Nate Robinson Has Hops That are Other-Worldly!

Nate Robinson Has Hops That are Other-Worldly!

This guy can literally jump out of the gym! A 5′7 to 5′8 frame doesn’t afford one the ability to dunk like this! His vertical is serious!

Colin Powell Says the GOP Needs a Reality Check!

Colin Powell Says the GOP Needs a Reality Check! Watch Colin Powell's Take on GOP's Small Town Values' Platform! General Powell lays out where the GOP missed it during this election, and he gives suggestions on what the GOP must do to regain much of the luster that it has lost!

The GOP should study this clip for hours for suggestions!

Oscar De La Hoya Gets the Brakes Beat Off of Him!

Oscar De La Hoya Gets the Brakes Beat Off of Him! Excuse our foray into colloquialism, but Manny Pacquiao beat The Golden Boy all night long!

All is not lost for De La Hoya who took home $30,000,000 for his efforts! Let’s take it to the house Golden Boy, and let’s leave while you can still talk and think! Your considerable largess should calm any negative feelings you might have over the fight!

There Is Just Too Much Fuss Over Plaxico Burress!

There Is Just Too Much Fuss Over Plaxico Burress! The guys at The Young Turks.Com give their input on the ridiculous clamor over the Plaxico Burress incident! We have also included several other clips concerning this incident that will explain exactly what happened. The fuss over this incident is ridiculous!

Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is done for the year. The New York Giants fined and suspended Burress for the rest of the regular season. The team also placed him on the reserve non-football injury list so he can’t come back for playoffs.

What is Mayor Bloomberg thinking? First Michael Vick, now this! When will there cease to be overkill over the off field efforts of black athletes? The guy is already suspended for the season! If Peyton Manning, or Eli Manning were in this same situation, would the reaction be the same? Mayor Bloomberg in featured in the last video clip railing as if this young man is Public Enemy #1! Is Mayor Bloomberg using this situation with Mr. Burress as a bully pulpit for his supposed tough stance on crime?

Thank God For the Protection He Has Given Us!

Bishop T. D. Jakes reminds us to Thank God For the Protection He Has Given Us!

Christ DId It All!

Enjoy this old Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir! They are singing Christ Did It All!

Food Prices Are on the Rise!

Food Prices Are on the Rise! There is a 4% increase in food prices in 2009 even as the price for just about everything else is coming down. Cynthia Bowers explains why food is still so expensive.

A brother almost needs to almost go into sackcloth and ashes before going grocery shopping these days!

Don’t Forget to Give God the Glory This Thanksgiving!

Don’t Forget to Give God the Glory This Thanksgiving! Bishop Charles E. Blake gives this clarion call to all believers this Thanksgiving! It is important to give thanks to the Lord. This is a time to remember where God has brought us from.

God Has a Net Breaking/Boat Sinking Blessing in Store For You!

God Has a Net Breaking/Boat Sinking Blessing in Store For You! Bishop Charles E. Blake shares this word of uplift to all believers that don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, once they have launched out into the deep!

1. Launch out into the deep.

2. The story of the man who staked his claim.

3. Success does not immunize you from tiredness.

4. Make up in your mind that you are not going to quit.

Enjoy This Barack Obama Parody!

Enjoy This Barack Obama Parody! T. I.’s Whatever You Like is the backdrop of this spoof of the Obama Campaign!

Enjoy Some Good Preaching While You Are Surfing!

These sermons by Bishop Charles E. Blake will fill your surfing time with some Good Word!

The Importance of Marriage!

Bishop Charles E. Blake speaks powerfully on The Importance of Marriage!

Why is Marriage so Important in the sight of God?
What should I do for my mate?
How should I choose my mate?
What happens when I yoke with someone who I am not married to?
Marriage is like an adhesive, when you separate it, there is a tearing emotionally,spiritually,physically.
How am I suppose to love my mate?
Why do some mates look for something to argue about?
How am I suppose to act in my future marriage?
These answers and much more in one of the most awesome sermons that will enhance your marriage!

Grateful!

Grateful as sang by Kim Burrell with the C.H. Mason Memorial Choir!

Condoleezza Rice Congratulates Barack Obama on Victory!

Condoleezza Rice Congratulates Barack Obama on Victory!Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says that as an African-American she is ‘especially proud’ that Democrat Barack Obama has been elected the first black U.S. President.

NBA Great Kevin Johnson Becomes the Mayor of Sacramento!

NBA Great Kevin Johnson Becomes the Mayor of Sacramento! Kevin Johnson, a former NBA star and Sacramento’s mayor-elect, spoke Wednesday about his long journey from Oak Park to City Hall. The second clip highlights the great ability that Kevin Johnson exhibited on a nightly basis in the NBA!

