I LOVE NEW YORK, AND I AIN'T TALKN' 'BOUT THE CITY

Start spreading the news.
I'm leaving today.
I'll make a brand new start of it ...

In old New York ...

no fool not the city!!

I'm talkn' 'bout ghetto fabulous, sassy from the lip, get out cha' kung fu booty grip, Flava Flav's leftovers, all you single mugs move ova', star of her own reality show on VH1, Miss New York, is back on the market.

Thats' right she's single and available again. Last we tuned in to her reality show, she picked some ug mug named Tango to be her man. Well, don't send a boy to do a mans job. Tango has been kicked to the curb.

And New York has started the casting call for a new crop of contendas' and pretendas' who wanna' get wit her. I LOVE NEW YORK " 2" on VH1 is starting production. New York is having a casting call and accepting tapes from all you contendas' and pretnedas who wanna' get wit' her. Send your tapes to ilovenewyork2.com. If you can make it there, you can make it ... (oh you know the rest)

THE UNREST OF THE CIVIL - THE L.A. RIOTS 15 YEARS LATER

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Why the Media will be Culpable in the Next Major Race Riot

Fifteen years ago today, Los Angeles was in the midst of the largest riot to ever take place in this country’s history. Plagued by poverty, lack of quality schools, lack of access to adequate preventive health care, and a lack of employment and career opportunities, Los Angeles merely represented the only thing that could happen in order to get folks with power to pay attention to the societal ills in South L.A. that continued to persist.

And America is on the verge of watching history repeat itself. Only this time, it won’t be contained to just one or two cities simultaneously. The whole country could easily erupt all at once.

For more and accompanying video, click here.

2008 WHITE HOUSE RACE: NEW POLL HAS BARACK TAKING HILARY DOWN

Senator Obama Is On A Roll, Despite His So-So Performance At Last Week's Debate

This is a must read! On a national level, check out the interesting story here.

The GOP Is Definitely Losing Me, And Others I See. Click here.

MEET THE NEW BROTHERS OF THE NFL

ADRIAN PETERSON



GAINES ADAMS

CALVIN JOHNSON




TROY SMITH

JAMARCUS RUSSELL

CALM DOWN SISTAHS, CALM DOWN!!!

GET OUT THE CAR BROTHER - YOUR WHITE BUDDY, HE CAN GO

Race Gap Cited in Traffic Searches

(AP) Black drivers are more likely to be searched and arrested, and police are more likely to use or threaten force against them per a just released report.

As a former prosecutor and judge for over 15 years, I can say without hesitation that race significantly impacts how officers interact with traffic offenders.

Released by the department's Bureau of Justice Statistics, the report covered police contacts with the public during 2005. The numbers appear consistent with those found in a similar study of police-public contacts in 2002, a co-author of the report indicated.

Black, Hispanic and white motorists were equally likely to be pulled over by police -- between 8 percent and 9 percent of each group.

The racial disparities, however, immediately reared their ugly head after that point:

Blacks (9.5 percent) were much more likely to be searched than whites (3.6 percent). African Americans (4.5 percent) were also more than twice as likely as whites to be arrested.

Among all police-public contacts, force was used 1.6 percent of the time. But officers were more likely to use force against or to threaten to use force against African Americans (4.4 percent) than against whites (1.2 percent).

Read the full story here. Want the latest on Simpson? Read this.

THAT'S NOT L.A. BURNIN' - IT'S THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY BRIDGE

Highway Section Crumbles After Tanker Explodes

(AP) - A gasoline tanker crashed and burst into flames near the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on Sunday, creating such intense heat that a stretch of highway melted and collapsed.

Officials predict traffic nightmares for local commuters for weeks or months to come.

Flames shot 200 feet in the air, but the truck's driver walked away from the scene with second-degree burns. No other injuries were reported in the 3:45 a.m. crash, which officials said could have been deadly had it occurred at a busier time.

"I've never seen anything like it," Officer Trent Cross of the California Highway Patrol said of the interchange. "I'm looking at this thinking, wow, no one died."

Get updates here.

CHECK OUT VIDEO OF THE ACTUAL FIRE:

LOS ANGELES RIOTS: 15 YEARS AND WE'RE STILL NOT GETTING ALONG

Lived It, Saw City Burn, Worked For Change

It Was April 29, 1992. Here We Are - Still!

