The Voice

2009-08-21T08:47:00.001-04:00

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Born to the Wrong the Generation: Reason # 99

2009-08-19T00:36:00.006-04:00

Once upon a time, I defended you Tyler, I promise I did. To this day, I still appreciate you for providing jobs to blacks in the entertainment industry on and off the camera. Nonetheless, you my good sir, have exhausted your redundant plots, and I'm mad at reputable Black actresses for allowing you to minimize their talents for the sake of being another bitter black woman.
Don't get me wrong, Diary of A Mad Black Woman was one hell of an introduction to mainstream America. Madea's Family Reunion explored the depth of issues within the black family, but also showcased the significance the black family and the importance of unity. I'll even give Why Did I Get Married credit, for at least portraying black people as MARRIED.
Nonetheless every film following the above mentioned have been mediocre at best, in regards to plot, and representation of the black community. If anything, I appreciate your latest contribution simply for the fact that it aids in the composition of my list that surmises that I was more than likely, born to the wrong generation.

Pres. 11

Born to the Wrong the Generation: Reason # 100

2009-08-04T23:31:00.004-04:00

You ever try to engage in conversations with some of your peers about certain things only to get the stank eye o_O? That's how I feel most of the time when I try to discuss anything significantly relevant to certain peers. This phenomena is reversed whenever some of my friends try to hip me to some of their interests as well. I have since concluded I was born to the wrong generation, and this video is the beginning of the countdown that brought me to my thesis :

My President is Black... I mean Racist

2009-07-29T19:06:00.003-04:00

At least according to Glen Beck he is. Or he has a deep seeded hostile feeling towards white folks. I promise, Dr. Gates was like the straw that broke the camels back as it relates the Post Racialized society we live in! It's almost too good to be true. Is too much discussion on race, a good or bad thing?

Big Ben Vs. Black Athletes

2009-07-28T00:33:00.004-04:00

Is there a racial component to the lack of coverage in the Ben Rothelsberger case? The 2 time Super Bowl champ is being accused of Sexual Assault however, the coverage has been minimal to non existent. Some believe this is because this is a civil case, others of course are crying racism... where do you stand?

What do you call a Black Man with a Ph D. ?? -Malcolm X

2009-07-22T00:05:00.008-04:00

Malcolm X answered this controversial question he proposed decades ago with a word that still evokes anger, and fear and resentment within America. "A N*****" he simply responded. In 2009, the discussion of whether or not that rings true has arisen due to the apprehension of Henry Louis Gates Ph D. a Harvard Scholar, who was arrested for "breaking" into his own house. Upon initially discovering this story I chuckled, appalled at how someone who is renowned due to his infinite knowledge of the black struggle in America and an advocate for activism was apprehend because he had a jammed door. Then my amusement slowly morphed into discontent, and pure frustration.

We are less than a week removed from the Supreme Court Hearings featuring Judge Sonia Sotomayor who is bound to make history by becoming the first Latina on the High Court. However, her confirmation hearings were plagued by questions pertaining to her race, ultimately inquiring about her ability to make decision unbiasedly. I thought this was supposed to be America's shining year for race relations ?? I mean our President is Black... wait he's mixed... No he's African American... no wait, we're all just Americans ... right? Or that's what we'd like to think. It seems that we have broken our arm by attempting to pat ourselves on the back, and this event is proof of such.

Less than 19 hours away from Black in America 2: Solutions, the world cannot continue to ignore the bias and internal bigotry that enlies within the heart of this country.

The funny assumption about race tends to be that if you discuss it, the result will perpetuate more division. However, time and time again that has been proven wrong. I mean look, we've been ignoring race for a while now and look at how great we're doing! Until this country can openly discuss the ills that plague people of all colors that have resulted from historical injustices, we will continue to be exactly what Dr. Gates was; locked up, and humiliated.

Happy Belated Birthday to the NAACP

2009-07-17T19:05:00.000-04:00

Without it, organizations like UBSA would not be in existence.

Pres. 11

Random Acts of Regression Pt ....????

2009-07-10T03:35:00.002-04:00

Black kids kicked out of a North Philadelphia pool due to their "changing the atmosphere". Based upon the video, do you believe the group was jumping to conclusions, or was there racial undertones to the Management's actions?

Happy Independence? Day

2009-07-04T17:54:00.000-04:00

This status made me really curious about what today actually means to Black people. Is it just another day off? I have my own reservations about this holiday however I will mark UBSA's independence by showcasing our summer video... WE REP.

