298 – Black Commentator

Commentary

Barack Obama’s Victory Speech – November 4, 2008 – Full Text & Video

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. It’s the answer told by lines that stretched around schools…

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of…

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The African World

President-Elect Obama: History, Challenges & Possibilities

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

I found myself facing a peculiar choice. Because I was taking Election Day off to do election work, I could have submitted an absentee ballot. In fact, that would probably have been the most logical thing to do. It would have saved me a lot of time. I kept procrastinating in filing for such a…

I found myself facing a peculiar choice. Because I was taking Election Day off to do election work, I could have submitted an absentee ballot. In…

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Commentary

An Obama Victory: Joy and Pain

By Jamala Rogers Editorial Board

His was a modest declaration to seek this country’s highest political office almost two years ago. In a crowded field of Democratic heavyweights, the candidacy of Barack Obama was initially not taken seriously. But it happened. Change did come to America on November 4 with all the world watching. Barack Obama became the 44th president…

His was a modest declaration to seek this country’s highest political office almost two years ago. In a crowded field of Democratic heavyweights, the candidacy of…

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Commentary

Thoughts On Barack Obama’s Election To The American Presidency

By Dr. Martin Kilson, PhD Editorial Board

As I sit at my Laptop PC the day after the November 4th Election to pen reflections on Senator Barack Obama’s historic election victory, several fundamental thoughts about the deeper meaning and significance of the results of the Election come to mind. First, that with Barack Obama’s personal election victory he enters the premier position…

As I sit at my Laptop PC the day after the November 4th Election to pen reflections on Senator Barack Obama's historic election victory, several fundamental…

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Cartoon

Political Cartoon: Obama Turns Pages of History

By Jianping Fan

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Commentary

Obama Blues

By Dr. Lenore J. Daniels, PhD Editorial Board

November 3, 2008 The Obama blues dominate the front yards of Black and white homes and apartment buildings. Some yards have several Obama blues for emphasis. In the parking space shared by Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, and KFC, the pigeons have been struggling to maintain the space where they normally search for food left out…

November 3, 2008 The Obama blues dominate the front yards of Black and white homes and apartment buildings. Some yards have several Obama blues for emphasis.…

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Commentary

Who Woulda Thought?

By Carl Bloice Editorial Board

Just a small group of brothers sitting around at my place watching the Oakland Raiders lose again. During a commercial break, the subject of the next week’s election came up. “Seriously, would you have ever thought, in your wildest imagination, that an African American could be elected President in your lifetime?” Around the room: no,…

Just a small group of brothers sitting around at my place watching the Oakland Raiders lose again. During a commercial break, the subject of the next…

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Color of Law

Are We a Winner? I Think We Are

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

Are we a winner? Yes, I think we are. “And never let anybody say ‘Boy, you can’t make it,’” as Curtis Mayfield once told us… It was the fourth day of the eleventh month of a new era, And we were there, But there were many who had come before us, Oh, they’ve been waiting…

Are we a winner? Yes, I think we are. “And never let anybody say ‘Boy, you can't make it,’” as Curtis Mayfield once told us… It…

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Commentary

Will He (President Obama) Stand Up For The Righteous Cause? – The Substance of Truth

By Tolu Olorunda Columnist

In light of Sen. Obama’s historic win on Tuesday night, certain perspectives must be taken into consideration in order to avoid being taken for a 4 year ride, which provides nothing, having promised NOTHING! In the long and winded 20-month battle for a seat at the table of presidency, Sen. Obama has often conducted himself…

In light of Sen. Obama’s historic win on Tuesday night, certain perspectives must be taken into consideration in order to avoid being taken for a 4…

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Commentary

Wall Street Is Still Very Much In Charge

By Larry Pinkney Editorial Board

As the polls closed in state after state throughout the United States, on November 4, 2008, it became crystal clear that the favorite choice of Wall Street, the military elite, and the corporate media [i.e. Barack Obama] is to be installed as the first colored President of the U.S. Empire. Thanks to the overwhelming support…

As the polls closed in state after state throughout the United States, on November 4, 2008, it became crystal clear that the favorite choice of Wall…

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