To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation's bicentennial, the week was expanded to a month. Since then, U.S. presidents have
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Today, at a news conference on Capitol Hill, black pastors from Alabama and several other states spoke out in a show of support for President-Elect Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General, Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.). The news conference was a coalition effort between the Frederick Douglass Foundation and Family Research Council's Watchmen on the Wall, organizations that are urging the U.S. Senate to confirm Sen. Sessions as the next United States Attorney General.
Rev. Dean Nelson, Direct
I hope this poem gets a lot more readers than my recent book, "Leave the Rat Race to the Rats" (available at http://hotcalaloo.com/hot_calaloo_books.htm ). Even though this book provides a unique practical roadmap to converting the dismal black ghettos into model communities, I cannot get any exposure. Chicago is consumed by gang crime and my book with the solution is ignored. I hope this poem has a different fate.
The New Jews – by Michael Irving Phillips
I am balck
So I do not have to wear the s
Rev. Al Sharpton speaks out against Comcast for their decision to decrease distribution of The Word Network, the largest African American religious network in the world reaching 3 billion people worldwide.
Comcast is following the form not the substance of the conditions of the merger deal with NBC Universal. The Memorandum of Understanding, which was signed by NAACP, National Urban League and the National Action Network, provided for more African American programming, not less. The Word Ne
Team 76 Storms Ghana, as another heads to Palm Springs, California - Premiers In Hollywood In what is being described as long over due, the cast and crew of the award winning 76 are heading to Ghana to engage their fans and cinema goers in what will also be the country's Presidential inauguration weekend where Mahama will be handing over to a new President - Nana Addo. While there; they will be visiting all of the cinemas in Accra, touring the media houses and interacting with the locals. Ramsey
There is no doubt that 2016 was an adverse year. Both at the national and international levels, from the political-military crisis, to the depreciation of the exchange rate in Mozambique; The difficult management of public debt, economic and political tensions in some African countries, situations in the Ucraine and Syria, impeachment of the Brazilian President Dilma Rosseauf; The corruption scandal that was discovered through 11.5 million documents, called "Panama papers"; the USA elections th
Campaign website features unique risk assessment tool to help gay/bisexual men determine how strong a candidate they are for PrEP.
F*ck w/out Fear is the message of a new campaign by the Los Angeles LGBT Center, officially launching on Sunday, January 8, to raise awareness for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a safe and effective tool to prevent HIV infection. PrEP involves taking a medicine once-daily that, if used correctly, has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 99 pe
First Lady is Adopting a New, Highly-Ideological Anti-Hunger Campaign with Left-Wing Activist Group
Jeff Stier of the National Center for Public Policy Research Says First Lady's Planned Ad Campaign for Left-Wing Food Activist Group Will Divide Americans Rather Than Feed Hungry
Michelle Obama's Partnership With Activist Celebrity Chef Tom Colicchio Puts Minimum Wage and Organic Farming Issues Ahead of Fighting Hunger
New York, NY / Washington, D.C. - First Lady Michelle Obama this week gave a maj
NB Commentary: If it's so fake, and so unbelievable, then why don't they simply ignore it?Why do so many so called "real news" outlets feel the need to spend so much time lambasting so called fake news.
They have relegated themselves to the likes of Snopes.com in an effort to cover up PizzaGate scandal. They have reported the debunked aspects of this story while ignoring the real indications and the real connections.
They are also telling out right lies, which is no
From nature trekking to yoga retreats; vacationing in Dominican Republic will get your heart pumping
Dominican Republic's all-inclusive resorts and world-class, white-sand beaches beckon travelers from all over the globe for rest and relaxation. But with the new year calling – and new fitness resolutions for 2017 – travelers should consider jetting to Dominican Republic for a fitness or wellness getaway. From outdoor activities and wellness retreats to luxurious hotel gyms, there are exercise opt
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All-Star Comedy Lineup Welcomes Football Fans to Houston, Laughing All the Way up Until the Big Game!
HOUSTON, Texas – Texas Southern University announced today that it will host the 2017 “Super Comedy Bowl Explosion" on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the HP&E Arena (3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004). More than 8,000 are expected to attend the show, which will feature nationally acclaimed comedians Rickey Smiley, Earthquake, Michael Blackson, Tony Roberts, Ali Siddiq and Billy Sorrells. Other
By Jitahadi Imara | Though misunderstood and misrepresented by the media and its opponents, the 1960s Black Power movement touched every aspect of American culture, and like the "New Negro" Movement of the 1920s, African Americans came of age, becoming self-determining and racially conscious. Black people- sharecroppers, unionists, welfare and tenants rights organizers, students, intellectuals, poets, musicians and singers and politicians-grounded in the ideology of Black Power, began to organiz
By Jitahadi Imara | One of the many attractive aspects of Kwanzaa, the African American holiday celebrated December 26th through January 1st, is its spiritual feature. Although Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, it nevertheless has a spiritual dimension. One of the many attractive aspects of Kwanzaa, the African American holiday celebrated December 26th through January 1st, is its spiritual feature. Although Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, it nevertheless has a spiritual appeal. Spiritualit
World-class accommodations and natural beauty provide a dreamy destination for weddings, honeymoons, vow renewals and more
Romance travel is a multi-billion dollar industry that is predicted to continue growing in 2017, according to Travel MarketPlace. As the market becomes more crowded, Dominican Republic continues to set itself apart from the competition with its enchanting mix of cultures, white-sand beaches, sweeping landscapes, charm of historic cities and the adrenaline-pumping adventure fo
Brooklyn Dominates List of NYC's Hottest Neighborhoods in 2017; Bronx's Kingsbridge Takes Top Spot
Sales prices will continue to slow as rents rise, according to StreetEasy's 2017 NYC housing market predictions
The Manhattan sales market will hit the reset button in 2017, with price growth slowing throughout the borough after months of declines in the luxury segment. Brooklyn and Queens' sales markets will see slower paces of growth as well, with the Bronx projected to see sales prices decline in
"How can anyone of African descent be worshiping the same tool used to uselessly murder their ancestors?"
According to a 2012 Gallup International survey about religiosity and atheism, Ghana is one of the most religious countries in the world. At first glance, there is some evidence for this: when you land in Accra, you’ll notice churches everywhere you go. If you look even closer, you’ll see Mormon missionaries on their bikes throughout the country.
But are Ghanaians very relig
All-inclusive Montego Bay resort expands poolside restaurant, showcases lush landscaping and enhances pool experiences at Sugar Mill Falls Water Park
Jamaican getaways during the holidays just got a bit sweeter with the completion of a $400,000 renovation of Sugar Mill Falls Water Park at Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa.
The re-imagination of the waterpark at the Montego Bay resort will have guests of all ages enjoying Jamaica's year-round tropical weather no matter how chilly it is back home. Ther
HBCU Students are Burdened by Loan Debt; Policy Reforms can Address Their Financial Challenges
New report by UNCF’s Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute examines the rates, amounts, and distribution of student loan debt among HBCU students relative to their non-HBCU peers
WASHINGTON, DC (PRWEB) December 14, 2016
Students who attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) borrow student loans at higher rates and, consequently, graduate with substantially higher debt than their p
Up-and-coming Ohio emcee, Stevie Sarado, links up with the Bronx native, Chris Rivers, over Chico Star production and bring to you "Underground Villains." The video was shot and edited by the Park Boys out of Massillon, Ohio. The track will appear on Sarado's upcoming project: A Reclusive's Exclusives, which is expected to release in February of 2017.
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