FYI: Marco Rubio is thirsty

PIC OF THE DAY: President Obama's gun is bigger than yours

303- 206..PRESIDENT OBAMA RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

New Political Editor- Valerie Coverdale joins The Black Urban Times

Hello Black Urban Times readers. I am Valerie Lin Coverdale and I have been invited to write on this site my views on the politics of race and gender. I have been passionate about these matters for much of my life. My Parents parents were politically involved and since I was a child of theirs, my involvement in such matters were of consequence.

My grandfather was a dynamic man, serving in the Democratic Convention in the late 60's, he participated also in the desegregation of the Army Grandpa Gibson was involved in the Geneva conferences, too My parents were involved in Operation Push with Jackson. My family and I moved to Berkeley, California mid-seventies and was exposed to radical politics. I was influenced to protest by both parents. Political and intellectual pursuits were a must on my household.

I was exposed to much "outside the box" thinking. Some of my writing may infuriate people. This is not the purpose. It is meant to get people to think outside mental boxes. And hopefully, your responses to my writing will do the same for me.

Current on my mind are books written by men that express how women should behave. I will write extensively on this. Some of my writing will be on politics 101. I am committed to the Constitution now. Much talk in politics is over what is constitutional and what is not. And small bits and pieces about how political structure is set up. Other random topics are certain to pop up, too.

I question how we "black" people view these matters. To be Black encompasses much. Jewish people may be of many races but  Jewish in culture if not religion.  Black people, on the other hand, are of similar diaspora but not religion or values. We have much variety and thought within our group, including Jewish people.

So, here I am, Valerie Lin Coverdale, writing in an attempt to engage you in your own cognitive process. I invite replies as tempered as you like. For in real discourse comes forth growth. Let's get ready to step out of our comfort zones and cardboard box thinking. 

Hello again and thank you Black Urban Times for allowing me to contribute my writing to your wonderful on-line publication.

Burger King, Congressman Roy Blunt, and McDonalds used the same company that sent anti-Obama hate texts..ccadvertising..

HERE IS THE LIST OF COMPANIES AND CONGRESSMEN WHO USED THE COMPANY BEHIND ALL THOSE ANTI-OBAMA HATE MESSAGES.

Our Clients

1. Our Clients
2. Recommendations
3. Examples of Surveys

2011.. Romney: " I WOULD CUT FEMA"

President Obama makes a choice...the lives of Americans mean more than the campaigning in a swing state

by GeekSwagg

 President Obama could have went to Ohio..but he didn't. Being that we are NJ based we have a deeper appreciation for our commander-in-chief. His call is that the citizens of the United States mean more to him than campaigning. That's a President.

Debates over, Who will you vote for

Tonight was the last debate for the Presidential Election. Now its time for you to take everything both men said, and really make a good decision on who to vote for.

DEAR ISSA RAE:YOUR NEW PARODY WEB SERIES "THE MICHELLE OBAMA DIARIES" IS DISRESPECTFUL AND NOT FUNNY

BY GEEKSWAGG

    Issa Rae seems to think that with the success of ABG she needs to now jump into the water of disrespecting the First Lady. Issa Rae..you have succeeded in taking ABG to new heights..Shonda Rhimes gave you a show deal..so why do you feel the need to disrespect First Lady, Michelle Obama.?!

EXCLUSIVE!! EMAIL FROM NINA SMITH OF THE SBA SPEAKS ABOUT TAX CUTS PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS PASSED FOR SMALL BUSINESSES!!!

THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE FROM NINA SMITH..OF THE SBA!!!

Hello, 

Thank you for your inquiry. To date, the Obama Administration has passed 18 tax cuts for small businesses, including the elimination of taxes on capital gains on key investments in small businesses and 100 percent depreciation to support new investments in equipment – both of which the President has proposed to extend.    

 Best,
Nina  

 Nina SmithDeputy Press SecretaryOffice of Communications and Public LiaisonSmall Business Administration202-205-6920 office202-603-0855 cellNina.smith@sba.gov

CAPTION THIS: PRESIDENT OBAMA WATCHING THE 2012 VP DEBATE

Register to Vote is TODAY

   Today for alot of States it is the deadline to register to vote. Voting is so much more deeper then just getting who you want to be in office. Yes that is important but there is a history behind it that should be respected.

Presidential Debate : Face 2 Face

Finally the day has come for the debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Tonight we will see how these two men handle themselves towards each other and with hard hitting questions. Of course we will see the fake smiles and the handshakes at first, but who cares about that. We the public want to see how they answer their questions, and who will win.

Why hasn't Huffington Post launched an Africa edition?

By geek swagg

Huffpost.com recently launched another edition for its mega news site. Its the Italian version, so its another European version..how bland. Maybe..just maybe huffingtonpost.com will launch a site in a country w/a majority minority one day. Think..Huffpost(Haiti), Huffpost(Mexico), Huffpost(Nigeria).

The time to end out of school suspensions is now

The recent report from the Schott Foundation, shows that only 52 percent of black males graduate high school and 58 percent of latino males.

A stark contrast when you look at white males with a rate of 78 percent. Let's stop out of school suspensions now and let's work as a community to bring african-american and latino males to a higher standard in education.
The full press release from the schott foundation is below.

VIDEO: SNL'S JAY PHAROAH TAKES OVER AS PRESIDENT OBAMA

DNC: Tonight President Obama Speaks

   Tonight Our Commandor and Chief, President Barack Obama will be speaking at the Democratic Convention. Last few days we had GREAT speeches by First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Bill Clinton.

OBAMA ADMINIISTRATION IS REALLY MOVING WITH THE SBA

SBA News Digest

Helping contractors and construction companies get capital faster:

The health and success of the construction industry is critical to our nation’s economy. SBA knows that we must do all we can to make sure this sector grows, and can compete for contracting opportunities and create jobs. That is why SBA is proud to announce our new “Quick App” for surety bonds.  This new application process combines two applications into one to make it easier and faster for small businesses and general contractors to compete for contracts. To learn more about surety bonds, click here: http://go.usa.gov/78J, and for more information on the White House’s announcement, click here: http://go.usa.gov/7Ko

VIDEO: DUMMY!! ROMNEY SPOKESWOMAN, ANDREA SAUL, DEFENDS ROMNEYCARE AGAINST OBAMACARE ADVERTISEMENT?!

White Supremacist With Ties To Neo-Nazi Groups Elected To Pennsylvania County GOP Committee

steve smith/white supremacist/GOP  PA. Committee member

This is the new reality. The issue is that the Neo-Nazis have invaded certain factions of the GOP. This is the new Republican party. An elephant wearing a white hood. Its no mistake that several members of the Tea Party and the GOP have used racists sub-texts against President Obama. Make no mistake..the SIKH massacre is a step in the direction that the hate fueled Tea Pary rhetoric has caused. It has to stop..let's hope sooner than later.