Posted on 02/23/2008 6:31:00 AM PST by Libloather
State of the Black Union
Today
PBS Talk Show Host Tavis Smiley, Tom Joyner and a variety of America's black leaders will meet in New Orleans, LA, for the 2008 "State of the Black Union." This day-long event is titled, "Reclaiming Our Democracy, Deciding Our Future."
And if I heard correctly, the Hildabeast will make an appearance later today.
wait.... I thought it was George W. BUSH who causes the division in this country!!!
Sharpton, Al Founder and President, National Action Network
Norton, Eleanor Holmes Congressional Delegate, D-DC
Joyner, Tom Talk Show Host, ABC Radio, Tom Joyner Show
West, Cornel Professor, Princeton University, Religion & African Amer.Studies
Smiley, Tavis Talk Show Host, PBS
Nagin, C. Ray Mayor, D, New Orleans, LA
Dyson, Michael Eric University Professor, Georgetown University
"The State of the Black Union 2008: Reclaiming Our Democracy, Deciding Our Future" took place in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Conference Auditorium in New Orleans.
This event was sponsored by Tavis Smiley Presents.
Gregory, Dick Activist
Fields, Cleo U.S. Representative (1993-1997), D-LA
Joyner, Tom Talk Show Host, ABC Radio, Tom Joyner Show
Jackson, Jesse Founder and President, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
Demme, Jonathan Director
Clinton, Hillary Rodham U.S. Senator, D-NY
Smiley, Tavis Talk Show Host, PBS
Akbar, Na'im Professor, Florida State University, Psychology
Landrieu, Mitch Lieutenant Governor, D, Louisiana
Harrison, Herreast Resident, New Orleans, LA
Brazile, Donna Senior Political Strategist, Brazile & Associates
Blackwell, Angela Glover Founder and CEO, PolicyLink
Booker, Cory A. Mayor, D, Newark, NJ
Steele, Michael S. Chairman, GOPAC
"The State of the Black Union 2008: Reclaiming Our Democracy, Deciding Our Future" took place in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Conference Auditorium in New Orleans.
This event was sponsored by Tavis Smiley Presents.
“Interesting. NEVER racist but interesting.”
How could something called “State of the Black Union” NOT be racist, when something like “State of the White Union” would be condemned on the face of it?
Obama’s Big Push!
No idea. I just learned about the 'stages of blackness'. And some people actually believe this garbage.
An Obama nomination and election would be a stunning blow to the black victimization that is being articulated on stage. It will be very difficult to explain how a black man [really biracial] representing 13% of the population can be nominated and elected as President. I am sure today the panels will explain it by saying that Obama really isn’t black.
Tavis already mentioned 'the inauguration'. Someone standing next to him chatted about "you know who making a comeback" in the primaries. Everyone giggled. 'You know who' will be on the panel this afternoon.
There is a Black Union?
That's what it says on the banners. Funny - Jesse Jackson just announced "Obamarama." HUGE applause.
Who’s doing the “State of the White Union”?
‘Stages of blackness’ only counts in New Orleans. Most other courts don’t allow it as evidence!
Imagine the outrage if there was a “State of the WHITE Union.” Jesse Jackson would fly in with dollar signs in his eyes to shake down its sponsors.
Why is it that every time I hear the name of that city, the song "Chocolate City" starts playing in my head?
Interesting lineup. Funny, though, I don’t see Condoleeza Rice, Walter Williams, Thomas Sowell, Shelby Steele, Michael Steele, or Herman Cain on this list.
From what is displayed, a few sponsors of this mess are Wells Fargo and McDonalds.
Strike two more firms from the list of businesses that will ever see my money again.
I'm a big fan of Justice Clarence Thomas. I guess this is where the 'stages of blackness' kicks in.
Senator Hillary Clinton will speak live on C-SPAN at 4:30pm CT.
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