‘R-uh’ is Not a Letter
By Shawna Collier The pronunciation of this letter has just one syllable (NASHVILLE) Just in time for summer, the National Association of Elementary School Teachers issued a plea this morning to parents of African-American pupils that they teach their children that the letter ‘R’ has only one syllable. “For years we’ve been faced with a … Read more
Georgia Man Finds Cure For “The Itis”
By Craig Bates Jabari Crawford doesn’t get sleepy anymore after lunch–and you don’t have to either! (ATLANTA) For years, blacks have been besieged around 2 p.m. by an irresistible desire to fall asleep. This ailment, known among African Americans as “The Itis,” is a detriment, even though it has taught generations to cope by sleeping while … Read more
Barack Obama Starts Own Church
By Xavier Muhammad Obama will find spiritual comfort in his house of worship. (CHICAGO) After weeks of searching in vain for a new spiritual home, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has decided to start his own church. The Most Reverential House of Yes We Can A.M.E Zion will hold its … Read more
Panel to Pick Black Kids’ Names Is Set
By Bill Matthews Molly Petry, a suburban Detroit homemaker (pictured with her two children, Jacob and Esther), is one of the first members of the African American Name Beautification Committee (LIVONIA, MICH) A stay at home mom, an elementary school teacher and a deli owner are the first members of the controversial African American Name Beautification … Read more
