Visual Poet Supports VOW To Hire Heroes Act 2011

Today is a day to celebrate, for it appears capital hill laid aside partisanship to roll out comprehensive legislation to lower unemployment of America’s veterans.  I wholeheartedly support the President Obama signing into law the VOW To Hire Heroes Act.  The VOW to Hire Heroes Act combines Chairman Miller’s Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, Chairman Murray’s Hiring Heroes Act and President Obama’s America Jobs Act/tax credits. 

In, addition, I applaud President Obama for facets of the Job’s Bill to address the 850,000 unemployed veterans; American Jobs Act, Returning Heroes Tax Credit and The Wounded Warriors Tax Credit.  Also, the Veterans Job Bank and other initiatives have been developed to match veterans with jobs at nationalresourcefirectory.gov  This law will surely assist our veterans in transitioning into civilian employment.  Thank you, Mr. President, President Barack Obama.

President Obama Signs Jobs Bill For Veterans

Visual Poet Honors American Veterans and Service Members on Veterans Day

President Obama Honors Veterans at Arlington National Cemetery

The Veterans Tribute is a Veterans Day reminder to relentlessly honor United States military veterans and active Service Members.  All Americans are forever indebted for their patriotism, love of country and sacrifices. 

Visual Poet Launch 2012 Presidential Campaign

Visual Poet Says; Take time to research, listen attentively and pray earnestly before electing the next President of the United States; be it a Democrat or Republican.

I am launching the 2012 Presidential Campaign to highlight the importance of the most powerful job in the world.  My 2012 Presidential Campaign is not aimed at running for the office of President of the United States.  Nor is my 2012 Presidential Campaign geared to discredit, promote any Democrat or Republican candidate.  Instead, my 2012 Presidential Campaign is designed to encourage Americans to make informed decisions when voting in 2012.  For, the United States requires the Candidate with the Right Stuff to effectively address the issues; economic recovery, the national debt, jobs, Medicare, Social Security, our crumbling infrastructure, etc.   

President Barack Obama Speaks on Investing in Our Infrastructure

Yes, the 2012 presidential candidates are gearing up.  But, Americans, this time, let’s do something different; avoid accepting the promises of candidates and photo opts as the makings of a great leader.  Americans, let us pledge to hold each candidate accountable and do not overlook obvious red flags.   

Visual Poet Honors Mr. Charley Pride; Country Singer and Negro League Baseball Player

Today, I pay the utmost respect to Mr. Charley Pride, a fellow Mississippian, Country Singer and Negro League Baseball Player.  Mr. Charley Pride was born in Sledge, Mississippi and I was born in Natchez, Mississippi.  Mr. Charley Pride has been one of my role models and I have absolutely enjoyed his music since I was a teenager.  During my difficult teenage years in Natchez, Mississippi, Mr. Charley Pride’s soothing country music was therapeutic.  I recall how each school day started with Mr. Charley Pride’s soothing baritone voice.  Yes, Mr. Charley Pride’s smooth country tunes has set the tone and got me thru many a challenging day.    

Recently, while focusing on the Negro League Baseball players; I learned that Mr. Charley Pride played for the Memphis Red Sox, New York Black Yankees, Louisville Clippers and the Birmingham Black Barons.  I am thrilled to know that Mr. Charley Pride; one of my favorite country singers was also one of the fabulous Negro League Baseball players.  So, my poem and visual poetry Players of Valor, the Negro League Baseball honors all the Negro League Baseball players, including Mr. Charley Pride.  Now, I must make every effort to have Mr. Charley Pride autograph my bat; since he was not present in Secaucus, New Jersey when I obtained autographs from countless Negro League Baseball players and Lionel Hampton. 

2012 Presidential Candidates; Visual Poet Plea for Candidate with the Right Stuff

It appears as though, the current 2012 Presidential candidates do not have the right stuff that America needs.  And, I am concerned about the media frenzy over non essential stories.  Excuse me if I am not interested in Sarah Palin bus tour upstaging Mitt Romney’s announcement speech, Donald Trump and Sarah Palin words of admiration, Anthony Weiner photos, John Edwards campaign funds investigation, Arnold Schwarzenegger love child, nor any other politician’s affairs, sleazy behavior, etc. 

President Obama Presents American Jobs Act

Wouldn’t it be a novel idea for the media to focus on the stories that are truly of interest to Americans; 2012 Presidential candidates proposing strategies to better America, economic recovery, the growing debt, jobs, our crumbling infrastructure, Medicare, Social Security.  I long for the moment when there is adequate coverage of 2012 presidential candidates who are honestly committed to doing what is best for the United States.