Feedback would be appreciated ...
Pres 11

In + Black News

2009-07-03T18:55:00.003-04:00

Kimberly Anyadike, a 15-year-old pilot will attempt to become the youngest black female to pilot an airplane transcontinentally. She took off from Compton Airport for Newport News, Va. at about 7 a.m., Monday and is expected to arrive July 4.

Kimberly is proof that when resources are allocated, and dreams are perpetuated (quote me). Kimberly is already an example to little black girls throughout the land whether or not she breaks this record so I'd like to wish her a safe and sound trip.

That's what's up!!

Pres 11

The Continuation

2009-07-03T17:38:00.008-04:00

The History in which we exist...

The Relevance of History?

2009-07-01T22:18:00.005-04:00

As the 4th of July approaches, the patriotism has always suffered a love hate relationship within the Black community. My soon to be Alma Mater too has the same issue with students of color. So my question is how does past mistreatment of any demographic affect the present day relationship? Is it wrong for grudges to be held due to the moral immoralities of the past? In the process of researching the history of Black students at this University who is still seeking to define diversity I will allow you to answer that for yourselves.

Signing,
Pres 11

P.S All of these images were found in the University yearbook, which can be located within the main Library... please let me know how you feel

In Sad Black News...

2009-06-25T22:24:00.001-04:00

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Jackson family during this fragile moment.
Although I was not always an advocate for MJ, he was truly an asset to the music industry and will be immortalized through his music.

Pres. 11

Random Acts of Regression pt. V??

2009-06-16T02:52:00.003-04:00

Fam, long time no talk... but you know how life gets. Anywho, you know I couldn't come back without anything controversial so here we go. Diane Black, an elected Tennesee official recently sent out a racist e mail pertaining to our Commander and Cheif, Mr. Obama. The e mail was entitled "Historical keepsake" and consisted of the image pictured above. When asked to explain the following statement was made :

When I asked her if she understood the controversial nature of the photo, Goforth would only say she felt very bad about accidentally sending it to the wrong list. When I gave her a second chance to address the controversial nature of the email, she again repeated that she only felt bad about sending it to the wrong list of people.

Good ish huh? Did I mention she was a member of the Grand OLE Party??? Anyways, just news I thought you should know.

Sidebar: Congrats to the Class of 09...you deserve it.

Signing off
Fmr. pREZ, 11

HELP WANTED

2009-05-17T21:49:00.004-04:00

Fam, UBSA needs bloggers to discuss campus life. We don't care if you rate parties, TUC food, WACK classes, we just need contributors. If you are interested please e mail me at CBROWN614@GMAIL.COM and we can get ish crackin!!

Pres 11

My Endorsement

2009-04-20T01:26:00.000-04:00

President 11

In sad Black News ... UC's 1st Black Dean

2009-04-12T14:03:00.000-04:00

EVENDALE - Dr. Lawrence Charles Hawkins Sr., son of a South Carolina sharecropper, was the first African-American to serve as a dean and a senior vice president at the University of Cincinnati.
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Hawkins was also an original Tuskegee Airman, a teacher and administrator for the Cincinnati Public Schools for more than 40 years, a leader in race relations in Cincinnati and a founder of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

His accomplishments prove to young men - especially young black men - that it can be done, he told The Enquirer in 1995.

"I guess if I had go say something about myself it is that I love a challenge," he said.

Hawkins, 90, died Saturday at his home in Evendale.

"All of us who knew Larry admired him tremendously," said Joe Pichler, who was a co-founder with Hawkins of the Greater Cincinnati Scholarship Association, which provides 1,000 college scholarships a year to high school students. "He was well known and highly respected by everyone who has been involved in race relations within Cincinnati."

In 1979, Hawkins was named chairman of the Mayor's Police Community Relations Panel and led creation of a paper on police-community relations. In 1984, he received the Charles P. Taft Civic Gumption Award for his contributions to race relations.

He was born in Greenville, S.C., on March 20, 1919. He graduated from Walnut Hills High School and went on to the University of Cincinnati, where he received two bachelor's, a master's and a doctorate degree. The university later bestowed on him an honorary doctor of literature degree.

At UC, Hawkins was a founder of the Beta Eta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

"During the time of the riots in Cincinnati - we call them the revolutions in Cincinnati - he took part in trying to settle some of the uprisings that occurred," said Donald A. Spencer of Avondale, a fraternity brother.

"I would say his major contribution's been to accept responsibilities to make a way for the better positioning of African-American leaders in the city. He made it possible for others to come behind him."

After college, Hawkins served as a lieutenant in the infantry and a pilot in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was one of the few black pilots that got to fly missions, Spencer said.

