Obama's Future Direction - Addressing the Needs of Black Communities

Does President Obama's political leadership need to change direction? I think so.

This blog is very interesting:  Dr. Boyce Watkins is arguing that Ben Jealous of the NAACP and Rev. Al Sharpton should no longer be invited to the White House.   He accuses them of "simply repeating the agenda of the Obama Administration and pretending that it is the same as the [B]lack agenda". 

African American communities have particular needs and, although the President's policies, such as the healthcare shake-up, have often benefited people of African heritage, some feel that he has not done enough to support Black people.  

Black voters overwhelmingly supported the President's re-election.  Is it time for him to give something back?  

Is President Obama doing enough for Black people?  Please leave your comments below.  

Celebrating Black History

Happy Black History Month! I prefer to call it African Heritage Month.

Black History Month in the UK was originally set up to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of people of African heritage worldwide.

This month, the What U Need to Know radio show celebrates Black history. Actually, we talk about history, heritage and healing every month.

Click here to listen. The show goes out live at 2 p.m. UK time, 7 p.m. EDT, on Saturday 2nd October. If you miss the show, you can still listen to the recording here.

We will be broadcasting live from the NAACP March on Washington.

Our guests will include Yvonne Archer, author of Life Acccording to Maas Roy