by A.man.I

Perhaps some fear that Obama will really paint the White House black. Howard Witt is reporting that around 200 hate related incidents have been reported in the wake of the election.

from the Chicago Tribune

Barely three weeks after Americans elected their first black president amid a wave of interracial good feeling, a spasm of noose hangings, racist graffiti, vandalism and death threats is convulsing dozens of towns across the country as white extremists lash out at the new political order.

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by A.man.I

Congratulations to the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists who were joined by Atlanta’s mayor Shirley Franklin, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of “In Contact.”

from WSB-TV

In 1998, AABJ made history when it became the first chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists to debut its own television show.

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by A.man.I

FieldNegro – Sounds off on reports that the second highest ranking al Qaeda operative called Obama a “house negro.”

WAOD – Has a lot to say about a feud that’s brewing around Tavis Smiley’s blogging contest.

IsaacsPR – Shares a PR perspective on former MSNBC newsman Dan Abrams’ new media venture.