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Newspaper of the Black Caucus of the California Student Association of Community CollegesHarambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-38374704991180000522009-01-28T14:36:00.001-08:002009-01-28T14:36:57.326-08:00This Week with Jasiri X - Defining MomentHarambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-27607244521001716182008-12-26T10:24:00.001-08:002008-12-27T11:22:49.935-08:00Dr. C. Diane Howell diesBlack Business Listing publisher, Oakland Black Expo producerBy Reginald JamesDr. C. Diane Howell, publisher of the Black Business Listings (BBL) and producer of the Black Expo, has died. Howell, a beautiful brown 58, died from complications of pnemonia at 10:24 p.m. "She was hospitalized a few days ago, and her condition worsened,” according to an email sent to members of the Oakland African Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-35229462636494331562008-11-07T13:39:00.001-08:002008-11-07T13:41:32.821-08:00'Change Gone Come'Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-62796899545801645922008-11-04T23:55:00.000-08:002008-11-16T16:52:46.294-08:00HISTORY!Obama wins!First Black President of United StatesHARAMBEE NEWS NETWORKBarack Obama has made history.On Nov. 4, 2008, the world watched as the junior Democratic Senator from Illinois was elected the 44th President of the United States of America. “If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-7569939318380880612008-11-04T16:40:00.000-08:002008-11-16T16:53:05.447-08:00Barack Obama's Victory SpeechBy Barack ObamaSPECIAL TO HARAMBEEIf there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.Its the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people whoHarambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-39808282523918792092008-11-02T23:31:00.000-08:002008-11-02T23:36:56.448-08:00Vote Tuesday November 4Your vote counts! Remember to vote Tuesday, November 4.Need more info, visit the California Secretary of State's page.Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-85983723429676725002008-10-28T08:04:00.000-07:002008-10-31T20:40:57.193-07:00Review: "The Express "Timeless tale back in the hearts of audiencesBy Cassandra JunielSPECIAL TO HARAMBEE“The Express” depicts the true story of two-time Syracuse University All-American running back Ernie Davis, who became the first African-American to be awarded the Heisman Trophy.The movie stars Dennis Quaid, who plays the role of Davis’ coach, and Rob Brown, who plays Davis. It is directed by Gary Felder and Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-15615251940718717262008-10-28T07:59:00.000-07:002008-10-28T08:01:35.115-07:00Hood CNN: This Week w/Jasiri XJasiri X is a Hip Hop artist from Pittsburg, PA. For more information about Jasiri, visit http://www.myspace.com/JasiriXHarambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-51372130048369138972008-10-23T17:04:00.000-07:002008-10-23T17:10:04.755-07:00"America is ready for Barack Obama to be President"America is ready to have a president that represents all Americans. America is ready to have a President who knows what it is like to grow up in a single parent home on welfare. America is ready to have a President who knows what it is like to go to live with grandparents when it is necessary for a better home environment. America is ready for a president who will reward employers who create andHarambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-4188020870454132502008-10-20T11:36:00.000-07:002008-10-20T11:37:21.372-07:002010 – American WastelandBy Dedoceo HabiSPECIAL TO HARAMBEEBarack Obama has won the election. Peoples across the United States have rallied, using their voice, their actions and their money to demonstrate to the “powers that be” our choice to move America in a different direction – in the right direction. Young and old, poor, middle class and rich have all come to the conclusion that we are doomed if we continue the Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-56830808048822902912008-10-15T20:23:00.000-07:002008-11-03T16:07:24.885-08:00Harambee Editor honoredStudent wins journalism awards at JACC conferenceHARAMBEE NEWS NETWORKHarambee Managing Editor Reginald James was honored at the NorCal Conference of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) October 11 at San Jose State University. James, former Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the Laney Tower newspaper at Laney College in Oakland, won first place in the News Photo competition. He also wonHarambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-58709908411513615612008-10-11T10:59:00.000-07:002008-10-11T11:02:30.533-07:00Hood CNN: This week with Jasiri XThis week with Jasiri X, rapper breaks down the Wall Street financial crisis, the $700 billion bailout, Gov. Sarah Palin in the media, and the lame duck President George W. Bush. Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-24071095924492112612008-10-10T08:22:00.000-07:002008-11-03T16:06:22.742-08:00Is America ready for a Black President?Harambee Readers sound off:Is America ready to have a Black President? Will America elect Barack Obama?"Though it seems heaven sent, we ain't ready to have a Black President"-Tupac '2PAC' Shakur, 1996"Yes, America is ready for an African America President. It is now time for real CHANGE."