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First Couple Cuteness: First Lady Michelle Obama Wishes The President Happy Valentine’s Day Via Instagram


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PoorWhites Voting Against Their Own Interests Out of Racism Only Reap More Poverty, Hardship By: Tonyaa Weathersbee, BlackAmericaWeb.com


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PoorWhites Voting Against Their Own Interests Out of Racism Only Reap More Poverty, Hardship By: Tonyaa Weathersbee, BlackAmericaWeb.com


BY ASHAHED M. MUHAMMAD | THE FINAL CALL BY ASHAHED M. MUHAMMAD | THE FINAL CALL


just come right out and said, “So long, suckers.” Vice president


He should have He should have


Dick Cheney -- the power behind behind hubris-


Dick Cheney -- the power hubris- the


Vice president Dick Cheney


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But this is where Newton, Super Bowl 50 loser to the world, earned his true Superman stripes, at least to his support- ers in the Black (and to be fair, the Pan- ther Nation as well) community. He said “Aww, hell naaaaah,” to any of that. He was interviewed again today by reporters in the Panthers locker room and he said “I am who I am and I ain’t sorry for shit.”


verbal middle finger to all the poor white people who voted them into office -- twice. During a question and answer ses-


Vice president Dick Cheney


sion at the National Press Club, Cheney talked about how his wife, Lynne, had researched his roots, and had learned that he had Cheneys on both sides of his family. “And we don’t even live in West


While President Barack Obama is Negro History Week in February 1926. He away in California discussing cybersecuri- ty his number one supporter is still showing him love back in Washington, D.C. First Lady Michelle Obama sent out a sweet message to POTUS to remind him of Val- entine’s Day. Earlier today, Mrs. Obama posted a picture of herself and the president sharing a close moment with the caption:


While President Barack Obama is Negro History Week in February 1926. He away in California discussing cybersecuri- ty his number one supporter is still showing him love back in Washington, D.C. First Lady Michelle Obama sent out a sweet message to POTUS to remind him of Val- entine’s Day. Earlier today, Mrs. Obama posted a picture of herself and the president sharing a close moment with the caption:


OK, I’m paraphrasing. He didn’t curse. But he basically told the room, the overall sports media, his fans, his haters and everyone else, that the Cam Newton you came to whip isn’t bending over for the lash. In a six-minute Q&A session, his non-apology recalled the most hero- ically defiant moments of Black athletes like boxer Jack Johnson, NFL player Jim Brown and of course Muhammad Ali, now the most beloved former athlete in the universe.


Virginia.” he said. Then to eliminate any doubt about


his intent to insult West Virginians, he added: “You can say those things when you’re not running for re-elec- tion.” In other words, he was saying: “To


Virginia.” he said. Then to eliminate any doubt about


hell with you hillbillies. I’m outta here.”


tinesDay, Barack. -mo tinesDay, Barack. -mo


why he didn’t recover a now controversial fumble, (footage shows a hesitant Newton not throwing himself on the ball) he an- swered honestly. He said he thought about


Love is all you need. #HappyValen- When reporters asked him about Love is all you need. #HappyValen-


later. Yet while some pundits have decried Cheney’s insult as proof that poor whites are the last group that can be insulted with impunity, I say that for the majority of them, the condi- tion is largely one of their own mak- ing.


Not surprisingly, he apologized Not surprisingly, he apologized


Instead of using their power to join with struggling blacks and other with struggling blacks and other groups to force the system to invest in policies that will create a fairer social and economic playing field for every- one, too many of them believe that the whiteness they share with Cheneys of this world can light the


later. Yet while some pundits have decried Cheney’s insult as proof that poor whites are the last group that can be insulted with impunity, I say that for the majority of them, the condi- tion is largely one of their own mak- ing.


Instead of using their power to join groups to force the system to invest in policies that will create a fairer social and economic playing field for every- one, too many of them believe that the whiteness they share with the Cheneys of this world can light the path to privilege for them. path to privilege for them.


