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Seasoned Comic Book Illustrator J. Bone Draws First Lady Michelle Obama as Wonder Woman

By goodblacknews on October 8, 2012
First lady Michelle Obama as Wonder Woman, illustrated by J. Bone.
First lady Michelle Obama as Wonder Woman, illustrated by J. Bone. (Image: Facebook/J. Bone)

J. Bone has been illustrating comic books for over twelve years, but his image of first lady Michelle Obama as Wonder Woman stands alone among his many superhero portraits. A 39 year-old comic book artist living in Toronto, J. Bone has crafted likenesses of Spider-Man, Superman, and more. Yet, Wonder Woman is particularly special to his heart, making her a fitting heroine to merge with a woman who has become a heroine to many in real life. Currently writing and drawing, Gobukan, a web-based comic, J. Bone is also raising funds as part of an IndieGoGo campaign to create a Canadian superhero series, True Patriot. Follow the artist on Twitter (@gobukan), or visit his blogs (Blah, Blah, Blog! and Man’s Adventure) to get to know his work further — but first take a moment and read below. J. Bone explains how he came to create this intriguing image of a highly notable woman.

More Blacks Found Jobs in September

By goodblacknews on October 7, 2012
Black Unemployment Rate Declined in September
More people are working and that is reflected in the most recent unemployment numbers released by the Labor Department Friday morning. African-Americans had reason to cheer as their unemployment rate fell to 13.4 percent, down from 14.1 percent in August. Though still extremely high, African-American teen joblessness dropped slightly from 37.9 to 36.7 percent.  The national jobless rate declined to 7.8 percent from 8.1 the previous month.  The unemployment rate is at a 44-month low, and is now the same as when President Obama took office in 2009. This drop could give the president a boost after his disappointing debate performance against Mitt Romney.

GBN Quote Of The Day

By goodblacknews on October 3, 2012

“What Washington needs is adult supervision.”
–President Barack Hussein Obama
(Watch the debate tonight @6pm/9pm PST/EST — and VOTE!!!!)

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage Today

By goodblacknews on October 3, 2012

[slideshow]President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama married twenty years ago today at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. Congratulations to them and their beautiful children, Sasha and Malia.

Court Rules Pennsylvania Can Vote Without Photo ID

By goodblacknews on October 2, 2012

In one of the country’s most high-profile voter ID cases, a Pennsylvania Commonwealth judge has ordered an injunction to block the state’s strict photo ID law.  The law, which was passed by the state’s Republican-controlled government, required voters to produce a government-issued photo ID in order to cast their ballots–which has been highly criticized by advocates who say it discriminates against minority, low-income and elderly voters, among others.
Pennsylvania is one of many states that passed photo ID laws, many of which are being contested in court. The injunction comes just in time for the November presidential election.
Court Rules Pennsylvania Can Vote Without Photo ID.

Wall Street Preparing For Obama Victory As Romney Falls Behind In Polls

By goodblacknews on October 1, 2012

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NEW YORK — As President Barack Obama widened his lead over Mitt Romney in polls this month, traders at hedge funds and investment firms began shooting emails to clients with a similar theme: It’s time to start preparing for an Obama victory.
What many in the market worry about isn’t that high earners may pay more in taxes if Obama wins. They worry that federal spending cuts and tax hikes scheduled for 2013 will kick in on Jan. 1 and start pulling the country into another recession. The higher taxes and lower spending would total $600 billion. They take effect automatically unless Congress and the White House reach a deal before then.

106 Year-Old Margaret Harris for President Obama: "Red, White and Blue, Going Forward!"

By goodblacknews on October 1, 2012

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106 Year-Old Margaret Harris for President Obama: “Red, White and Blue, Going Forward!”

By goodblacknews on October 1, 2012

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Obama Leads Romney 49-42 Percent in Latest Reuters/Ipsos Survey

By goodblacknews on September 28, 2012
U.S. President Barack Obama participates in an election campaign rally in Virginia Beach, September 27, 2012. REUTERS-Jason Reed
U.S. President Barack Obama participates in an election campaign rally in Virginia Beach, September 27, 2012. Credit: Reuters/Jason Reed

(Reuters) – President Barack Obama maintains a lead over Republican challenger Mitt Romney with 40 days left until the November 6 election, the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll said on Thursday.  The daily tracking poll said Obama had 49 percent support to 42 percent for Romney among likely voters. Ipsos interviewed 1,194 registered voters online for the survey.

African First Ladies Gather at RAND Forum in New York to Expand Leadership on Women's Issues

By goodblacknews on September 27, 2012


Ten current and former African first ladies joined former U.S. first lady Laura Bush and Cherie Blair, wife of the former U.K. prime minister, today at a Pardee RAND Graduate School-organized forum focused on becoming more effective leaders.
The first ladies had a rare opportunity to meet with peers in a private, facilitated discussion that covered the opportunities and challenges of their unique roles. The conversations were designed to help first ladies become champions of change in their home countries on issues such as women’s health, girls’ education and women’s economic empowerment.