While I was scoping out my G-Reader this morning, I came across this post by the good people over at PostBourgie. These videos give an explanation of the Credit Crisis so simple, that even my 11 year old nephew could understand it. What do you think is a good way to come out of this credit crisis?
Going off of what has been in the media lately, it is appears that newly elected President Barack Obama and his Administration are blazing a trail towards what he promised during the length of his campaign.
Last night, I watched the last segment of CNN’s new documentary which is entitled Black in America. It was a look at the state of African Americans in the United States. While I would say it could be viewed as educational (for whom, I’m not 100% sure), I personally think that it just glossed over widely known issues within the black community. Maybe some folks are in the dark about how we African Americans live, but for the most part, I personally think that CNN’s African American viewers are very well versed on said issues.
One thing that struck me as peculiar was the fact that for the most part, this documentary equated poverty with being Black. There were some examples of how certain folks came from poverty and became successful, but I felt as if the documentary didn’t cover both sides of the spectrum. It should go without saying that crime, lack of proper education, broken homes and various other issues are all issues which are the result of poverty in the majority of it’s cases, NOT issues of black people who just happen to be impoverished.
Don’t get me wrong, I do feel as if I have to go the extra mile to make sure I’m noticed in the professional world, and I also do feel as if I get looked at sideways the second I want to switch up my M.O.. But I don’t feel the need to let that hold me back, or to think that everyone is out to get me. At the end of the day, my journey is different from the next guy’s journey, and what works for me, may not work for you.
So after all this is said and done, what does it mean to be Black in America? Then again, what does it mean to be Chinese in America, or Irish in America? We are all different people from different backgrounds with different issues and different ways of thinking. To group together one race or group of people as if we all eat, sleep, think and breathe the same things is a bit (how should I put this…) retarded?
Here’s a video from Monnie which I think sums up how alot of people feel on this Documentary.
video courtesy of CreoleInDC and MonicaMingo.com
You haven’t? Well Senator Clinton, I do believe it is time to do just that. Now that its almost statistically impossible for you to win, I’d say it’s time to cut your losses and just head on over to Harlem with Bill. Don’t get me wrong, I do admire your tenacity. However, with current developments (GO OBAMA!), maybe you should reevaluate this whole wanting to be president thing.
It is a widely known fact that most people with a melanin deficit already expect people of color to act a certain way, regardless of standing. In this video, Rev. Wright confirms that suspicion 3 times over.
Was it really necessary to cry on national television for sympathy?
Do you really think that your victory in those states are really gonna slow down Obama?
I must give it to you, poking fun of yourself on SNL was a smart move. A late move, but a smart one nonetheless.
Have you noticed that your attempts to poke holes in Obama’s campaign end up making you look petty and cutthroat?
Februrary 2008’s Genius of the Month is:
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY)
