WAKE THE F**K UP: Samuel L. Jackson Makes The Best Political Ad EVER!!! [Video]

Watch video clip below: In the silvery moonlight that bathes every town, The people lye dreaming so safe and so sound. They’re warm in their beds, snuggled up in their sheets, But four years before, they were out in the streets. Now it’s as if they don’t know what’s at stake. All except one girl… wide eyed and awake. Little Susie was too worried to sleep. Can figure out why her family is so passive. The story features a girl named “Little Susie,” whose family once actively campaigned for Obama but now sits on the sidelines this election year. “We … Continue reading WAKE THE F**K UP: Samuel L. Jackson Makes The Best Political Ad EVER!!! [Video]

Chuck, Martin & Barack: Mellow Folks

This is a joint that I had pieced together on the night that President Obama had won the 2008 Presidential Election. And I just thought… what the heck, why not go ahead and put the joint up on YouTube and syce ’em up up for this upcoming election. CHECK OUT THE CLIP BELOW: [pro-player width=’560′ height=’360′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w9kHjduHN0[/pro-player] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w9kHjduHN0 Continue reading Chuck, Martin & Barack: Mellow Folks

President Obama: Full Transcript & Video of DNC 2012 Speech

President Obama delivers his speech at the DNC on Thursday night. ————————- Michelle, I love you. The other night, I think the entire country saw just how lucky I am. Malia and Sasha, you make me so proud.but don’t get any ideas, you’re still going to class tomorrow.   And Joe Biden, thank you for being the best Vice President I could ever hope for. Madam Chairwoman, delegates, I accept your nomination for President of the United States. The first time I addressed this convention in 2004, I was a younger man; a Senate candidate from Illinois who spoke about hope … Continue reading President Obama: Full Transcript & Video of DNC 2012 Speech

Bill Clinton: Full Transcript & Video of DNC 2012 Speech

A transcript of former President Bill Clinton’s remarks Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention, as provided by the Democratic Party: ——————————- We’re here to nominate a president, and I’ve got one in mind. I want to nominate a man whose own life has known its fair share of adversity and uncertainty. A man who ran for president to change the course of an already weak economy and then just six weeks before the election, saw it suffer the biggest collapse since the Great Depression. A man who stopped the slide into depression and put us on the long road … Continue reading Bill Clinton: Full Transcript & Video of DNC 2012 Speech

Michelle Obama: Transcript & Video of DNC Speech

Transcript of first lady Michelle Obama’s speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, as provided by the Obama campaign: ———————————- Thank you so much, Elaine. We are so grateful for your family’s service and sacrifice . and we will always have your back. Over the past few years as first lady, I have had the extraordinary privilege of traveling all across this country. And everywhere I’ve gone, in the people I’ve met, and the stories I’ve heard, I have seen the very best of the American spirit. I have seen it in the incredible kindness and warmth that people … Continue reading Michelle Obama: Transcript & Video of DNC Speech

Chuck, Donny, Bill & Barack Sides Ben’s Chili Bowl

Take a trip from now on to Ben’s Chili Bowl, and painted right on the side of the building, you’re going to catch the latest mural from artist Aniekan Udofia. Although this mural is the 5th mural to be created this summer through the Murals DC program,  this particular one celebrates some of Ben’s famous patrons: Barack Obama, Bill Cosby, Donnie Simpson, and the late Chuck Brown.  Aniekan, along with some help from apprentices, hopes to have this one completed by by this Tuesday, August 28th. Gee… I wonder if they have enough time and space to ad Little Benny … Continue reading Chuck, Donny, Bill & Barack Sides Ben’s Chili Bowl

Farewell Heavy D – We’ve Got Nuthin But Love For Ya

Grace Baptist Church filled to capacity with mourners on Friday for the homegoing service of Legendary Hip-Hop Artist/Actor Over-weight Lover Dwight “Heavy D” Myers.  Among those in attendance were Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith, Queen Latifah, Jay-Z, John Legend, Sean Combs, Usher, and Johnny Gill, delivered a powerful performance of “Never Would Have Made It.” It was apparent that Heavy D, who at the age of 44, died on November 8 due to complications from pneumonia, touched so many over the years through his powerful and positive music, lyrics and showmanship.  As he was remembered by family and friends through … Continue reading Farewell Heavy D – We’ve Got Nuthin But Love For Ya

President Obama Explains Why He Doesn’t Send His Daughters to DC Public Schools

President Barack Obama may have ruffled a few feathers when he answered a question on NBC’s “Today Show” about why he did not send his daughters to DC Public Schools, a place where he lives. FLORIDA WOMAN QUESTION: “I wanted to know whether or not you think that Malia and Sasha would get the same high quality rigorous education in a D.C. public school as compared to their very elite private academy they’re attending now.” PRESIDENT OBAMA ANSWER: “I’ll be blunt with you. The answer is ‘no’ right now. The D.C. public schools are struggling. They have made important strides … Continue reading President Obama Explains Why He Doesn’t Send His Daughters to DC Public Schools

Obama Calls D.C. Talk Show As “Barry From D.C.”

From USA Today Outgoing Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine hosted his last call-in radio show this morning and greeted a guest who employed a surprise moniker: “Barry from DC.” Turned out to be none other than Pennsylvania Avenue resident Barack Obama. “Barry” dialed in to “Ask The Governor” to pay tribute to the man he almost picked for vice president and did tap for Democratic Party chair — after first joking that he wanted to complain about traffic in Northern Virginia. “Rather than go there, I just wanted to say how proud we are of your service as governor of the … Continue reading Obama Calls D.C. Talk Show As “Barry From D.C.”

President Obama & Miles Rawls (of The Goodman League) @ the Wizards/Bulls Game

One day after the Chicago Bulls visited the White House, The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama receives a standing ovation as he enters the arena to watch one of his favorite hometown teams, the Chicago Bulls take on the Washington Wizards courtside at the Verizon Cente. Take notice as Barry Farm’s Goodman League Commissioner, Miles Rawls (wearing black shirt) throws up peace signs to the camera and gives dap to the Prez. Continue reading President Obama & Miles Rawls (of The Goodman League) @ the Wizards/Bulls Game

RENE SYLER: To Host BET Inauguration Coverage!

BET, TV One Plan Extensive Inauguration Coverage By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer David Bauder, Ap Television Writer Sun Dec 28, 6:24 pm ET NEW YORK – BET and TV One, the television networks aimed primarily at a black audience, haven’t paid much attention to presidential inaugurations before. This time will be different. Both are planning extensive coverage for Jan. 20, when Barack Obama is sworn in as the nation’s 44th president. While it will be followed as a news event, network executives said the installation of the first black president will be as much a celebration as a story. … Continue reading RENE SYLER: To Host BET Inauguration Coverage!