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Why ‘Red Tails’ Will Make Us Soar

Why ‘Red Tails’ Will Make Us Soar

George Lucas' Red Tails does not just highlight the struggles of the Tuskegee Airmen but the accomplishments of African Americans in adversity

Making the Switch

When Alphonzo Kershaw fell behind on the mortgage of a second home last year, he filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which would prevent a foreclosure and enable him to pay back more than $40,000 in past due mortgage payments and real estate taxes over a five-year period. But had he filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection from the start, he would have lost the house, but walked away from the entire debt.

Friday at the Movies

Friday at the Movies

Jeff Friday sees a lot of movies. This year alone he’s screened roughly 500 films for the American Black Film Festival. One of his all-time favorite movies is Spike Lee’s...

Obama’s World Tour

Obama’s World Tour

After a week that included three international summits, a series of meetings with foreign leaders and continental town hall meetings, President Barack Obama solidified his standing as Leader of the Free World. Although he’s extremely popular overseas, he confirmed this status – from his meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev about nuclear arms reduction to discussions about the sprawling financial crisis at the G20 Summit to today’s address in the Turkish Parliament calling for “a partnership with the Muslim world.” It’s been at least eight years since the world had seen an American President demonstrate his diplomatic prowess through a combination of intellect, confidence and statesmanship.

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