It’s Friday, y’all!!! TGIF!! let’s start it off with the soulfully beautiful song & woman, Corinne Bailey Rae. This is Closer from her new CD, The Sea performed live in Williamsburg. This young woman has been through it and it comes out in her music. She is FIERCE!! Enjoy!!
The Soul Brother is BACK!!! I was forced to take a little time off for an unexpected medical procedure. There’s been a lot happening in the United States and the world in general. I have lots to say and lots to share. You may not agree with everything I write and I may not agree with the replies that you may send in but as long as it’s not offensive or profanity laden I will defend and respect your right to say it and I hope you would do the same. I hope all of you in the “cyber-verse” family is well and blessed. With that said, “Let’s get it POPPIN!!!!”
In light of both events I found this commentary by Stephanie Robinson compelling.
OPINION: How Much Is One Black Man Worth? LeBron vs. Oscar Grant | News One.
Ask anyone on the street and they could have said the same thing.
With newer phones comes old debate of how can I keep my cellphone costs down. Here’s an article if you are thinking about purchasing any of the new smartphones.
What is That New Phone Really Going to Cost? – Yahoo! Finance.
Head’s up, with these jobs ending expect a spike in the unemployment rate. Unless corporate America offsets this with new job growth.
Excellent song. Nice one to get that second cup of coffee to get you motor running! Have a great day!
If you are into jazz or even if you are not, you have to pick up this lady’s new CD. If you’re not into jazz listening to Esperanza Spalding certainly will get you into jazz. I had posted one of her videos here awhile back since then she has appeared on the BET Awards. Check out this appearance from PBS’ Austin City Limits.
Jeff Dunham is funny as heck! Enjoy the laughs on this!
Do blacks feel betrayed by Obama’s silence on race?
Dr. Boyce Watkin’s commentary brings up an interesting point. Since his eloquent address as a candidate, President Obama has not exactly been as declarative on civil rights issues since taking the oath of office. I wonder is it because his “team” has attempted to steer him clear of such a hot button topic for political expediency sake or is his “team” just a little out of touch? The boat has left the dock Mr. President it is time for you and your staff to make another eloquent, declarative statement on race and in some respects on how the first African-American Presidency has brought to vicious malignancy the cancer of racism in America. Just consider it part II of your May 2008 statement as a candidate.
Do blacks feel betrayed by Obama’s silence on race?.
In case you forgot or never heard then candidate Barack Obama’s comments on race:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/18/obama-race-speech-read-th_n_92077.html