The Glover Report
TGR: Obama Wins Democratic Nomination for U.S. President:
Coming on the heals of an historic first last night, Obama’s official nomination as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States, tonight the gentleman from Illinois will unleash his vision for change before an audience at INVESCO Field at Mile High. His speech tonight will follow three days of incredible oratories by people like his wife - Michelle, Sen. Edward Kennedy, Sen. Hillary Clinton, President Bill Clinton, and his running mate, Delaware Senator Joe Biden. Read in Full >>
Michelle Obama Rocks DNC:
With such a backdrop, one can imagine the light and energy as this highly educated woman did a masterful job of telling the world why her husband, the presumptive Democratic nominee – Barack Obama - should be the next President of the United States. Read in Full >>
The Glover Report: HARAMBEE D.C. Brings Out “Best and Brightest”:
Further, while many black entrepreneurs are feeling the pinch of tough economic times, the truth is that everybody is feeling it: whites, Asians, Indians, Latinos. Everybody is faced with the same scenario: Do I continue? Do I tighten up my belt and endure the sting? Can I afford to do so? Are my bills making it impossible to keep the doors to my business open? Read in Full >>
TGR: Black Businesses Need Familial Support:
As the son of two entrepreneurs, I am a witness to the fact that black business owners need and desire the support of family, first and foremost.
It is a terrible thing when family, one’s blood relations, is not behind you – cheering you on. As the old adage goes, “There’s no place like home.” Hence, when one has the backing of those who are most familiar with you and your dreams, one can truly rise, soar, and conquer any mountain. On the other hand, many entrepreneurs have found the need to build a new network filled with individuals who then become one’s extended family.
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TGR: Despite Trying Times …:
Hell, even the three last bastions of historical black economic power – the barber shop, the beautician, and the funeral director – find themselves and their industries under economic attack. Mind you, these entities have been %100 black supported. Even more, many of these businesses have taken care of us even when our money was short. Read in Full >>
CNN Soledad O’Brien “Special” on being black and male fails to look at the ‘why’:
I think that once we entered the shores of North America, European Americans did everything humanly possible to degrade, demean, retard, damage, isolate, violate, imprison, and castrate the black male. To them, it was simply an act of war. The goal was to reduce the black man to the level of a four-legged animal. Read in Full >>
OBAMA: Damned If He Does, Damned If He Doesn’t:
Quite honestly, if black people are looking for Obama to be merely a Civil Rights leader of the same ilk as MLK or Malcolm X, then black people are clueless. Sure, he will pay the necessary attention to doing what he can to help even the playing field, but an Obama administration alone is in no way going to correct all of the ills and issues of the black community. And for any black person to think so is ludicrous. Read in Full >>
The Glover Report: DC Icon Marion S. Barry Continues the Good Fight:
A staunch champion for the people, few young people today know that his history is as rich as his accomplishments. For instance, back in the 1960’s, Barry led the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He made a name for himself by fighting racial prejudice and discrimination. Few today know that he also took a bullet in 1977 as he attempted to defend the district Building during the Hanafi Mulsim Siege. Read in Full >>
TGR: 9-1-1 for the Democrats:
WARNING to the Democrats: Don’t get comfortable. Just like the Lakers came back, so will the Republicans - and with a vengeance.
The Democrats must find some internal fortitude, and be about the business of defining the Republicans - all the while exploiting every possible weakness the right-wingers have. And, the Democrats, I believe, must do it now and not let up until the election in the fall.
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TGR: Obamania Rocks America:
And prayerfully, this national and international political momentum will translate into a reinvigorated attitude for local aspiring politicians. On this note, names like Mary Washington and Wesley Wood come to mind. Names like Tara Andrews and Nick Mosby and Liz Smith also come to mind. When I think of people like the late Eric Easton and Robert Stokes and Ertha Harris and Bill Goodin and C.D. Witherspoon, I am clearly reminded that although the road may seem dark at times, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Read in Full >>