Wyclef Jean to Receive RFK Center for Justice & Human Rights’ Ripple of Hope Award
The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights today announced that Bono and Wyclef Jean will receive the organization’s 2009 Ripple of...
November 20, 2009 | Read the story »
Dr. Maya Angelou Honored For Lifetime Achievement by Glamour Magazine
Glamour magazine announces its annual Women of the Year tribute with 11 extraordinary and inspirational winners and one special-recognition honoree. Glamour’s...
November 18, 2009 | Read the story »
Colin Powell: Calling All African-American fathers
When we write about love and marriage, we love looking at the romance side. Too often these days we have looked at the cheating side. Perhaps that...
November 15, 2009 | Read the story »
Being Black or Brown in America is Still Tough for Kids Despite Obama Era
The media is touting new films about image and the African American experience — Chris Rock’s “Good Hair,” Oprah’s “Precious,”...
November 15, 2009 | Read the story »
Michelle Obama To Mentor Washington Girls
First lady Michelle Obama — and some of her Chicago “sisters” in the White House — on Monday will launch a first-of-its-kind mentoring...
November 15, 2009 | Read the story »
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New Product Lines Accounced to Serve the Natural Hair CommunityDreadsock Inc., manufacturer of hair apparel for the...
Koniag Services, Inc. Names Belinda E. Lowe Business Development ExecutiveKoniag Services, Inc. (KSI) named Belinda E. Lowe as...
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2010 List of State’s 10 ‘Places in Peril’Music
Wyclef Jean and Philadelphia 76ers Join for Day of Service at West Philadelphia High SchoolIn connection with VILLA’s Big Serve community...
Beyonce is the Big Winner at the 2009 MTV Europe Music AwardsBeyonce was the big winner at the 2009 MTV Europe Music...
Wyclef Jean to Receive RFK Center for Justice & Human Rights’ Ripple of Hope AwardMovies
‘Precious’ Will Leave Lasting Mark“Everybody’s good at something,”...
‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’ Banks $100 Million Around The GlobeAs expected, “Michael Jackson’s This Is...
Jackson film ‘This Is It’ earns $2.2M on 1st nightTelevision
NextTV, Chicago Urban League’s Business and Lifestyle Television Series, Wins Two Emmy AwardsNextTV, the Chicago Urban League’s business and...
Star Jones Hosts a News Exclusive on Obesity in Black AmericaAfrican-Americans are killing themselves, slowly, and...
Beyonce is the Big Winner at the 2009 MTV Europe Music AwardsHealth
Hollywood Stars Joined in a Celebration of BabiesMarch of Dimes hosted the Fourth Annual Celebration...
Promise of a New Lupus Treatment Is a Groundbreaking AchievementHuman Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)...
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Ronald McDonald House Charities Awards of Excellence Honors Alonzo MourningIn honor of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improve the lives of children, Ronald McDonald House Charities hosted...
Accused Whistle Blower Fired – Now Volunteers for Flyers’ Rights OrganizationAccused whistler-blower Dr. Frederick J. Foreman, former Senior Analyst for Metron Aviation Inc. (an aviation consulting company with...
Raytheon’s John Harris Named 2010 Black Engineer of the YearRaytheon Company’s John D. Harris II, vice president of Contracts and Supply Chain, is the recipient of the 2010 Black Engineer...
