Why Is It Edgecombe County Do Not Have A Black Political Organization Such As The Durham Committee On The Affairs Of Black People?

On election night when the numbers come in from Edgecombe County the statewide candidates can normally declare victory. Edgecombe County is a power house when it comes to statewide elections.

We don’t have a black political organization because a certain few political pimps have been allowed to pimp Edgecombe County over the years. The political pimps have been allowed to be the political machine over the years while good people have set back and just let them do whatever the hell they want to do. However these good people have talked about the political pimps but they have continued to let Edgecombe County be pimped by the political pimps year after hear.

It is sad that Edgecombe County do not have a legit, respected black political organization that would use a democratic process to invite candidates to be interviewed and to be voted on and then endorsed by the group. The Durham Committee On The Affairs of Black People just recently took 4 days to interview candidates before they endorsed them. But in Edgecombe County 2 – 3 political pimps have been allowed to endorse candidates and to pass out ballots at the polls telling people to vote for their candidates.

Edgecombe County is around 52% black and 42% white plus other so if we would come together and do things democratically we could make some things happen. I recognize and understand that when black folks make things happen all folks benefit.

Right now I would like to see some things happen but we are too divided as black folks and have no political machine in place so therefore as long as we continue to do what we do we will continue to get what we get.

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Hell Yeah I Said It, Now What? – So Who Are Committed To Educating Black Folks About What Is Going On Around Them?

They Said Why Am I Angry? Angry Oh Hell No Just Speak Truth To Power!!

I am not angry I am The Political Agitator formerly The Watch Dog and across the state of North Carolina I am known as The Watch Dog of the East. Just because I use choice words and the way I express myself does not mean I have to be angry.

Now I could easily be angry because I am sick and tired of ignant black folks and Safe Negroes. Now back in the 90’s I was angry because I learned who the politicians were that were representing my interest. I learned the players and I found out if they were really representing me or just collecting a check. Hell the majority of them were just collecting a check and was not truly representing me. So when I began to do my homework and to hold them accountable along with exposing them things changed.

I know one person can make a difference but that person must know what the hell they are talking about. I have been there and done that. It pisses me off to see folks talking and complaining but saying nothing and when some folks around them who know better are hanging with these folks allowing them to say and do anything but accomplishing nothing.

I am sick of some folks continuously embarrassing the black community by being ignant to the facts. Hell I am about justice no matter who it is for or against but I am not about ignance.

I have been holding back on some things for the past 2 years so I am asking anyone who wants to talk and complain and saying nothing but misleading others that this is your final warning I am going to call you out when I know better.

Call me angry and/or whatever but one thing you will not be able to call me is ignant to the facts. I will stand with you if you invite me if you have you mess together or if I see you doing something that makes sense I will contact you. But I be damn if I am going to waste my time.

Well by now someone is probably saying who in the hell do he think he is? Well I am an involved Negro and have done my homework and continue to do so. You see I used to be a Negro (Needed to grow) but I have grown.

But wait a minute I don’t need anyone to validate me because my work speaks for me.

In my closing how many folks have attended the meetings, written about the meetings and shared with others? How many folks do you know who have videoed the meetings and made them available for others to see be it on my blog or they could obtain a VHS and now on DVD? How many of you have asked for a DVD?

And lastly who have been more committed to educating the people of Edgecombe County about what is going on around them than I? It comes with a price, my time, my weapons ie: my equipment video camera, photo camera, pocket recorder and my laptop. I get the message out during the meeting and/or shortly after the meeting because I go to the meeting with all of my weapons.

So who are committed to educating black folks about what is going on around them?

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They Talked About Black Folks Marching But Now? Black Folks March When And Only When?

Look at what the Tea Party is doing now, they talked about black folks marching but what are they doing marching and getting results while we only March on Dr. King Holiday. Too damn sad.

The NC NAACP on the state level do have a yearly march but there comes a time when we must march throughout the year.

When are our black elected officials we going to start sharing information with us so we can be an informed people when we attend meetings. Other folks let their folks know when and why they need to show up at meetings.

I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of black folks campaigning on having meetings in our community and they never take place. Hell they do not send out emails. I do want to thank Rep. Angela Bryant who sends out her newsletter talking about what is going on in the NC General Assembly and what is going on in her district but not limited to.

But maybe the meeting are taking place, the emails are going out, maybe I am the only one in the dark. Well if that was the case I believe if the leaders were doing such that I would receive an email or hear about the meetings from someone in the know.

If we continue to do the same things we are going to continue to get the same results. I am tired of the same results. But I will add that I will be alright because I am going to try to be on top of things to the best of my ability.

