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"A Prayer 4 Hip Hop" Concert Series Takes a Stand for This Generation New York, NY - "A Prayer 4 Hip Hop", in the making for two years, is poised to address the issues facing the Hip Hop generation today. "A Prayer 4 [read more here]
Historical Reflection, Relaxation and Celebration by the Sea on Sapelo Island Sapelo Island, GA – The Sapelo Island Cultural and Revitalization Society, Inc. (SICARS) of Sapelo Island, GA will kickoff its first Diaspora - Reflection, Relaxation and Celebration by the Sea [read more here]
Master P promotes clean, responsible lyrics The hip-hop industry has come a long way. Today, it continues to generate billions of dollars in which corporate America is the main beneficiary. Hip-hop artists have been able to [read more here]
Prices: The True Friend of The Environment- Joseph C. Phillips Given the current concern about man-made global warming, I fully expected that the rising price of gasoline would be greeted with celebration. Environmentalists and politicians currying their favor have warned [read more here]
Bonds-Vick Haters - By Lucius Gantt The Gantt Report - After I graduated from Journalism graduate school, my first job was as a sports reporter for The Associated Press in New York and Atlanta. There were [read more here]
Zimbabwe American Style - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips During my recent visit to Zimbabwe, I had the privilege of visiting a vocational school for at risk kids located in Chitungwiza, a large city neighboring the capital city of [read more here]
BREAKING: 4 US Reps for Cheney Impeachment By Matthew Cardinale, News Editor, Atlanta Progressive News (APN) ATLANTA – US Rep. Albert Russell Wynn (D-MD) has become the fourth total co-sponsor of US Rep. Dennis Kucinich’s (D-OH) bill [read more here]
Propaganda, Pimping or Sloppy Journalism: (part 2) Go to Part I - "The Message" Commentary by Edrea Davis PART 2: WE KILLED THE MESSENGER Assuming the stop snitching movement, as mainstream media reports it, is a hoax [read more here]
Propaganda, Pimping or Sloppy Journalism: (part 1) “60 Minutes” story on snitching reinforces the need to support the black press Commentary by Edrea Davis PART 1: THE MESSAGE For the past few months mainstream media has hyped [read more here]
Morehouse to introduce the Director of the Journalism and Sports program ATLANTA - On Monday, May 7th, Morehouse Alumnus and award-winning director Spike Lee ‘79 will host an explosive forum on the black athlete. The forum, which will feature some of [read more here]
State Hires First Digital Entertainment Guru Asante Bradford Atlanta– The Georgia Film, Video and Music Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is leading the way in the thriving and powerful video game development industry [read more here]
Frederick Douglass International Underground Railroad Conference and Freedom Festival Rochester, NY - Leadership of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio and the Rochester/Monroe County Freedom Trail Commission in Rochester, New York today announced the program and [read more here]
Over 500 Educators and Students Attend Creating Balance in an Unjust World Brooklyn, NY - Over 500 educators and students from around the nation gathered over the course of the weekend, April 27-29, 2007 to discuss the ties between math education and [read more here]
A Promiscuous Duck- Commentary by Lucius Gantt The Gantt Report-Weeks have past since shock jock Don Imus used the term “ho” on his canceled radio program. However the haters of rap music continue to blame rappers for [read more here]
AND THEN CAME LOVE starring Vanessa Williams to Kick-Off 2007 Urban Film & Discussion Series Washington, DC - Urban Film Series announced today that And Then Came Love starring Vanessa Williams, Eartha Kitt, Kevin Daniels, Michael Boatman, Stephen Spinella and Ben Vereen, will Kick-Off the [read more here]
National Civil Rights Leader to Keynote Religious Leaders’ Breakfast Detroit, MI, — The Freedom Institute for Economics, Social Justice and Political Empowerment is pleased to announce Dr. Martin Luther King’s Executive Staffer and civil rights activist, Rev. C.T. Vivian [read more here]
Fall of the Dollar: Are Black People Prepared For The Coming Economic Collapse? Detroit, MI (BlackNews.com) - Even though you hear all of this positive language coming out of Washington and Wall Street, you can feel and see the economy is facing a [read more here]
Colored Project Reflects History, Culture and Innovation in New Line of T-Shirts Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) - In 1968 when James Brown recorded his chart topping hit "Say it Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud", African-Americans across the nation felt a sense of pride [read more here]
