Happy Hump Day P.O.U. Family and lurkers! We are going to continue on with this week's theme, Little Known Black History facts. Actor, singer, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson was once considered for a U.S. vice presidential spot on Henry A. Wallace's 1948 Progressive Party ticket. An heirloom tomato variety, originating in Russia, is named after … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread – Little Known Black History Facts
Rev. Al Sharpton
Yvan LaMothe Talks About Confronting Newt’s Racist Rhetoric
Yesterday, Rev. Al interviewed Yvan LaMothe, the brotha who confronted Newt "Lil Leroy" Gingrinch about his racist comments about Blacks and food stamps: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy P.O.U.er Trose1 said it best: It is a shame our Media will not ask these candidates any questions on their obsession with Black poor … [Read more...] about Yvan LaMothe Talks About Confronting Newt’s Racist Rhetoric
POU Weekly Health Thread: Rev. Al Works It Out!
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Rev. Al Sharpton talks about how changing his lifestyle helped him go from this: to this: http://s.wsj.net/media/swf/main.swf Motivational Words for Taking Off the Weight Rev. Al Sharpton's diet and fitness advice: On goal setting: "I tell people to practice visualization. See yourself as your best person physically and … [Read more...] about POU Weekly Health Thread: Rev. Al Works It Out!
Block The Vote: DOJ Puts S.C. Voter ID Law On Hold
On Monday, South Carolina State Sen. Gerald Malloy and Judith Browne-Dianis, co-director of the Advancement Project, talked with Rev. Al Sharpton about Republican attempts to suppress elderly, minority, poor and young voters. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the … [Read more...] about Block The Vote: DOJ Puts S.C. Voter ID Law On Hold