Dave Chappelle | The Day After Obama Wins

Is this funny? Or does it take us somewhere we don’t necessarily want to be right now? The truth about Dave Chappelle is he’s a brilliant mind. One of those comedians that comes along once every tenth leap year. He’s spent a good amount of time away from the spotlight and for the most part, people either thought he was crazy, on drugs or burnt out.

To surface this way (the oldest post we found on youtube was two months ago, so we’re obviously late) is clearly him, but does it do anything to hinder our mission and/or standing as a people?

Lupe Fiasco Not Moved By Obama’s Speech

Eh… he says he’s going to catch flack, so here goes:

In the video below rapper Lupe Fiasco says Barack Obama’s acceptance speech didn’t move him one iota, but the image of Jesse Jackson weeping, or as he put it, “BALLING,” did…

First of all, it’s more likely those were more “tears of jealousy and envy” than they were “tears of affirmation” for the Civil Rights Movement, Martin & Malcolm. Either that or he’s regretting what he said. Did Lupe forget that Jesse Jackson, while in the studio preparing to do a live television interview in front of the world, denounced Barack Obama and spitefully grunted, “I want to cut his nuts off?”

The truth is, dude was probably crying because HE couldn’t get it done and Barack, who he claims “talks down to Black people,” did. If any celebrity’s emotions were “moving” and/or “inspiring,” it was Oprah’s. She’s been down for Barack since day 1 and has done more for Black people in two years – across the hemisphere – than Jesse Jackson has in the past two decades.

Dude’s a talker. Always has been and always will be.

At any rate, here’s the video.

What u think?

Beyonce Volunteers To Perform At Obama’s Inauguration

Beyonce Knowles offered her services to President Elect Barack Obama, indicating that when he is officially inaugurated as the first Black President of the United States she will be there with bells on… if he so chooses her to be.

“I’m there. I can’t wait. I feel like all of us, we’re ready to do whatever we have to do. Whatever they want – if they need me to volunteer, they need me to sing, I’m there, and I’m ready,” she said, according to the Associated Press.

“I’ve never been so patriotic!” she laughed, wearing a blue suit and tie in honor of Obama, along with red, white and blue stiletto heels. “I’m just beyond excited.”

The singer was originally scheduled to be in Japan on Election Night to promote her upcoming album I Am…Sasha Fierce, but decided to postpone.

“I said, ‘What am I doing? I’m completely making a bad decision. I have to go home, I’m gonna kill myself if I’m not home in America,'” she said. “I knew I needed to be here.”Beyonce also spoke on what the election meant to her. “My nephew, who is 4, when we say, ‘You can do whatever, you can be whatever,’ it’s not cliche. You have no doubt that it’s not true,” she said.

“I fell asleep crying and smiling at the same time,” she laughed. “I woke up with mascara running and a smile on my face!”

KSE | The Victory of Barack Obama | That It?

This Ain’t No Dream

I was at my homeboy’s apartment when the numbers jumped, that effective moment when we all realized it happened. The Electoral Vote had been stuck on 207 for what seemed an eternity and no sooner than I went to pet the dog, it leaped to 283. It was over. I shouted, I danced, I jumped and I’m all but sure I woke up my nephew. In my gleeful display I managed to look at my lady, who was sitting there, smiling from ear to ear, seemingly happy as I. At that point I took in a satiated gaze at her growing stomach and all I could think about was my son, who will make his grand entrance between the end of January and the beginning of February.

My phone soon became inundated with emails and text messages, all of which expressed reasons why each respective person was happy for “The Victory.”

November 4, 2008 | President Elect Barack Obama

The Acceptance Speech… Obama moved so many people to tears last night, even one guy who wanted to cut his nuts off a couple months ago. if you hadn’t seen it, we’ll presume you either had to get up really early this morning for work or school or… well, is there another logical reason?

Enjoy!!

WCW | 2pac | “Changes”

Well if it isn’t thirteen years later and Pac’s words are ringing louder than ever. Often known to vacillate between two extremes, he was a Gemini to heart. There was the good 2pac and there was the disruptive, beligerent Pac. Prior to his untimely death, the peaceful, benevolent side of him was moved to release this poignant track called “Changes,” one that bellowed:

I know it might seem heaven sent/ but we ain’t ready to see a Black President…

He must be proud to know how far we’ve come.

Vodpod videos no longer available.

RIP Pac

VOTE AND BE COUNTED | LET’S MAKE HISTORY!!

Rosa Parks sat so MLK could march.
King marched so Obama could run.
Obama is running so our children can FLY!!

VOTE AND BE COUNTED!!

 

 

Jason Whitlock Goes off on Palin

This year’s election is shaping up to be a contest that saw an influx of new voters getting into the political process. One of those new voters is the often controversial columnist Jason Whitlock.

In a recent blog on the Huffington Post, Whitlock says he owes his political interest to John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin—but that does not necessarily spell good news for the GOP.

“She is the perfect manifestation of tinkle-down economics and tinkle-down intellectualism,” Whitlock says of the Republican vice presidential candidate. “Strapped with good looks, backed by a four-year degree earned at four different, below-middle-of-the-pack universities, and emboldened by a belief that America owes her far more than she’s prepared to pay for, Palin desperately wants to piss down on the rest of us from the White House.

Comic View Series “Chocolate News” on Obama’s Skin

It’s a shame that it’s come down to this, but the reality is we still live in a racist society. When it’s all said and done, the only reason many people in this country won’t vote for Obama is because of the color of his skin. Comic View’s new series “Chocolate News,” hosted by David Alan Grier, imparts some wisdom on the matter below. Funny but true…

It’s gon’ be some shit at the polls… We’re convinced.

“Chocolate News” premiers tomorrow on Comedy Central at 10:30 PM EST.

Katt Williams | “Date A President”

For those that thought Katt Williams was a one hit wonder, here’s footage from his new standup It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’, which is slated for a November 11th release on DVD.

On it he talks exclusively about the election, specifically the historical ideals behind what is being called our most important election ever. Can’t wait to see it in its entirety.