Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton There’s no question that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s hands are more than full these days with the war in Afghanistan, military tension between the two Koreas, relationship-building with China, and of course the revolution in Egypt. Nevertheless: Secretary Clinton took time out of her demanding schedule earlier this week to post a video message in support of the 2011 International Year for People of African Descent and Black History Month celebrations. In her message, Clinton described this milestone event as “an opportunity for all of us around the globe to celebrate the diversity of our societies and to honor the contributions that our fellow citizens of African descent make every day to the economic, social and political fabrics of our communities.” As it apparently did many others, the United Nations and the Organization of American States’ Resolution 64/169 proclaiming the year 2011 as the International Year for People of Af

First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama The racial aspect of the Tea Party movement––despite African-American and biracial Tea Partiers who tote signs that advertise their opposition to Obama–– has proven particularly disturbing for many people. Members have defended themselves many times over against charges of racism and claim that Democrats are simply “playing the race card” in order to avoid confronting the real issues. For more please click the following link: Obama, the Tea Party, and the art of political persuasions (part 2): Signs - National African-American Art | Examiner.com

Obama, the Tea Party, and the art of political persuasions (series part 1): Cool - National African-American Art | Examiner.com