Hawkins went on to become a teacher at Cincinnati Public Schools' 12th District School. In 1957, he was appointed principal of Samuel Ach Junior High School in Avondale.

"I was told that this would be an experiment to see if blacks could serve as school principals," he told The Enquirer. "I was also told that it was impossible to do anything with Samuel Ach because the students were too dumb and too unruly to learn anything."

He was known for providing structure and stability in a nurturing environment. He retired from CPS as assistant superintendent.

In 1969, Hawkins was named dean of the UC College of Community Services, becoming the first African-American dean at the university. He became vice president and vice provost for continuing education and metropolitan affairs in 1973, and senior vice president for administration, secretary of the board of trustees and professor of education and community services in 1977.

Hawkins was vice chairman of the board of trustees of KnowledgeWorks Foundation and chairman of the Citizen's Cable Communications Board. He was a director of Ohio Citizens Council for Health and Welfare, Western & Southern Financial Group, the Cincinnati branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, WCET-TV, Bethesda Hospital and the Deaconess Association.

He was a 33rd-degree Mason and a member of Sigma Pi fraternity, Alpha Delta Boule.

Hawkins was named a Greatest Living Cincinnatian by the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce in 1989.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Earline T. Hawkins; a son, Lawrence C. Hawkins Jr. of Evendale; two brothers, Arsby Hawkins and Theodore Hawkins of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Laura Lorene Robbins; and two grandchildren.

Visitation: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday followed by the service at Gaines United Methodist Church, 5707 Madison Road, Madisonville. Interment: Spring Grove Cemetery.

Awareness/Unity

2009-03-31T02:20:00.001-04:00

http://www.zshare.net/audio/5796001493065da7/

Allow us to Reintroduce Ourselves

2009-03-15T15:15:00.001-04:00

Takeover... coming soon.

An Excellent Week is upon us

2009-03-08T21:44:00.003-04:00

Ladies and Gentlemen the Lambda Society & Collegiate 100, two honorary organizations which recognize Black Leadership at the Univ. of Cincinnati proudly present to you The Week of Excellence 2009: Defining Your Excellence. This theme is essentially to evoke the Excellence in you.

Check out what's goin down:

Sunday: Take em to Chuch...
Christ Emmanuel (Service time 10:30 am)
Come get your praise on, start the week off right.

Monday :
Men Of Excellence: Living Loving and Learning 7pm AACRC

Please join Collegiate 100 as they discuss how men can better evolve in education, relationships, and overall life.

Tuesday: ...By Example? 7pm AACRC
How do you feel about the alleged leaders on this campus? Do they live up to the titles that are bestowed upon them? Come get it off your chest!!

Wednesday: Intimacy & Excellence 7pm AACRC
Where does love and success meet? What makes the perfect relationship and how does ones success levels control that? Come find out...

Thursday: The Cookoff 8pm 310 Univ. Pavillion
Self Explanatory. Collegiate 0-2 come see them go 0-3.

Friday: Loungin With Lambda 12:30 pm AACRC
Wii...Movies... come kick it with us after classes just to celebrate the week's end. You know the Center cracks on a Friday afternoon, all we're missing is you!

Saturday: Adopt an Elder
11am Oak Pavilion
We're gonna pay respect to our elders by spending time with them. There's nothing more excellent than giving back so we hope you can join us.

We hope you can make it to at least one of the events within the week and appreciate your support.

P.S
Throw yA 1's in the aIR
Pres. 11

THERE'S STILL TIME, SO JUST TAKE YOUR TIME

2009-03-05T12:54:00.002-05:00

"The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese."

Something to ponder over. As sent to me, now to you :)

-SEruCely

A Necessary Conversation

2009-03-04T20:31:00.003-05:00

Please join us tomorrow evening as we have a follow up discussion from 2008's highly praised program: The Pink Elephant in the Room. This will take place at 7pm in the AACRC, there will be a representative from the Women's Center in addition esteemed blogger Doug Cooper Spencer. We look forward to having this mature, progressive, conversation and hope you can join us.

pRES 11

Operation We Run This

2009-03-03T09:50:00.001-05:00

In case you don't know fam,Student Government is currently accepting packets for open positions in 2009. In previous years, minorities have been grossly underrepresented in elected positions for various reasons, mostly due to lack of participation in the election process.
It is for this reason I propose that you encourage your constituents to seek these elected positions. Student government is a centralized body that has a direct link to the administration and it is crucial that we strive for these positions to ensure that our voices are heard. Packets which contain the qualification requirements and procedures can be obtained in the Student Government Office which is located 6th floor of Steger Student Life Center. Please keep us informed if any of your constituents choose to participate so we can support their cause, and feel free to pose any questions if you have them.

