A Legion of Black Women Voters

Hail to the Chief - President Barack Hussein Obama!The OathThe Address (Parts 1 & 2)I invite you to read the full text of President Barack Hussein Obama's Inaugrual Address over at Electronic Village.And if you really want to get a good jolt, you'll want to check out the new White House website. The new website, complete with even a blog, which launched only minutes after the swearing in of our new President. Proof positive that this POTUS will "do things right away rather than in a little...Read Full Story

In recognition of Black History Month, Sojourner's Place is pleased to announce that two copies of Robert Dodson's new book "Becoming American: The African-American Journey" will be given away. Robert Dodson is the Director of New York's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and is considered on of the one of the foremost experts on African American history.In an interview with the author, Black Enterprise hails Becoming American: The African American Journey as a unique...Read Full Story

The halls of ivy are dark this evening as we learn of the death of the and revered scholar, Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin, who passed away at the age of 94, was the first African-American to serve as a department chair at Duke University. An advisor to presidents, Dr. Franklin's research was a major contributing factor to the 1952 Brown vs the Board of Education which opened up public education to African-Americans. Yet, for so many of us, it is not this landmark decision for which he...Read Full Story

Gov. Bobby Jindal's response to President Obama's on 2/24/09: Here in my state of Louisiana, we don't care what party you belong to, if you have good ideas to make life better for our people. I guess Governor Jiindal hasn't heard any good ideas since this photo was taken in late 2008.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The search for missing 6-year-old Adji Desir will be profiled on America's Most Wanted this week. Check your local listings for his story. Adji Desir...Read Full Story

Today, the bust of Sojourner Truth was unveiled in the during a gala celebration held in Emancipation Hall of the United States Capital.Created by Artis Lane, the bust was completely funded through private funds ans will remain on permanent display in the underground visitor center's main space, called Emancipation Hall in part because slaves helped build the Capitol. "We're here because of barriers she challenged and fought to tear down, and paths she helped to forge and trod alone...Read Full Story

Amnesty International has just released plans for a Global Day of Action for Troy Davis. As I reported here, Troy's latest and last appeal for a new trial was denied and his stay of execution will expire on May 15, 2009. Amnesty International has designated May 19th for groups and individuals around the world to organize demonstrations, vigils, teach-ins or any other public event in an effort to show Georgia that the executing Troy Davis "would be an unacceptable travesty of justice." As such...Read Full Story

Oh Yeah! It's FRIDAY!!! And that means it's time for some old school jamming and par-taying in the blogosphere! This week's theme is "The Jacksons". I suspect that Michael will rule the day and that's who you'll see here at SjP's. But, this one was pretty hard because I have about 4 favorite MJ cuts. One is Keep it in the Closet - but because I know some of ya'll wouldn't be nice, I decided to keep it there. I also like Rock With You, Dirty Diana, Smooth Criminal, and of course Thriller.But...Read Full Story

For obvious reasons, I'm still feeling the joy of the recent unveiling of the Sojourner Truth bust in the U.S. Capitol earlier this week. So, ya'll please indulge me for a bit as I continue celebrating with yet another post on this historic event.First, I must admit that I was not familiar with the artist who sculpted the Sojourner Truth bust, Artis Lane. I took a look at her website and was struck by the depth of her sculptures and the emotion that seemed to fill them. But to learn that this...Read Full Story

Well, that didn't go quite as planned...but its all good! I'm still very pleased to give away two copies of Robert Dodson's book entitled Becoming American: The African American Journey".And the winners are: Marva of The Marvalus View. She was the first to respond and the first to name the 11 African-American actors to receive the Oscar. And without cheating! You go girl! Enjoy your copy!The second copy goes to my blog-sister Ms Lady Deborah who blogs over at From My Brown Eyed View. But...Read Full Story

Adji DesirCase Number: NCMC1113684Case Type: Endangered Missing DOB: Oct 22, 2002Missing Date: Jan 10, 2009 Missing From: IMMOKALEE, FLHeight & Weight: 3'0" (91 cm); 45 lbs (20 kg)THIS CHILD IS STILL MISSING AND NOBODY SEEMS TO CARE! WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE FOR ADJI AND THE THOUSANDS OF OTHER BLACK AND MISSING CHILDREN, WOMEN, AND MEN? ASK NANCY GRACE! NO TELL NANCY GRACE THAT OUR LOVED ONES ARE PRECIOUS, TOO! I JUST DID!Sojourner's Place supports the efforts of the Black and Missing but Not...Read Full Story