-Marlene Christine Hurd. President, Black Caucus of CalSACC"If America's ready for gay marriage it's ready forHarambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-92201654561082952762008-10-09T21:39:00.000-07:002008-11-16T16:53:27.263-08:00African Americans, Latinos less concerned about global warmingCommunities lack education, worry over cost of implementation, according to surveyBy Reginald JamesMANAGING EDITORAlthough people of color are most adversely affected by global warming, it’s a lower priority among African Americans and Latinos, according to a survey released by The Research and Policy Institute of California (RPIC). The survey also found that communities of color were Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-60291165662269381822008-10-05T08:31:00.000-07:002008-10-11T08:46:07.864-07:00Green Technology Summit in PasadenaHarambee editor to present on transportation, educational partnershipsHARAMBEE NEWS NETWORKOn October 8-9, Green Technology Magazine is hosting the Green California Community College Summit, “Building Gateways to the Green Economy” at the Pasadena Convention Center. The conference focuses on best practices for green facilities as well as the role of the California Community Colleges’, the largestHarambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-73018928256999288662008-10-02T08:41:00.000-07:002008-10-02T08:46:41.097-07:003rd Annual Angel City ClassicBy Ricky RicardoSPECIAL TO HARAMBEELos Angeles-The Angel City Classic has already become one of the hottest events to attend at the beginning of the autumn season in Southern California. The Angel City Classic has already established itself as one of the premier football games between two powerhouse football teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Angel City Classic Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-46485691985487587622008-10-01T14:32:00.000-07:002008-10-11T08:47:51.646-07:00Presidential speeches and the economyItems off the tableBy Mumia Abu JamalSPECIAL TO HARAMBEEAs the national political conventions fade into the fog of our short-term memory, few items seem to have penetrated the made-for-TV presentations.We remember a few snippets (if we're lucky), a few disparate images, an emotional impression, perhaps.I'm willing to bet that few of us remember any meaningful discussion of the real economic Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-67534847594800780882008-09-27T12:12:00.000-07:002008-09-28T12:25:14.981-07:00First Presidential Debate held in MississippiOn Friday, September 26, the first U.S. presidential debate was held between Democratic Party nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-ILL) and Republican nominee John McCain (R-AZ). The debate was held at "Ole Miss," the University of Mississippi Oxford.The 90-minute debate was moderated by the News Hour's Jim Lehrer. The debate focused on Foreign Policy and National Security. Part 1: Part 2:Part 3:Part Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-13712871867419955722008-09-25T14:53:00.000-07:002008-10-04T14:54:23.611-07:00Reginald James' Myspace Bloghttp://blog.myspace.com/blog/rss.cfm?friendID=2731126Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-46717745510848600992008-09-22T22:30:00.000-07:002008-09-30T00:10:07.893-07:00Hip Hop is the "Hood CNN"Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy, once said, "Hip Hop is the 'Hood CNN,'" meaning that Hip Hop music is a venue to continue the African oral tradition over music. Hip Hop artist Jasiri X has created a new Hip Hop style weekly recap of the news, as told from a urban standpoint. This week with Jasari X, Episode 3Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-46238642842626143422008-09-20T10:33:00.000-07:002008-09-20T11:04:39.329-07:00'Blacks against Obama' stir up campaign rally[*H*]A dozen Black men protest University of Miami Obama campaign rallyBy Reginald JamesMANAGING EDITORFor the second time in two months, a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-ILL) was interupted by protestors. The irony to many is that the protestors have been Black.'Blacks against Obama' protest at campaign rally' video*Editors Note: Video posted and Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-55474689596880876952008-09-20T06:23:00.000-07:002008-09-20T11:27:22.001-07:00POETRY: "Bank the Bankers"Bank the Bankers BY MARVIN XBank the bankers Fleeing Russia with pants in hand Fleeing Wall Street cross Brooklyn Bridge The fundamentals are sound said Bush/McCain Then Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae bit the dust Bank the bankers Those communist in capitalist drag Sharing the robbery of workers Homeless in the snow Bankers ski in the Alps Gleaming Wall Street Journal Sliding down the slope Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-4076527046521304172008-09-14T23:20:00.000-07:002008-09-14T23:21:12.352-07:00Student leaders wantedBlack Caucus seeks Executive officersBy Semaj D. La NigerHARAMBEE STAFF WRITERAre you a community college student who is interested in meeting new people, improving your leadership skills, and empowering other students?The Black Caucus of the California Student Association of Community Colleges (CalSACC) is currently seeking students to serve in vacant positions on its 2008-09 Executive Board. Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-25911963861658679312008-09-01T00:55:00.000-07:002008-09-01T00:59:19.968-07:00Raising Red, Black & GreenIn honor of the Black August, Marlene C. Hurd, president of the Black Caucus of the California Student Association of Community Colleges, raised the Pan-African Flag at Laney College in Oakland, CA. The colors of Red, Black and Green, commemorated by Pan-African revolutionary Marcus Garvey are symbolic of the African Diaspora.Red represents the blood of the people, Black represents the people's Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576875443662577416.post-36170974975197079322008-08-29T18:16:00.000-07:002008-08-29T18:21:11.220-07:00Marcus Garvey Day in LAThe UNIA & ACL PRESENTS the 19TH ANNUAL MARCUS GARVEY PARADE AND FESTIVAL- Los Angeles, California. Saturday August 30, 2008. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday August 30, 2008 starting at Adams and Crenshaw and will proceed to Leimert Park at Crenshaw and Vernon. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and participants will arrive at the parade starting point at 8:30 a.m.The parade will be Harambee Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482443962682849420noreply@blogger.com0