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Past Joint Center Citations

May 2 - 5, 2008

Sentiment of many black voters is Obama or bust, in Pioneer Press and Houston Chronicle

Dems seek better way to pick nominee, in Detroit Free Press

Guam picks Obama by razor-thin margin; spotlights turn toward Indiana, North Carolina, in BlackAmericaWeb.com

If Obama loses nomination, will blacks stay home? in American Thinker

Whither the black vote in a Hillary nomination? in Hot Air

April 21 - May 2, 2008

Some blacks may sit out if Obama loses nomination [Read more]

Whither the black vote in a Hillary nomination? [Read more]

Indiana Black Voters Feeling Ignored [Read more]

Towards a Post-Racial Politics [Read more]

Pained by Wright’s Comments, Suggestion of Pandering, Barack Obama Blasts Former Pastor [Read more]

Barack Obama's foes avoid fueling Jeremiah Wright controversy [Read more]

Rev. Wright says black church is misunderstood [Read more][The is also appears in the Seattle Times]

Is Wright Hurting Obama Defending Himself?[Read more]

Rev. Jeremiah Wright Defending Himself, But Is He Hurting Barack Obama in the Process?[Read more]

April 21 - 28, 2008

Women put Clinton over top [Read more]

Pennsylvania's impact dubious [Read more]

White 'resistance' to Obama may be more pro-woman than anti-black [Read more]

Wilhelmina Leigh, the Joint Center's Senior Research Associate, is featured on "American Dream," a regular political roundtable program produced for an international audience by Press TV. The discussion on the April 22 episode focused on the U.S. economy. [Click here to see the video]

Women put Clinton over top [ Read more][This also appears in Seattletimes.com as "Obama loss may not be about race, but gender"]

Issue of race still a wild card as Democrats pick a nominee [ Read more]

Black Think Tank President Outlines Plans for 'Generation at a Crossroads Read more [Also appears wilmingtonjournal.com]

Why Philadelphia Is Crucial to Obama Read more

McCain to launch tour at Pettus Bridge Read more

Black Hillary Clinton supporters cite peer pressure to back Barack Obama Read more Also appears in dallasnews.com, United Press International

Joint Center Identifies Social Determinants of Health as Key to Black Infant Mortality Read more [Also appears in forbes.com]

April 16, 2008

Seattle Initiative seeks to improve life for Blacks, poor

April 15, 2008

Former Mayor Guilty of Fraud in Newark Sales

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 32nd General President Darryl R. Matthews, Sr. Among Ebony Magazine's "Power 150"

Joint Center and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee highlight broadband technology policies, with emphasis on communities of color

Joint Center to Focus on Issues of Health Equity During Congressional Black Caucus Spring Health Braintrust

Is inequality making us sick?

Rep. Clyburn, AARP's Novelli Honored at Joint Center Annual Dinner. This article appears in forbes.com, earthtime.com

March 16 - 17, 2008

Martin Luther King: Assessing a legacy

Joint Center and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Highlight Broadband Technology Policies, with Emphasis on Communities of Color

Obama rebounds after racial controversy

March 16 - 17, 2008

Democratic Race Might Break Pattern of Racial History

Polarities Persist in Democratic Race

March 11 - 13, 2008

Obama sees ups, downs to his black support

Black columnists can praise Obama and keep their integrity

N.Y.'s Next Governor: Black, Blind Paterson Lauded as Consensus Builder

Youth Tell Why They're Voting (Also appears in The Wilmington Journal and BlackPressUsa, Baltimore Times Online, NY Amsterdam News)

March 10, 2008

Black columnists' Obama praise not same as support, (Also appears on AP as "Obama's Black Support Shows Its Limits", FoxNews.com)

Past suggests Obama-Clinton fight will hurt Democrats, (Also appears in MyrtleBeachOnline.com as "Will Obama-Clinton fight injure Democrats?")

Is Obama a victim of white flight?

Black support a 2-edged sword for Obama

March 3 - 6, 2008

Hillary resorts to desperate tactics to stay in the race

With No End In Sight, The Obama-Clinton Race Continues

Black Superdelegates Pressured to Prioritize Will of the People Over Loyalty, but Will They?

Black Republicans face tough decision

March 3 - 8, 2008
Despite Obama's native-son aura, area's Africans split

Texas Hispanic votes differ between Obama, Clinton

February 26 - 28, 2008

2008: The Year of the Latino

Effective Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Initiatives Can Reduce Health Disparities

Black voters crucial to Texas' primary battle

Effective Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Initiatives Can Reduce Health Disparities

February 20 - 22, 2008

"Post-racial" politics?

The Black Vote (Past and Present)

Obama marches toward White House

February 14 - 18, 2008

Presidential candidates seek support from Hispanics

Blacks in Congress Torn Over Candidates

Obama's candidacy shakes up racial politics

February 1-3, 2008

Latinos poised for key role in primaries

Minority voters play role Tuesday

Social Security Is Worth $225,000 for a Typical Retiree

After South Carolina: Can Obama capture a wider swath of voters?