So they use their political power to distinguish themselves from black people who struggle with many of the same issues that they struggle with. They embrace the rhetoric of anti- government zealots; rhetoric that paints any governmental attempt to create things like affordable health


So they use their political power to distinguish themselves from black people who struggle with many of the same issues that they struggle with. They embrace the rhetoric of anti- government zealots; rhetoric that paints any governmental attempt to create things like affordable health


Poor Whites> page 2 Poor Whites> page 2


his intent to insult West Virginians, he added: “You can say those things when you’re not running for re-elec- tion.” In other words, he was saying: “To


hell with you hillbillies. I’m outta here.”


presidential candidate Barack Obama, said the group’s work “is a cause that I carry deep in my heart. It’s a cause that I have championed and will continue to champion no matter what the outcome of this election.”


National Black Chamber of Commerce Launches Paris Chapter NNPA


National Black Chamber of Commerce Launches Paris Chapter NNPA


Unapologetic > page 5


Many consumers think they cannot influence whether a loan or credit card application will be approved or what interest rate they’ll get. But the reality is that prospective borrowers can take certain steps before filling out an application that may increase their chances of getting an approval, with a favorable interest rate and attractive


terms. Here are suggestions from FDIC Consumer News.


Diaspora Chamber of Commerce has evolved from a study and collaboration of French activists. Its mis- sion will be consistent with the NBCC and together they will create a progressive Strategic Plan that will develop Black entrepreneurship throughout France and Francophone nations, says Harry C. Alford, NBCC co-founder, president and CEO.


Diaspora Chamber of Commerce has evolved from a study and collaboration of French activists. Its mis- sion will be consistent with the NBCC and together they will create a progressive Strategic Plan that will develop Black entrepreneurship throughout France and Francophone nations, says Harry C. Alford, NBCC co-founder, president and CEO.


scores. As we have often said, paying your bills and loans on time and owing as little as possible on your credit card(s) compared to the credit limits are two of the most important things you can do to boost your scores and get a better deal on a lending product.


Harry C. Alford, NBCC co-founder, president and CEO.


The French African The French African


Also think twice before closing older credit card accounts or lines of credit. “Don’t immediately believe that you have to close an old account because of its age or because you’re no longer using it,” said Susan Boenau, Chief of the FDIC’s Consumer Affairs Section. “Lenders making credit


Obamacare > page 14 Obamacare > page 14


However, the gap between Black and White uninsurance rates will remain closer to 7 percent,


profit research group focused on social and economic policy, estimated that Blacks will ex- perience “the largest decreases in uninsurance rates under full Medicaid expansion: a drop from 11.3 percent (projected with cur- rent expansion decisions) to 7.2 percent” and the uninsurance rate gap between Blacks and Whites will fall from 6.5 percent under current Medicaid expansion to 2.6 percent with full expansion.


profit research group focused on social and economic policy, estimated that Blacks will ex- perience “the largest decreases in uninsurance rates under full Medicaid expansion: a drop from 11.3 percent (projected with cur- rent expansion decisions) to 7.2 percent” and the uninsurance rate gap between Blacks and Whites will fall from 6.5 percent under current Medicaid expansion to 2.6 percent with full expansion.


The Urban Institute, a non- The Urban Institute, a non-


account


Harry C. Alford, NBCC co-founder, president and CEO.


PARIS, France (NNPA) - The National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., the largest Black business association in the world, has launched its newly established Paris affiliate.


PARIS, France (NNPA) - The National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., the largest Black business association in the world, has launched its newly established Paris affiliate.


Consider simple ways to improve your credit


- As families prepare to choose health insurance coverage dur- ing the open enrollment period, a recent report by the Urban In- stitute shows that Blacks have the most to gain from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) if the states they live in expand Medicaid under the law.


- As families prepare to choose health insurance coverage dur- ing the open enrollment period, a recent report by the Urban In- stitute shows that Blacks have the most to gain from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) if the states they live in expand Medicaid under the law.