National Urban League President Calls Upon Nation's Leaders to Take Steps to Solve Black Male Crisis If the United States does not take immediate steps to address the black male crisis, the nation risks losing its "greatest untapped resource," said National Urban League President Marc H [read more here]
The Power of White Racism - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips When I was a boy, my father charged me with cleaning up a mess in the bathroom. Thoroughly disgusted, I tried every way I knew how to avoid touching anything [read more here]
Suicide Is So Not An Option - by Jane Lee Wilson Glassboro, NJ (BlackNews.com) - Freelance writer and former newspaper reporter, Jane Lee Wilson has published her first book titled Suicide Is So Not An Option: My Motivational Agenda for Living [read more here]
Circus Tigers: America’s Negro leaders - Commentary by Lucius Gantt The Gantt Report - I’ve heard people say that the whole world loves a clown. However, I guess the love depends on the location of the circus and the nature [read more here]
Het Heru's Chamber Offers the Secret of Scent Sensations With New Additions to Product Line As a Master Khamitic Yoga teacher, Het-Heru Maatkeru embodies many ancient teachings and secrets. Her product line "Het-Heru's Chamber," a subsidiary of A'set International, is a manifestation of these gifts [read more here]
Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis on Imus - Differentiating between Don Imus and Hip-Hop NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following is a statement from Russell Simmons, Chairman, and Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network: "Hip-hop is a worldwide cultural phenomena that transcends [read more here]
100 Black Men of America Statement on Don Imus ATLANTA, April 12 - The following statement was issued by 100 Black Men of America, Inc. regarding Don Imus. The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. demands of MSNBC and [read more here]
Congresswoman Kilpatrick Issues Statement Regarding Imus Comments about the Rutgers University Women’s Basketball Team Washington, DC – Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-MI), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement today regarding Don Imus’ comments about the Rutgers University women’s basketball team [read more here]
Second Annual Faith - Based Domestic Violence Conference La Porte, TX (flanderson.com) - On April 28, 2007, from 1pm to 4pm, The Breaking Free Foundation of Pleasant Hill Church of Deliverance will present its 2nd Annual Faith [read more here]
Hate the racist, don't hate the game! - Commentary by Lucius Gantt The Gantt Report - Now do you believe there is racism and hatred in the media? The multi-millionaires that own the stations and networks that air radio and TV shows [read more here]
NABJ appalled by Imus’ racist comments, Calls for boycott of show WFAN, MSNBC host calls Black student athletes ‘nappy-headed ho’s’ during show WASHINGTON, D.C. — America and the National Association of Black Journalists are outraged and disgusted by the crude and [read more here]
Tavis Smiley Moderates Live Broadcast of Presidential Forum from Howard University WASHINGTON, April 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Christopher Dodd, John Edwards, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama and Bill Richardson will participate in the "All-American [read more here]
Who Said Religion and Politics Don’t Mix? Religious and social justice experts contribute to a guide on the spiritual and political imagery in the urban novel "SnitchCraft" Atlanta, GA – After generating a buzz on the streets [read more here]
America's Black Leaders - Commentary by By Lucius Gantt The Gantt Report Manipulation, exploiting and oppressing Black Americans is so easy a caveman could do it and the descendants of cavemen are doing it right this very minute! Once [read more here]
Folder of 25 Previously Unknown Documents Pertaining To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., To Be Sold By Gallery 63 An unassuming Pendaflex file folder, still green but weathered with age and frayed around the edges, holds a treasure trove of about 25 previously unknown documents pertaining to slain civil [read more here]
Independent Black Film Festival Honors 2007 FADE IN Award Winners Meagan Good and Ty Hodges host star-studded ceremony at the Carter Center in Atlanta Atlanta – Anderson’s Cross, Pop Foul, and Return, were among the films receiving Independent Black Film [read more here]
The Property of God - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips This past weekend, I watched the film “Amazing Grace.” This marvelous film tells the story of the battle abolitionist William Wilberforce waged to end the slave trade in the British [read more here]