January 23 - 28, 2008

Obama after South Carolina

Clinton or Obama? Question divides Orlando-area black voters

Report: Black, Hispanic children making gains

African-Americans Key for Democrats' Presidential Hopes

After South Carolina: Can Obama capture a wider swath of voters?

The New Republic: Skin Deep

Is All Fair in Political Campaigning? The Testy Climate in South Carolina Begs the Question

First black Tuskegee mayor honored

A mixed bag for Obama:While winning more black votes, he's losing women, Hispanics

“Billary” is playing the race card

In the South, Echoes of Jackson’s Run

Wynn's Foe Focuses On Breakaway Votes

Will whites vote for Barack Obama?

Racial debate rises in US vote campaign

January 23 - 25, 2008

Blacks stung by Bill Clinton's remarks

Separated by a Quarter-Century of Change, but Linked by Race

Black America Feels the Sting of Ex-President's Comments

January 20 - 22, 2008

Obama's Bid Turns Focus On Class Split Among Blacks

Clinton-Obama contest divides S.C. by race, gender, age

Hillary must persuade Bill to take a back seat

Top Dems to March on S.C. Capitol

In blacks, Obama seeks untapped well of support

Political Pilgrims: Politics will add an extra dimension to King holiday this year as candidates invoke his vision

Next step for civil rights Picking up where King left off key to success for new generation of blacks

Politics of Race Ensnare Democracts

Race Enters Race

January 14 - 18, 2008

Racial politics heat up Democratic campaign

Bradley Effect R.I.P

Republican gridlock rekindles talk of third-party candidate

Racial politics complicate Democratic White House contest
S.C. will test Obama's crossover appeal

Analysis: Will Race Matter to Dems?

January 10 - 11, 2008

Minority Vote Moves Center Stage

Tossing the race card from the deck

‘Bradley Effect’ Debated as Factor in Obama’s Loss; Campaign Teams Head to Nevada, S.C.

No single reason for faulty New Hampshire pre-vote polls

January 6 - 9, 2008

Obama, Clinton Go for Black Vote in SC

A Litmus Test For Obama

Congressional Black Caucus Split Between Clinton and Obama

Does Obama's Win Show US Is Colorblind?

January 1 - 2, 2008

Obama's message could make race a non-factor in Iowa caucuses

Barack Obama, Unelectable ‘Hopemonger?’ Campaign, Polls Proving the Naysayers Wrong

Nutter's national debut:His Clinton support is getting notice

Everett Recalls King's Vision on Anniversary of Slain Leader's Assassination

March 24 - 28, 2008

Congressman Clyburn, AARP's Novelli to be Honored at Joint Center's Annual Dinner

PBS’ ‘Unnatural Causes’ Explores the Racial, Economic Inequality That is Sickening America

Younger and black — but not Democrats

December 21 - 26, 2007

Big Battle for South Carolina

Hate Hoaxes

Feb. 5 primaries could decide between Clinton and Obama

Obama Making His Move In Iowa: But With Blacks?

Blacks Move from Hillary to Obama

Johnson: Obama and Clinton are conundrums for black voters

December 19, 2007

Barack Obama's Trailblazers

Blacks beginning to see through race hustlers

Obama, Clinton Ahead Among Likely Black Primary Voters

December 17, 2007

Clinton Gets Nod from Iowa Newspaper; Obama Nabs Two Others, Including Boston Globe

Obama's 'Ship of Hope' catches wind in Iow

Racism not cause of real problems

January 28 - 31, 2008

'Brother' Bill, Barack Obama and the Votes of Black Folk

Obama and Clinton Neck and Neck

Obama Wins South Carolina: Clintons’ smear campaign backfires

Countdown 2008: ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE: Big battle for South Carolina

Yet Another Racial Hoax From The NAACP

Racial Hoaxes and the NAAC

Slipping NAACP An Anachronism

Obama making moves in Iowa; can he do same with Blacks?

December 14, 2007

More Blacks Lean Towards Obama

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December 17, 2007

Clinton Gets Nod from Iowa Newspaper; Obama Nabs Two Others, Including Boston Globe

Obama's 'Ship of Hope' catches wind in Iow

Racism not cause of real problems

Countdown 2008: ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE: Big battle for South Carolina

Yet Another Racial Hoax From The NAACP

Racial Hoaxes and the NAAC

Slipping NAACP An Anachronism

Obama making moves in Iowa; can he do same with Blacks?

December 14, 2007

More Blacks Lean Towards Obama

December 8 - 11, 2007

Obama Not Connecting with Black Ministers

'Our Moment Is Now,' Obama Declares

Clinton made early grab of black support

Blacks put stock in Clinton, Obama as future president

Lots of work left for Obama in bid to woo black voters

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Did You Know?

Did you know that the earliest age at which you can retire and receive partial Social Security benefits is 62 years? Did you know that the earliest age at which you can retire with full benefits is 65 years? Many African Americans do not know these facts—a October-November 2005 Joint Center survey found that a majority of African American respondents (61 percent) know that you can get benefits if you retire early. However, only 39 percent of African American respondents know that the early retirement age is 62 years, and only a third (32 percent) know that 65 years is the earliest age at which one can retire with full benefits.