BPB
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- Birthday
- August 02
- Title
- Author
- Company
- Black Political Buzz
- Bio
- Hi,
I'm a wife and mom, who just happens to publish an Bi-Partisan Chronicle of Global Politics from a Moderate Democrat's Perspective. Thanks for joining me. All views & comments are Welcome.
MY RECENT POSTS
- Could H1N1 Swine Flu Virus
Actually Be Biological Warfare
Attack??
April 25, 2009 07:24PM - Condi Rice Takes the Fall for
Bush Administration Torture
April 25, 2009 05:02PM - Forbes Ranks Charlotte 14th
Most Dangerous U.S.
City!....Charlotte's Black
Community Needs To Do Better!
April 25, 2009 03:30PM - R.I.P. North Carolina Senator
Vernon Malone
April 25, 2009 01:28AM - Mel Watt's Amended Predatory
Lending Bill Rejected by Roy
Cooper!
April 24, 2009 09:17PM
BPB's Links
APRIL 25, 2009 7:24PM
Could H1N1 Swine Flu Virus Actually Be Biological Warfare Attack??
With news of a dangerous strain of the Swine Flu virus which has already killed 68 people and infected more than 1,000 causing widespread panic, one wonders if this is the result of regular Human illness or another Terrorist attack?
After two more cases of the virus thought to have been/… Read full post »
APRIL 25, 2009 5:02PM
Condi Rice Takes the Fall for Bush Administration Torture
Earlier this week as the White House and Congress agreed to release CIA documents regarding Torture techniques used in Iraq on Prisoners of War during the Bush Administration's reign, new revelations have surfaced which places a significant amount of the blame on former Secretary of Sta/… Read full post »
APRIL 25, 2009 3:30PM
Forbes Ranks Charlotte 14th Most Dangerous U.S. City!....Charlotte's Black Community Needs To Do Better!
Just in from Forbes.com, Charlotte, NC ("Queen City of the Carolinas") has been ranked one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Number 14Th to be exact!
For anyone who dares to doubt this information, Forbes gathered the data for their reporting from the FBI (Federal Bureau… Read full post »
APRIL 25, 2009 1:28AM
R.I.P. North Carolina Senator Vernon Malone
After a long successful career in Public Service, today NC Senator Vernon Malone (D) was laid to rest in Raleigh.
Senator Malone who was 77, died of natural causes at his home last Saturday.
Men like Malone, especially within the Political arena are difficult to find these days.
Hardworking, Loy/… Read full post »
APRIL 24, 2009 9:17PM
Mel Watt's Amended Predatory Lending Bill Rejected by Roy Cooper!
Earlier this week North Carolina Congressmen Mel Watt (from Charlotte, NC) and Brad Miller both Democrats, teamed up to revive a Predatory Lending Bill they previously introduced to the U.S. House in 2007.
H.R. 3915, Legislation designed to punish Lenders who approve Home Loans for Unqualified/… Read full post »
APRIL 24, 2009 5:16PM
President Obama Moved During Airspace Violation
This afternoon due to a small plane owner's navigating mistakes and whose actions caused an Airspace violation, President Barack Obama and Vice-President Biden were quickly moved to another (unknown) location until the incident was peacefully resolved.
In addition Capitol Staff were evacuated a/… Read full post »
APRIL 22, 2009 5:09PM
Ruthless Gangs Are Taking Over North Carolina
North Carolina has a serious Gang problem and its time everyone else knew about it.
Lurking among the Majestic Mountains, Research Triangle Park, NCAA Championships and the Light Rail system, lies an ugly problem threatening to eclipse all of the hard earned, positive accomplishments wit/… Read full post »
APRIL 21, 2009 8:32PM
Congrats to the 2009 Pulitzer Prize Winners!
Congrats to all of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize Winners!
The Pulitzer prize was established in 1917 by a Hungarian-American publisher named Joseph Pulitzer.
Each year Columbia University distributes the awards. The Pulitzer prize is used to recognize outstanding, extraordinary achievements in the ar/… Read full post »
APRIL 21, 2009 4:21PM
Why Waterboarding Should Be Called "The Drowning Torture"!
According to Wikipedia, Waterboarding is defined as "a form of torture that consists of immobilizing the victim on his or her back with the head inclined downwards, and then pouring water over the face and into the breathing passages. By forced suffocation and inhalation of water the subject e… Read full post »
APRIL 20, 2009 5:10PM
Do They Hate President Obama because he's Black?
"They hate him because he's black".
On the heels of the "Tax Day Tea Party" protests which took place on April 15Th while visiting the Daily kos (one of my favorite blogs), I came across a soul stirring post on that site entitled "They hate him because he's black".
The/… Read full post »
APRIL 20, 2009 5:03PM
North Carolina To Get High Speed Rail! (I Told You So!!)
Yesterday during a Press conference President Obama with Vice-President Biden, Rahm Emanuel and his Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood (R) in attendance, unveiled his extensive plan to develop Fast Track, High Speed Rail in America.