We look forward to your submissions,
President 11

Monday Message

2009-03-02T11:15:00.001-05:00

Mon, Mar 02, 2009 -- Monday Mesage*

"LIFE IS A WAR FULL OF MANY BATTLES,SOME RESULT IN FAILURE AND SOME IN TRIUMPH. YOU MUST NEVER CEASE TO FIGHT IN ORDER TO WIN THE WAR."

P.N BARNES

WORD OF THE WEEK: PERSISTANCE-
intransitive verb
Etymology:
Middle French persister, from Latin persistere, from per- + sistere to take a stand, stand firm; akin to Latin stare to stand — more at stand
Date:
1538
1: to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning2obsolete : to remain unchanged or fixed in a specified character, condition, or position3: to be insistent in the repetition or pressing of an utterance (as a question or an opinion)4: to continue to exist especially past a usual, expected, or normal time

persistence. (2009). In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.
Retrieved March 2, 2009, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistenc

THIS HAS BEEN A PRODUCTION OF THE UNITED BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND REMEMBER..."IF YOU'RE NOT HERE, YOU'RE NOT HERE!"

Ms. Gold

KEEP UP...

2009-02-26T13:00:00.002-05:00

With the wonderful election of President Barack Obama, we have to realize that it doesn't just stop there. We ALL need to be involved in politics in some way-- rather it's participating in student government, keeping up with the present day news, or voting not only on national elections but your local ones, for it starts at home. I myself need to do much better for if I don't know the issues how am I going to affect change or be able to voice my opinion in any matter? So today stop being complacent, letting others make decisions for you-- even political ones and start keeping up so YOU can't be bamboozled. A quote I saw on the gmail account inspired this log-in today:

"Quote of the Day - Charles de Gaulle - "Politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians."

Seriously.

-SEruCely

OOH WEE! HATER AMMO lol

2009-02-24T07:47:00.002-05:00

Everybody got haters, right?? Well then what do you say to your haters, ESPECIALLY if it's hate for just no apparent reason, you are just doing you, or just doing something good?? Well it was sent to me this morning and I just had to share it.

"People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it."

HOLLA, 'nuff said.
-

SEruCely

THE SECRET is that...

2009-02-17T09:14:00.002-05:00

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." So now ya know, as sent to me and now to you :)

-SEruCely

The Late, Not So Great, Debate

2009-02-15T19:50:00.000-05:00

After wrapping up Black Love week, I thought of National Panhellenic Council Week has recently came to closure, ending in the beginning of all of its orgnazations purpose: community service. The week was had some interesting events as it took place during the week we inaugurated our first Black President. While this event was commmemorated, it was followed by program wherein the division amongst greeks, and non-greeks was discussed. Questions were proposed,including but not limited to:

How do you feel about NPHC?
Do we live up to what you think our purpose is?
Why do you criticize about our programming but only attend parties??

The conveyance of these questions was often met with silence, or very seldomly with a bold non greek who dared to identify their discontent. I thought this was interesting simply because organizations are often criticized openly, but NPHC is not an entity that people dare to challenge. Is this NPHC's fault?? Who knows. I mean the mere idea of having a program in which you can challenge misconceptions and myths is a bold move that I sincerely commend. But honestly where does this discussion go if there is no criitical analyzation? My answer, absolutely nowhere.
This is not about being disrespectful, its about holding each other accountable and that applies to "Greeks" and "Non-greeks" alike.

So what I pose in the opening month of 2009 is that we ALL should be asked, are we executing our purpose?? That is not an offensive question, but something that one everyone should consider when they journey through their everyday lives. So if it happens to be proposed to you, please don't feel threatened or defensive, it should evoke a moment of introspection. Because when we are past critique, or people are hesitant to offer it... that's the moment when all of us are essentially doomed.

Pres. 11

YOU LOSE....

2009-02-05T18:23:00.001-05:00

Afro Samurai

2009-02-03T18:11:00.002-05:00

Once again, HIP HOP culture has intertwined with Another dominant culture. After the first successful season of Afro Samurai, it comes back with a straight to DVD movie. The influence on black culture on others is amazing and this anime is not created by black people but a Japanese man, with voice over by Samuel Jackson and music done by RZA from Wu Tang. Check it out!!

Nerks up!!!!