K. J. was a class act on the court, and we are praying that he will bring that same class to the Mayor’s Office of Sacramento!

Watch the Acceptance Speech of President-Elect Obama!

Watch the Acceptance Speech of President-Elect Obama! Yes We Did! Obama/Biden 08!

Obama Wins Put On Your Shouting Shoes!

Obama Wins Put On Your Shouting Shoes! President Barack Obama is the next leader of the land!

Barack Obama Becomes America’s First Black President!

Barack Obama Becomes America’s First Black President! This is so unbelievable, it is truly mind boggling!

A Change Gonna Come!

Seal's Tribute to Obama! Seal sings,"A Change Gonna Come"!

Proper Decorum for November 5th Provided Obama Wins!

Proper Decorum for November 5th Provided Obama Wins!

This was hilarious! November 5th will be a day that will live in the annals of American History whether Senator Obama wins or not! Yet, we are looking forward to seeing Senator Obama become President Obama!


Someone sent this to me, I thought that I would pass it on!

Good Morning My People -

After watching the final debate the other night, it dawned on me that Obama could actually win this thing. If that happens, there will be a lot of people (some of our co-workers included) who will be afraid that an Obama presidency will usher in the end of days. They'll be watching us on November 5th (the day after the election) for signs of the end times.

To keep the peace and keep a lot of folks from getting nervous, I think we should develop a list of acceptable celebrations and behaviors we should probably avoid - at least for the first few days:


1. No crying, hugging or shouting "Thank you Lord" - at least not in public

2 No high-fives - at least not unless the area is clear and there are no witnesses

3 No laughing at the McCain/Palin supporters

4 No calling in sick on November 5th. They'll get nervous if too many of us don't show up. (Try to be on time and not your normal late arrival)

5 We're allowed to give each other knowing winks or nods in passing. Just try to keep from grinning too hard.

6. No singing loudly, We've come this Far By Faith (it will be acceptable to hum softly)

7. No bringing of barbeque ribs or fried chicken for lunch in the company lunchroom for at least a week (no chittlings at all) (this may make us seem too ethnic)

8. No leaving kool-aid packages at the water fountain (this might be a sign that poor folks might be getting a break through)

9. No Cupid Shuffle or Electric Slide during breaks (this could indicate a little too much excitement)

10. Please no Moving on Up music (we are going to try to remain humble)

11. No doing the George Jefferson dance (unless you're in your office with the door closed)

12. Please try not to yell----BOOOO YAH!

13. Just in case you're wondering, Doing the Running Man, cabbage patch, or a backhand spring on the highway is 100% okay.


If I've missed anything feel free to add to the list. I just want to
make sure we're all on the same page when Obama brings this thing home
on November 5th.


Now go get your early vote on, drive your cousins to the polls and let's make this thing happen!!!

Like Chris Rock said on Larry King Live last month. If people need anything done from a Black person on Wednesday Nov 5, 2008 they're wasting their time cause' aint' nothing gettin' done..

Watch the Full Obama Infomercial!

Watch the Full Obama Infomercial! Watch American Stories, American Solutions!

Visit http://www.BarackObama.com for more information.

This was awesome! Obama, Obama, Obama! Vote Obama!

Hatred is Such An Awful Thing!

This is regretful behavior from some out there McCain supporters. This time from Pottsville, Pennsylvania. October 27, 2008.

This is awful, but those that would spew hate were drowned out by those who are willing to promote hope in our land! There are people of all colors in this nation that choose to leave some of the negative behaviors of our past!

Jay-Z Says He’s Voting for Barack Obama!

Jay-Z Says He’s Voting for Barack Obama! Jay-Z encourages voters to vote in the upcoming election during a concert in Detroit, Michigan. Make sure you get involved and get out to vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

To find your polling place or for more information about election day, go to voteforchange.com.

Watch How Terrence Howard Feels About Being a Celebrity!

Watch How Terrence Howard Feels About Being a Celebrity! Terence Howard discusses being an artist as an actor and musician and how being a celebrity affects art.

Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama!

Colin Powell Powerfully Endorses Barack Obama For President! Retired General, and Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorses Obama on Meet the Press, and to reporters via CNN in the fourth clip!

This is awesome! General Powell noted the intellectual vigor of Barack Obama , Senator McCain’s choice of Sarah Palin, and the steadiness of Senator Obama’s actions during the financial criss, as the central points that affected his decision to vote for Senator Obama!

Obama Roasts McCain at Al Smith Dinner!