According to the Federal Railroad Administration he w/…
APRIL 19, 2009 10:41AM
President Obama Bows Out of UN Racism Conference....Angers African-Americans
Despite great concern from the African-American community, President Obama has declined to attend or send forth any U.S. Delegates to the UN Racism Conference to be held in Geneva, Switzerland the week of April 20-25.
Citing conflicts of interest regarding Freedom of Speech and a respect for Di/… Read full post »
APRIL 19, 2009 12:57AM
Are Republicans Using "Tax Tea Parties" To Regain Power? Democrats Beware!
Today thousands of Conservative American citizens attended "Tax Day Tea Party" protests to demonstrate their so-called displeasure of President Obama's Big Government spending.
Via the use of popular web 2.0 social networking services such as Facebook and Twitter, th/… Read full post »
APRIL 18, 2009 6:11PM
President Obama Places Wasteful Federal Spending on the Chopping Block!
With Bi-Partisan help from Senators John McCain (R) and Carl Levin (D), President Obama has pledged in his most recent weekly address to the nation that he will soon begin the arduous task of cutting millions upon millions of dollars wasted in Ineffective Government programs.
He states t/… Read full post »
APRIL 18, 2009 3:45PM
President Obama Extends the Olive Branch to Cuba & Latin America!
While attending the Summit of Americas conference in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago on Friday President Obama sought to mend Foreign Policy relations between Cuba and Latin America with those countries' leaders.
The purpose of the Summit of Americas conference is to bring together the/… Read full post »
APRIL 18, 2009 12:15AM
North Carolina Teen Pregnancies & Deadbeat Fathers Cost Taxpayers $300 Million Dollars Per Year! Why??
In light of news surrounding the births of Sarah Palin's grandchild (daughter Bristol's child) and Britney Spears' little sister Jamie Lynn's child, as it stands North Carolina continues to reign in Unwed/ Teen Pregnancies and "Deadbeat Fatherhood".
Sadly enough since 2005 in the/… Read full post »
APRIL 17, 2009 4:27PM
Washington Post's 2009 Best State Political Blogs!
It was a tough call but the Washington Post finally selected the best State Political Blogs of 2009.
If your weblog didn't make the list (Black Political Buzz wasn't selected) this year don't feel slighted or bitter. Just keep writing, keep perfecting your craft and blogging away about the Poli/… Read full post »
APRIL 16, 2009 6:42PM
"Tea Parties For Change" With First Lady Michelle Obama!
Forgetting about those negative "Tax Day Tea Parties" held around the country on April 15Th, I've thought of a more positive way to use Tea bags to gain the attention of American Voters.
What if First Lady Michelle Obama started inviting Women of all races, from different states and all/… Read full post »
APRIL 16, 2009 5:50PM
Michelle Obama Action Figure Dolls! Get Yours Today!
By now all of America has heard that First Lady Michelle Obama is more popular than her hubby, President Barack Obama.
In fact according to a recent Gallop poll, Michelle's ratings outshine President Obama's by at least 3%.
That's really impressive for a Washington, DC "Newbie"! Especia/… Read full post »
APRIL 13, 2009 7:40PM
Prez. Obama Calmly Handles First International Security Crisis
For all the naysayers (McCain, Cheney, etc.,) who complained that President Obama didn't have what it takes if ever faced with an International Security Crisis, I'm sure they're eating crow right about now.
This past weekend when presented with the capture of a U.S. Cargo s/… Read full post »
APRIL 12, 2009 10:58AM
Prez. Obama Keeps his Puppy Promise to Malia and Sasha!
Recent Global news reports of the First Daughters, Malia and Sasha receiving their puppy as daddy promised earlier, further proves that President Barack Obama is a man of his word.
The First Puppy named Bo, a Portuguese Water dog about six months old, will now be a new occupant in the Wh/… Read full post »
APRIL 12, 2009 10:54AM
President Obama and Family to Attend Easter Service in DC....but where??
Per White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, this year President Obama will be recognizing the Easter holiday at a church in Washington, DC however no one except staff and the Secret Service has privy to that location.
As it relates to actually attending church on a regular basis, like… Read full post »
APRIL 12, 2009 10:28AM
Have a Happy Easter/ Resurrection Day!
Celebrate Easter or enjoy your Resurrection Day service with family.
For more information regarding the origin of this holiday here's a link to a video I found on MSN.
Sources: MSN, Flickr
APRIL 10, 2009 12:16PM
Raleigh, NC Loses Miley Cyrus Movie Deal...Charlotte Wouldn't Have!
Yesterday North Carolina's Department of Commerce spokeswoman, Kathy Neal finally came clean with constituents that popular teen star Miley Cyrus's new movie titled "The Last Song", won't be filmed in the Tarheel state.
Apparently due to a better deal from the state of Georgia, the film/… Read full post »
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