The Glover Report
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 >>
TGR: Clintonian Betrayal of Blacks:
On Friday, the former First Lady told the South Dakota Argus Leader's editorial board a very horrific, ignorant and deadly thing: "My husband did not wrap up the nomination in 1992 until he won the California primary somewhere in the middle of June, right?...........We all remember Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in June in California."
In case the implication was missed, allow me to explain. By making this comment, Sen. Clinton has possibly placed the idea of someone assassinating Sen. Obama right in the public eye. Mind you, prior to this lethal rhetorical blunder, he already had beefed up Secret Service security. Read in Full >>
TGR: Open Letter to White Americans:
I write to you in the spirit of those who lived and died to build a “more perfect nation,” of those who dreamed of a better tomorrow, of those who dared to stand up for right when everybody else chose wrong.
As noted by W.E.B. DuBois at the beginning of the last century, the issue of the color line is still a challenge we face today.
Not to play victim (because I personally despise that), but the question of “when” is long overdue.
When will America grow up into a mature adult?
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Black Men Missing In Public Education: A State of Emergency:
I can safely state that too often, black men are not engaged in the education of our children.
I think it’s also safe to say that our children are in serious trouble. Public education, particularly in America’s urban centers, is so heavily challenged such that our beloved educators who rise every morning just to teach our children are too bombarded with behavioral issues. Too often, they cannot get to the matter of teaching because little Tony won’t act right.
Why? Somewhere along the line, I believe – and so do others – that a black man has failed to make a positive impression in hisor her mind. Little Jada is not learning because a black man, too often, has failed to be a part of her story. For a litany of reasons, the black family is broken. And if not broken, at least fractured.
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TGR: Obama’s Acceptance Speech Touched the Heart and Condition of all People:
As I reflect on Obama’s Iowa Caucus victory on Thursday, January 3rd of this year – and I see where he is today, there is so much that has happened in such a short period of time. Obama has gone from a whimsical thought to a whirlwind of a household name. When I remember his visit to Baltimore on Monday, February 11th of this year at the Arena and reminisce how excitement glorified the air in a city where oh so many have the reason to be politically apathetic, I am reminded that the hand of God is definitely on this former community activist in a most magnificent way. And, although there are detractors – both white and black, there is something special about Obama where half of him is obviously and succinctly so much better than 100% of George Bush’ John McCain. Read in Full >>
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 >>
'Beggars Sitting On Bags of Gold': Support Black Business, Please!:
The word says that people die for a lack of vision. Clearly, we either have on sunglasses or blindfolds because we are not paying attention to what’s happening around us. We, as a people, would much rather support others than ourselves. And that is exactly why we get what we get: Because we do not know the value of our collective dollars. Read in Full >>
