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Friday

03Jul

Sarah Palin Quits Alaska (O RLY?)

Friday, July 3, 2009 at 4:00PM

Sarah Palin announced Friday in the worst executed Friday news dump ever that she is stepping down from her governorship almost immediately, "in a few weeks" up in the frozen tundra of Alaska. Aside from my general reaction of whatthefuckjusthappend I have to say, oh REALLY, Palinator? You're quitting Alaska.

O RLY?

Oh really, Sarah Palin. You're quitting Alaska. The best job you've ever had? For what? 2012? Can you count? Did you know that you still have three and a half years to prepare? And I know you don't give a shit about preparation, so don't try to tell me your going to spend this time memorizing former Soviet satellite states.

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03Jul

So ... Do Black People "Heart" America Now? (Fourth of July)

Friday, July 3, 2009 at 1:00PM

The first person to die during the Boston Massacre was a black man, Crispus Attucks. I honesly don't know why homie was there. Was he throwing a block of wood or relaxing, leaning on a stick? Either way. He was the first to take two to the chest and go down for the emancipation of colonies from the British.

Despite being lauded as a symbol of the American Revolution and abolitionist movement, I'd argue that most black people didn't get too wistful on the Fourth of July until right ... about ... now.

What a difference a black president makes.

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03Jul

We Are The Eggmen (Top Comments O' The Week!)

Friday, July 3, 2009 at 12:00PM

It's time for the top three comments of the week (and to pick a winner) who will receive a lovely, humorous, black history themed, BlackSnob original postcard. What were our commenters chatting about this week?

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Wimbledon: All Williams All The Time

Friday, July 3, 2009 at 11:00AM

Venus and Serena Williams will being hitting center court at Wimbledon Saturday for a sisterly showdown -- a repeat of last year's all-Williams, all-American final where Venus, best player on grass, defeated her little sister after a hard-fought match.

I watched both their semi-final matches Thursday. While Venus administered a cool, calculated and domineering beatdown of the number one player in the world (6-0, 6-1), Serena duked it out in a slugfest where she had to bring her A-game to clinch the whole shebang in three gruling sets. Who's got the edge? Who will win? Who cares! This is how I like my tennis. All Williams, all the time. Nothing would make me happier to see nothing but thropies for both sisters in every tournament. Venus is graceful. Serena is powerful. Both are exciting to watch. I'm so greedy for Williams finals I get jealous when they trot away from tennis to make awful clothes or star in guest spots on Law & Order. PLAY TENNIS, DAGNABIT! But I get it. Having a life outside the game has helped their longevity. I respect that. I still would rather see them destroy the dreams of former Soviet Bloc players, but whatever. I got ya backs.

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03Jul

Do It For Love, Sanford-Style

Friday, July 3, 2009 at 10:00AM

And I don't mean Fred.

From the Associated Press:

Sanford insisted his relationship with Maria Belen Chapur, whom he met at an open air dance spot in Uruguay eight years ago, was more than just sex.

"This was a whole lot more than a simple affair, this was a love story," he said. "A forbidden one, a tragic one, but a love story at the end of the day."

I honestly can't wait for this movie to come out. It is going to have EVERYTHING. Love on the Argentine! Exotic locales! Hot political sex! Desperate political wives! The ruining of careers! The wasting of taxpayer dollars! Smoldering looks (and emails)! I want it to star William Fichtner and Penelope Cruz. And I want it directed by Pedro Almodovar and I want it in theaters now. Gimmie! Gimmie! Gimmie!

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03Jul

"Why Are You Shouting At Everyone?" And Other Commenter Issues

Friday, July 3, 2009 at 9:00AM

Hey guys. Let's talk. Have a seat? Comfy? Good.

Listen. It's about the comments. Now most of you are super respectful, thoughtful cool peeps. I love you guys like play cousins. You're awesome. But as the readership has grown over the last few months there's been an increase of ... what's the right word ... THE CRAZY on the blog. And when I mean crazy, I mean writing long, nonsensical screeds featuring folks who don't know how to turn off the CAPS LOCK key.

This must stop.

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03Jul

Robama Will Kill Us All: Disney's Creeptastic Hall of Presidents

Friday, July 3, 2009 at 8:10AM

Seriously. When Skynet comes to life and Robama takes out Obama we're doomed, man. All DOOMED!

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Thursday

02Jul

The Man In the Mirror: The Double Consciousness of Michael Jackson (Guest Post)

Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 12:00PM

By Vernon C. Mitchell, Jr.

In the coming weeks, months, and years, there will be much speculation into just who Michael Jackson was. Already, media outlets scramble for any iota of information they can to report on his death and the subsequent legal battles over his children and estate. In this moment however, more attention should be focused on the music he gave us and particularly in how "the man in the mirror" was not just a reflection of inner revelation, but of the duality of black life in America.