Obama Roasts McCain at Al Smith Dinner! Senator Barack Obama speaks at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner!

This is hilarious! Obama/Biden08!

Watch Michelle Obama at Women's Leadership Forum!

Watch Michelle Obama at Women's Leadership Forum! Michelle Obama spoke at the Women's Leadership Forum on October 10, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois.

Michelle Obama will make a wonderful First Lady!

The Laptop Gangster vs. The Real Gangster!

Asa the Comic gives us this parody of The Laptop Gangster vs. The Real Gangster!


Why are there so many Laptop Gangsters on the Internet?

Les Brown is a Great Black Dreamer!

Les Brown is a Great Black Dreamer! These video clips should encourage any black dreamers that are out there!

America, Can You Feel It?

America, Can You Feel It? There is a movement going on and history has been made in America with the Democratic Nomination of Senator Barack Obama. Can you feel it? Listen to the words of the beginning of this video! The Jackson Five's timely hit backs this support video for our next President!

Yes We Can! Senator Obama we stand with you! Many Americans are agreeing with Senator Obama's Message of Change!

Pastor Jamal Bryant Preaches on The Bail Out!

Pastor Jamal Bryant Preaches on The Bail Out!

Do the Math Black Man! Preach Black Man!

Is This One of History's Greatest House Negro Performances?

Is This One of History's Greatest House Negro Performances? A Black Supporter Begs McCain To "Take It To Obama"!

I am just amazed by this! Doesn't this brother know that most of the individuals at this rally wouldn't even welcome him to the driveways of their homes!

It’s Stacy Lattisaw Time!

It’s Stacy Lattisaw Time! Stacy Lattisaw was one of the most popular artists in the R and B Arena a little more than 20 years ago!

Why is Black America So Excited About That One?

Why is Black America So Excited About That One? Senator John McCain’s That One comment in the debate was nothing short of condescending, and borderline racist. In my opinion, Senator McCain felt that both the campaign, and the debate were not going his way, so he resorted to using what some would call code language. Was Senator McCain so angry with Senator Obama that he had to resort to code language? Did Senator Obama’s political acumen, and verbal accuracy frustrate Senator McCain enough for him to forget that he was on worldwide television, and not in the Old South? Senator McCain why couldn’t you call your fellow Senator by his title, instead of referencing him as if he had just stole the rims off of your vehicle?

Black America has a history of having to deal with such verbal slights as Senator McCain’s. We are very disappointed in Senator McCain’s comments. When Black America finally has a candidate of its own hue that can really cut the mustard, why would he be called That One? Well I have news for Senator McCain, and the Republican Party we are going to turn out to vote for That One in record numbers! Black America is excited about fielding a respectable candidate who is articulate, graceful, and a cutting edge thinker! Yes we will vote for That One, but we will not be alone because millions upon millions of Americans of every ethnicity will also vote for That One!

I think with the increasingly racist tones of some of the Republican Ticket’s rallies, that this comment was a veiled, or subtle attempt to pander to many White Americans in swing states who are busy deciding whether or not to stomach a black man as President of the United States. My prayer is that many in this nation will see Senator McCain as out of touch, and out of ideas. America needs to forge its way into a brighter future with Barack Obama as the leader of this nation!

Why is P. Diddy Scared of Sarah Palin?

Why is P. Diddy Scared of Sarah Palin? Sarah Palin scares Diddy into hiding under his bed sheets!

I agree with the fright that P. Diddy has over the prospects of Sarah Palin with the nuclear codes! Please get out and vote Obama so P. Diddy can come out from under the sheets!

H-A-T-E-R-S! This is a Must See Freestyle!

I found this clip and believe it or not I was so blessed by these 2 young people! They put together this project on Haters and in the midst of doing so they released some very powerful statements! One of their statements is that if one is doing anything positive, that one will have haters! The second statement was that you aint nothing if you don't have a hater! Boy that will preach, and just in case any of you having a problem with a Christian promoting this song I would just want to share a few nuggets with you.

In the Holy Writ there are what I call Biblical Haters such as Cain, Joseph's Brothers, Saul, and so many others who always had problems with the favor that God had bestowed on another individual! Why should there be any haters at all? God has uniquely endowed each of us with so much promise, and so many gifts that one should be so busy with their God Given Assignments that one should scarcely have the time to hate on anyone else! It hurts sometimes to have some hate on you without a cause, but I am letting you know that H-A-T-E-R-S come with any trip into favorable territory! Have you encountered any haters on your journey, and if not should you ask yourself some serious questions about why not?

Senator Barack Obama Believes in the Promise of America!

Senator Barack Obama Believes in the Promise of America!

