Tavis vs Sharpton vs Obama vs a Black Agenda: Blogtalkradio

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Join us this Sunday March 7^th at 6pm Central Standard Time as we discuss on Simba Simbi radio, the latest controversy sparked by the debate between Tavis Smiley and the Rev. Al Sharpton on February 23^rd concerning whether Barack Obama should publically address a “Black Agenda.” Is there such a thing as a Black Agenda? Should Black leaders pressure those in power to address a Black Agenda? What is a Black Leader?

These questions and more will be discussed with our returning guest brother Lasana Hotep (www.lasanahotep.com) and questions/comments from you the listening audience. Details below:

Date: Sunday March 7, 2010
Time: 6pm Central Standard Time (7pm Eastern)
Address: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/simbasimbi
Call-in Number: (347) 326-9377

If you are not up to speed on the controversy, please follow these links to get a grasp of what’s going on:

Here is the NY-Times article that Tavis read that got this all started.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/09/us/politics/09race.html

Tavis Smiley's comments which angered Sharpton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwZdD4GJ6X4

Al Sharpton’s response and argument with Tavis
http://blip.tv/file/3259184

Three Commentaries on the situation:
Dr. Boyce Watkins http://www.thegrio.com/opinion/sharpton-smiley-reveals-rift-in-black-leadership-split-over-obama.php

Roland Martin http://www.rolandsmartin.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/24/audio-roland-s-martin-tom-joyner-morning-show-commentary-02-24-10/

Lola Adesioye: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/mar/02/barack-obama-black-america

Asar Imhotep
MOCHA-Versity Institute of Philosophy and Research
http://www.asarimhotep.com

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