Susan Rice's Tough New Job As National Security Advisor

Susan RiceFormer United Nations ambassador, Susan Rice has started in her new job as national-security advisor, and she is a testimony of African Americans having the most powerful positions in the world. As the national-security advisor everyday she is talking to the national security apparatus, which includes the FBI, CIA, State, Defense, and any other agencies that have a stake in a particular problem or crisis.

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"Not MY Buddy" Dyer

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer NotMyBuddy. talhua Paladino community activist.talhua Pazy Paladino, Candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 6, submitted this obversation of Orlando's Mayor Buddy Dyer.

Tonight "NotMyBuddy" ran out on the community update on the Citrus Bowl Reconstruction stating he was "triple booked" and had to get to another event. I wondered what could possibly be more important than a $191 million dollar facelift for a 70 year old sporting stadium? A $429 million dollar performing arts center? A $85 million dollar Major Leauge Soccer stadium? Maybe a meeting on the Magic Junk Bonds?

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Is Rick Scott Less Wealthy Since Becoming Governor?

RICK SCOTT LAUGHINGGovernor Scott is the richest governor in Florida’s history, and he accepts no salary and he travels in own personal jet. This year he purchased a new jet and there are no financial records, because it is not in his name. The legislature was extremely happy about the new ethics law that Scott signed, but no one feels there should be a financial disclosure, when the governor rides around in a new plane.

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There is a New Sheriff in Town at the Securities Exchange Commission

SEC LogoThe Security Exchange Commission is a federal regulatory agency that is designed to protect investors and eliminate insider trading, accounting fraud, and misleading information about securities. Stock market trading is a risky business and the SEC keeps things fair and transparent for large and small investors. Each year the SEC brings hundreds of civil enforcement actions against individuals and companies for violation of the securities laws.

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Supreme Court Blindsides Minorities Blocking Parts of Voter Rights Act

supreme courtAs an African American, I would unequivocally acknowledge that conditions have improved and changed for Black people since the sixties. There is a Black president and family in the White House, and there are more Black mayors and local/state politicians than ever before in the history of the country. These are irrefutable facts and it appears that America is turning the corner, and Blacks should be content and satisfied.

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