Comments on: On Air Force One with President Obama

By: BoothV

BoothV — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:57:19 +0000

That extremely well-written article filled me with pride.

And I'm Caucasian.

Thank you.

By: Ken Smikle

Ken Smikle — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:26:42 +0000

Derek,
I usually don't comment on stories I've read, but having known you and Herb for more than 20 years, and being an alum of Black Enterprise, Essence and the Amsterdam News, seeing the photos of you guys on Air Force One was indescribable. Keep up the good work -- it is, after all, what led to such a rare and unforgettable privilege.

By: Peggy Duncan

Peggy Duncan — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:54:28 +0000

Unbelievable. But why was BET there? They've done more to glorify...anyway, I won't even go there.

Congratulations!

By: Jake Taylor

Jake Taylor — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:28:43 +0000

Mr. Dingle,
Your story caused pride to swell in my eyes. This opportunity will cause Journalism Students all over america to reach for the stars. Once again preparation has met opportunity.

By: Martin Jones

Martin Jones — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:13:44 +0000

BE!

Bravo! What an awesome story to read during these trying times for our economy and our race. This story made me feel like I was reading a major first in Ebony or Life way back in the day. I'm glad you all were welcomed to have this opportunity. Where can we see the outcome of the entire interview?

By: Laurence P

Laurence P — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:09:28 +0000

I am happy to see that our President opened the doors to Air Force One to African American journalists. Hopefully one day those same papers will open their pages to those from the LGBT community of people of color. It feels good to be appreciated and welcomed doesn't it. Congratulations.

By: MS

MS — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:41:18 +0000

I'm quite pleased that Black Enterprise was a part of this. I would have appreciated if this opportunity provided a platform for issues specific to African-Americans to be addressed. Pretty much every other groups needs/interests have been addressed but ours.

I am perturbed that BET (of all people) and Essence were even allowed to attend given their often overt/covert efforts to misrepresent/denigrate African Americans.

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Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:01:01 +0000

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By: Houston Style Magazine » BLACK ENTERPRISE: On Air Force One with President Obama

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:04:24 +0000

[...] BLACK ENTERPRISE joined several black media outlets in an exclusive news conference with President Barack Obama aboard Air Force One. Hours before he delivered a rousing speech Thursday at the NAACP’s centennial conference, he fielded questions from black journalists regarding his administration’s plans to tackle pressing economic and social issues confronting African Americans. According to White House officials, it was the first time a president had held such a roundtable session with black media on the aircraft. [...]

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BLACK ENTERPRISE » Obama Addresses Range of Issues Facing Black America — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:33:20 +0000

[...] Black Enterprise joined several black media outlets in an exclusive news conference with President Barack Obama aboard Air Force One. Hours before he delivered a rousing speech Thursday at the NAACP’s centennial conference, he fielded questions from black journalists regarding his administration’s plans to tackle pressing economic and social issues confronting African Americans. According to White House officials, it was the first time a president had held such a roundtable session with black media on the aircraft. [...]