Powell fires back in debate over GOP’s future…

Tweet (Akiit.com) Moderate Republicans to conservative Republicans: Turn down the volume — especially on Rush Limbaugh — and open your minds. The party’s future might be at stake. Such warnings about the GOP’s right wing, along with finger wagging about a “shrill” and “judgmental” tone, marked the moderate response in the latest back-and-forth within the […]

Obama and the limits of mastery…

Tweet (Akiit.com) Bill Clinton tried to create a Third Way. President Obama is doing it. This is exciting, but also disconcerting. Over the last week, the true nature of Obama’s political project has come into much clearer view. He is out to build a new and enduring political establishment, located slightly to the left of […]

Straight No Chaser: Drew’s Disciples…

Tweet (Akiit.com) You can’t convince me USA Today’s Drew Sharp does not understand, by suggesting Mike Vick be not allowed to play in the NFL this upcoming 2009 season. Sharp’s doing all the heavy lifting for a segment of American society which hates what Vick represents, i.e., the Black athlete, the Black Field General, the […]

Rapper Murder Reinforces Thug Image of Black Males…

Tweet (Akiit.com) A few years back media outlets took shocking note of a deadly and disturbing phenomenon. A lot of rap artists were suddenly turning up dead. Dead actually is not the right way to describe their deaths. They were murdered, and their murderers in almost all cases were other rappers, or their friends, or […]

The Dangers of High Blood Pressure…

Tweet (Akiit.com) Untreated high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, problems with blood vessels and blood flow, kidney and eye problems, and early death. It is estimated that 1 of 3 American adults has high blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure is often called the ‘ silent killer ’ because it […]

Press Release; Jollity House Releases Board Game Based on Black Women…

Tweet (Akiit.com) Denton, Texas, May 20, 2009 – After years of development and countlessdelays, Jollity House Games has finally released a fun yet poignant newboard game boldly titled “The Pleasures and Perils of 5 Coloredgirls“. More comparable to riveting literature than competition, the game exposesand celebrates the unique experiences of women – primarily AfricanAmericans. Jollity […]

Youth Murders‏…

Tweet (Akiit.com) I, as a pastor. have conducted the funerals of many black youth in my wonderful Queen City of the South, New Orleans. The Majority of Americans are heartbroken and in wonder concerning the senseless murder rate of our youth. I have been given the reason why a larger number of murders are occurring […]

Swine Flu and The Wall Flower…

Tweet (Akiit.com) It has long been known that infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus or (HIV), cause Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) which leads to breakdown of the bodies defense system, and a series of opportunistic infections caused mostly by viral, fungal, and amoebic type infections. In recent years, a lot of the hubbub about HIV/AIDS has […]

Washington Times Fanned Stereotypes with Obama Daughter’s Picture…

Tweet (Akiit.com) The Washington Times quickly yanked the picture of Malia and Sasha Obama juxtaposed with the screaming headline “36 Chicago area kids killed sets record.” Times editor John Solomon blamed it on a computer auto file error. No word from Editor Solomon who or what programmed the computer, and no formal apology either for […]

Emotions still run deep over Vick in ATL…

Tweet (Akiit.com) If NFL Sundays in Atlanta were a rave party during the Michael Vick era, consider them a waltz now. Oh, the No. 7 jerseys are still everywhere in Atlanta and at Falcons games, but the buzz has quieted to a whisper. Yes, the Falcons have a promising, young team, led by the 2008 […]

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