Hello it is good to be back. After a brief hiatus and a few riots in London, The Only African American Guy in London has returned. Oh, I have so much to share with you. My thoughts on the London Riots are forthcoming, I am still processing information.

In the meantime lets take a look at some Atlantic issues. Cornell West and Travis, er, Tavis Smily are on a National Poverty tour on a posh bus. Dr. West has a thorn in his craw about the American President and things are not going well for our beloved doctor. Joan Walsh reports on his tiny tempa tantrums.

Next the Afri-Blog teaches us a new word, Afropolitan (that’s me) and Racialous provide a sound discussion on interracial dating in America. Enjoy.

From Joan Walsh at Salon.com

A few fair complaints about Obama drown in a sea of personal racial attacks. Is this how identity politics ends?

Cornel West's tragic meltdown - Joan Walsh - Salon.com

From the wonderful Afri-Blog

The concept of being Afropolitan, I feel like I am living it.

"Going back to the "meaning" of the word, "African" + "cosmopolitan" = "Afropolitan." Nowhere in that make-up is a specification about just where those cosmopolitan locations are."
Is there any use for the term "Afropolitan"? - Afri-love

From Racialicious, a blog about the intersection of race and pop culture.