May 30th, 2008 | by Staff | published in misc
ABC News reports how the Obama campaign is tightening security in response to an increasing number of racist incidents. One expert quoted believes that “The real possibility that an African-American could win the White House in November, along with the anonymity of the Web, which lends itself to expressing extreme views, has galvanized a certain [...]
May 28th, 2008 | by Staff | published in misc
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The San Francisco Chronicle hails the new head of the NAACP, Benjamin Jealous, and analyses how his election is the harbinger of a new wave of Black leaders - those not from the churches or the civil rights movement.
As pressure grows to unify the divided Democratic party, Slate.com explainshow the historical experience - particularly [...]
May 24th, 2008 | by Staff | published in misc
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A Washington Post editorial pays tribute to the pathbreaking and inspirational career of L. Douglas Wilder, the first African-American to be elected governor. Charismatic and efficient, Mr. Wilder was an excellent governor of Virginia, says the paper: “His decision [to retire] marks the end of one of the most remarkable careers in American politics [...]
May 22nd, 2008 | by Staff | published in misc
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The Washington Post investigates the lasting divisions that have resulted from the Democratic primary campaign. Some Clinton supporters, especially older women, are particularly angered by the belief that denying Obama the nomination would alienate African-Americans.
And Vibe worries that the Asian-American demographic is being ignored by all three candidates.
Esquire points out that tensions between Hispanics and [...]
May 21st, 2008 | by Jason Proe | published in misc
This time last year we gave interns tips on how to succeed this summer.