Helena Wyche's Debut @ NY Comedy Club

Beautiful Morning in New York City

Just wanted to share this beautiful pic my daughter sent me on her commute this morning. Have a wonderful day, wherever you are. :)


Bren

This brings new meaning to the term, "pissed off!"

From "The 5 Diet Rules You MUST Break," by John Romaniello. http://www.fatlossforever.net/ 

Let me tell you a lit-tle storay about "The Storm"

They were together in the House. 



Just the two of them.



It was a cold, dark, stormy night. 

The storm had come quickly


 and 

each time the thunder boomed he watched her jump.



She looked across the room and admired his strong appearance...and

 wished that he would take her in his arms, comfort her and protect her

 from the storm.





Suddenly, with a pop, the power went out.... She screamed...

He raced to the sofa where she sat cowering.



He didn't hesitate to pull her into his arms.



He knew this was a forbidden union and

 expected her to pull back.




He was surprised when she didn't resist but instead clung to him.



The storm raged on...





They knew it was wrong...



Their families would never understand... 

So consumed were 

they in their

FEAR 

that they heard no opening

 of doors...

just the faint *click* of a camera...... 




Ha Ha! Have you smiled today? 






YES, YOU'VE BEEN HAD.......



NOW GET SOMEONE ELSE!

(Author Unknown / Photographer Unknown)

Occupy Wall Street Goes Global

Occupy Wall Street organizers called for a Global Action Day, Saturday, October 15th.

In response, protesters marched into Times Square, waving signs and beating drums rhythmically to the bellows of "Banks got bailed out, we got sold out." The group garnered an estimated 6,000 protesters and rallied for about 5 hours.

The Times Square invasion followed a flash mob-style bombardment on the Chase Bank located near Wall Street by two dozen protesters, where they closed their accounts and passed out fliers urging clients to follow suit.  The group reportedly gained momentum and proceeded to a downtown branch of Citibank at LaGuardia Place, which resulted in 24 arrests for trespassing.

A few scuffles ensued, sending two police officers to the hospital for minor injuries. An estimated 92 people were arrested citywide during events speckling New York City.

The Occupy Wall Street movement, based downtown Manhattan in  Zuccotti Park, began September 17,  protesting what demonstrators call a broken system.  They call themselves “The 99%”  , based on a study by Nobel Prize-winning economist, Joseph Stiglitz's which reveals one percent of Americans control 40 percent of wealth in the United States. The protesters denounce a system that has brought about 14.0 unemployed Americans, home foreclosures, government cutbacks to health and education spending and other social services,  lack of government support for war veterans , class wars, and overall corporate greed.

More than 700 protesters have been arrested in New York alone since day one of Occupy Wall Street.

The movement is rapidly picking up steam as OCW-inspired protests continue sprouting up throughout the nation and the worldwide.

Outbreaks have spurred in Washington, D.C., Fairbanks, Cincinnati, Chiago, Alaska, Burlington, Vermont, South Dakota, and Wyoming, to name a few.  175 people were arrested in Chicago for civil disobedience.  An estimated 100 arrests were reported in Arizona and about 24 in Denver.

Violence was reported in Rome, where 150,000 occupied the streets in what protesters call a "global day of action against Wall Street greed."  Eight arrests were reported in London. Citizens of Tokyo, Hong Kong and Australia have also joined the movement.

Trade unions, local community groups, politicians, celebrities, students and environmentalists have thrown their support behind OCW, who have raised an estimated $230,000 online and on site donations.

Critics censure the movement, calling the protesters a mob of anarchists, extremists and “lazy commies.”  Black Star News caught up with artist, Noah Fischer, who has been a Wall Street occupant since day one. Mr. Fischer stated that his discontentment stems from "economic injustices keeping us divided and taking away the power of the people all over the world. People are suffering from all types of economic difficulties while the banks play games with our money."

Questions have been raised about the minuscule presence of the African American population to Occupy Wall Street. 

It has been speculated that the low number of African Americans participating in Occupy Wall Street is based on an economic system that has never offered a level playing field to African Americans. 

Some consider Occupy Wall Street too little, too late. Others envision the movement the birth of a new frontier.

What’s your opinion?

Brenda Jeanne Wyche

The Black Star News

"Speaking Truth To Empower"

www.blackstarnews.com

E.T. Runs Again

On the steps of Brooklyn’s Borough Hall, U.S. Rep. Edolphus “Ed” Towns (D-NY-10) announced his run for a 15th term on Monday, July 12.

Not fettered by the blazing sun, Towns, in the presence of friends, family, legislators, clergy and constituents, promised to continue to fight for small business loans, job creation, and education for all.

“People want to work. We must all work together to create jobs and we need to become more proactively involved with the educational system. We cannot be a society where some people get an education and others are left out,” stated Rep. Towns.

Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez (D-NY) passionately outlined some of Towns’ accomplishments, emphasizing his hands on involvement to sustain accountability with respect to the bailouts as he Chairs the Committee for Oversight and Government Reform.

“When it comes to the fight for those most vulnerable, Ed Towns is there," Velasquez continued. "When it comes to preserving affordable housing ~ whether for Starrett City or public housing, Ed Towns has been there helping us win. When it comes to women, children and seniors, Ed Towns has been there, fighting for working families. As a woman, I appreciate all the work that he has done to put an end to domestic violence. Ed Towns has been there fighting the cuts on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Now is the time to have someone with experience, tenacity, leadership and vision to help President Barack Obama move forward a legislative agenda that responds to the needs of working families in America.“

When asked his response to critics who say new blood is needed in the 10th Congressional seat, Rep. Towns told BSN that being a senior member of Congress enables him to accomplish things that a “rookie” could not. Rep. Towns added that he has passed a lot of legislation from which the American people have benefited and has brought plenty of resources to the District.

NYS Assemblymember Annette Robinson (D-56th A.D.) added, “Anyone who understands government knows that government works under the seniority system. We have someone who is currently chairing a major committee in Congress. Not only does he chair for the 10the Congressional District, which he represents, but he chairs for this entire country. That is very important.”

Robinson added the concern that a newbie in the seat will not have any seniority and subsequently, will not have the ability to draw the caliber of resources that Congressman Towns can.

Most recently, Towns voted for an extension of unemployment benefits for millions of Americans who continue to struggle in a bleak job market.

Towns has been criticized by opposers as being a charmer of senior citizens and considered docile during the Republican reign of the 1990’s. Based on his more recent triumphs, Mr. Congeniality may very well be adopted The Comeback Kid.

Brenda Jeanne Wyche is Managing Editor of The Black Star News and Harlem Business News.

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