Blacks in Charge
Obama Taps Bolden to Lead NASA, May 27, 2009, InformationWeek
First black president appoints first black NASA chief.
Black-Ruled Town in Danger of Dying in Alabama, May 26, 2009, AP
Ending segregation destroyed “historic” black town.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Pays Campaign Funds to Chicago Alderman Wife, May 21, 2009, Bloomberg
Another investigation for Congressman Jackson to “fully cooperate” with.
RNC's Steele Associates' Pay Spurs Questions, May 20, 2009, Washington Times
GOP chairman put friends and relatives on the payroll at inflated salaries.
King Siblings Oppose Film Deal Struck by Brother, May 20, 2009, AP
A family that just can’t get along.
Congressional Black Caucus Congress and ACORN--Corruption at the Highest Level, May 19, 2009, Portland (Oregon) Examiner
Congressional Black Caucus helps fund ACORN, which gets blacks elected to Congress.
Hip Hop on the Hill, May 19, 2009, Politico
Hip-hop and congressional politics—a natural mix.
A Philadelphia Judge's Defense: 'Stupidity', May 14, 2009, Philadelphia Inquirer
Thinks he deserves to stay on the bench.
Tale of Two Students With a Twist, May 14, 2009, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sending shooter to prison “not in state’s best interest;” sending him to college is.
Paterson Burned by a Racial 'Fire', May 1, 2009, New York Post
Black governor fired white photographer; state pays $300,000.
Minority Dealers Concerned Their Gains Will Erode, April 30, 2009, Washington Post
Many likely to get the ax as GM cuts 40 percent of its dealers.
Detroit Councilman Walks Away From Mortgage, April 21, 2009, AP
… and plans to run for mayor.
Feds Hit Rev. Al with Record 285G Elex Fine, April 20, 2009, New York Post
At one point had $500,000 in campaign expenses on his AmEx card.
The Power behind the Power, April 16, 2009, Ebony
Blacks hold many top jobs in the Obama administration.
Investigators Take Closer Look at Rep. Jackson in Blagojevich Case, April 14, 2009, New York Times
Congressman too busy helping constituents to answer press questions.
Will a 'Red' Help Blacks Go Green?, April 13, 2009, WorldNetDaily
White House appoints “radical communist” who sees environment as racial issue
Black Voters Waver on Support for Paterson, April 13, 2009, New York Times
New York’s black governor too fiscally responsible for black voters.
Refusal to Accept Reality is Killing Detroit, April 10, 2009, Detroit Free Press
Columnist: Detroit’s leaders still think it is 1950.
Ethics Board Launches Probe Into Rep Jesse Jackson Jr., April 8, 2009, Chicago Sun Times
Congressman, his brother, and Indian immigrants implicated in Blagojevich scandal.
The Rev. Al Sharpton Is the New Sheriff Politics Needs, April 2, 2009, New York Daily News
Sharpton “a national powerbroker with A-list access to the Oval Office.”
Rev. Al's Half-Price Deal on $1.8m Taxes, March 30, 2009, New York Post
IRS goes easy on Al Sharpton’s tax chiseling.
Barry's Debt to IRS Exceeds $277,000, Prosecutors Say, March 27, 2009, Washington Post
Former mayor says he was too distracted to pay taxes.
Former Detroit Mayor Hires Willie Gary to Sue Over Release of Incriminating Text Messages, March 17, 2009, South Florida Times (Miami)
Disgraced former Detroit mayor fights back with black “super lawyer.”
Waters Helped Bank Whose Stock She Once Owned, March 12, 2009, Wall Street Journal
Black LA congresswoman’s husband served on the board, too.
Black Leaders Set Records in State Legislatures, March 6, 2009, USA Today
Today’s black state legislators “not race-driven.”
Detroit's Outlook Falls Along With Home Prices, March 6, 2009, Chicago Tribune
Median price of Detroit homes sold in December: $7,500.
Racial Wounds Resurface in Detroit Election Year, March 6, 2009, AP
At every Detroit election someone “is going to play the race card and beat up whitey in the suburbs.”
Elect a Crazy Council, Get Crazy Results, March 4, 2009, Detroit News
“Dealing with the Detroit council’s bigotry is part of the cost of doing business.”
Steele Pledges to Fight for Black Vote, March 2, 2009, The Politico
RNC chairman says GOP has ignored blacks for too long.
Steele: GOP Needs 'Hip-Hop' Makeover, February 20, 2009, Washington Times
GOP chairman wants party to target “urban-suburban hip-hop settings.”
Black Pastors to Ask Burris to Resign, February 20, 2009, AP
Black defenders of Illinois senator turn on him.
Holder: US a Nation of Cowards on Racial Matters, February 18, 2009, AP
New attorney general thinks Americans don’t “talk enough with each other about race.”
Morris Brown's Water 'Will Keep Flowing', February 18, 2009, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Historically black college needs $30 million to stay afloat.
Judge Unanimously Charged, Suspended, February 10, 2009, WFSB-TV (Hartford, Connecticut)
Black judge arrested by “Negro trooper” suspended for 240 days.
Prosecutors Want Barry Jailed Over Tax Returns, February 10, 2009, Washington Post
Former DC mayor says his tax problems are a “personal matter.”
VCU Police Chief Arrested in Underage Sex Sting, February 3, 2009, Richmond Times-Dispatch
Black police chief thought he was soliciting a 14-year-old girl
Barry Again Fails to File Tax Forms, January 29, 2009, Washington Post
Former DC mayor has a history of not paying his taxes.
Mayor Defends City Buying Himself a Gas Guzzling Hummer, January 13, 2009, Wallet Pop
“What do you want me to do, walk around here? I’ve got to have a car.”
Mayor Sheila Dixon Indicted, January 12, 2009, Baltimore Sun
Baltimore mayor indicted for the usual.
Pa. Board: Judge Brings "Disrepute" to Court System, January 7, 2009, Philadelphia Inquirer
Judge used office and secretary to run his private real estate business.
In Legal Dispute Over King Papers, End Not in Sight, January 2, 2009, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This time they’re fighting over Coretta’s papers.
Morris Brown College’s Options Dry Up, December 31, 2008, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
City cuts off water for $380,000 in unpaid bills.
D.C. Cops Accused of Stealing From Toys for Tots, December 29, 2008, DC Examiner
No arrests made yet.
Sources Say Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Is ‘Senate Candidate No. 5’, December 10, 2008, ABC News
Jackson cronies may have offered $1 million to corrupt governor for Senate seat.
House Ethics Panel Expands Rangel Investigation, December 10, 2008, AP
Iconic Harlem congressman insists he’s done nothing wrong.
State Says Jesse Jackson Academy Owes $3.2 Million, December 5, 2008, Houston Chronicle
Black charter school in Houston has “bookkeeping issues.”
Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford Arrested on Federal Charges, December 1, 2008, Birmingham News
Also under indictment: one of his pals and his banker.
Probe Sought Against Judge Who Allegedly Used Racial Epithet, November 25, 2008, Hartford Courant
Drunk black judge calls a black state trooper arresting her the n-word.
2nd Mass. Politician Charged With Taking Bribe, November 21, 2008, AP
2nd black Massachusetts politician charged with taking bribe.
King Family Seeks to Cash in on MLK-Obama Items, November 14, 2008, AP
King family wants money for every representation of King and Obama.