Barack Obama

Obama: President or Product?

By Talia Whyte

The Grio

President Obama will be traveling to Denmark to lobby on behalf of Chicago, his hometown, for the 2016 Summer Olympics. He will be the first American president in modern times to pitch for a city at the International Olympic Committee meeting. By the mere fact that he is making an appearance in Copenhagen, some speculate that Obama has already sealed the deal for the Windy City. Nine months after his ascension to the White House, President Obama is still an international phenomenon and quite possibly the greatest marketing tool of all time.

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Kanye sparks an explosion of racism online

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By Talia Whyte

The Grio

Kanye West’s latest outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards has drawn mostly negative reactions. After his unsavory diss of country singer Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech for the best female video, many people immediately went to their various online social media tools to share their thoughts about the hip-hop star.

I agree with the opinion that West’s blowup was horribly rude and childish. However, there were some Internet users who took their thoughts about him too far. This was particularly obvious on Twitter, which was awash in a flood of racism, with the so-called “post-racial” levees fully giving way.

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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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Former Hub reporter Ifill honored at Suffolk event

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By Talia Whyte

The Bay State Banner

Veteran political journalist and Boston media alum Gwen Ifill was in town last Thursday to receive the 2009 Louis P. and Evelyn Smith First Amendment Award, presented by the Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University. The award is given out each year to individuals and organizations that promote the right to free expression.

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