Senator Obama has led a grassroots movement of people across every demographic that believes what our nation needs is substantive change! Obama/Biden 08!

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Tells Obama Supporters How to Win An Election!

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Tells Obama Supporters How to Win An Election! Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) speaks at a Congressional Black Caucus issues forum on when and how Barack Obama should address issues affecting black voters. The speech took place on Friday, September 26, 2008 in Washington, DC.

This is Sick!

If this brother is really 5'9 then he has incredible hops, and these dunks are completely sick! I think that he even did a 720 at the end of this clip!

John McCain Wins the Election....Not!

John McCain Wins the Election....Not! Let's go to work so we will not have to hear this bad news in November!

Obama/Biden 08! Let's not hear this bad news in November!

Senator Barack Obama Shines in the First Presidential Debate!

Senator Barack Obama Shines in the First Presidential Debate! At the presidential debate at the University of Mississippi, Barack Obama discusses his and John McCain's judgment about the war in Iraq!

Senator Obama showed the entire nation that Senator McCain is not as well informed on foreign policies as some have thought! Obama/Biden08!

Is Sarah Palin Qualified?

Is Sarah Palin Qualified? Jack Cafferty tells us how he really feels about Sarah Palin!

More and More Pundits are seeing John McCain’s selection of Governor Palin as an unwise decision! Vote the Democratic Ticket because we don’t want this lady to have access to the nuclear codes! Obama/Biden 08!

What About the Bride?

What About the Bride? Alright everyone has the right to have whatever type wedding that they would have, but after the dramatic entrance of this groom, what's left for the bride?

Black America is Ready to Do the Obama Hustle!

Black America is Ready to Do the Obama Hustle!

Obama/Biden 08!

Pastor Jamal Bryant Speaks Out on the Republican National Convention and Sarah Palin!

Pastor Jamal Bryant Speaks Out on the Republican National Convention and Sarah Palin!

I stand with my brother on this one! Pastor Bryant's comments were on point! This was a great analysis on some of the recent events on the national stage! I almost said Preach Black Man after this clip!

Is Fox News Blaming Black People for the Financial Meltdown?

Is Fox News Blaming Black People for the Financial Meltdown?

The commentaries of some of the talking heads on Fox News are reprehensible!

Did John McCain Play the Race Card in This Ad?

Did John McCain Play The Race Card in This Ad?

The season of the Karl Rove Style Tricks are upon us!

Keith Olbermann to Give $100 to Charity For Every Sarah Palin Lie!

Keith Olbermann to Give $100 to Charity For Every Sarah Palin Lie!

Keith Olbermann is my man! However; I am very concerned for Mr. Olbermann's largess because I feel like this amount could swell to record proportions! Will Mr. Olbermann ever stop writing checks?

Obama/Biden 08!

Does Senator John McCain Really Believe That These are Great Economic Times?

Does Senator John McCain Really Believe That These Are Great Economic Times? Senator McCain wants to convince all Americans that the fundamentals of our economy are still strong!

Senator McCain I don’t think this will fly with the millions in the middle class! I think that Senator McCain is out of touch on the economy! How can he say this when the very fabric of so many of our financial institutions are threatened?

Barack Obama Finally Takes the Gloves Off!

Barack Obama Finally Takes the Gloves Off! The guys at The Young Turks.Com are celebrating Senator Barack Obama’s decision to fight back against Senator John McCain with strong cutting commentary, and with strong ads!

Obama/Biden 08! Go Barack we are with you all of the way! We don’t need another 8 years of Republican Leadership!

$4.00 to 5.00 a Gallon For Gas But I Won't Complain!

$4.00 to 5.00 a Gallon For Gas But I Won't Complain! The late Rev. Paul Jones sings with such clarity and power that he makes me forget how I want to complain about what it costs at the pump!

God is yet a provider despite the evident price gouging of some in the gas industry! He can make a way even when you don't see a way out of the many financial dilemmas of this day! Can't God still make a way!

All I Need!

The late Thomas Whitfield's All I Need was a masterful work that reminds so many of us that Jesus Is All We Need!

Obama States that McCain and Palin are Not Mavericks!

Obama States that McCain and Palin are Not Mavericks!

Meet the Black Woman Who Beat Out Sarah Palin For Miss Alaska!

Meet the Black Woman Who Beat Out Sarah Palin For Miss Alaska! This sister was Miss Alaska, and beat out Sarah Palin. Once again in November Ms. Palin will find out how it feels to come close to winning the big prize! Obama/Biden 08!

Does Being a Moose Hunter Qualify You to be President?

Does Being a Moose Hunter Qualify You to be President?

