COMMENTARY | Absurd Litmus Test for Black Presidential Candidates

ABSURD LITMUS TEST FOR BLACK PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
By Gwen Richardson

The recent controversy regarding Sen. Barack Obama’s 20-year relationship with his pastor, mentor and spiritual adviser, Dr. Jeremiah Wright, has been instructive. To this point, most African Americans were skeptical that a Black president could be elected in our lifetimes. We thought the requirements were nearly insurmountable: Build a national, 50-state political organization; raise tens, if not hundreds of millions of dollars; possess top-notch academic and political credentials; and appeal to a substantial number of White voters.

Jeremiah Wright Can Be A Problem or Opportunity for Obama

JEREMIAH WRIGHT CAN BE A PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY FOR OBAMA
By Gwen Richardson

There is an adage that the most segregated hour in America is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. Therein lies the difference in reaction to the recently released videos featuring provocative statements by Sen. Barack Obama’s pastor for the past 20 years, Dr. Jeremiah Wright.

INTERVIEW | Wanda Campbell

Wanda, describe yourself for our visitors.

My family and friends would disagree, but I am really a shy and introverted individual. I am very quiet and as rule only speak when I have something important to say. I consider myself very comical and a wealth of information. I enjoy encouraging and motivating individuals to move beyond the fear dreaming and turn those dreams into reality. My motto is, “If you don’t try, you’ll never know what could have been only what isn’t.”

BOOK REVIEW | Expectations

Expectations
By Toni V. Lee
Reviewed by Wanda B. Campbell
For The Culture Clique Book Club
Amazon Rating: 4 stars

"All Things Work Together for Good…"

Daria Simpson is a strong devoted Christian with a rewarding career and loving Aunt Lenore, who has reared her since age eight after the death of her parents. Although content with her Christian walk, Daria is restless with being single.

Are You Desperate For God?

Are You Desperate For God?
by Damainion Ewell

The man you loved more than you could ever love yourself decides enough is enough and walks. The woman that you longed for moment after moment becomes feint at heart and breaks yours into a million pieces. The job that you poured your soul and sweat into becomes bankrupt and your world is instantaneously reduced to rubble. The things in life that you thought you needed the most are gone. Your eyesight sees oblivion, and every pulse in your body brings forth a thud of frustration and disenchantment. Every step forward seems like a step backward, and every muscle in your face throbs from attempting a smile. Where is there to go?

NBC News Anchor Brian Williams Convenes Black Pastors for a "DAY OF DIALOGUE"

African American Pastors Gathered at NBC News World Headquarters to Discuss Issues Affecting the Black Community

NEW YORK, NY —Five prominent African American pastors convened in New York City today at the NBC News world headquarters for a "Day of Dialogue" with NBC Nightly News Anchor and Managing Editor Brian Williams to draw the network’s attention to key issues affecting the Black community. The pastors, including bishops Charles Blake, Sedgwick Daniels and T.D. Jakes, along with pastors A.R. Bernard and John Borders III, provided an enlightening look at the church’s role in addressing the problems faced by African Americans nationwide.