed Powers
The Obama administration wants to expand the powers of the Federal Reserve as part of its efforts to overhaul the financial regulatory system. Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson, who opposes that plan, says the Fed should focus on monetary policy.Letters: Brown, Michigan
Listeners responded to the interview with Willie Brown and the conversation with Michigan state Rep. Michael Lahti. Madeleine Brand and Robert Siegel read from listeners' e-mails.Most Big Credit Card Firms Raising Rates, Fees
Credit card interest rates and fees are increasing ahead of federal legislation, which go into effect in February 2010, that limits those fees. John Ulzheimer, of Credit.com, says many most of the top 10 credit card issuers are changing the terms of many accounts to be more favorable to banks and less favorable to consumers.'Harry And Louise' Now Back Health Care Overhaul
Harry and Louise, the couple who appeared in the ad that helped sink President Clinton's heath care ambitions, are back with a new ad — supporting President Obama's industry overhaul. The actors joined several Democratic senators on Capitol Hill Thursday to mark the passage of a health bill from the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.One Small Town's Big Role In The Apollo Missions
More than 40 years ago, NASA sent the Apollo 11 astronauts to the small town of Flagstaff, Ariz., to prepare for their mission. The desert terrain and a meteor crater just east of town were much like what they would encounter on the moon.Md. County Health Program Highlights Challenges
Howard County, Md., Health Commissioner Dr. Peter Beilenson says more people have enrolled in Healthy Howard, the county's program for the uninsured. But, he says, as many as 10 percent of those enrolled are in danger of being dropped because they cannot afford the program.Teen Sails Solo Around The World
Seventeen year old Zac Sunderland has become the youngest person to sail around the world solo. The teen docked in Marina Del Ray, Calif., Thursday, completing his 28,000 mile trip.Forums
So what does the bailout plan give us . . . 16 Replies
Millions of taxpayers, thousands of businesses and groups as diverse as solar power developers and natural disaster victims will see tax relief with the House vote Friday to approve and send to the...
Tagged: bailout-plan, economic-crisis
Started by Marlive in Politics. Last reply by wizthom Nov. 1, 2008.
Remembering 9/11 4 Replies
I'll personally never forget that fateful day... working from home, I watched it all unfold right before my eyes, on the television... it was horrifying. My favorite American city... my favorite ...
Tagged: centers, center, 911, September, 11
Started by Wil in Remembering When.... Last reply by Leslie May 24.
Remembering Hurricane Katrina 6 Replies
August 29th marks the 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Let us all take a moment to stop and reflect, remember, and pray for all those affected by the storm.
Started by Renee Williams in General Discussions. Last reply by Wil Sep. 1, 2008.
obama shame on obama ,,georgia envaded by russia may have sealed obama fate
A Trip of a Different Kind Much hoopla surrounded Barack Obama's recent trip to the Middle East and western Europe: his quick drop-ins to Iraq and Afghanistan ("Hi! Bye!"); the faux "listening...
Started by wizthom in Politics Aug. 16, 2008.
why obama wont get elected ,yes blacks do read seee
ANN COULTER Jonathan Livingston Obama I’ve caught Obama fever! Obamamania, Obamarama, Obama, Obama, Obama. (I just pray to God this is clean, renewable electricity I’m feeling.) Only white guilt...
Started by wizthom in Politics Aug. 15, 2008.
Time To Save Our Children 7 Replies
LET THEM KILL ONE ANOTHER by: David W. Johnson, Jr. Why should our enemies care if we rob and kill one another If we destroy one another, it saves them from having to do it African Americans, wake...
Started by David W. Johnson, Jr. in Social Leaders. Last reply by David W. Johnson, Jr. Aug. 18, 2008.
There's Self-Publishing Wealth In Your Future
Hi Everyone! Finally, what we promised is ready!!! Self-publishing Your Way to Wealth. It is in your future because it is a positive impact in the lives of those you touch. It overpowers inflation...
Tagged: resources, succeed., success, teleseminar, ebook
Started by Martha Tucker in General Discussions Jun. 23, 2008.
Win A Book: Meet Author Ivan Wright Here at The Urban Book Lounge 3 Replies
Join Author Ivan Wright on his virtual book tour! Ivan will be available on The People's Lounge ( Urban Book Lounge) for questions June 9th - 15th Those of you who have enjoyed his first nove...
Tagged: Book-Marketing, Publicity, Author-Promotion, Mystery-Books, Black-Authors
Started by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR in General Discussions. Last reply by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR Jun. 16, 2008.
Starting a Music Blog, feeling a bit lost. 2 Replies
First of all, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Demi'urge. It's not my real name but it's one of my most comfortable ones (hey I can use that in a poem.) I am a poet, a somewhat music en...
Started by Demi'urge in General Discussions. Last reply by Kevin Fulton Sep. 7, 2008.
Getting healthy is killing me! 12 Replies
I can honestly say that I am completely amazed that I'm actually contributing to this forum discussion about weight! But I have to go on the record and say -- getting in shape . . . getting healthy...
Started by Marlive in Healthy Living. Last reply by slaine Apr. 18, 2008.
iTunes Top 10 SPOKEN WORD. Click to visit the Apple iTunes Store to view the rest or buy your favorites!
7. Ballad of Bilbo Baggins - Leonard Nimoy
Ballad of Bilbo Baggins by Leonard Nimoy from the album Spaced Out - The Best of Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner1. Who’s On First - Abbott & Costello
Who’s On First by Abbott & Costello from the album Who's On First2. The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 1 - Stephen Fry
The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 1 by Stephen Fry from the album The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 19. I Have a Dream - Washington DC 8/28/63 - Martin Luther King Jr.
I Have a Dream - Washington DC 8/28/63 by Martin Luther King Jr. from the album Greatest Speeches of All Time, Vol. 13. Who’s On First? - Abbot And Costello
Who’s On First? by Abbot And Costello from the album The Greatest Comedy of All Time6. Welcome Christmas (Reprise) - The Who Village Choir
Welcome Christmas (Reprise) by The Who Village Choir from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas4. Your Phone Is Ringing! (Screaming Ringtone) - Talking Ring Tones
Your Phone Is Ringing! (Screaming Ringtone) by Talking Ring Tones from the album Crazy Girlfriend Talking Ringtones - Volume 28. Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds (Edit) - William Shatner
Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds (Edit) by William Shatner from the album Spaced Out - The Best of Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner5. You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch - Thurl Ravenscroft
You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch by Thurl Ravenscroft from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas10. We Shall Overcome - Martin Luther King Jr.
We Shall Overcome by Martin Luther King Jr. from the album The Best of the Speeches© The People's Lounge. All rights reserved.