The Question of the Hour, Does Being a Moose Hunter Qualify You to Be President?

Thanks Young Turks for this One!

Matt Damon Blasts the Selection of Sarah Palin!

Matt Damon is Not Fond of Sarah Palin! Matt Damon Blasts the Selection of Sarah Palin! The great guys at Young Turks are at it again!

Mr. Damon is quite observant in his comments! What does being a hockey mom have to do with running this country? Obama/Biden 08!

Barack Obama is Fed Up With Ads!

Barack Obama is Fed Up With Ads! Barack Obama is fed up with John McCain’s camp, saying that his “lipstick” comment was taken out of context, and was thrown to the media like “catnip.” Dean Reynolds reports.

Serena Williams Wins the US Open Again!

Serena Williams Wins The US Open Again! She is also the top ranked female tennis player in the world!

The Williams Sisters have made their mark on the world of Women’s Tennis!

Watch Future First Lady Michelle Obama on the Ellen DeGeneres Show!

Watch Future First Lady Michelle Obama on the Ellen DeGeneres Show! Enjoy Michelle Obama on Ellen. September 8, 2008.

Obama/Biden 08!

The University of Georgia’s Knowshon Moreno jumps a Central Michigan defender on a 29 yard run.

This is Sick! This Guy Has to be an Incredible Athlete!

We Are Black and We Are Proud!

We Are Black and We Are Proud! Maybe the late James Brown can remind so many Blacks in America that there is definitely a reason for one to be proud to be Black! We take a lot of hits in the media, but we are a resilient people that have persevered through many of history's greatest struggles. I am Black, and I am Proud! I will be even prouder when Senator Barack Obama makes it to The White House!

Does the Republican Party Care About Black People?

Does the Republican Party Care About Black People?

How can a serious political party be satisfied with having only 32 black delegates, which accounts for only 2% of their delegates? The Republican Party is not representative of a cross section of America! There also seems to be a dearth of strategies in the Republican Party Brain Trust to attack blacks to The Republican Party! This party needs some serious examination! In the later clips, do you see any vestige of color in the audience shots?

Can you now see why Black America is overwhelmingly for Senator Barack Obama in the Presidential Race? Can we afford to see another 4 years come and go with the concerns of Black America being spurned by a party that doesn’t even see fit to embrace people of color?

Obama Knocks It Out of the Park in Denver!

Senator Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech at The Democratic National Convention in Denver was simply masterful!

Mile High Stadium will never be the same!

This Made Me Sick to My Stomach!

You Can Always Find One of Us to Cut a Shine! I Can't Believe This! Some of our people will climb the tallest mountains to get the approval of the man! HRC Delegate Anne Price-Mills reacts afer Hillary Clinton's DNC speech.

A Black Man is the Democratic Nominee

A Black Man is the Democratic Nominee! Who would have thought that a black man would ever get this far? Go Senator Obama we are with you all of the way to The White House!

This is a historic moment for black people in America!

Michelle Obama Wows The Democratic National Convention!

Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, gave the keynote address at the first day of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Future First Lady Michelle Obama Arrives in Denver!

Future First Lady Michelle Obama Arrives in Denver for this week’s Democratic National Convention!

Narada Michael Walden Was the Man!

Narada Michael Walden Was the Man! In the first clip he sings his hit from 1979, "I Should Have Loved You!" In the second clip he sings, "Tonight I'm Alright!"

Breaking News: Barack Obama Names Joe Biden as Democratic VP!

Breaking News: Barack Obama Names Joe Biden as Democratic VP! Well it’s official now Joe Biden will be Senator Barack Obama’s Vice President!

Bernie Mac Remembered in Chicago!

Fans, friends and fellow celebrities turned up in big numbers for a service in Chicago to say goodbye to comedian Bernie Mac. He died a week ago from complications due to pneumonia. (August 16)

Senator Barack Obama Shares His Views on Justice Clarence Thomas!

Senator Barack Obama Shares His Views on Justice Clarence Thomas! He shared his views with Pastor Rick Warren during the recent Saddleback Forum!

Seasonal Relationships vs. Lifetime Relationships?

Seasonal Relationships vs. Lifetime Relationships?


I have a friend of many years, Prophet David Taylor, who shared the following revelation with me, He said, "Steve God Sends People Into Your Life for a Reason, or for a Season." He went on to state that the important thing for one to remember was to not confuse a seasonal relationship with a lifetime relationship. The Holy Writ says that a friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. One doesn't determine the authenticity of a true friend when the sun is shining, the authenticity of a friend is determined when it is storming.