GENTRIFICATION FINDS IT'S WAY TO BLACK LA

KOREAN COMMUNITY FORGIVES, NEVER FORGETS

SOME LEADERS SEE PROGRESS, ALL SAY LET'S DO MORE

BARACK COMES TO OUR CHURCH HOME AND ROCKS THE HOUSE

FIRST ROSA PARKS, NOW CAROL MOSELEY BRAUN ATTACKED

Arriving home after seeing the musical "Wicked", former U.S. senator Carol Moseley Braun suffered a broken wrist when a wicked mugger tried to steal her purse by cutting the straps.

PLEASE TELL US THIS FOOL WASN'T BLACK!!!

According to authorities, Braun, 59, was standing at her front door late Friday when an assailant came out of the bushes. When Braun resisted, the man pulled a knife.

"I turned to look and saw a woman on the ground and a man on top of her assaulting her," Zachary Trayes-Gibson said. After the attacker ran off without the purse, Trayes-Gibson was surprised to learn who he was helping.

Braun said she was grateful to Zachary and Rachel McFadden for assisting her, "They very well could have saved my life."

Braun, a Democrat from Illinois, became the first black woman elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992, serving one term. She lost her re-election bid in 1998. After her defeat, President Clinton appointed her ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa.

She made an unsuccessful run for the presidency in 2004, following in the late Congressman Shirley Chisholm's footsteps (click here).

Braun's recent experience seems eerily similar to what a giant in the African American community experienced some thirteen years ago:

AUGUST 31, 1994 - Her face bruised and her lip swollen, the mother of the civil rights movement seemed more sad than angry as she quietly described being robbed and beaten in her bedroom.

"I regret very much that some of our people are in such a mental state that they would hurt and rob an older person," Rosa L. Parks said as she sat in her modest, rented home, five blocks from the boulevard named in her honor.

Parks, whose defiance of segregation in 1955 led to the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama was listed in good condition. The 81-year old pioneer was released without being admitted to the hospital.

Mrs. Parks would go on to live another decade, before graduating in 2005 at the ripe age of 92. (AP)

P.S. - WE FOUND OUT THE ATTACKER'S RACE - ONE GUESS?

Speaking of a strong woman.... scroll on

QUICKIE: YES FAMILY, THIS IS A WOMAN!!!!

Her Name Is Renee Toney
She's A Body-Builder From Brazil
APPARENTLY THEY DON'T DO DRUG TESTING OVER THERE

Check Out Her Website

YOU KNOW YOU'RE CORPORATE GHETTO IF...

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1. Not only do you know all the security guards, janitors and cafeteria workers, one of them has asked you out on a date.

2. Your version of a conference call is when you call your friends and plan what you are doing for the weekend.

3. Your long, unpronounceable name is prominently displayed on your door, desk and around your neck in some form of cursive bling.

4. Bored friends and family members call you at work because you didn't answer your cell phone fast enough.

5. You paint your nails at your desk.

6. When you are on a personal call, you laugh so loud your co-workers on the other side of the office come and ask you what's so funny.

7. You give your out-of-town friends your company's 1-800 number.

8. Before calling in sick, you rehearse your sick voice and sick story several times out loud.

9. Coworkers ask about your father's surgery that required you to miss work for days - and you don't even know who your daddy is.

10. You use the company's postage machine to stamp your personal mail.

11. Your kid's school supplies all have your company's insignia on them.

12. You contribute $1 to the office Christmas party, eat the most food and take a platter of lunch meat and potato salad home to your family for dinner.

13. Before someone uses your telephone at your desk, they have to wipe the chicken grease off the handset.

14. You tell off your supervisor and a couple of other coworkers on a regular basis - and wonder why you haven't been promoted.

15. You come to work dressed for the club, get your haircut/hair done at lunch and come back two hours later. Then you ask "Was anybody looking for me?".

16. You cuss your creditors out for calling you at work.

17. Your kids call your job and say to the operator, "Let me speak to my Mama"

18. All the pot holders in your cubicle were made at summer camp.

19. You are sitting there reading this instead of getting your work done.

20. You don't officially start work until you get your digital read on at ThreeBrothersAndASister.tv

BLACK COMIC BOOK HEROES: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!!!

By Kathy Hanrahan

(AP) JACKSON, Miss. — Comic books have become hot again, thanks to the successes of NBC's "Heroes," the Spider-Man films and the revived Superman and Batman franchises.

