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According to the NY Post Michael Steele is in talks with both CNN and Fox News about a potential job as a paid contributor.

The former head of the Republican National Committee told the conservative FrumForum that some kind of deal is in the works.

OMG….Here’s another reason to be thankful you’re not Jermaine Jackson. TMZ is reporting he’s stuck in Africa and can’t come back because he’s behind on his child support payments. If you’re shaking your head like I am and thinking, what’s one got to do with the other well………..Jermaine is currently in Ouagadougou, Barkina Faso, Africa. It was discovered is passport has expired and he can’t get a new one, so he’s stranded!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

On this date in Black History:

1997-Kofi Aman of Ghana becomes the first black secretary of the United Nations.

1916-The first issue of Journal of Negro History is published.

1863-President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation which freed all slaves in rebel states.

It’s that time again for me to share exciting moments in our hisotory!! On this date in…….
1996-The Oakland California School Board becomes the first in the nation to recognize black English aka Ebonics as a seperate language, NOT a dialect or slang.

1971-People United To Save Humanity (PUSH) was founded at a Chicago meeting held by Jesse Jackson.

When I was in elementary school, our class would discuss black history during “Negro History Week”. It would eventually become Black History Month. As a history buff, I think we should recognize our history on a daily basis! Here’s a few fascinating tidbits that happened on this date…..

1957-Dorothy Height, YMCA official was elected president of the National Council of Negro Women. She held this post for forty years.

As a history buff, I’m always fascinated by the acoomplishments of our people! Some of the achievements that occured on this day include:

1967-Carl Stokes was elected the first Black mayor of a major city, Cleveland, Ohio.

1956-The Supreme Court upheld lower court decision which banned segregation on the city buses in Montgomery, Alabama.

November is National Adoption Month, a month set aside each year to raise awareness about the adoption of children from foster care. In Virginia there are over 1,400 children waiting for a “forever family”. Most of these children are African-American males.

If you don’t like the current political climate, then make your choice and let your voice be heard….VOTE TUESDAY!!!!!

This is one of my all time favorite Quiet Storm jams from the incomparable Luther Vandross. Enjoy!

It’s a Happy Feelings Winning Weekend!! Keep listening for your chance to win tickets to see Frankie Beverly and Maze October 29th at the Landmark Theatre. I have sooooooooo many favorites by this legendary group but “Lady of Magic” from 1977 is one of my top five. Enjoy!!