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PART III: In Trying Times: Managing Optimism & Pessimism

By Rosaland Tyler

Associate Editor

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President Barack Obama delivered the state of the union address on Jan. 24, a week after the world’s greatest heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali celebrated his 70th birthday on Jan. 17.

One can quickly spot parallels in Obama and Ali. Obama heads toward a second term relying on his unique style, as Ali did. But don’t forget the heavyweight champ was called cowardly, treasonous, and arrogant for refusing to fight in the Vietnam War. Obama has been criticized, even yelled at, and publicly ridiculed unlike no other American president. The list of what he has accomplished during his first presidential term is long or short, depending on who is writing the list.

Local ‘Red Tails’ On-Site For Movie’s Debut

By Randy Singleton

Community Outreach Correspondent

HAMPTON

The Hampton Roads Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen gathered Friday (Jan. 20) at the Cine Bistro movie theater in Hampton for the opening night of George Lucas’ 90 million dollar film, “Red Tails,” which retells the heroic exploits of America’s first black airmen during World War II.  Local Tuskegee Airmen Wilbert C. Gore, Grant S. Williams, and Ezra M. Hill, all in their 80s or 90s, were on hand to sign autographs, take pictures, and greet local residents who turned out to view the untold bravery of these men and others played out on the cinema screen. 

Who Gets Food Stamps?

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

NNPA Columnist

Newt Gingrich is playing racial politics and he is playing to win. First he says that black children should get jobs as janitors (why not suggest they get the same consulting contract he did at Freddie Mac – I’m with Mitt Romney here, what did Gingrich tell Freddie Mac that was worth more than a million dollars). Then he says that he wants to tell the NAACP that we should demand jobs, not food stamps. He so bristles at Fox commentator Juan Williams that he gets a standing O in South Carolina. And he has repeatedly described President Barack Obama as a “food stamp” President. It’s race baiting, pure and simple, and few have called him on it.

Send In The Clowns

By Dr. Rebecca R. Rivka

Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, prayed that the Lord would hear and help against their invading enemies.  The Lord answered his prayer through Jahaziel, a Levite (priest).

“Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours but God’s.”

“Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem; fear not, nor be dismayed; for tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord will be with you.”  (2 Ch. 20:17)

Granby High Teen Awarded In Dominion Contest

NORFOLK

Michael Holloman from Norfolk’s Granby High School was honored recently in Richmond by Dominion Virginia Power as part of  the 22nd Annual Strong Men & Women: Excellence in Leadership educational series. High school juniors and seniors in North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia participated in the Strong Men & Women student writing contest. The students were invited to write essays about an African-American leader featured in the Strong Men & Women series.

King Holiday Activities Include Annual Norfolk March

By Leonard  E. Colvin

Chief Reporter

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The  83rd  birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was celebrated with a variety of events and  speeches which recalled the 13 years of his leading the modern Civil Rights Movement and changing over 300 years of racial injustice in this country.

Free Workshop Aims To Build Strong Neighborhoods

NORFOLK

The City of Norfolk recognizes the housing market has evolved.  Now more than ever some citizens choose to rent.  The Landlord Relations Workshop shares best practices landlords can use to protect their investments and ensure their properties contribute to the safety, livability and care of Norfolk’s neighborhoods.