Rep. Maxine Waters out of California spoke out against the Tea Party this past weekend at a “Kitchen Table Summit” in Inglewood. Upset about the rising rate of black unemployment in America, Waters told the crowd:
“I’m not afraid of anybody. This is a tough game. You can’t be intimidated. You can’t be frightened. And as far as I’m concerned, the Tea Party can go straight to hell.” (view video above)
The Tea Party responded publicly on Monday (LINK) about the recent remark and also blasted President Obama for not saying anything.
As we told you last week, Black unemployment is nearly at 16 percent and many black leaders are wondering why President Obama hasn’t brought light to the issue during his recent tours though the Midwest (LINK).
Sharing in Water’s sentiment is Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.). He appeared on ‘State of the Union’ Sunday to express his disappointment in President Obama and his passive stance, saying,
“Almost every African-American person I have talked to has said they want him to fight, and fight harder,” Cummings said. “If the Republicans are not going to work with us, we just have to go it alone. Stand up to them. Don’t back down, Period. They’re not going to give you anything anyway.” [ READ MORE ]
It’s safe to say that this upcoming election year will be very interesting. As for the CL readers, how are the job markets in your respective cities? Tell us about it in the comment area.
Miguel – On U Like Rain (full) – listen
Miguel announced that he’s working on a sophomore album, as well as a budding fashion line, but it’s no telling where all this new material is coming from. Miguel is an accomplished writer, so “On U Like Rain” could possibly be a track that he penned while working on his debut album, All I Want Is You, which is in stores now.
Syleena Johnson – Like Thorns (full) – listen
Check out the latest single from Syleena Johnson, entitled “Thorns.” The new track is lifted from her upcoming album, Chapter 5: Underrated, which is slated to hit stores September 27th.
Tank – Wrong (full) – listen
Tank is constantly writing, producing and recording music, so it’s not telling where “Wrong” came from. His last album, Now Or Never dropped last year, and since he’s always working on new material, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he was working on new material for a new album.
Lloyd – She Ain’t You (full) – listen
Lloyd just released his fourth studio album, King of Hearts, but it seems as though material from those sessions has been leaking. “She Ain’t You” seems to fit in with the rest of the tracks from the album, so it simply must have gotten forced off by better material.
Looks like Oprah’s OWN network is trying to get a piece of the reality TV pie! Sweetie Pie’s is the newest addition the the Fall 2011 television series roster. This show follows the life of Robbie Montgomery, a former Ikette (60′s back-up singer) for Ike & Tina Turner. Now at the age of 71, Robbie is running her very own popular soul food restaurant with the help of her son, Tim, his girlfriend, Jenae, and her not-so-hard working nephew, Charles. We’ll all get to watch Robbie and her family as they deal with each other while running a legendary restaurant. Peep the clip from the upcoming television series below. Glad to see a reality show where weaves aren’t being snatched and drinks aren’t being thrown!
Sweetie Pie’s premieres on Saturday, October 15th at 9/8 CST on OWN.
And as far as I’m concerned, the Tea Party can go straight to hell.” (view video above)
Sharing in Water’s sentiment is Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.). He appeared on ‘State of the Union’ Sunday to express his disappointment in President Obama and his passive stance, saying,
