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Congressional Black Caucus to Pres. Obama: “Where Are the Black Nominees?”

Obama has appointed one Latino, but no blacks to the Cabinet of his second administration

Congressional Black Caucus questions Obama’s commitment to diversity

By Makkada B. Selah

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Marcia Fudge Assumes Leadership of CBC

Fudge will set the agenda for the 43 black members of Congress

Congressional Black Caucus members have elected Fudge as leader

By Makkada B. Selah

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CBC Launches New Voter Protection Initiative, ‘For The People’

BE prepared for Election Day!

BE prepared for Election Day!

By Sasha King

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Congressional Black Caucus Pens Letter To Artur Davis

Democrat turned Republican politician is in the hot seat

Democrat turned Republican politician is in the hot seat

By Gerren Keith Gaynor

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Opinion: Is the Congressional Black Caucus Tough Enough on Obama?

Political commentator Raynard Jackson examines President Obama's relationship with Black members of Congress

Political commentator Raynard Jackson examines President Obama’s relationship with Black members of Congress

By Raynard Jackson

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This weekend the controversial HBO film (based on the controversial bestselling book) Game Change premieres. Though the film focuses on the McCain-Pailn campaign, we rounded up a few political game changers of our own who are (or will be!) ones to watch.---Sasha KingPresident Barack ObamaWhat can be said about the President of the United States? He made history as the first black President of the United States in the 2008 election, making him the 44th president. He has accomplished many things in the three years he has been in office, including capturing the elusive Osama Bin Laden. He is striving to maintain his presidency for another four years by campaigning for the 2012 election.

Obama’s Minority Report: Do Republican Presidents Cater to Small Businesses Better?

Questioning whether the current administration has been as diligent in supporting small business owners as presidents past

When it comes to minority business, some question whether or not the Barack Obama administration…

By Raynard Jackson

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Would Jesse Jackson Have Been a Better Black President than Obama?

Raynard Jackson takes a critical look at why Obama’s rise was historic, but not transformational for the Black community

Before Barack Obama there was Jesse Jackson. Here’s a look at the lasting impact Jesse…

By Raynard Jackson

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Congress Gives Obama a Win on Payroll Tax Cut

The commander in chief has a reason to celebrate over his recent payroll tax cut victory

Before leaving for a district workweek, congressional lawmakers handed President Obama a victory by passing…

By Joyce Jones

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Opinion: Did Black America Turn Its Back on Roland Martin?

Culture critic Raynard Jackson chimes in on GLAAD's calling for the CNN personality's dismissal for controversial tweets

After CNN personality Roland Martin’s homophobic tweets, GLAAD asked for his firing, critics feel Black…

By Raynard Jackson

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December Jobs Report: Republican Chairman Says Obama Only Offers “Gimmicks”

The latest report on employment holds both good and bad news

The December 2011 Jobs Report American shows unemployment is in flux, showing signs of promise…

By Joyce Jones

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