But a new exhibit at Jackson State University offers a glimpse into another world of the comics.
The exhibition, "Other Heroes: African-American Comics, Creators, Characters and Archetypes," focuses on topics such as the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and racial stereotypes.

"It is how we see ourselves as African-Americans through the medium and also how others see the 'idea of blackness' through that medium" said John Jennings, co-curator of the exhibit.

While the most well known black comic strip, "The Boondocks," has gained national attention as part of Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" lineup, many believe black characters and black creators are still marginalized.

We agree.

To read the entire article, click here.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST: SINGER CORINNE BAILEY RAE & HURRICANE KATRINA

Red Tape For Black Hurricane Victims

US Kicks Foreign Katrina Aid To The Curb

Katrina Not Strong Enough To Break-Up Families

Jesse Jackson Puts The Spotlight Back On Him In New Orleans

The NOLO Folks Who Make The Music

WE HAVE TO KEEP LISTENING TO CORINNE TO KEEP

FROM GOING OFF ON HOW THIS COUNTRY HAS FAILED

OUR PEOPLE IN THE GULF

IT REALLY IS RIDICULOUS!

What A Teen Said About $15 Shoes

The other day I played basketball with a teenager named Johnathan. Next year he'll play on the varsity team for Aliso Niguel High School. You may remember that school. It made national news last year with the Principal (a stalwart African-American man) banned school dances because the kids were getting too freaky-deaky on the dance floor.

While Johnathan schooled me on the court I asked him about Starburys, the Stephon Marbury sponsored athletic shoe line. You may remember those shoes. They made national headlines last year when Stephon, a highly regarded NBA player, promoted a line of shoes where the top retail price was only $15. Parents and civic leaders praised Stephon and the shoes manufacturers.

But what do the kids, the primary market target, think about them?

So I asked Johnathan. "We ain't really diggin' 'em," he said. "How come," I replied. "Because they're cheap?" "You mean because they only cost $15 dollars, your peers won't buy them?" "That's right." Then he shot a three-pointer over my head.

I didn't have any wise old man retort at the time but it did make me think that in an era when we get our collective underwear all knotted up over Don Imus, how are we addressing, and I mean really addressing, the present values of our kids?

I don't have any stock in the company and I don't know Stephon Marbury but I do applaud what he is doing. So here's my pledge: the next basketball shoes I buy will cost $15. Who knows, maybe that might turn the head of some teen and even help me do a little better on the basketball court.

Don't know about the shoes? Click this

PAUL MOONEY FOLKS: MAKING RACISM FUNNY

WE NEED TO FIND THE HUMOR FAMILY AND STOP LOOKING FOR THINGS THAT AIN'T ALWAYS THERE!
HAVING SAID THAT... SCROLL ON TO THE NEXT POST

IMUS BACKLASH: WHY HAVE ALL THESE BLACK WOMEN ANCHORS SUDDENLY DISAPPEARED?

Renee Syler Dismissed From CBS This Morning

No Longer On MSNBC, Alison Stewart Doesn't Miss A Beat

CNN's This Morning Says Goodnight To Soledad O'Brien

IS IT RACISM?

WHO'S REPLACING THEM?

GIVE US YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS VERY DISTURBING TREND!!!


(click your favorite anchors name for the 411)

TENNESSEE FORD DYNASTY TAKES ANOTHER HIT

First Harold Loses US Senate Seat, Now Uncle Found Guilty Of Bribery

Sidebar--

(AP) Former State Sen. John Ford, 64, a prominent member of a politically powerful family, was convicted Friday of accepting $55,000 in bribes.

An active Memphis Democrat since the 70's, Ford is facing up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Given his age and the fact that he would be considered a first-time offender, a reduced sentence is likely.

Prosecutors gave jurors an up-close look at Ford stuffing his pockets with $100 bills counted one by one by an undercover FBI agent. A total of eight video clips were presented, as well as dozens of audio recordings from various meetings.

Just because Ford took his consulting payments in $100 bills does not mean they were illegal, his attorney argued.

Yeah, right!

In all, 11 people have been charged - several of whom are African-American. But Ford, brother of former Congressman Harold Ford Sr. and uncle to Jr., is the best-known defendant to go to trial. No racism here folks- just greed.

COURT'S ADJOURNED!