Well maybe there is nothing to march about because all is well. We have arrived. Little black boys and girls and even some adults are in 2nd place or lower because we are sitting back while they are not being taught in our schools, they are going to prison and some for simple things but because of repeated offenses. And last but not least killing each other because they have no hope. 

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We Have To Quit Apologizing For Being Black

Blacks Suffering Through the Worst of Times
We have to quit apologizing for being Black.

Last week, the Congressional Black Caucus asked President Obama to give more consideration to the extreme crisis affecting Black communities all over the country. In a press interview Obama bluntly said that he would not propose any special initiatives for Blacks. Obama’s sharp retort was in direct response to questions about how he’d solve a glaring problem and a glaring demand from the Caucus. The problem is the astronomical high unemployment rate for Blacks, especially young Black males. Latest job figures show joblessness for young Black males matches and in some parts of the country tops the unemployment rate at the height of the 1930s Great Depression.

The members of the CBC went away quietly, with a few idle threats, but no real demands to be heard. They seemed to accept the Obama administration notion that "a rising tide lifts all ships."

Who then will stand up and fight for a better outcome for Black Americans? There is a lobby and caucus for every cause in our society. Yet, when the outcomes are assessed, we are always the least of those who benefit — from housing programs, health care initiatives, education, and jobs. Why is that?

As I listen and read about the challenges we face as Black people, I am amazed that each step we take forward is accompanied by at least one apology for Black unity. We have to quit doing that. Perhaps we are affected by post traumatic stresses of slavery, or suffering identity crises, or feeling guilty about our "affirmative action position," or feel we are the undeserving beneficiary of a set-aside program, or that we don’t belong and just got over because of a handout. Whatever the case, we need to examine our situation and formulate a way to move more of us forward without apology.

Among the factors militating against our unity are the countless apologies. We don’t want to seem to be too militant; we don’t want to be accused of reverse discrimination, or racism; we don’t want to seem ungrateful to our mainstream supporters; we don’t want to appear to be separatists; we don’t want to be accused of the same bias of our oppressors; we must treat others equal, even though we are treated unfairly. Often we make these apologies in subtle ways that we don’t even recognize, and therefore, our progress is limited. Instead of aggressively pursuing gains, we apologize for asking for too much, and make exceptions for the high achievers. So, when Blacks make progress in corporate America, they don’t aggressively seek to mentor and develop other Blacks. They view themselves as "first achievers" and as exceptions, not as pathfinders and conduits for others. That would be reverse discrimination, God forbid!

As we take stock of our progress:

• We have a Black President.
• We have 2 Black Governors.
• We have 5 Black CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies.
• The Congressional Black Caucus has 43 elected members of the U.S. Congress.
• We have 643 Black Mayors.
• We have hundreds more elected state and local officials.
• Blacks make up 13% of the U.S. population, but only 1% of the entrepreneurs.

Why then haven’t we leveraged these individual success for more progress?

I grew up in the sixties when James Brown ignited us with "Say it loud, I’m Black and I’m proud!" But other voices among us said, "Don’t be too loud, or too proud." And the noise subsided along with our progress. Where do these apologists come from? Why do we allow them to impede our progress?

I am tired of apologizing for being Black. Once again, let’s "Say it Loud. I’m Black and I’m Proud." 

After the pep rally, let’s engage in some real actions to change things in our self-interests. I am looking forward to 2010 with a renewed commitment to unapologetically help improve outcomes in our virtual Black community. I invite you to join me.

Roger Madison
www.izania.com

Note: This brother is right on target. I totally agree with him and

Slim win for mayor shows battered black electorate

When the final votes in the Atlanta mayor’s runoff are counted, it’s likely the black political machine that has controlled this city for four decades will pull through one more time.

But just barely.

Ballots are still being tallied. Unofficial results show black former state legislator Kasim Reed ahead of white councilwoman Mary Norwood by a mere 715 votes. A recount is inevitable. (Read more @ blackpoliticsontheweb.com)

Atlanta Ga. – Civil rights leader Vivian: Churches not doing social action

The Rev. is right on target. In my opinion the majority of the churches are failing the people. When the church get back to the basics then and only then will we see a change. Why? Because this is where everyone goes from time to time if not on a regular basis no matter what their status may be. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

Civil rights leader Vivian: Churches not doing social action

When the Rev. C.T. Vivian starts talking, it’s going to take awhile.

As a former lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights lion has a lot to say: about lunch counter sit-ins; about how he was bloodied by the sheriff in Selma, Ala., while trying to register blacks to vote; about challenging Jim Crow laws by taking the perilous ride on one of the first Freedom Buses.

As a key strategist in the movement, . . . (Black Politics on the Web)