The labels used to describe Americans of African descent mark the movement of a people from the slave house to the White House. Today, many are resisting this progression by holding on to a name from the past: “black.” SEE ALSO: Young Futurists Of 2012 For this group – some descended from U.S. slaves, some […]
While many celebrities and media figures have used their power and wealth for their own good, there are those who have fought to make the world a better place. Here are several African Americans who made us proud in 2011. SEE ALSO: Young Voters to Steal Show In 2012? 1. Oprah Winfrey While her OWN […]
In the 1980s, crack cocaine flowed through America’s inner cities in a rampant rush of enterprise and despair. As this lucrative drug trade exploded, addicts and authorities alike sought out dealers ready to capitalize. RELATED: Zuckerberg Has Grown-Up Plans For Facebook Suddenly the pager — a device developed nearly 40 years ago to quiet the […]
Men tend to get all of the credit for everything, especially the Civil Rights Movement. While Dr. Martin L. King Jr. and Malcolm X are known as the faces of the movement, black history is brimming with women whose contributions are equally noteworthy. Here’s our list of black women who helped to advance the race […]
Popular black news website “The Root” recently released its “The Root 100 Honorees for 2011 list.” Using a unique measure which combines each honorees’ reach and substance, the list highlights the most influential African Americans between 25 and 45. We checked news, blogs, critical reviews, awards and our own sharp editorial instincts to nail down […]
Just when we thought we’d seen it all, there is a new reality show in the works. This show is unlike any other and focuses on the “fabulous lifestyles” of six African American Gay men living in Atlanta, Georgia. Think “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” with men. This new show entitled, “Tha Life”, introduces us to […]
Last week, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development accused the CMHA of racial discrimination by keeping poor African-Americans out of certain neighborhoods. Not only were they accused of targeting minorites more severely, than white tenants, for breaking rules, CMHA’S search for a top executive was biased against women and African-American applicants. A lot of these […]
I once worked for an Iranian woman as her personal assistant. She was strict, stubborn, and tough. In other words, she was quite evil. But she was about her business. So, for that, I respected her. Well, at least I did until she made a comment about my speech. One day while in the office […]
When it comes to saving for the future, women, African-Americans and Latinos in general had fallen behind before the recession hit. In a recent survey 54 percent of respondents reported having less than $25,000 in total savings and investments, excluding their home or workplace pension, if any. Some 27 percent said they don’t have even […]
Jefferson Thomas, who as a teenager was among nine black students to integrate a Little Rock high school in the nation’s first major battle over school segregation, has died.
Music World Gospel, founded by entertainment mogul/entrepreneur Matthew Knowles, has recently announced a major partnership with the American Heart Association to help raise awareness of stroke in the African American community. How does that impact the music or affect the label? It’s quite simple you see. Now that the partnership is underway, Music World Gospel […]
Are African Americans in high places being rejected from the White House staff? Find out more inside.