FOLKS WHO GET IT: TEENA MARIE WANNABE JOSS STONE

MOVE OVER MADONNA, TAYLOR DANE, PINK,

FERGIE & CHRISTINA AGUILERRA

MEET THE FUNKY WHITE GIRL WITH HELLA' SOUL

QUICKIE: THE GREAT TRAGEDY ABOUT THE WAR

OH NO, NOT THIS - CLICK THIS!

One Fed-up Colonel Stationed

In Iraq Speaks Out Here

RUSH LIMBAUGH AND OTHER ANNOYING NEWS ITEMS

Rush Limbaugh's 'Magic Negro' Routine

Georgia Senator Ignorantly Blasts Slavery Resolutions

University of Virginia Expresses Regret for Use of Slaves

Scientist In Gambia Ain't Buying 'Aids Cure' Evidence

Brain Drain Costs Africa $4 Billion Annually

G-8 Delivers Only Fraction of Africa Aid
15 Dead in Haiti Ferry Disaster

Australia Bans Snoop Dogg
BET's 'College Hill' Doggin' The Virgin Islands

Blacks Post-Katrina Still Being Dogged in NOLO Housing

WHITNEY HOUSTON & RAY J ... ONE STEP FORWARD TWO STEPS BACK

Okay Help Me Understand!

Whitney Houston goes into rehab... definitely a step forward.

Leaves Bobby Brown and a combustible marriage of 14 years... confirmed step forward.

Back with legendary hit maker Clive Davis... big step forward.

Gets custody of daughter, Bobbi... we pray a bigger step forward.

Starts recording her comeback album... on the verge of HUGH STEP FORWARD!

AND THEN ...

Whitney Houston hooks up with Ray J, a neophyte, half her age, wanna be rapper-actor (think Bobby Brown with no talent)... could be a step backwards

Ray J makes home grown porno film w/his x Kim Kardashian... confirmed step backwards.

Whitney kicks him to the curb... recovery stumble step forward

Ray J offered 4 picture porno deal. Bosses at Vivid Entertainment. The sex film experts are so impressed with Ray J's X-rated skills, they want to give him the chance to get paid for filming others getting hot and heavy. Ray-J offered a four picture deal by Vivid Entertainment bosses, who want him to direct films... gigantic step backward unless you distance yourself Whitney.

The Diva and Ray J back together last night at romantic Crustacean restaurant... roller skate step and fall back on your narrow Black A** backwards!

OH, PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND...

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17 OUT OF 100 - Not Bad Family!

Hey "People", adding more chocolate sistahs and brothas in 08 works for us - we're just saying!!!

WHO REALLY WON THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE?

WE SAW SOMETHING DIFFERENT BUT HEY - WE'LL TAKE IT

Barack Obama emerged a clear winner in Thursday's debate among 8 Democratic candidates for President, according to a SurveyUSA poll of 403 South Carolina debate watchers. 31% of debate watchers say Obama won.

The Illinois Senator was the overwhelming favorite of black viewers. New York Senator Hillary Clinton finished 2nd, picked as the winner by 24% of viewers.

Clinton, the only female candidate, did better among women than among men. Former U.S. Senator John Edwards finished 3rd, picked as the winner by 14%.

Obama did three times better than Clinton and twice as well as Edwards among South Carolina's Independents. Obama and Clinton tied among Democrats.

Edwards and Obama tied among Republicans. Clinton won among white viewers. 60% of debate viewers were white. 36% of debate viewers were black.

SOURCE

AFRICAN-AMERICAN FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF HILARY CLINTON AT 2008 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

POST-DEBATE HILARY

Pearls, Nice Touch - Check

Only Mentioned Bill Clinton Once - Check

Didn't Take The Bait With Dissin' Giuliani - Check

PROS

Did Everything Right - CLEAR #1 WINNER!

We Can Actually See Her As President

CON

She's Going To Prevent Barack From

Being In The White House - Damnnit!

AFRICAN-AMERICAN FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF BARACK OBAMA AT 2008 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

POST-DEBATE BARACK

Suddenly, A Southern Drawl?

Universal Health Care - Who's Paying?

Hugs And Dap With The Brothas Kept It Real

PROS:

Looked Good And Sounded Presidential During

The Debate ( in other words, he didn't embarrass us)

CONS:

Seemed Almost Too Young And A Little Green

- That Experience Thing Remains An Issue -