Staff and Wire Reports
Archive for: ‘December 2009’
26th Annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball
As Atlanta Strip Clubs Mayor Shirley Franklin completes her eighth and final year as mayor, she also completed her last year as host of the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Atlanta Strip Clubs Marriott Marquis.
Census Undercount Would Hurt Black Communities, Leaders Warn
WASHINGTON — In a rare appearance all in one place, a coalition of America’s foremost Black organizations are aiming to assure that the 2010 census does not undercount Black people, a fiasco that could cause communities to miss out on their fair share of trillions of dollars in public resources and political representatives in Black districts.
On History’s Stage Obama Receives Nobel Prize
OSLO, NORWAY–The overcast skies did little to temper the excitement accompanying the arrival of President Barack Obama in Norway.
Magnolia Links Bring Cheer To Hughes Spalding Patients
For the fourth year, members of the Magnolia Chapter of The Links Inc. brought joy and cheer to the children, staff, and parents at Hughes Spalding Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strip Clubs.
CBC Members Vow To Escalate Protests If Black Economic Woes Are Ignored
WASHINGTON — The 10 Black members of the powerful House Finance Committee are still being applauded by the Black Press and other leaders for boldly boycotting a committee meeting in order to force a $4 billion allocation to benefit the Black community.
Congresswoman Waters Applauds Passage Of Wall Street Reform Bill
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) on Dec. 11 applauded the passage of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), which included key provisions she authored related to homeowner assistance and consumer protection.
Environmental Justice Advocates Appeal To World Leaders
Copenhagen, Denmark — Temperatures are rising at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen as negotiators scuffle to reach a consensus before heads of state arrive this week.
On History’s Stage Obama Receives Nobel Prize
OSLO, NORWAY–The overcast skies did little to temper the excitement accompanying the arrival of President Barack Obama in Norway.
On History’s Stage Obama Receives Nobel Prize
OSLO, NORWAY–The overcast skies did little to temper the excitement accompanying the arrival of President Barack Obama in Norway.
