All posts tagged "black history"
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Godfather Of Soul James Brown Keeps The Dream Alive
The Godfather of Soul, music legend James Brown will be honored with the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. award at the annual ‘Keepers of the…
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Detroit Cemetery Honors The Legacy Of Rosa Parks
To honor the legacy of Rosa Parks, Woodlawn Cemetery and its parent company Mikocem, LLC, have dedicated a mausoleum in her honor. (more)
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Learn How To Use DNA To Track Your Roots And Travel To Africa
“Roots Recovered” is a How-To Guide for Tracing African-American and West Indian Roots Back to Africa and Going There For Free Or On A Shoestring…
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Poll Results Show That African Americans Are Dissatisfied With Post Katrina Efforts
CBS News poll shows African Americans still dissatisfied with post-hurricane Katrina efforts six months later (more) ¿0a
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Tavis Smiley to be a Key Player in America’s 400th Anniversary
Television and Radio Host, Moderator of ‘State of the Black Union’ Symposium, Tavis Smiley to lead Commemoration’s African-American Conference Series in 2007 (more)
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U.S. Census Bureau Black History Month Daily Features Gordon Parks
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Black History Month “Profile America” for Feb. 24 features Gordon Parks. (more)
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U.S. Census Bureau Black History Month Daily Features Harriet Tubman
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Black History Month “Profile America” for Feb. 23 features Harriet Tubman. (more)
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Black History Month Offers Chance To Honor African-American Midwives Past And Present
Black History Month offers women and families a unique opportunity to pay tribute to Black midwives. (more)
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Presidential Museum Commemorates African-American History
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum pays tribute to the author of the Emancipation Proclamation, and also revisits the harsh reality of slavery in America while…
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African Americans Have a Long History in the Game of Golf
The Negro Golf League clothing line, a subsidiary of NICH Enterprises, LLC, presents five vignettes from Black Golf History in honor of Black History Month,…
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Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Response To The Passing Of Coretta Scott King
“I admired Mrs. King greatly and I am deeply saddened by her passing.” Bishop T.D. Jakes (more)
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Ashley Stewart Celebrates Black History Month
Ashley Stewart is celebrating Black History Month with a unique cd promotion that benefits education. (more)
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Troop Pays Tribute To The First Black Marines
African Americans comprise one-fifth of the total (marine) troop strength. In the months before Pearl Harbor there were no African Americans in The United…
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Hattie McDaniel Featured On New 39 Cent Postage Stamp
Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award to be honored with a U.S. Postal Black Heritage commemorative stamp. (more)¿0a
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PBS To Offer Special Programming For Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, PBS will broadcast a variety of new and encore presentations that celebrate the rich history of African Americans. (more)
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Target Celebrates Black History Month by Dreaming in Color
Target is recognizing the innovators who inspire others to follow their dreams by offering guests educational tools and information about African-American influencers (more)
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Nagin calls for rebuilding ‘chocolate’ New Orleans
CNN: Mayor Ray Nagin on Monday called for the rebuilding of a “chocolate New Orleans” that maintains the city’s black majority, saying, “You can’t have…
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Singer Michael Bolton Honors Coretta Scott King
In the sung “The Courage in Your Eyes,” singer Michael Bolton offers tribute to Coretta Scott King as gift of thanks (more)
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HOTEL RWANDA Anchors SHOWTIME’s Exciting Line-Up Celebrating Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, SHOWTIME will anchor a month of original programming and compelling stories focused on the African-American experience (more)
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Starz InBlack Celebrates Black History Month With A Blues Divas Concert
Starz InBlack will present the world premiere of the soulful blues concert “Blues Divas,” featuring musical performances from eight gifted blues singers (more)