Shout Out 2 YOU! [Shades That Is]

2009-01-27T11:51:00.006-05:00

LADIES!!!!! PLEASE BRING YOUR PROM DRESSES AND OR FORMAL GOWNS TO SUPPORT SOY'S COMMUNITY SERVICE INIATATIVE TO HELP HIGHSCHOOL GIRLS. YOU CAN DROP THEM OFF IN THE AACRC OR THE WOMEN'S CENTER! These ladies have been working diligently to ensure that young women can be positively affected through the efforts of the Women at UC and we commend them for what they do. Please support their cause and spread the word in the process!

First Bush, Now Zimpher??

2009-01-26T14:47:00.005-05:00

With the fate of the nation now being passed off to the newly-elected President Barack Obama; maybe it truly has catalyzed a time for change. A time to rid ourselves of political figures that don't work to our benefit... With that said, I present to you, news that many students may (or may not) be excited about:

Zimpher looking at N.Y. job

University of Cincinnati President Nancy Zimpher has talked with the State University of New York about its vacant chancellor's position but has not been offered the job, UC's board chairman confirmed Friday.
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Chairman Jeff Wyler said Zimpher has had several conversations with SUNY officials.

"She's had plenty of people pursuing her with things like this," said Wyler, who was in Florida and said he talked to Zimpher Friday. "She told me, 'If something comes of it, I'll let you know.' "

The Albany Times-Union has reported that SUNY would like to wrap up its presidential search as soon as next week.

A spokesman said the board would update the search Tuesday at a regularly scheduled board meeting.

UC trustees, including Enquirer Publisher and President Margaret E. Buchanan, also are scheduled to meet that day.

The SUNY chancellor supervises the entire system, which includes more than 427,000 students on 64 campuses, from community colleges to comprehensive research universities. It enrolls 40 percent of all high school graduates in New York.

"It would be a totally different job than what she's doing now," Wyler said.

Efforts to reach Zimpher were unsuccessful Friday.

Zimpher, 62, has been at UC for more than five years, and earns about $510,000 in salary and bonuses.

She has presided over significant changes at the university, including major construction projects, higher admission standards and, most recently, a plan announced last fall to restructure the curriculum and implement a new budget process. The plan would reward growing programs, eliminate some of the 15,000 courses that exist now and integrate the main campus with regional campuses in Batavia and Blue Ash.

UC also will change from quarters to semesters by 2012.

UC has grown to about 37,000 students, making it both the region's largest university and its largest employer.

The university is conducting a $1 billion capital campaign that will include as much as $300 million in student aid.

Zimpher has weathered the controversy over the departure of basketball coach Bob Huggins as well as a financial crisis that launched several waves of budget cutting on the UC campus.

Story courtesy of cincinnati.com:
By Cliff Peale • cpeale@enquirer.com • January 24, 2009

Just a thought: Post your comments, questions, and concerns.

Best,
"DP the VP"

Random Acts of Regression Entry IV: Inauguration Special

2009-01-24T22:38:00.002-05:00

Post racialized society?? You let me know when that happens.
Please comment ....

WORDS TO APPLY & LIVE BY

2009-01-24T11:30:00.006-05:00

As passed to me and now to you, ponder it over for yourselves.

"You don't have to be GREAT to get started but you have to get STARTED to be great."

-SEruCely

Inauguration and the process of Changing!

2009-01-22T16:58:00.004-05:00

This past Tuesday, America finally saw the CHANGE it had worked so hard for and voted for! Yes Tuesday was when President Barack Hussein Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States of America! This is what we wanted this is what we showed up for and some of us worked and voted the first time for. So I have to leave you saying that we must NOT stop working hard here President Obama will not change America by himself he will do it with our help and our patience to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Call 2 Action

2009-01-16T13:22:00.002-05:00

Back Like they Left somethin

2009-01-15T10:06:00.007-05:00

Last year Bearcast (your future Alma Mater's student ran online rayjo station) was infiltrated by B. Swiss aka DJ IronMan, aka Why do you wear shades in class, when Whats GOOD Radio hit the airwaves. Topics of conversation included: The eradication of images of color...Battle of the Sexes...No Homo; friend or foe and thats just the tip of the iceberg. After some technical difficulties the squad had to take a break however, the return was inevitable because its creeping back beginning tommorow night. With that stated Pleaaaaase make sure you tune in each Friday from 6-8. Its late enough so your out of class, and early enough to not interrupt your weekend so make sure you support your peoples.

P.S,
Yours truly will be comin through every once in a while too...so I know your convinced.

Until tommorow, enjoy this B. Swiss classic.

Deuces!
pRES. 11

Coming Soon

2009-01-08T13:37:00.002-05:00

Support the legacy
Pres. 11

Sigma week snitch3z!!

2008-12-30T14:27:00.005-05:00

video says it all!!!!!

