Virginia McLaurin’s Journey From Segregation To Dancing With The First Black President
“I didn’t think I’d ever live to get inside the White House.”
Study Explains The Sad Reason Behind The Achievement Gap In Science
If this gap continues, the consequences could be dire.
Meet Carla Hayden, the President’s Nominee for Librarian of Congress
If confirmed, Hayden would be the first woman and the first African American to hold the position.
St. Louis Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson To Pay Woman’s Family $72M In Baby Powder Cancer Death
Other cases against Johnson & Johnson will go to state court in April, and to federal court in July.
Bridging The Gap: Black History Month Across Generations
Former Black Panther Sekou Odinga and Black Lives Matter activist Larry Fellows may come from different Black liberation movements, but both understand that to truly...
Flint, Mich., Residents to Receive $30 Million to Help Pay Their Water Bills
The Michigan House of Representatives and Senate unanimously approved a bill that will give $30 million to residents of Flint so that they can pay...
Obama’s Battle for Black Boys: My Brother’s Keeper, 2 Years Later
His Lasting Legacy: Two years after it was launched, the initiative is a success and a part of President Obama’s legacy, but is it enough?
Black-Owned Craft Beer Company Gets Premium Placement in Wal-Mart
Celeste Beatty says she expects her Harlem Brewing Co.’s profits to rise more than 20 percent after going into the mega retailer. Plus, she’s all...
Ga. Deputies Buy 9-Year-Old Bullied Because of Worn-Out Shoes Brand-New Air Jordans
Bibb County, Ga., Sheriff’s Deputies Timothy Jones, Jeff Howell and Trinicholas Carswell are being recognized as ABC World News’ “Persons of the Week” after helping...
Meet American Girl’s New Historic Doll From The Civil Rights Era
Melody Ellison is American Girl’s newest African-American character.
6 Influencers Who Help To Highlight The Power Of Black Representation
These dynamic men and women are using their creativity to influence change in the fields of art and entertainment.
The Best Thing You Will See All Day: 106-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Meeting Obamas At White House
“I thought I would never live to get in the White House,” Virginia McLaurin exclaimed during the meeting.
Yona Roshen Knight-Wisdom Becomes 1st Jamaican Diver to Qualify for the Olympics
Knight-Wisdom has prepared his whole career for this moment.
Remembering Muslim Activist Malcolm X
Malcolm’s told story is really one of a powerful and compelling raw spiritual journey.
Malcolm X – Mini Biography
African-American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X articulated concepts of race pride and black nationalism in the 1950s and ’60s.
Va. Bill Would Be First in Nation to Keep Cop’s Names Secret
Written in conjunction with police unions, the proposed law would shield officers involved in civilian-related shootings—or any other incident—from having their names released to the...
Bridging The Gap: Does Social Media Invite Infiltration Into The Movement?
Black Lives Matter activist Arielle Newton and former Black Panther Rosemari Mealy discuss the pros and cons of social media.
And After Many Days: A New Nigerian Novelist Publishes a Highly Anticipated Debut Work
Jowhor Ile has penned a stirring novel that weaves a family’s harrowing tale of sudden loss with the history of political upheaval in his home...
New Hillary Clinton Ad Targets Voters Of Color And Features The Voice Of God, Morgan Freeman
The ad argues that Clinton is the candidate for people with the “system tilted against them.”
Black Woman to Lead School of Public Health at Harvard
Michelle A. Williams, an epidemiologist, will be the first black person to head a faculty at Harvard and the first female dean of the school.
Obama announces Cuba visit
President Barack Obama will become the first sitting U.S. President to visit Cuba in 88 years, when he visits Havana in March, White House press...
Jamaican Woman to Head All Home Depot Stores in US
Kingston native Ann-Marie Campbell, 50, will oversee 2,000 stores for the home-goods giant.
“Black Panthers: Vanguard Of The Revolution” – New Film Explores Legacy Of The Controversial Group
“The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution” explores the controversial group’s influence and enduring legacy.
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