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NENCNEWS_Iss6
The issues that continue to face the African American community are troubling. The situation in Ferguson, Missouri is not isolated. This month’s newsletter focuses on issues that reflect Ferguson, Missouri and the unfortunate death of 18 year old Michael Brown, killed by a Ferguson, Missouri police officer. CLICK HERE FOR NEWSLETTER: NENCNEWS_Iss6
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INVITATION: NC EAST AFRICAN AMERICAN CAUCUS LEADERS’ SUMMIT 2014
NC EAST African American Caucus Leaders’ Summit 2014: Transforming Relevancy Join the NC East African American Caucus at our first NC East Leaders’ Summit 2014: Transforming Relevancy Join us as we convene leaders from across the East … equipping them with the tools they need to be effective in the upcoming November election and …
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State of the Union Address: Yes. Mr. President. Use Your Pen and Your Phone and Keep Trying to Bridge Build
The State of the Union address was a time to to be reminded of why President Obama was elected. This extraordinary visionary is more committed to his promises than ever before. Prior to the State of the Union, President Obama, frustrated by Washington politics and gridlock, made the announcement that he would use the powers…
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Troubling Times in America: Recapturing Timeless Principles That Made America Great
I remember being safe in public places. I can remember browsing carefree in a world where kids and guns and crowds were never synonymous with pulling a trigger or the mad rush to escape fire. And as I grew I can remember feeling perfectly safe walking with no hand in mine and no eyes peering…
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What is the Narrative? Women Their Libidos and the Indictment of “Uncle Sugar”
Young. Poor. Black. Single with child… now what? Does “uncle sugar” really show up to enslave the libido of all those young black girls having baby daddy’s baby out of wedlock? It is difficult to imagine how women within the demographics that Huckabee was describing would respond to what he had to say. It appears…
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Fighting a Never Ending War: The War on Poverty 50 Years and Counting
The war on poverty is a clash of ideologies that persist through debates and elections. Elected, political, fiscal and public will to continue the war has waned long ago. Partisanism is reframing the debate and reshaping the context of the war. In 1964, just a few weeks after the death of President John Kennedy, President…
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Nelson Mandela: A Stalwart Leader Passes
What does it take to make a difference? What does it take to make a real difference? It takes extraordinary courage. Nelson Mandela, leader, freedom fighter, global ambassador, elder statesman, father of a nation, transformer, and past president, died leaving a legacy of uncompromisable love for peaceful resolves for himself, his nation and for those…