Same Sex Marriage is a Big Issue with Little Relevance

Gay marriage is being used as a wedge issue to distract public attention away from the issues that can be resolved at the national level

2012-05-21

Wilmer J. Leon III, NNPA Columnist

President Obama’s support of gay marriage is more symbolic than substantive because the federal government does not issue marriage licenses and does not set the standards by which couples are wed Read the complete article

White Evangelicals on the Wrong Side of History – Again

The goal is to weaken and fragment the African-American voting block for President Obama in November while courting much needed Hispanic voters

2012-05-21

Rev. Amos C. Brown NNPA Guest Columnist

To understand the history of the southern evangelical movement and its evolution, it is helpful to understand how modern day southern evangelicals have developed an alliance with a right-wing agenda that continues to -- with vigor -- divide, devastate and destroy human and civil rights Read the complete article

Misuse of the Bible in the Gay Rights Debate

There is a very selective use of The Bible when it comes to addressing matters relative to women and gays/lesbians

2012-05-21

Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA Columnist

I may be wrong but I do not remember Jesus focusing a great deal of attention on who was marrying whom but it is clear that Jesus was very concerned about the poor and sick. He was very concerned about the money changers. And he was very concerned about the Romans who were oppressing the Hebrews Read the complete article

Minorities? Try 'People of Color'

Latest census data should finally put to rest a term that has created warped understanding of identity

2012-05-18

Rinku Sen Special to CNN

(CNN) -- With the news that, for the first time in U.S. history, the majority of American babies are not white, it should put to rest use of the term "minorities" as a reference to the America's black, Latino, Asian and Native American residents. Read the complete article

Consumer Alert: Beware of Debt Scammers

After paying thousands of dollars in fees, they discover that there was never a connection between the monies paid and real debt reduction services

2012-05-18

Charlene Crowell, Center for Responsible Lending

Unfortunately, there are businesses that prey upon consumer financial misfortunes, promising easy solutions to nagging and deep debt. On urban radio and late night television these companies advertise how debt can be settled for pennies on the dollar. Some will even identify the amount of debt consumers must owe before they can ‘help’ them.  Read the complete article

Obama Did Not Take Easy Way Out on Same-Sex Marriage

Ending Iraq War and pushing for health care also show president's willingness to put values over politics

2012-05-16

Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA Columnist

One point that is absolutely clear is that the President of the United States is no political coward.  President Barack H. Obama made history by backing historic health care reform across America when everyone thought that successful political battle would negatively hurt his chances for re-election.  But to President Obama’s leadership credit, he put the urgent health needs of the poor and others who had been locked out and priced out of access to health before fulfilling his own political ambition. Read the complete article

James Brown's Music -- and New Report -- Offer Lens to View Better Banking Practices

‘This study shows that measures to stop deceptive and unfair lending practices promote market transparency and enhance the health of lenders –and the economy – in the long term&r

2012-05-14

Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist

Back in the day, the music of James Brown prompted many listeners to tap a toe or two. One particular JB song, “There was a time,” is as relevant today as it was before – particularly when it comes to how America’s banks changed over the years. Read the complete article

Connect the Dots Between Broadband Computer Access and Jobs

The rate of broadband access for African Americans without a high school degree is 38 percent, while 51 percent of Whites in that same category are online at home

2012-05-14

Marc H. Morial NNPA Columnist

These rare success stories demonstrate that we know what works in the critical effort to increase broadband access and digital literacy throughout America. Read the complete article

Complexity in Black Church Reactions to Obama’s Gay Marriage Announcement

Congregations often more opposed to gay marriage than pastors

2012-05-11

By John Blake, CNN

After President Obama this week became the first sitting president to endorse same-sex marriage, black clergy and churchgoers could be facing a question that's similar to the one that fractured King and Graham: Should my ideas about personal holiness trump my notion of justice?

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Fox News Brings Out the Long Knives for Obama

The personal references by Obama were taken out of context and the president has often given credit to field operatives

2012-05-07

George E. Curry NNPA Columnist

Fox News, the unofficial arm of the Republican Party that claims to be fair and balanced, is conducting an all-out assault on President Obama, doing everything from letting Mitt Romney advisers masquerade as objective commentators to ignoring facts when a high-profile Obama critic or Fox News commentator make unfounded charges. Read the complete article

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