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Title: Some Blacks Choose Inauguration Over Work
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MSNBC/AP
URL Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28661596/
Published: Jan 14, 2009
Author: AP
Post Date: 2009-01-16 00:44:03 by X-15
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Views: 285
Comments: 11
Asante Bradford gave his bosses nearly three months notice that he would not be at his desk on Jan. 20. A day after Barack Obama’s historic presidential win, Bradford knew he wanted to be able to whoop it up when Obama was sworn in as the nation’s first black chief executive—and that he couldn’t do that at work. “I decided if I couldn’t be (in Washington D.C.), I’m just going to take the day off, just so I can scream and holler,” said Bradford, 40, who works for the state of Georgia as a liaison to the entertainment industry. He plans to watch the festivities at home with friends. People across the country may notice the absence of their black colleagues and classmates on Inauguration Day, as many who won’t be traveling to Washington gather at homes, restaurants and churches, huddle around TVs and watch the historic swearing in from afar. And while the ceremony itself will only last a few hours, the entire day offers a chance to reflect and rejoice in the moment. ‘Being at work is not an option’ “Being at work is not an option,” said Brenda Wilson, a 51-year-old manager at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta who abandoned her dreams of heading to Washington but will not be in the office. “I wouldn’t be able to get any work done, wondering what was going on.” Coming a day after the federal observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday—many black Americans deem the day as something of a holiday requiring cultural solidarity, much like the Million Man March or the first King holiday in 1986. Then as now, many black people felt compelled to miss work, said Mark Anthony Neal, a professor of black popular culture at Duke University. {snip} Some businesses, particularly those with a large number of black employees, will accommodate workers, realizing the significance of the day. {snip} Volunteering that day with students Many from there will spend at least part of their day at a boys’ charter school in Atlanta, watching the ceremony with about 175 sixth- and seventh-graders, including quite a few who will interrupt their workdays to volunteer. {snip} Organizations like the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, headquartered in Baltimore will stay open, though employees will likely pause to watch the events. Morehouse College, the renowned historically black institution in Atlanta, has not canceled classes but will offer a campus viewing for students and faculty. {snip} History unfolding live on TV {snip} “This is history unfolding live, said Williams [Bari A. Williams, a corporate attorney], 28. “It’s one of those ‘Where were you?’ moments that you’ll discuss all of your life. This is the real New Year’s Eve to me and all of my friends.” While thousands of blacks are expected to make the pilgrimage to the capital for the long inauguration weekend, others were convinced by the cold temperatures, high price tag and big crowds to stay put. {snip} More introspective than jubilant Instead, Gary is watching at home—alone. She said she doesn’t want to repeat her Election Night mistake of watching with friends. {snip} “You can understand why people actually want to pay attention to Obama taking the oath, to want to hear Aretha Franklin sing. That makes it very different than Election Night,” Neal said. “It’s a much more reflective moment.” Poster's comment:
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#1. To: X-15 (#0)
Who knew that the state of Georgia was a hot bed for the entertainment industry and so much so that the state needed to create a position for "a liaison?"
The fact that blacks think it is historic because of his black skin, is ironic proof that the country is dead, and the dream of a non-racial USA was just that..a dream. Prepare to pay your reparations, white citizen.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Countries Without a Draft circa 2001 (You'll need this soon if you have kids) RUN SILENT, RUN DEEP Anyone who thinks it is a good thing that America has a communist for a president is not likely to be missed much at all by anyone with two or more brain cells.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. As if she got all that much done any other day.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. If those dumbasses think that yellow-skinned half-breed is going to do anything for them, they've got another think coming.
In politics there is no murder.
Now don't be sassin'! You done heard the woman so stop makin' those declarations. ahaha.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Turtle is glad his IQ is 250 and not 25 like that poor foolish deluded woman.
In politics there is no murder.
A day without a negro... I suppose we deserve at least one before He takes over.
The giveaway is the popularity of Atlanta among gays.
Yep... and only dreamed of in the first place because America was white.
Anyone as stupid as that woman should NOT be out walking the streets unescorted. She is a danger to herself and everyone she meets.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.said Bradford, 40, who works for the state of Georgia as a liaison to the entertainment industry.
#2. To: X-15 (#0)
People across the country may notice the absence of their black colleagues and classmates on Inauguration Day, as many who won’t be traveling to Washington gather at homes, restaurants and churches, huddle around TVs and watch the historic swearing in from afar
"Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." ~~ IndieTx
#3. To: X-15 (#0)
People across the country may notice the absence of their black colleagues and classmates on Inauguration Day
Lord Acton
#4. To: X-15 (#0)
“Being at work is not an option,” said Brenda Wilson, a 51-year-old manager at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta who abandoned her dreams of heading to Washington but will not be in the office. “I wouldn’t be able to get any work done, wondering what was going on.”
Lord Acton
#5. To: X-15 (#0)
#6. To: Turtle (#5)
If those dumbasses think that yellow-skinned half-breed is going to do anything for them, they've got another think coming.
Lord Acton
#7. To: James Deffenbach (#6)
Now don't be sassin'! You done heard the woman so stop makin' those declarations. ahaha.
#8. To: X-15 (#0)
#9. To: scrapper2 (#1)
Who knew that the state of Georgia was a hot bed for the entertainment industry and so much so that the state needed to create a position for "a liaison?"
#10. To: IndieTX (#2)
the dream of a non-racial USA was just that..a dream.
#11. To: Turtle (#7)
Turtle is glad his IQ is 250 and not 25 like that poor foolish deluded woman.
Lord Acton
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