Category Archives: News from the Soul Brother

The Total Failure of Global Aid in Haiti

The deep-seated global vendetta against Haiti is appalling. The United States has not released its pledged aid (thanks to Sen. Tom Coburn-let him know you do not agree), so in some respects the rest of the global community has that as an excuse,”…the … Continue reading

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Rev. Jesse Jackson: GOP Runs on the “Big Lie”

Succinct, to the point, and an excellent commentary that will remind many of us why we need to vote. Rev. Jackson’s examples are poignant reminders of current events that should be more than enough motivation to get up, out, and vote … Continue reading

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Obama: End Tax Breaks To Stop Overseas Hiring

I would be in favor of this and for fines for American companies who trend to exporting and offshoring jobs to other countries. Obama: End Tax Breaks To Stop Overseas Hiring.

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From Obama, the Tax Cut Nobody Heard Of

Damn right. This is some of the policy items that has not been publicized and a lot of us do not know. From Obama, the Tax Cut Nobody Heard Of – NYTimes.com.

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Will Fox News kill Becks show after assassination plot?

Hopefully, Rupert Murdoch will command his minions to cancel Glenn Beck’s tirades on his network. Unfortunately, I don’t think that will happen. The only way it will occur is if the show becomes the lowest ad revenue generator for Fox … Continue reading

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Tides Foundation CEO To Fox News Advertisers: Drop Glenn Beck Or Have Blood On Your Hands

This was a gutsy and prudent action by the CEO of the Tides Foundation. I agree wholeheartedly. Tides Foundation CEO To Fox News Advertisers: Drop Glenn Beck Or Have Blood On Your Hands.

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Single Moms Crushed by Recession

Black and Hispanic single mothers has zero median wealth. ZERO. That is surprising and depressing. When America encounters an economic recession or depression our community suffers earlier, longer and more dramatically than the majority. When looking at this issue from that … Continue reading

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New judge sworn in to history

Congratulations to Tanya Walton Pratt for her appointment as Indiana’s first african-american female judge. We live history every day! New judge sworn in to history | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star.

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Threat Response

I have heard Rev. Lowry’s appeal. Nicely done. African-American voters hold the keys to the success of this election for the Democrat base. Everyone must vote regardless of party affiliation. Op-Ed Columnist – Threat Response – NYTimes.com.

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Will the Supreme Court Stop Prosecutorial Misconduct?

This is an important case to watch for developments in. Prosecutorial misconduct is one of many problems in the criminal justice system that greatly affects people of color. Will the Supreme Court Stop Prosecutorial Misconduct?.

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