Black Scholars in America: Dr. Boyce Watkins: Is Barack Obama at Risk of Being Labeled an "Angry Black Man?"

Obama's "Angry Black Man" Criticism: Isn't He Also Half White?

9:36 PMJun 9

Source: Blackvoices Main

In light of all of the interesting analysis that others have done regarding why President Barack Obama can only get so angry about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, I was wondering if any of this analysis makes sense. In fact, most of the ... Read More
BP Shares Get Hammered as Firm May Face Bankruptcy Due to Spill

7:46 PMJun 9

Source: BV Black Spin

Today, the shares of British Petroleum (BP), the company responsible for the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, plunged 16 percent in heavy trading. There were nine times more shares traded in the company today than the average daily volume. The added ... Read More
Rev. Jesse Jackson Says Congress Ignoring Jobs Crisis

7:05 PMJun 9

Source: BV Black Spin

In a piece on The Huffington Post, the Rev. Jesse Jackson stated that he is concerned that Congress is ignoring the jobs crisis in America. Over 300,000 teachers are facing layoffs this year, and teen unemployment is the highest its been since 1948, ... Read More