Sharpton: Is Obama Ready for Mt. Rushmore?

Al Sharpton aired a segment concerning a recent National Journal articlewhich analyzed President Obama’s chances of attaining a coveted spot on Mt. Rushmore Friday evening on MSNBC. Teddy Roosevelt’s presence on the landmark garnered particular attention from Sharpton,...

A troubling tale from his past. Is it true? Tawana Brawley

" Charge: In 1987, a 15-year-old black girl named Tawana Brawley went missing and was found four days later covered in dog feces and with racial slurs written on her body. She claimed that at least two and...

When The Man is One of Us

Sure, Jesse is an old fool who doesn't know how to act. But his latest gaffe shows how none of us is really ready for this moment. On one level, it is easy to dismiss the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.'s crudely worded metaphorical threat to castrate Barack Obama for...

5 less-discussed reasons for Hillary’s failure

"1. She got typecast The moron’s idea of “understanding” something is to pigeonhole it, file it in with things from the past that it may resemble. Morons don’t like to look too closely at stuff, knowing that details serve only to confuse, not to enlighten....

Rally over NYC police acquittals in the death of Sean Bell

Hundreds of people turned up for a protest in the streets of New York today against the decision to clear all three officers in the shooting death of Sean Bell.The decision to clear the officers was revealed...

George W. Bush Meets Al Sharpton, Puts Foot Firmly In Mouth

"At a White House celebration of Black History Month held by President George W. Bush, the Rev. Al Sharpton was one of the guests of honor. But then things got awkward."

Golf Channel Anchor Suspended for “lynch him in a back alley” Remark

Freedom of speech took another blow when a Golf Channel anchor says something stupid and is now suspended for words that were “hurtful and grossly inappropriate”"Golf Channel last night announced that it...

Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton’s Obama Problem

Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton has pointedly stated that Democrats are ignoring the race issue in the US. The logic of this assault to some degree excuses the Republican field of candidates who all but ignored...

Lawyer: Chapman's son sold N-word tape

 Update:" Guess everyone is making money. looks like the word ni**er is the new money maker HONOLULU - Television bounty hunter Duane Dog Chapman's son taped a private phone conversation in which the reality...

Air America: Time to Give Elliott the Boot for False Report

"Something happened to Air America talk show personality Randi Rhodes in New York. Before the blood was even dry in her incident--as yet still undefined-- Air American host Jon Elliott issued a blistering attack on "the right wing hate machine" that he said had attacked...

Thousands Rally in La. to Support Jena 6

The Jena 6 rally started today, and NowPublic staffers are all over it. Look below for a list of NP stories covering various aspects of the rally -- and feel free to add your own in the Comments section.School...

Eddie Griffin: N-Word Stops Show

Eddie Griffin gets bit by the N word."MIAMI (AP) - A standup routine by black comedian Eddie Griffin was stopped after he repeatedly used the N-word, a magazine's spokesman said Wednesday. Griffin, who has...

Will the Real Al Sharpton Please Stand Up?

I'm not highlighting the article below for a "gotcha" piece, but to point out a funny little instance of the identity crisis of online reportage. Ease of reference shouldn't seduce us into knee-jerk...

Imus Was A Fool To Apologize

"Don Imus was a fool to apologize for his remarks calling the Rutgers' Women's' Basketball team "Nappy Headed Hos." This is not to say that the aforementioned team is either nappy headed or sexually promiscuous...

Poverty Pimps Persistent Pop-Offs :: MAXINE

Don Imus/MSNBC - CBS UPDATE - 4-12-2007    "Where is the equity? Where is the context calculation? Where is their collective gun always aimed? This is NOT a defense of Don Imus and the general degradation of behavior found throughout our society. This posting is a calling...

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