President Obama Meets Little Girl Who Cried About Him Leaving Office
Obama enjoyed a few laughs with the first-grader.
Archaeologists Digging at Boston Childhood Home of Activist Malcolm X
Organizers of the archaeological dig are hoping to find out more about Malcolm X’s early life, with the family and community members helping with the...
Minneapolis Officers Not Charged In Jamar Clark Shooting Death
Clark’s shooting came at a time of fierce national debate over the use of lethal force by police, especially against black men.
Grace Church Websites Provide Technology To Low-Income Churches Across The Nation
In the span of a month, 100 black church websites have been launched thanks to Grace Church Websites.
Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Discusses Police Reform In Her City
“It’s about applying justice fairly and equally regardless of sex, occupation, your religion – and that is something that I take very seriously.” – Baltimore...
Why Activist Angela Davis Isn’t Endorsing Any Candidate For President
“We need a new party,” Davis declared.
Akon On His Mission To Provide Electricity To 600 Million In Africa
The mogul is lighting up Africa and relaunching his music label.
Studies Support Honors Class For Gifted Black Students
Despite controversy, researchers say it would narrow the gap with high-achieving White students and create a generation of gifted Black mathematicians and scientists.
66-Year-Old Tennessee Man In Custody After Shooting At U.S. Capitol Complex
Larry Russell Dawson was wounded after allegedly brandishing a weapon.
What’s Behind America’s Widening College Graduation Gap?
The number of students earning bachelor’s degrees is up, but between white and black students the gains are unequal.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs To Open New Charter School In Harlem
“Every young person should have the tools they need to succeed,” says Combs.
As a Playwright, Danai Gurira Gives Voice to African Women
Most recognized for her role as Michonne on The Walking Dead, the Yale grad is also creating theatrical opportunities for women of African descent to...
Texas College Student, 24, Surprises Grandparents by Paying Off Their Mortgage
Stefun Darts made a promise to God that one day he would pay off his grandparents’ home, and almost two decades later, he’s made good...
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Ignores Police Board, Picks His Own Top Cop
The unprecedented move comes in the midst of heightened scrutiny of the mayor and the police department.
Pakistan Bombing: At Least 69 Dead, 341 Injured in Suicide Blast Targeting Christians on Easter Sunday
The bomber targeted a crowded neighborhood park where parents and children were outside playing.
Order of Black Nuns in Harlem Celebrates 100 Years
The Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary was founded in 1916 and has continually served the black community.
Watch Detroit Neighborhoods Fall Into Ruin Through Google Street View Images
A few years ago, these were people’s homes.
Bernie Sanders Takes Wash., Hawaii, Alaska
The Vermont senator routed Hillary Clinton in all three Democratic presidential races on Saturday.
11 Breathtaking Photos That Show A Different Side Of Kenya
“Africa is more than the land of poverty, crime, disease and wildlife.”
Poet Perfectly Breaks Down The Erasure Of Black People In U.S. History
“Oppression doesn’t disappear just because you decided not to teach us that chapter.”
Morehouse Senior, Originally From Zimbabwe, Selected as 2016 International Rhodes Scholar
Prince Abudu was also recently accepted at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, where the academically gifted teen plans to pursue a master’s...
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