“Whitey” Tape Reported on Fox News is a Lie

‘Whitey’ Video Rumor about Michelle Obama Called Republican Smear Campaign

The above FOX News video clip helped to spread a rumor that we’d be seeing a video or hearing a tape in which Michelle Obama, the wife of Democratic Presidential Nominee, Senator Barack Obama, shared a platform with Minister Louis Farrakhan and insulted white Americans by referring to them as “whitey.”

Supposedly, the mystery recording has been secretly tucked away only to be revealed as a big surprise during the general election between Obama and Senator John McCain. In the FOX News clip, Republican strategist Roger Stone swore by all that is holy that he had verified the tapes existence through ‘credible’ witnessess. Michael Brown quickly dismissed Stone’s assertions as Republican dirty tricks. To date, no tape or video has surfaced. The reason why? There is no such recording. There is no tape. According to Politico.com:

Who’ll Be Obama’s No. 2?: BET Political Blog

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Pamela on Politics: BET Political Blog

By Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Producer

June 9, 2008 – This week with mark another page in history when Sen. Barack Obama embarks on the campaign trail as the only candidate running for the Democratic presidential nomination. But his newly earned status increases speculation of who’ll he’ll pick for the No. 2 spot on his ticket.

Some folks already are weighing in, but Obama, who isn’t tipping his hand, has appointed a three-member panel to bring him a list of candidates for consideration. The panel is made up of former head of Fannie Mae, James A. Johnson; the daughter of President John Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy; and former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Eric H. Holder.

But supporters of Clinton are wasting no time pushing for the New York senator to co-pilot the Democratic presidential ticket. Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.), the host of the secret meeting with Obama and Clinton last Friday, said on ABC’s “This Week” that she would like to see the “dream ticket,” with both Clinton and Obama, become a reality.

Unhappy Father’s Day: The Crisis of Fatherhood in the African American Community

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As we approach Father’s Day I can’t help but reflect on the subject of absentee fathers in the African American community. This problem holds dire implications for both the present and future of black America. The fact of the matter is, many of us know men who need to grow up, stop acting like boys and come to the realization that their responsibility goes beyond conception. These so-called men need to know that the ability to make a child doesn’t make them men, the courage to raise one does.

This year on Father’s Day, new ties will be given, golf clubs will be tried out and other gifts will make some men smile. However, the celebrations of the day will pale in comparison to Mother’s Day and will find far too many black fathers unworthy of being honored on this sacred day. It is imperative that we continue to talk about the importance of fatherhood as we attempt to change the destructive behavior and attitudes of far too many black men.

The message of personal responsibility, phrased in strong terms, must be delivered in the home from the pulpit and in the classroom. We must state in unequivocal terms that there is no excuse for black men behaving irresponsibly toward their children. Far too many women are struggling to raise their children as single parents.