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02Jul

Unemployment to Hit 9.6 Percent, But Economists Swear Things Are Totally Gettin' Betta. Totally.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 11:00AM

Found this intersting tidbit on the ol' HuffPo this morning -- Unemployment is gonna hit a 26-year-high! Break out the balloons, Top Ramen and Boones Farm! The Great Brokacalypse of 2009 staggers on!

From Huffington Post:

WASHINGTON — Out-of-work with no place to land, the legions of America's unemployed are growing. The Labor Department is scheduled to release a report Thursday expected to show the nation's unemployment rate edging closer to double digits. Wall Street economists predict the jobless rate will rise to 9.6 percent in June from 9.4 percent in May. That would mark a 26-year high.

The rising rate comes as recession-weary companies continue to cut workers. Economists expect a loss of 363,000 jobs in June, up from 345,000 job cuts in May. Economists believe a chunk of those cuts will be tied to shutdowns at General Motors Corp. and fallout from the troubled auto industry.

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Thursday

02Jul

Hot Topics: More Black Women Adopting and "It Came From Wasilla"

Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10:00AM

Hot Topics doesn't need any water. Let the MFer burn.

The single motherhood adoption option for black women. Based on a CNN report, a reader wonders what could be pushing this trend -- you know? Besides the stereotypical reasons CNN offers that none of us can get a man (MARRIAGE CRISIS!) so why not adopt your way into motherhood?

Michelle and the girls are going overseas again! This time to Italy, Russia and Ghana. Michelle's gonna meet the Pope, ya'll, while traveling with the president.

And "It Came From Wasilla!" It's an excerpt from Vanity Fair's lengthy tale of how one woman impacted John "Maverick" McCain's presidential dreams -- and not in a good way. Is the story a hit job or just speaking the truth? I'm going with sad, insane truth (and some hot knife-in-the-back stabbing action from the folks in her Burn Book).

Post your own links, story ideas, quotes and questions to Hot Topics and get to discussin'!

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02Jul

WashPo's Howard Kurtz Asks Are Black Female Beat Reporters "inadvertently invested in her success?"

Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 9:00AM

Robin GivhanIn a recent column for the Washington Post's Media Notes, Howard Kurtz describes the many black female reporters who cover the First Lady and wonders how their ethnicity affects their coverage. He specifically talks about Rachel Swarns of the New York Times, the Post's Robin Givhan, Newsweek's Allison Samuels, Darlene Superville of the Associated Press and Politico's Nia-Malika Henderson.

While Kurtz tries to cover his back end by stating that "no one raises questions when an Irish American male reporter covers a pol named Murphy," it still doesn't stop him from delving into the racial side of these black reporters' works.

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02Jul

Black In America 2: Early Reviews ... Not Good

Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 8:00AM

From The Hilltop towards the end of the story:

“Compared to the video we saw, it didn’t stimulate the conversation,” said recently crowned Miss D.C., Shirley Rivens Smith, a ANC Commissioner for Ward 5.

“It was mediocre. I would give it a D,” said Bey Bright, a D.C. resident.

In defense of the piece, CNN's Chris Lawrence told the audience that the documentary "is not a PR piece about black people." Sweetie, you ain't neva lied!

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Wednesday

01Jul

Republicans-to-Prez: How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore?

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 1:00PM

President Barack Obama is a terrible flirt. He gets all the Republican's hot and bothered with his woo pitchin' only to turn all shy after all the bipartisan Super Bowl soirees and romantic White House lunches. The flowers. The candy. The ambassadorships. Now nothing.

Where's the love, Eric Cantor asks? I'd argue it's somewhere with all those "no" votes.

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Wednesday

01Jul

Thanks For The Love!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 12:00PM

Tuesday was my last day of official Snob-A-Thon daily harassment. I'll continue to fundraise through out the summer for the move to D.C., but you won't have to worry about the constant begging! (I know you must love the begging posts. Love them!)

I want to thank everyone who donated as we reached $900 in less than two weeks. If you enjoy the site, please feel free to continue to drop some change in the bucket. I honestly can't thank you all enough for believing in me, this blog and my dream of making it even bigger and better than it is already. This has been a humbling and rewarding experience and I thank you all for being a part of it.

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Wednesday

01Jul

SCAN: The Return of Agent Sallie Selassie, Celebrity Baby Spy!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 11:00AM

In the war against ignorance, on the frontlines remains one of the Secret Council of American Negroes’ wiliest of double-agents, code name “Sallie Sellassie.” Living as the adopted child of an infamous, orphan addicted celebrity couple, Sallie’s main objective is to use her parents name for fame to the benefit of Negroes everywhere.

In her last correspondence with SCAN and her “handler,” codename “Brofucious,” Sellassie was dealing with the pressures of living in a house with “too many damn babies” in it, while working to get additional aid for the Gulf Coast. The following conversation took place in early April after Cannes.

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