4 African Americans named 2010 Rhodes Scholars

Four African Americans from colleges such as Harvard, MIT, and Truman State University have been named Rhodes Scholars. See who they are and their pictures by using the link below:

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Every day should be a National Day of Outrage in the Black Community

George Cook of www.letstalkhonestly explains why he believes that every day a young black man is killed by another should be a “National day of Outrage”. Watch the 3 minute video buy using the link below:

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/LTHWEEKLY.html

 

Shaquille O’Neal paid for funeral of Shaniya Davis

Professional basketball star Shaquille O’Neal paid for the funeral of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl Shaniya Davis whose body was found last week, O’Neal’s team confirmed Thursday. Her funeral was Sunday. Read the entire story by clicking the link below:

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Funny Video: President Obama pardons turkey

Check out this funny video of President Obama who with all the problems he and the country have can still find time to laugh and have fun. While pardoning the White House turkey alongside his daughters he manages to make jokes, wish us all aHappy Thanksgiving and thank the US Military for all that they do

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If I was President

Check out the 4th grade winners of a poetry contest I sponsor in my  town. The theme of this years  contest was “If I was President”  I believe it’s always great to reward children for something other than sports because many of our kids will not be sports stars but will make it via education and anything to reinforce that message is wonderful.  It’s my pleasure to introduce to you the two winners of this years  contest.   Aiseosa Iyahen & Anaiyah D. James.

Read their poems by using the link below: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Where’s the national news coverage of the National Day of Outrage

The National Day of Outrage was a planned protest against gun violence in black communities sponsored by  Al Sharpton & the National Action Network. It took place in cities such as NY, Atlanta, Chicago, and LA. George Cook of letstalkhonestly.com questions why the national media all but ignored it. Read the article by using this link : http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Jena 6 teen maing the most of a second chance

Great news, 5 of the 6 ” Jena 6″ teens are now in college. The 6th who is still in High School Jesse Ray Bear is getting a second chance on life oustide of Jena and making the most of it. This has happened beacuse one of his lawyers took him into his household so that the young man would have a chance. Watch the video by using the link below:

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Legendary rapper KRS One to help feed thousands this Thanksgiving.

In a sign that there is much good in Hip Hop legendary rapper KRS One of the group BDP ( Boogie Down Productions ) will be helping to feed thousands this Thanksgiving at the very shelter he once stayed in. Let’s hope others follow his example.

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Scam targeted 30 black churches and got each for $45,000

The California State Attorney General is investigating four individuals who scammed at least 30 black churches in California. These individuals got the churches to buy computer kiosk that did not work for $45,000 a piece even though they were suppossed to be free.

Read more here http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

It’s not Barack, it’s President Obama

George Cook of www.letstalkhonestly.com discusses how it upsets him that many talking heads and so called pundits often do not refer to President Obama as President Obama. Watch the 3 minute commentary by using the link below:

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/LTHWEEKLY.html