One can have thousands of Associates, but how many true friends does one have? Were many associates there just for a season , or were they there for a lifetime? The blows that are inflected by a stranger are often painful, but we find a way to get through those attacks. However; does that change when one is attacked by one that he or she considered a friend?

The power of relationships are very important and can never be negated, but one has to have the ability to determine which ones will bear fruit for a lifetime, and which ones were just for a season. We can't do it all alone, so one will often need the support of others in one's endeavors in life. When people are sent into one's life for a season, they may be just what God ordered to get you through that season of your life. When they leave after that season that makes neither of you in most cases a bad person. It may have been simply good for that season.

Isn't it amazing that Jesus called Judas that would later betray him friend, but he would later tell Peter his trusted accomplice who only sought to prevent Jesus from dying in St. Matthew 16:22 to "Get Thee Behind Me, Satan. How can a turncoat be called a friend, and a friend that was only trying to save the life of another friend be called a devil? A betrayal or nonsupport of a friend has thrust many solidly and positively into their destinies. Sometimes for a rocket to take flight, the rocket has to first let loose of some of the weights that it started its journey with. Boy that will preach all day long! Was the departure of some friends vital to your answering yes to God, or saying yes to finally walking into your destiny?

Everyone in the Blogosphere has had a real life experience where we shocked by the actions of a so called friend. Et tu, Brute was a cry of Julius Caesar, but have there been crys of Et Tu, Shamika, and Et Tu, Ray Rays out there? Thanks God for all of the Judases, and the Bruteses that one encounters in life, for they will keep one solidly on their knees! Always remember that Jesus is a friend that will stick closer than a brother, so he is definitely one that we all should ardently pursue a lifetime relationship with! What think ye?

Guest Columnist,

Pastor Stephen F. Smith

StephenFSmith.Org

The Next President of the United States Needs to Have the Right Moves!

The Next President of the United States Needs to Have the Right Moves! Senator Barack Obama shows he has the right moves on The Ellen Degeneres Show!

We Are Saddened to Hear of the Death of Actor and Comedian Bernie Mac!

Bernie Mac, the actor and comedian who teamed up in the casino heist caper “Ocean’s Eleven” and gained a prestigious Peabody Award for his sitcom “The Bernie Mac Show,” died Saturday at age 50.

“Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital,” his publicist, Danica Smith, said in a statement from Los Angeles.

She said no other details were available and asked that his family’s privacy be respected.

The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body’s organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia, which his publicist said was not related to the disease.

Click Here to Read AP News Release-Actor and Comedian Bernie Mac Dies at Age 50

Black America It Will Be Alright!

Ledisi’s Neo-Soul Hit Alright could definitely be the pick me up R&B song of the last several years. It’s great to have someone that sees the positives amongst the negatives! Black America so desperately needs more positive thinkers like this! Well we like the song so much that we will post several clips of this great singer who will sing her hit Alright!

The Words of the Chorus of the Song Should Motivate Anyone That’s Having a Down Day!

Life can bring us through any changes, its alright
Just dont give up and know its going to be alright
People come and they go thats just the way that it goes
Everything is everything, its alright
everything is everything
Its gonna be alright
Everything is everything
Its going to be alright

Tim Wise Speaks Out on White Privilege!

Tim Wise Speaks Out on White Privilege! Tim Wise author of "White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son" speaking on white privilege June 25, 2002 at Bloedel Hall, St. Mark's Cathedral, Seattle.

Was CHIC the Greatest Disco Band of All-Time?

Was CHIC the Greatest Disco Band of All-Time? They were incomparable and before their time!

Is This What You Call a Joyful Noise?

Is This What You Call a Joyful Noise? What do you think happened to the rest of the funeral service after this singing?

How in the World Can 70% of Black Women Be Single?

How in the World Can 70% of Black Women Be Single? Are there that many single sisters?
Is It Really That Bad?

O. J. Mayo Will Be a NBA Star!

O. J. Mayo Will Be a NBA Star!

Senator Barack Obama Speaks Powerfully on Patriotism!

Senator Barack Obama Speaks Powerfully on Patriotism!

I'm So Excited That Tyreke Evans is a Memphis Tiger!

I'm So Excited That Tyreke Evans is a Memphis Tiger! Reelblack TV met with Chester B-ball phenom TYREKE EVANS, star of the new movie, Gunnin' For That #1 Spot. Directed by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, it follows eight top-ranked High School Basketball players who are invited to play at the first ever "Elite 24" b-ball Tournament at Harlem's legendary Rucker Park. In theaters June 27. Visit www.gunninmovie.com for details.

Yes We Can!

