National "Black Out" -November 2, 2007

AMERICA--YOU BETTA RECOGNIZE! A CALL FOR UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY ON NOVEMBER 2, 2007

On The Michael Baisden radio show today, featured guest Warren Ballentine aka "people's lawyer" discussed the upcoming "BlackOut." The "BlackOut" is a financial protest, which means NO SHOPPING. The African American community spends $715billion dollars annually, and yet we stil lack respect. Let's hit 'em where it hurts...in their pockets. DO NOT SHOP ON NOVEMBER 2, 2007. source,

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This invitation is open to all Americans, not just people of color. If you want to be counted-join the National BlackOut on November 2, 200

If you do not partake, do not complain. And if you are complaining-what have YOU DONE as an individual to make a difference IN YOUR COMMUNITY?! You're either part of the problem, or you're part of the solution.

NEWS RELEASE
October 11, 2007 Contact: Rogina Knight, Syndication One
For Immediate Release 301-429-3236

MEDIA ADVISORY

WARREN BALLENTINE "THE PEOPLE’S ATTORNEY" IS CALLING FOR ALL AFRICAN AMERICANS TO PARTICIPATE IN A NATIONAL BLACKOUT"

WHO: Warren Ballentine "The People’s Attorney" and radio Truth Fighter is calling for National Blackout throughout America.

WHAT: Warren is calling for a National Blackout that is necessary for African Americans, and is long over due. Especially with all the present injustices that are being allowed and accepted in America right now. From the situation with Mychal Bell and the Jena 6, Genarlow Wilson, Megan Williams, and all of the nooses being hung all of America lately. Until we have federal legislation regarding hate crimes as African Americans we need to band together to show our "Economic Power" by refusing to spend ANY money from fast food restaurants to gas.

WHY: As African Americans we spend an estimated 715 billion dollars a year, and if we were to stop spending for one day that is 2 billion dollar that will not in the system. However we ask that you don’t make a mad dash to the stores days prior or the days following. If the stores have a major increase in sales right before or right after the Blackout than we will create the impact we need.

WHEN: Friday, November 2, 2007

WHERE: Nationwide Blackout for ALL African Americans

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America, for those of us who couldn't participate directly with Jena6...here's another chance. We want to put a dent in retailers' pockets. One thing i've noticed people are QUICK TO COMPLAIN, but slow to act. Here's your chance to be counted. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING ON NOV 2ND. It's one day. SHOP BEFORE, AFTER, OR BOTH.

Parents...please teach your children about history.

We have some of the clueless (i.e., dumb) children walking around here, because PARENTS, GUARDIAN ETC do not TALK TO THEIR CHILDREN.

Spread the word...DO NOT MAKE PURCHASES ON NOV 2ND.

Stop talking...and start walking. Be counted.

Ivent

File This Under: OOOOOOOHHHHHH Y'all Know Y'all Wrong!!!!! hee hee

I snagged this You Tube video parody of Juanita B/American Idol from Independent Conservative. I must admit, very, very creative :) You betta recognize--you better watch what you put on You Tube...you never know who'll take it and remix it!!
Ivent

Filed Under: Bad Publicity is Better Than NO Publicity...

O'Reilly's Take On Harlem Eatery Stirs Pot
Fox News Host Says Sylvia's Is Same As Any Other Restaurant "Even Though It's Run By Blacks"

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2007
Fox News host Bill O'Reilly (AP)

(CBS) By CBSNews.com's Brian Montopoli

Fox News host Bill O'Reilly has raised some eyebrows by saying his experience at Sylvia's, a famous Harlem restaurant, was "exactly the same" as any other restaurant in New York City, "even though it's run by blacks, primarily black patronship."

O'Reilly also said: "There wasn't one person in Sylvia's who was screaming, 'M-Fer, I want more iced tea.' "

O'Reilly talked about his visit to Sylvia's last week on "The Radio Factor," his syndicated radio program. ("The Radio Factor" is distributed by Westwood One, which is managed by CBS Radio.)

"You know, I mean, everybody was -- it was like going into an Italian restaurant in an all-white suburb in the sense of people were sitting there, and they were ordering and having fun. And there wasn't any kind of craziness at all," O'Reilly said.

Media Matters For America, a liberal media watchdog organization, first reported the comments. Karl Frisch, a spokesman for Media Matters, told The Associated Press that O'Reilly's comments were "ignorant and racially charged."

CNN, a cable news channel that competes with Fox News, picked the story up on Tuesday. According to CNN's Rick Sanchez, O'Reilly indicated in a phone conversation that "there was no racial intent in what I said."

Bill Shine, senior V.P. of programming for Fox News, said discussion of O'Reilly's comments constitutes "nothing more than left-wing outlets stirring up false racism accusations for ratings. It's sad."

O'Reilly made the comments as part of a discussion of a dinner he shared with the Rev. Al Sharpton.

Sharpton spokesperson, Rachel Noerdlinger, said in an e-mail that Sharpton "was surprised that anyone would be surprised that blacks would act that way." She said Sharpton planned to ask O'Reilly onto his radio show tomorrow to discuss the issue.

Added Noerdlinger: "Nothing Mr. O'Reilly said at the dinner itself was offensive, according to Rev. Sharpton."

As part of his comments, O'Reilly said, "Black Americans are starting to think more and more for themselves. They're getting away from the Sharptons and the Jacksons and the people trying to lead them into a race-based culture."

O'Reilly contrasted his experience at the restaurant with the image "white America" has of a black culture "dominated by Twista, Ludacris and Snoop Dogg."

A Fox News spokesperson said that O'Reilly would address the issue on "The O'Reilly Factor" tonight.

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Ignorance has no boundaries...it's not because he's white I have an issue with him. I think it's his obviously desperate attempt to stay relevant in this competive world of celebrities. He's aging, balding, and jowly (who would feel good about that?!). He thrives on shock value and it matters not what people think of him, it only matters that he's spoken of.

I believe in freedom of speech, even for O'Reilly. He wants the black community to react as ignorantly as his off-color remarks. Count me out. The real tragedy would be reacting in a belligerent way, that would only confirm his beliefs about our community.

Fam, you betta recognize when your strings are being pulled.

Ivent.