Electoral Politics and Party Identity

I think so, because with the election of Obama as president, its gives Black people hope and they are inspired to do great things. since he is the first African American to become president, this historical move makes it possible for an independent third political party to exist. Society now has a different perception of Black people, therfore that party will get the support they need, not just from African Americans but other groups of people.

Still on the Obama Watch

The media could start featuring more successful and educated African Americans and not just the hip hop and R&B artiste we see so often flashing 'bling bling' and showing off a number cars and mansions. This sometimes gives the youths wrong ideas. They could showcase more African Americans that are succesful in business education medicine and more.
There images are important because they set standards and gives hope and help chage the perception of how African Americans are viewed.
Obama shows that once you set your mind to something you can achieve anything. Mitchelle on the other hand does not only shows off Black beauty, but alos her dignity and intelligence.

Could it really be him?

I love to seeing the Obamas going out to public places, such as the Basketball games, going back to chicago for holiday weekends and going out to resturants and socializing with the public.I think this is good for them, because at the same time, he is doing a heck of a job trying to bring the country back to a normal state. It also gives the vast number of persons who adores him and opportunity to see him.
However, some people are not agreeing with this lifestyle of a president and his critics are saying that he just putting on a show for the media who is in love with him. I dont think so. (haters)

My Mother Said She Didnt Like the name for a Girl Anyway

I think these are great ideas for the recovery and rebuilding of New Orleans. I also think that once these plans are put into perspective recover from that horrible tragedy. Residents who were displaced acrooss America will return wiil return to New.This economic development will also improve the economic status of the city and its people.
I think that these plans can be made a realisticpart of our nations overall economic recovey in the coming decades,becuase with our current president as being African American,he would put inplace adequate resources that these differnt communitys can benefit from. I dont think he'll treat a community that is mostly Blacks the way that President Bush did. (We just have to wait and see).
If the relevant authorites provide cheaper college tuition fees for more African American to go colleges so that they can be more educated and alsoprovide more business opportunities for Blacks, not only in Blacks community but also the larger society. These will provide employment and also improve the lves of African American socially and economically.

I am definately an Obama girl

The Obamas present a positive image of the Black Family. They set standards we could follow and learn from so that we could improve our own family structures.
In today's society, most of the times African American families are labeled as deficient and dysfunctional; where there is no father figure in the home and single mothers are left to raised their children on their own. However, the Obamas put a different perspective on how African American family is portrayed, by showing intelligence, leadership qualities and love for each other.They are role models and gives us all hope, not just in America, but around the world.
During the inauguration season I was watching BET, a reporter was interviewing people on the street and a young Black man said that he never think about marriage, but when he saw the Obamas, he wanted to get married and have children. This is the imapact that the Obamas are making in the Black community, and I'm loving it!

Thinking more about African American Society and Culture

The development of the Black church has played a vital role in the black community. During the civil rights movement the black church was not used only for wporship, but as a political organization.Prominent leaderslike Dr Martin Luther King would use to plan marches and discuses issues facing the Black community.
Over the years the black church has continued to grow, it helps to develop the black community by providing schools and businesses.
The HBCU has played a significant role in the lives of Black people by providing knowledge and better opportunities for them. Even though some of them are facing issues such as proper funding and loosing accredation, they continues to make important contribution to social capital creation in the black communities.
For these organiztion to move beyond these negative practices is to treat everyone eqully.