Nerks up!!

somewhat of a new artist... dont sleep on her

2008-12-30T14:14:00.003-05:00

Janelle Monae is under Puff Daddy but has her own label which is a good move because Puffy tends to exploit his artist. she was founded by outcast back in the day.

Sw33t!

Nerks UP!!

In + Black News

2008-12-20T22:54:00.000-05:00

Thank You Mr. Tell Em
Pres. 11

Got Swipes?

2008-12-11T17:27:00.005-05:00

Folks are hungry these days...Swipes help, a lot! So if you have surplus, help your brothers and sisters out. Thanks to all of those who have shared their wealth thus far.We are in a Recession people!! If you can spare it; don't be stingy, someday you might find yourself in the position of need. If we cheerfully give, we are sure to be on the receiving end of bountiful blessings!

~Ms. Gold *

Juicy or Just Messy?

2008-12-08T18:10:00.002-05:00

So the new talk of the town is this crazy website called juicycampus.com and for those of you who are unaware, it is like honesty box gone wild! There is no login information required to make comments on this site. A person can just get onto the website and anonymously post a topic or response to the topic. What I think people fail to see is that tools such as these (honesty box, juicycampus) are scapegoats for people to get reckless and say things that they wouldn't usually say! And notice people never have anything POSITIVE to say about one another. What happened to constructive criticism? At least have the audacity to be a big brother or big sister to go and talk to a person and help them correct the error of their ways in a respectful manner. And most importantly, instead of ridiculing people all the time, why don't we (especially for those of us who are older) try leading by example. But this internet bashing and defaming people's names and reputations has gotten completely out of control. And when the subject matters are clearly about black people, how does that make us look to others? Most importantly, how does that make us look to ourselves. And to think, we get so hype and do all this talk about us having a black president but we as a people need to realize that we'll never be able to move forward if we keep going backwards...something to think about!

-Mrs. Revolutionary

NOTING THE POSITIVE

2008-12-07T02:46:00.002-05:00

VERY happy to see there's some positivity over here and not just anything! WE do it FOR the PEOPLE!!!!

Kwanzaa: A FAMILY Celebration= success thanks to our elders, staff & faculty, participating organizations, E-Board, and Student Body for the unity, teamwork, support, tradition, teachings, and most of all the ENLIGHTENMENT. Thank YOU All!!!

?Question? FOOD for Thought
1. Why is it that certain people don't know you but they definitely want to be your friend when you know somebody they want to know too?

2.Why are the ones who NEVER speak to you any other time when they see you in a sea full of people, are the ones who are your new best friend when they uh "recognize" you all of sudden when they are around people they don't know?

3.Why is it that people can be FRIENDS on FB but not speak at all to each other when you can say "HI!" when you see your FB #1,029 buddy in the flesh on campus??

4. Oh here's one, why is it a person who doesn't speak to YOU even though your number hasn't changed tries to flip it to make it seem as though you're the one who has been fake but they try to make good anyway because they need YOU for something?

Just things to think about to CHANGE into positives starting with yOURself

As sent to me: "Other things may change us, but we start and end with family"
Remember this

We ARE Family

-SE-ruCe-ly?!

WHAT JIM JONES!!??!!

2008-12-01T18:19:00.001-05:00

Barack Obama has even inspired Jim Jones to clean up his act. Yo let him tell it, you may not hear Jim Jones use the N-word anymore. The Harlem Rapper recently revealed his plan to switch the n-word with Obama and the b-word with Michelle.

“Shouts to all my Obamas, the N****s is out the Obamas is in,” Jones told SOHH.com. “The B****** is out and the Michelles is in. So if you’re lady gets you mad you say, ‘Michelle you betta get out of here before I slap the thunder out of you.’

What??????

-Real

Rick Ross...here we come.

2008-11-29T00:24:00.003-05:00

Congrats Men.
BOSS!
Pres 11

Random Acts of Regression? Entry III

2008-11-25T12:59:00.001-05:00

TBD.

Pres. 11

WuT!!!!

2008-11-24T21:53:00.002-05:00

"For some reason (probably because he’s black), Marvel character Black Panther has never quite gotten his due. Since being created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and debuting in a 1966 issue of Fantastic Four, he’s never achieved the marquee status of his peers, despite being the first major black superhero. Wesley Snipes tried for 15 years to turn the character into a movie, but all we got is three Blade movies instead.

Well now, BET executive Reginald Hudlin—who also started writing the Black Panther comic for Marvel in 2005—is bringing the icon to the small screen. In early 2009, a prime-time animated Black Panther series will debut on the BET network. And if the series is a success, you can bet the live-action movie (which John Singleton was recently rumored to be directing) won’t be far behind. After the jump, check out the trailer from 2006’s Ultimate Avengers 2: Rise of the Panther, one of BP’s rare TV appearances."

