The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

As we — or some — ready themselves for Obamafest ’09, otherwise known as the Obama Presidential Inauguration which will take place on Tuesday, January 20, much is being said about Obama and this past election’s impact on race in America.  In truth, too much has been said about it already.  If I hear one … More The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Why I May Have to Give Up My “Morning Joe”

When MSNBC’s morning talk show,  “Morning Joe” (6-9 a.m.), debuted in May 2007, as a replacement for “Imus in the Morning” program following Don Imus’ “nappy headed ho” debacle, I was all in.  I enjoyed host Joe Scarborough’s easygoing yet thoughtful style.  The former Republican congressman was a welcomed change from the conservative to which … More Why I May Have to Give Up My “Morning Joe”

In South Carolina, Barack Obama Wins One for Us

In the days leading up to last Saturday’s South Carolina Democratic Primary, I was becoming an angry black woman and I believe for good reason. The Obama drama, which first began with self-anointed black activist, Jesse Jackson, saying that Democratic presidential contender Senator Barack Obama wasn’t black enough and was followed by former President Bill … More In South Carolina, Barack Obama Wins One for Us

Eyewitness to History: Barack Obama Wins in Iowa

I got home just in time to witness history in the making. Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama, the guy with the big ears, funny name and exotic pedigree, became the first African American to win in the Iowa caucuses. “You have done what the cynics said we couldn’t do,” said Obama during his speech … More Eyewitness to History: Barack Obama Wins in Iowa