Job creation a key piece of Jackson’s at-large bid

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By Talia Whyte

Bay State Banner

Tito Jackson feels like he was destined to be a leader. He traces his path back to watching his father, the late community organizer Herbert Kwaku Zulu Jackson, lead grassroots efforts to force contractors to comply with laws for hiring women and people of color as the founder of the Greater Roxbury Workers Association.

The younger Jackson, 34, is now looking to take on the mantle of leadership as one of the 15 candidates vying for an at-large seat on Boston’s City Council.

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Barack Obama 2.0: The Internet President

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By Talia Whyte

Opportunity Journal (Summer 2009)

All American presidents strive to leave behind a groundbreaking legacy that will resonate with society’s social and political progress.  Most notable presidential milestones have revolved around the use of communication tools…

President Obama has already set up his legacy as the first African-American commander-in-chief, but he will also go down in history as the first presidential candidate to win an election and continue to engage Americans with Web tools.

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Martha’s Vineyard is the epicenter of black elitism

By Talia Whyte

The Grio

Martha’s Vineyard has been abuzz over the last few weeks due to the arrival of President Obama and his family onto the island for some rest and relaxation. The Obamas will be joined and welcomed – perhaps – by leagues of other wealthy and successful black professionals who have also called the island their summer home for over a century.

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