I Hope BET does not f this up!!! This is my one of my marvel cartoon... please me please!!!

Ride w/ Fly U.

2008-11-21T11:36:00.003-05:00

The C.O's finest is tryna get to D.C for inauguration and they wanna take YOU with em. If ur down, e mail em at flydotu@gmail.com for details. Let's see history go down together...again!

Pres 11

My President is BLACK

2008-11-15T20:56:00.002-05:00

Gotta problem with that?

Clifton Crime Counter

2008-11-14T10:42:00.002-05:00

Between Sept.26 and today [November 14th]there have been 20 robberies. I know the economy is bad but what's really good?? Are college students extremely vunerable and naive or is Clifton just that BAD?? Whatever the case may be, if I catch you I'm tellin, take that Killa sCAM

Pres 11

NBPP

2008-11-13T16:00:00.003-05:00

"The New Black Panther Party would like to take this opportunity to officially congratulate Senator Barack Obama on his impressive and historic win to become the 44th President of the United States of America"

People who are not democrats like me can and did support the great Senator. regardless if they believe in the system or not, this election gives black people hope and belief they can achieve obstacles in the historically damned country.

He got good form... bet that was a strike lol!!!

NErks UP!!

No More Excuses

2008-11-13T15:07:00.003-05:00

The November issue of "The Source" magazine got a lot of opinions about the presidential election from hip-hop artist, actors, comedians, etc. David Banner probably had one of the best quotes in the magazine. He stated:

"....Most people are looking at Obama as a savior. Most people are looking at Obama as relief for them. Obama is the beginning of Black people not having excuses no more. We can't blame it on "the man" because "the man" is about to be a Black man. So, this is our opportunity to squash all excuses and stand up and work harder. If this man gets in office, it's time for us to stand up and work harder because now the opportunity and the spotlight is on us."

This quote is true in too many different ways. This man has overcame just about every obstacle there is for a black man. So when it comes to excuses, WE HAVE NONE!! I feel like this is the first time since the Civil Rights movement that black people has come together for a common cause. We voted, and our voices were heard. But we can't stop there. We have to do just what David Banner said and work harder and take advantage of opportunities given to us!!

Change Heard Round the World

2008-11-12T09:40:00.002-05:00

Smooth Newz

Shhhhhh....

2008-11-11T21:50:00.002-05:00

Still comin down....

2008-11-10T11:21:00.002-05:00

People are still talkin about it...thank you and you're welcome!

When Keepin it Real goes WRONG

2008-11-10T11:07:00.002-05:00

Should Nader be commended for his "realness" or deemed racist? Poor choice of words...but what he says does make you go hmmm...

This LIFETIME In + Black News

2008-11-05T09:32:00.004-05:00

Our President is BLACK.

History from My Seat

2008-11-05T09:28:00.002-05:00

Yes I was in attendance Sunday night, accompanied by 27,000 other delightful souls to see the man of the hour (if not the century) Barack Obama. The atmosphere at Nippert Stadium was simply thrilling as a crowd of all different cultures and creeds yelled and hollered for one purpose, one reason. It honestly spoke to the underlying, yet never dying potential of this country to unite. By the time Barack got to stage a regular UC spectator would have thought the Bearcat Football team just scored the game-winning touchdown.

Barack would go on to give a simple yet breath-taking speech that captivated the audience and made the three and a half hour wait all worth it. The more he talked the more I was convinced he was just a regular guy from Chi-town. Saying statements such as “America has been hoodwinked” made think that he might just be a little cooler than me. After he concluded his speech it hit me that Barack and I are one in the same. We both see the world in a similar fashion. We both are committed to not just change, but to progress. Our common ancestry speaks volumes to that progression and to resiliency. Sunday night wasn’t just a night to see Barack, it was a moment in time that will forever be engrained in our national and ancestral history and I was blessed enough to have a seat.
~Smooth News

ThiNkin Out Loud

2008-11-03T21:22:00.006-05:00

Today while discussing the 14th amendment and Constitutional Voting rights, a white peer of mine proposed a question to our Professor: "Is White people's right to vote not Constitutionally covered??" I laughed when I heard this...then I observed his face which reflect dead seriousness. At this point I didn't know whether I should feel for him, or begin to question the mindset of the dominant culture. I say that because it seems to me that whenever a piece of legislation is enacted or arises, the question of whether or not the dominant culture is being excluded is brought up. Is this paranoia?? Ignorance?? Or pure curiousity?? Nas made a profound statement on his current album in the Song Slave & The Masters: "Anytime we mention our condition, our history or existence, they callin it reverse racism"
Now I wouldn't say its that serious but I do wonder what the underlying thoughts were behind his question. Any ideas?? LET ME KNOW.