Yes We Can! Senator Barack Obama can win in November!

Ta Ta You Jesus!

Kirk Whalum and his brother Kevin Whalum powerfully perform this song Ta Ta You Jesus!

Joey Dorsey is Ray Lewis With a Basketball!

Joey Dorsey is Ray Lewis With a Basketball! Former University of Memphis Player Joey Dorsey is a Houston Rocket!

Derrick Rose is the Man!

Derrick Rose is the Man!

Watch Shaq Rapping and Dissing Kobe Bryant in This Amazing Freestyle Diss!

Watch Shaq Rapping and Dissing Kobe Bryant in This Amazing Freestyle Diss!

Enjoy Future First Lady Michelle Obama on The View!

Enjoy Future First Lady Michelle Obama on The View! Michelle Obama co-hosts the view with Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Sherri Shepherd.

Why are Black Preachers So Excited About Senator Barack Obama?

Why are Black Preachers So Excited About Senator Barack Obama? There has been a quite a clamor raised over noted black preachers expressing excitement over the Presidential Prospects of Senator Barack Obama. Charisma Magazine has posted editorials expressing their concern and disdain that Bishop T. D. Jakes, Pastor Kirbyjon Calwell, Prophetess Juanita Bynum, and several other noted black preachers have mentioned to the media that they are excited about the candidacy of Senator Barack Obama. Each of these noted black preachers has done nothing to damage their 501 C-3 status by endorsing Senator Barack Obama. What is the big stink about?

Is it a sin for a black preacher to express noticeable excitement about the prospects of a black man being elected President of the United States? There are many black preachers who are nothing short of astonished that a black man is really this close to being The President of the United States. Should a black preacher be exempt from reveling in this moment as most Black Americans are? Haven't black preachers gone through many of the same trials that most blacks in America have? Are these black preachers practicing bigotry because someone that looks like them is this close to ascending to the highest office in this land?

I feel like it is quite hypocritical for many in the Christian Media to attack black preachers for being excited about Senator Barack Obama. It would be entirely foolhardy for a group of people that has suffered oppression in this land, to not become excited about noticeable benchmarks of progression. Many of these noted black preachers are still the descendants of slaves. How could anyone deny their right to be excited about this moment in history?

The Religious Right and The Conservative Media are primed to send every black preacher that even acknowledges being excited about Barack Obama to Hell. They will ask how could a black preacher support a man that doesn't oppose abortion? I will acknowledge that most black preachers oppose abortion, but we also oppose the systemic mistreatment of many in our pews. How can so many in the Religious Right rally around abortion to such a great degree, but turn a deaf ear against crime and poverty in our inner cities?

How can we ardently fight so hard for babies that we can't see, while we neglect speaking out against policies that so adversely affect the millions of children that live in our inner cities? How can we rally so vehemently about abortion and gay marriage, but say nothing about mean-spirited policies that adversely affect our urban areas? I have no doubt that God opposes abortion, but he also opposes the mistreatment of the poor. As a member of a race that owns 1/2 of 1% of this nation's wealth, I will boldly state that something is wrong in this nation. It is time for a change in this land!

Are black preachers expecting Senator Barack Obama to be a Saviour of Sorts to Black America? No,we are not as a matter of fact we are not even expecting him to be a scaled down version of Moses either. However; his candidacy is refreshing and an inspiration to so many in our inner city areas. How could we not be excited in this moment? How could we not be excited about seeing a black man marching further than any other black man has? Let us enjoy our moment. Many in The Religious Right will call Senator Obama everything short of the Anti-Christ in the coming General Election. Many black preachers followed The Religious Right's Rallying Against Gay Marriage and Abortion and supported George Bush in 2004 only to reap one of the worst Presidential tenures ever endured by many of their members.

Yes, it is fair for a black preacher to be excited about the possibilities of a Modern Day Joseph Story playing out before our very eyes. It is not racist to acknowledge the great accomplishment of one's own. Why is it that black preachers can't stand up for policies that greatly affect their own communities? Are black preachers shallow because we don't share the same viewpoint as The Religious Right that God is a Republican? Black Preachers are excited about this moment in time. Don't attack us for appreciating great strides made by one of our own!

Respectfully Submitted,

Pastor Stephen F. Smith

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Would the thought of Michelle Obama eating, cooking, and waking up in The White House be so repulsive that these women would vote for anyone, but Senator Obama? Would Michelle Obama's presence in the White House cause society to redefine it's standards of beauty, style and grace? Would the status of black women be elevated in the eyes of white men? Would black women be looked upon as more than video chicks? Would little white girls start to mirror the styles of Michelle Obama? Would there be a fear that their husbands would look upon a black woman with admiration and respect? Inquiring Minds want to know!

