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Press releases and commentary from Black organizations
UNCF Digital Media and Public Forum Series at Morehouse College Feb 4 -- “TO BE YOUNG, DIGITAL AND BLACK” Thursday, February 4, 2010 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm At: The Morehouse College Leadership Center Auditorium Atlanta, Georgia (corner of West End Avenue & Westview Drive S.W) CONTACT: (404) 302-8607 Ext.8507 clarissa.myrick-harris@uncf.org Free and open to the public! Forum Panelists Dr. Michael Hodge, Morehouse
People For the American Way Foundation Welcomes New Director of African American Religious Affairs, Leslie Watson Malachi -- People For the American Way Foundation (PFAW Foundation) President Michael B. Keegan announced today that Leslie Watson Malachi has joined the organization as Director of African American Religious Affairs in the Washington, D.C. national headquarters. In her new role, Malachi will oversee and manage day-to-day operations of the African American
The Wisdom of Massachusetts Voters - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- Following the death of Senator Edward Kennedy, Democrats in the Massachusetts state legislature rushed to change a procedural rule thus allowing Democratic Governor Deval Patrick to replace Kennedy with an interim and Democratic Senator. During the 2004 Presidential election this same august body had taken that power away from Republican
Seven-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Kirk Franklin Presents Artists United For Haiti -- New York, NY- As gospel music artists gathered in Nashville, Tennessee to celebrate the biggest and brightest at the 25th Stellar Awards this past weekend, they also came together for a higher purpose. With the recent tragic earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Kirk Franklin assembled numerous award-winning gospel music artists in
The Browning of America - Commentary by Raynard Jackson -- The stunning win of Scott Brown in the Massachusetts Senate race Tuesday has sent shock waves throughout the political world. But, as usual with tectonic shifts like this, everyone is totally misreading what happened. Republicans have every reason to be crowing today and Democrats have every reason to be depressed
Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano Regarding the Situation in Haiti -- As part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to assist Haiti following Tuesday’s devastating earthquake, I am announcing the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. This is a disaster of historic proportions and this designation will allow
Harry Reid is not a Racist - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- Harry Reid is not racist and Republican calls for his resignation are misguided. There I said it. The senate majority leader has recently come under fire for remarks attributed to him in the new book “Game Change.” Authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann say that in 2008 Reid described then
Emergency Resources for Haiti -- To donate $5 to the Yéle Haiti Earthquake Fund, text ‘YELE’ to 501501 or click here to donate online Kevin Powell and April Silver prepared a document "Help Haiti" click here for the PDF document . IFCO/Pastors for Peace In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, IFCO/Pastors for Peace
New Years Pessimism - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips -- To the common definition of pessimist – one who anticipates the worst -- I plead guilty. Yes, I know that it is the start of a New Year and I ought to be looking forward to the new decade with -dare I say it- “hope” and anticipation, but I can’t
South African Hip-Hop Icon Makes First Visit to U.S. to Raise Awareness About Hiv/Aids and Support for Arts Education Initiatives -- WASHINGTON, DC – On January 15th, 2010, Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP), also known as Jabba, one of South Africa's leading Hip Hop artists for the last decade, will arrive in Washington, D.C. for a two-week “Artist-In-Bloom” residency at BloomBars, a Washington-based non-profit organization that works to inspire and unite communities
GaimChng3r Drewp Drops "The Final Curtain" a Tribute to Michael Jackson -- Los Angeles, CA - Just in time for Christmas, in what could only be deemed a 'gift to the world,' new artist Drewp from GaimChng3r Entertainment has released a debut tribute single, "The Final Curtain," dedicated to the legacy of Michael Jackson. In the full spirit of the holiday season
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Day Commmittee Announces Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration January 16-18, 2010 -- Washington, DC - The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day Committee, Inc. will hold its Annual Dr. King Celebration in Washington, DC on January 16-18, 2010. This year’s theme, “At the Crossroads of Change: Owning Our Role in Fulfilling The Dream”. The celebration will honor the life, dream and
Christylez Bacon Wins Grammy® Nomination With Cathy & Marcy for ‘Banjo to Beatbox’ -- Takoma Park, MD (December 23, 2009) – Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxera and Christon "Christylez" Bacon have won a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Musical Album for Children for their newest family recording, Banjo to Beatbox. The Recording Academy’s award nominations were announced on December 2nd and the winners will be announced
Rep. Bennie Thompson, Reality TV Star Omarosa Support Holiday Give Back 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC, December 11, 2009 – Calvary Women’s Services announced today that Members of Congress and local community leaders will host Holiday Give Back 2009, a reception to benefit the homeless services organization. Congressional supporters participating in the event include Rep. Bennie Thompson, Rep. Ed Perlmutter, and Rep. Pete Sessions
African American environmental justice advocates appeal to world leaders to honor commitment to communities most impacted by climate change -- Copenhagen, Denmark - Temperatures are rising at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen as negotiators scuffle to reach a consensus before heads of state arrive later this week. Many African American environmental justice NGO representatives balance support for the global south and their own communities back home as
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