Pres. 11

Random Acts of Regression Entry II

2008-11-02T20:19:00.003-05:00

As if his music, clothing, speech, and overall aura wasn't sufficiently annoying, Soulja Boy's ignorance has sank to a new a low. While interviewing with the Toure from the Black Carpet he was asked what historical figures he hated most and he responded with a comment even I wouldn't have expected: Oh wait! Hold up! Shout out to the slave masters! Without them we'd still be in Africa. We wouldn't be here to get this ice and tattoos."
I'm not sure if I should be sad that kids actually look up to him, or infuriated that he has a family behind him that hasn't snatched him by the collar for continuously making them look bad. Irregardless, Soulja Boy is now the new measure of what I don't want my nephews to be.

So thanks for that much Mr. Tell'em
Whatever,
PRES. Eleven

A Billie A Billie A Billie...

2008-11-01T23:18:00.004-04:00

Fam sorry for the lack of updates...midterm time so you should understand. ANYWAYS, has anyone heard about this initiative that has been launched?? Apparently there was an original goal to raise 800 million dollars HOWEVER since the economy is so clearly thriving and makin it rain to Universities is the new hotness, the ante has been upped to a BILLION DOLLARS...this is what played in my mind when I heard that rish....

Nonethelesss, it truly puzzles me why an institution that continues to construct new facilities has such a dyer need to scrape cake from the people. Then there's also my curiosity of where exactly the funds are going...am I hating, woud you give to this initiative??? I wanna know what you think so get at me!!

Racism still lives...

2008-10-27T23:17:00.003-04:00

2day IN Positive Black News...

2008-10-22T21:34:00.000-04:00

Aside from the fact that we are all a people of pride, culture and intelligence, it is important that we offer positivity amongst intense criticism as well. With that stated, today's positive black news is the co founder of YOUR United Black Student Association is officially a Doctoral Candidate, who will graduate in June at the age of 26. Although her name shall remain nameless (for confidentiality purposes) her contributions are endless, and we definitely commend her for being an inspiration to us all. Congrats Mentor...you give the Black youth someone to look up to.

In honor of this + Black News...let's all go read a book!
Malcolm X would...

Truly inspired,
Pres. Eleven

Random Acts of Regression Entry I

2008-10-21T21:11:00.000-04:00

re�gres�sion �� (r-grshn) KEY �

NOUN:

Reversion; retrogression.
Relapse to a less perfect or developed state.
Psychology Reversion to an earlier or less mature pattern of feeling or behavior.

So is Halloween an excuse for ignorance now?? Come on folk...we must do better.

Biting the HAND that Feeds You?

2008-10-18T12:36:00.000-04:00

4 those of us who have the misfortune of dwelling in the overpriced, overcrowded Clifton area, one can't help to notice the ridiculous amount of robberies that have occured in the last week. I'm use to receiving about 3 emails a quarter informing me that someone walking to (insert random location) at (insert time past 12am) with their (IPOD, BLACKBERRY, IPHONE, or other miscellaneous cliche 2008 electronic item) was robbed with some miscellaneous weapon but this is getting ridiculous. There have been at least 8 cases of robberies in early October, with one occuring as early as 8PM!!!. While it saddens and angers me that we have criminals preying on unsuspecting citizens, I am truly annoyed at the fact that the suspect is always identified as a Black Male, between 5'10 - 6'2 with a jeans and a hoodie around the ages of 18-25.

Brothas always have the misfortune of being categorized as thugs and criminals and this perpetuates that even more unfortunately those ideaologies are now being echoed throughout our campus, which lies in a city that has traces of tense race relations. I'm appreciative of the Hand that keeps me apprised to ensure my safety, but saddened that my male counterparts have to be subject to further scrutiny on the campus they pay for. Don't misconstrue my words though, the criminals that are perpetuating these crimes need to be apprehended immediately, its just unfortunate that the actions of a few are negatively affecting the many, Guess you can't win....

Catch 22???

Pres. Eleven

In Bidness

2008-10-18T02:07:00.000-04:00

It's official like a referee wit a whistle, welcome to the home of understanding the Black Collegiate experience. We're gonna keep it real, but also keep it respectful, after all we're educated right? The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, as well as entertain and we look forward to excelling beyond those expectations. Let's get it crackin!!

D. Board