Obama and Black Loyalty

In "Obama and Black Loyalty Vol. 1," award winning Michigan Chronicle newspaper senior editor, Bankole Thompson brings to the fore the vital views of mostly under-the-radar black community advocates from across the country on President Obama's relationship with black America and his prospects for 2012.From 51-year-old multimedia producer Joya Shelton of California to ex-convict turned prison reform campaigner Yusef Shakur of Michigan, interviewees put the Obama administration under the microscope on a range of issues that have long plagued the African-American community - from health care, education, black youth training, mentoring and development, and state of the black family to microfinance and poverty alleviation, First lady Michelle Obama's impact on black women, and black-owned businesses and disabilities. "This book is a rebirth of intelligence and a succinct example of intellectual analysis at its best. Bankole Thompson has written an important book about President Obama for all times. The book should matter to anyone who cares so deeply about the future of black America and what is being to tackle our problems." --- Munson Steed, publisher, Rolling Out Magazine, rollingout.com "Changing hundreds of years of neglect and unfavorable government policies cannot happen in two years, and the discussion about loyalty to not just President Obama but to ourselves as black people is definitely needed at this time. If we do not remain loyal, then who will? That's why I gladly recommend this book, Obama and Black Loyalty!" ---- LeNaSa Scott, R&B and Gospel recording artist, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, www.lenasa.org "The great task of taking our people to the next level is the collective responsibility of both the government, the private sector and individuals, a cogent point that's reflected in the well written book, Obama and Black Loyalty." --- Daudi Nasib, executive secretary, WAMA Foundation, TanzaniaBankole Thompson who became Michigan Chronicle senior editor at 26 has had three sit-down interviews with Obama, among other leaders. Since Obama's election, his expertise on the intersection of black media, race and presidential politics has been sought across the country. Thompson has appeared on CNN Newsroom, the Takeaway Program on NPR, the Al Sharpton Show on Radio One and other national media outlets. In Detroit where he resides, Thompson is the host of "Center Stage with Bankole Thompson" a weekly talk show on WADL -TV 38, radio commentator and news analyst at the National Public Radio Affiliate - WDET 101.9FM. Obama and Black Loyalty is his third book.