November 2008
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Vol 3, Issue 12
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In the Black
Newsletter
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| Greetings! |
There were crowds of cheers, student streaming, and youth yelling "Obama" all across our city and nation when elections results came out that we as a country elected the first African-American as president of the United States (hear Valley Black Talk interviews on election night comments). Over 100,000 people filled Grant Park in Chicago as President-elect Barack Obama delivered a rousing acceptance speech that echoed "Yes We Can". Tears filled the eyes of one-time presidential candidate, Rev. Jesse Jackson who stood in the crowd celebrating an  unquestionable victory for civic rights. Jackson later spoke to Robin Roberts of ABC's Good Morning America about the progress our country has made. "Once the walls [of race] are broken down, we can begin to build bridges". During Obama victory speech he stated that we will get there. It may be in the first year or the first term but that we will get there.
Some commentators questioned whether this election was a referendum on America's morals. Others argue with the statement that the Obama election restates the greatness of the country. This would be a great country no matter what happened but it's a better for it.
We as a country and a people are turning a new chapter in the history and evolution of America and I look forward to seeing what we will write.
Tate Hill II
Editor
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Election Results
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US President
Barack Obama
California Propositions
Prop 1A- YES
Prop 2- YES
Prop 3- YES
Prop 4- NO
Prop 5- NO
Prop 6- NO
Prop 7- NO
Prop 8- YES
Prop 9- YES
Prop 10- NO
Prop 11- YES
Prop 12- YES
Fresno Mayor
Ashley Swearingen
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Election Day
Voter Protection
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Fresno Obama
(559) 916-2173
CA Democratic Party
(877) 321-VOTE (8683)
MALDEF
Language Assistance
(888) VEY VOTA
(888) 839-8682
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Obama Celebration Lunch
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Meet & Greet
TODAY-- Wednesday, November 5, 2008
11:30 AM-1 PM
Smokehouse Grill
1231 Van Ness Ave, Downtown Fresno 93721 (map)
Hosted by Valley Black Talk and the Black Professional Network
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Valley Black Talk Pre-Election Day Special
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Valley Black Talk- KFCF 88.1 FM
EVERY MONDAY, 8-10 PMListen next week for post-election responses from the community. Hear Election Night interviews online at Valley Black Talk The place for African-American perspective, dialogue and culture in the Central Valley. |
| Where were you when Obama was elected president of the United States? |
I was sitting along Edison alumni Sarah Sharpe (Class of '96) in a crowd of about twenty at the Perea campaign party in the Tower District. We were huddled around a small television provided by one of the news camera crews listening with others including my Valley Black Talk co-host Julia Dudley-Najieb and Councilmember Cynthia Sterling.
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Swearingen wins Fresno Mayoral race
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The 2008 Best of Black Fresno survey
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This past spring, In the Black conducted
a survey administered by Constant Contact to its over 230 readers in a
desire to gain an African-American perspective on leadership, civic
participation, business and local market preferences. The survey
entailed a series of questions asking participants to rate the
performance, effectiveness and satisfaction with individuals,
organizations and agencies in the Fresno. While some of the answers
were expected, there were some surprises results.
Go to Urban Knowledge Blog for full results.
Do you have an opinion? Email us at urbanknowledgeblog@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts.
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| The final fear factors of a failing future |
In the last few weeks, we have seen the McCain-Palin campaign continuously blunder over the economy, the housing crisis and on their energy policy. In addition, the focus of their rallies have not been around any of these core issues rather on divisiveness that demonstrates the campaign's inability to deliver a clear message that resonates with the American people.
During the GOTV (Get Out The Vote) weekend, its no surprise that we are being bombarded with negative advertisements and talking points from the McCain camp what is trying to tie Obama to socialism, communism, anti-Americanism or any "ism" that may play to the fears of middle and working class white Americans. Obama has responded by raising record breaking $150M in the month of September, which fueled his campaign's ability to flood the air waves with commercial along with a unprecedented 30-minute program on several network and cable stations. And it seems that McCain's effort have been futile as Obama maintains a steady lead in all the polls to date. This is despite that fact that energy and the economy crisis- the drivers for many undecided, wary Democrats and even some Republican voters moving over to Obama- have improved over the last 60 days as gas prices are down to $2.50/gal, Wall Street has seen significant gains, and the Feds cutting interest rates.
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Looking for In the Black Writers
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 Do you have something to say? Are you passionate about a particular subject? Have you said, "they need to write to
about ..."? Well, here's your chance!
In the Black is looking for other Issue writers, opinion editorals, and reviews of local restaurants, shops and entertainment venues from a black prospective.
College students are especially welcomed to inquire.
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Food for Thought:
There
is a class of colored people who make a business of keeping the
troubles, the wrongs, and the hardships of the Negro race before the
public. Some of these people do not want the Negro to lose his
grievances, because they do not want to lose their jobs. There is a
certain class of race-problem solvers who don't want the patient to get
well.
Booker T. Washington
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| In the Black, a publication of the Urban Knowledge Blog
Disclaimer: This is an editorial publication. The comments above are solely of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views or ideologies of any organization or person outside of Urban Knowledge Blog or In the Black. If there is a numerical or factual error, please inform us and we will publicly rectify it via email. Comments received may be republished for the betterment of other readers, unless you indicate otherwise. Thank You. |
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