Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson and Denise McNair are the names of the four young Black girls who lost their lives to senseless bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL in 1963. The racial terrorism sparked outrage in the Black community and ignited the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing discrimination […]
From AFRAMNEWS.com – Aldine ISD dedicated its newest high school and ninth grade school and hosted a number of special guests who attended the event to honor the memory of General Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr., for whom the new high school and ninth grade school are named. Davis High is the first traditional, comprehensive high […]
Celebrate “Black History Month” with the Breath of Life Seventh-day Adventist Church 11310 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington MD 20744 on February 23, 2013 @ 4:00pm. A “Dr. Martin Luther King” Speech Contest to celebrate, commemorate, and remember the dream. A creative expression and interpretation of Martin Luther King’s speeches presented by contestants ages 13- […]
Based on a true story, watch an extended preview of the extraordinary women behind the men of the Civil Rights Movement as Angela Bassett and Mary J. Blige star in Betty & Coretta. Premieres Saturday, February 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime. Related Stories: Lifetime Premiering Black History Movies Starring Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige & […]
Sojourner Truth’s (pictured) extraordinary journey from slave to abolitionist and women’s right activist was captured most pointedly during a speech she delivered at the Ohio…
On October 3, 1992, after a three year courtship, President Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson were pronounced man and wife by Reverend Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. Their love story, which has inspired the country with its authenticity, began in 1989 when Barack interned at Chicago law […]
As I contemplated my message to you for our celebration of Black History Month, the riff, melody and lyrics of James Brown’s “I’m Black and I’m Proud” song constantly came tomind. While the line “Say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud” is pretty clear, in 1968 it was a fresh and welcome message of a […]
Inspirational Reggae artist, David M, would like to work with Alicia Keys, has produced his own album and quotes Bob Marley with poise and confidence. We sat down with the profound singer who seeks to not only entertain blacks, but educate them on their economical power. He has done so with his Black History Month […]
With the Oscar’s taking place this Sunday, and “The Help” receiving 3 nominations, we take a look back at black female Oscar winners and nominees in Academy history. Viola Davis & More Stun At The NAACP Awards [Red Carpet PHOTOS] 2012 Oscar Nominations Are In: “The Help” Snags 3 Noms Including “Best Picture”
Ester Dean The Firework Culture Katy Perry, Rihanna, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Ciara, and R. Kelly can all thank Ester Dean for their chart topping success. The Oklahoma native’s song writing resume reads like a who’s who of music’s A-list. After relocating to Atlanta, Dean teamed up with producer Polow da Don, Zone4Inc., and […]
Ester Dean The Firework Culture Katy Perry, Rihanna, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Ciara, and R. Kelly can all thank Ester Dean for their chart topping success. The Oklahoma native’s song writing resume reads like a who’s who of music’s A-list. After relocating to Atlanta, Dean teamed up with producer Polow da Don, Zone4Inc., and […]
We all love Jay-Z and Kanye’s “N*ggas in Paris” even though most of us can only dream of the opulence they boast about in the catchy lyrics. Mos Def’s adopted an alter ago–Yasiin Bey and has released his version of the Watch The Throne hit, “N*ggas in Poorest.” I love the fact that Mos Def […]