Here are the 25 Reasons We Think Barack Obama Should Not Pick Hillary Clinton as a Running Mate!

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1. The late Ron Brown!

2. The late Ron Brown!

3. The late Ron Brown!

4. The late Ron Brown!

5. The late Ron Brown!

6. Hillary Clinton would find it difficult to be in the background of any administration!

7. Bill Clinton would find it difficult to be in the background of any administration!

8. Chelsea is already gearing up for her campaign 16 years from now!

9. Hillary would bring all of the baggage from her family’s previous political experiences! There would be U. S. Attorneys looking at the entire administration!

10. Could Senator Obama ever really trust her? Would Hillary stretch the truth in her dealings with the new President?:

11. Would she want to be the #1 Woman so bad that she would sabotage the new President? Well you know the answer to that one don’t you?

12. She has consistently offended African Americans during this campaign!

13. She defined the working class as only whites! Do blacks work?

14. Her arrogance leaves her to believe that she is the only person that sets the metrics that the entire party should adhere to!

15. She won’t get out of a race that she can’t win! She can’t stand the thought of going down in history as the first to lose to a person of color. She could always say she demanded the VP Spot and Got It!

16. She Has Alienated Millions of Black Voters! I’d vote for a Skunk With a Stomach Ache, before I would vote for her!

17. Bill would still be out making Presidential Statements even though he would only be the second man! Can’t you just see fireside chats from The Vice President’s Mansion?

18. Many of the southern votes that she obtained were not Pro-Clinton Votes, but they were Anti-Obama votes, or Anti-Anybody Black Votes!

19. Did I mention the late Ron Brown?

20. She would become the first Vice President ever to schedule as many press conferences as the President did! She would feel free to say anything!

21. She would bring negativity to a campaign of Hope!

22. Senator Obama would look weak if he picks her! Remember she offered Senator Obama the #2 spot in her administration while she was losing the race! Was that not condescending?

23. Senator Obama’s wife would be the first First Lady to take a back seat to the Vice President!

24. There would be more stories on Chelsea Clinton’s doings than on Senator Obama’s lovely kids!

25. Could we trust any Democrat that would quote Karl Rove? What assistance could she bring to the ticket? She would get the credit for any victory that there may be, and Senator Obama would be blamed for any loss! We would have to hear Harold Ford consistently paying the VP compliments,while he shuns the President! Would she use the entire time she serves in an Obama Administration gearing up for her next Presidential Bid? Why did I mention the late Ron Brown? HMMMM……………….!

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The Muzzling of Black Preachers is Bound to Fail!

This is Pastor Stephen F. Smith's Letter to the Editor of The Commercial Appeal! He grew so tired of reading so many hate-filled comments by some of the readers of this paper about Senator Barack Obama, and Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Many of these people who commented also wanted to give African-Americans Churches a virtual instruction manual on how and what black preachers can preach about. In response to some of these seething comments, he submitted this letter to the daily newspaper in Memphis,Tennessee!

Muzzling of preachers bound to fail

There are so many self-righteous people who are commenting in nearly every media outlet available about Rev. Jeremiah Wright, and other black preachers who speak out against injustice in our land. The assault on this type of black preacher since then has been incredible.

This whole thing started as a way to lessen what was perceived as the unstoppable presidential campaign of Barack Obama, but has gotten ridiculous since then. A black preacher better not speak out against the systems that be, or he or she will be portrayed as being divisive and un-American.

I have the following questions to pose to those who have attacked the right of black preachers to speak out against injustice. Where were your good mainstream Christian churches when slavery was an institution? Some of your churches are old enough to have been in existence then. How were your churches silent then?

Should an oppressed people have the same mindset as the majority culture? Were the original black preachers in this land wrong for praying for the emancipation of all slaves, while the majority culture’s preachers were praying earnestly for a healthy new crop of slaves?

While American pulpits and choir stands have proclaimed that God is love for hundreds of years, systemic and institutional racism has prevailed in our nation and our churches.

While the slave owners studied the Holy Writ, they brutally assaulted many of the initial African-American slaves. Were there prayer meetings before lynchings? Were there revivals before slave auctions?

Why was the mainstream church silent for so long on such a horrible practice as slavery? The black church was basically all that people of color possessed.

Should Moses have repented for having asked Pharaoh to let his people go? Let’s see, black preachers should just preach about love, and not speak out against oppression and racism?

Many in the mainstream culture are straining at the gnat of Wright’s speeches while swallowing the whole camel of condescension and racism.

Pastor Stephen F. Smith

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