“This is quite a milestone. Indeed, it is one of the proudest moments in our 15 year history”, says Alford. “We are going to share our successes and best practices. This chamber is hitting the ground running at full speed.”


“This is quite a milestone. Indeed, it is one of the proudest moments in our 15 year history”, says Alford. “We are going to share our successes and best practices. This chamber is hitting the ground running at full speed.”


Shipman's Home Care here in Greensboro has challenged the State Legis- lature and the Governor to include North Carolina to participate in federal medicaid expansion that would benefit over a half a million North Caro- lina citizens.


France has very little business ownership amongst its Black population of approximately 8 million.


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Shipman's Home Care here in Greensboro has challenged the State Legis- lature and the Governor to include North Carolina to participate in federal medicaid expansion that would benefit over a half a million North Caro- lina citizens.


France has very little business ownership amongst its Black population of approximately 8 million. Credit Card Tips > page 14


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However, the gap between Black and White uninsurance rates will remain closer to 7 percent,


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Nat’l Black > page 4 Nat’l Black > page 4


WASHINGTON (NNPA) WASHINGTON (NNPA)


Obama, wife of Democratic Obama, wife of Democratic


How to Get Your Best Deal on a Loan or Credit Credit Card? Plan Ahead.


presidential candidate Barack Obama, said the group’s work “is a cause that I carry deep in my heart. It’s a cause that I have championed and will continue to champion no matter what the outcome of this election.”


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shown here with their children at Iowa rally.


shown here with their children at Iowa rally.


Michelle and Barack Obama Michelle and Barack Obama


verbal middle finger to all the poor white people who voted them into office -- twice. During a question and answer ses-


sion at the National Press Club, Cheney talked about how his wife, Lynne, had researched his roots, and had learned that he had Cheneys on both sides of his family. “And we don’t even live in West


padded throne of George W. Bush - - recently gave a


padded throne of George W. Bush - - recently gave a


just come right out and said, “So long, suckers.” Vice president


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The African-American Voice-“Setting the Record Straight” greensborotimesonline.com


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The African-American Voice-“Setting the Record Straight” The African-American Voice-“Setting the Record Straight” greensborotimesonline.com


The African-American Voice-“Setting the Record Straight” The African-American Voice-“Setting the Record Straight”


By Ann Scanner and Toby Harnden Special to the Greensboro Times


By Ann Scanner and Toby Harnden Special to the Greensboro Times


Michelle Obama earlier this month drew from her experience as a working mother to emphasize the importance of fairness in the work- place and her support for family friendly polices.


country not only to champion these causes, but to fight for the issues every single day,” Obama told about 1,000 people at the National Partnership for Women and Families’ annual luncheon.


In the years before the Civil War, Harriet Tub- man freed over 300 blacks from slavery in the South to freedom in the North. For her commendable work, she was nicknamed “Moses.” Her involve- ment with the infamous Underground Railroad angered southern slaveholders and they offered a $40,000 bounty for her capture. She was never cap- tured and never lost a slave.


country not only to champion these causes, but to fight for the issues every single day,” Obama told about 1,000 people at the National Partnership for Women and Families’ annual luncheon.


Harriet Tubman, leader of the Underground Railroad


for equality in the workplace, access to health care and policies that help Americans balance work and family.


for equality in the workplace, access to health care and policies that help Americans balance work and family.


Woodson, was clear. “If a race has no history, negligible factor in the thought of the world,


gro History Week, as envisioned by Carter G. if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a


if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a and it stands in danger of being exterminat-


The nonprofit group advocates The nonprofit group advocates


negligible factor in the thought of the world, ed,” he warned.


and it stands in danger of being exterminat- ed,” he warned.


Dr. Woodson, born in 1875, founded Dr. Woodson, born in 1875, founded


BY NATHANIEL MARSHALLthy of remembrance. And the purpose of Ne- Woodson, was clear. “If a race has no history,


made the venerable ones we remember wor gro History Week, as envisioned by Carter G.


Michelle Obama earlier this month drew from her experience as a working mother to emphasize the importance of fairness in the work- place and her support for family friendly polices.


assignments, contests and even deals and pro- motions as Black History Month comes in. And while we look back at historical figures, enjoy recitations of speeches and dressing up to act out historic events and personalities, perhaps in 2015, this month can be devoted to looking forward. It’s time we not only exam- ine the accomplishments of the past but also seek to write a bright future.


Each February there are celebrations, Each February there are celebrations,


Economics and Progress in Black History Month


BY FINAL CALL NEWS BY FINAL CALL NEWS


Economics and Progress in Black History Month


Black History Is World History And The Founding of Civilization


June 2008 June 2008


“Sister First Lady,” Michelle Obama- Leadership for Change


The harsh reality of Black existence, whether unemployment, deaths from cancer, AIDS, suicide or gunfire, poverty, homeless- “It’s time for the leaders of this


assignments, contests and even deals and pro- motions as Black History Month comes in. And while we look back at historical figures, enjoy recitations of speeches and dressing up to act out historic events and personalities, perhaps in 2015, this month can be devoted to looking forward. It’s time we not only exam- ine the accomplishments of the past but also seek to write a bright future.


whether unemployment, deaths from cancer, ness or hunger, demands that we use every


head on. It was the meeting of challenges that thy of remembrance. And the purpose of Ne-


AIDS, suicide or gunfire, poverty, homeless- available moment to meet these challenges


Jesus Christ and his Apostles at the Last Supper


The harsh reality of Black existence, “It’s time for the leaders of this


ness or hunger, demands that we use every head on. It was the meeting of challenges that


available moment to meet these challenges made the venerable ones we remember wor-


Dr. and Mrs. Martin Luther King Jr.


“Sister First Lady,” Michelle Obama- Leadership for Change


utes, reading from notes. The crowd applauded and gave her three standing ovations – when she entered the banquet room, when she approached the microphone to speak and when she concluded her remarks.


President Barack Obama and First Lady Michele Obama


has heard on the campaign trail from working mothers who were nervous about taking time off, and from women whose male counter- parts at the office earn more.


“Sister First Lady”, Michelle Obama waves to the Obama supporters.


the prime-minister of South Africa. He had spent 27 years in prison for leading the effort to overthrow South Africa’s racist apartheid government.


In the late 1990’s, Nelson Mandela became “And believe me, when we’re


“And believe me, when we’re


paid less, we know,” she said, drawing laughter from the crowd.


“Sister First Lady”, Michelle Obama waves to the Obama supporters.


In the 14th Century, Nerfertiti was one of the most famous women in antiquity. An African princess, she was the most influential personality and leader of the world. Her name, Nerfertiti trans- Black History > page 12


Blacks could gain most from Obamacare- -if Medicaid was expanded


Blacks could gain most from Obamacare- -if Medicaid was expanded


a working mother. I used to get up in the morning and go to an office. Now I get up and go to a plane. …My kids still don’t care where I am,” she said. “They’ve always known two parents to work in the household and as long as we’re back in time for bedtime, they could care less where we are.”


Progress > page 4 Progress > page 4


Michelle Obama> page 2 Michelle Obama> page 2


She said she would always be She said she would always be


a working mother. I used to get up in the morning and go to an office. Now I get up and go to a plane. …My kids still don’t care where I am,” she said. “They’ve always known two parents to work in the household and as long as we’re back in time for bedtime, they could care less where we are.”


paid less, we know,” she said, drawing laughter from the crowd.


She spoke for about seven min- She spoke for about seven min-


utes, reading from notes. The crowd applauded and gave her three standing ovations – when she entered the banquet room, when she approached the microphone to speak and when she concluded her remarks.


Obama relayed struggles she Obama relayed struggles she


has heard on the campaign trail from working mothers who were nervous about taking time off, and from women whose male counter- parts at the office earn more.


Nefertiti, Great African Queen


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