Obama--Do His Lips Count? EURWeb.com *"Dig This; this one'll kill ya," is what James Brown says as he introduces the final verse of his 1966 hit, "Ain't That A Groove." The Hardest Working Man [read more here]
R&B Hip Hop Rockstar offers the perfect prelude “E”, one of Washington DC's hottest rising stars has a brand new release to rock the world with. The Prelude Chronicles Mixtape is a delicious taster of what’s to come [read more here]
Author Denise Turney Shares The Poignant Story Of A Orphan Girl From Africa Who Goes On To Lead A Nation Philadelphia, PA --- Denise Turney’s new book tells the story of a remarkable young girl from East Africa who is destined to be a leader of nations. The book, aptly [read more here]
Local non-profits are taking advantage of a unique online fundraising source, Fresh Faces2u.com Los Angeles - FreshFaces2u.com is the newest phenomenon on the web; an online community empowerment platform that is destined to make a difference. Founded on the principles of networking and [read more here]
National Park Service in Atlanta to Host "Listening Session" on President Bush's Centennial Initiative ATLANTA GA - On Tuesday, March 27, the National Park Service will host a public "listening session" in Atlanta to seek suggestions and ideas on President Bush's $3 billion National [read more here]
Lewis, Johnson Split on Iraq; McKinney Thinks Green; AJC in Backwards Land By Matthew Cardinale, News Editor, Atlanta Progressive News (APN) ATLANTA – US Reps. John Lewis (D-GA) and Hank Johnson (D-GA)–Georgia’s two most leftist Congresspersons–split sharply today on the US Occupation [read more here]
Florida Youth Sought For Academic Research In Space Education And Microgravity Cape Canaveral, Fl – Many African-American boys and girls have dreams of hanging out with the stars. Denzel Washington and Halle Berry may not be available but with proper training [read more here]
Human Rights Group Issues Report on Degrading Treatment and Abusive Discipline in New York City and Los Angeles Public Schools Findings Show Many Students Face Discrimination, Excessive Suspensions and Destructive Police Presence that Threaten their Dignity and Right to Education NEW YORK – March 21, 2007. Middle and high school [read more here]
America's Original Gangster Monster Kody to Star In New Film Los Angeles, CA - Billy Wright's 1997 debut independent release, "Dead Homiez" was groundbreaking. Former gang member turned filmmaker; Wright presented a riveting fact-based urban drama highlighting the rebound effect [read more here]
Columnist/Author Roland S. Martin Joins CNN Roland S. Martin, a nationally syndicated columnist and Chicago-based radio host, will join CNN, it was announced today by Jon Klein, president of CNN/U.S. Martin will serve as a contributor [read more here]
Snitchcraft author among local writers on hand for BYOB's birthday bash Atlanta, GA - Atlanta author, Edrea Davis (“SnitchCraft”), will join several local writers for book signings and discussions during Beyond Your Ordinary Bookstore’s (BYOB) Birthday Bash. The event will be [read more here]
Beyond Your Ordinary Bookstore’s Anniversary Birthday Bash Atlanta, GA- The Washington’s are celebrating their one-year anniversary with a Birthday Bash, which will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Birthday Bash [read more here]
Détente Through Strength - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips The Islamic Republic of Iran is not going to give up its nuclear ambitions, at least not voluntarily. The regional dominance Iran desires is bolstered by nuclear capability and the [read more here]
“Stomp The Yard” star, Meagan Good, to host Independent Black Film Festival Awards Show airing on Comcast Digital Cable Atlanta, GA — The Independent Black Film Festival (IBFF) and Comcast Digital Cable have joined forces to provide national exposure to independent filmmakers by adding the 2007 IBFF FADE IN [read more here]
Filling Obama - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips It is fascinating to me that one of the descriptions of Illinois Senator and presidential hopeful Barak Obama is that he is an empty vessel. Far from being an insult [read more here]
Concerned Citizen, Witness, or Snitch? Providing context for the stop-snitching movement The media play an integral role in the way the world perceives America, especially young black men. It’s been said, if you say something [read more here]
AMAG Interns Participates in New Jersey NETS Student Reward Program New York, NY- When AMAG's Founder, James Lisbon, gathered 6 neighborhood teens to help out with Awareness Magazine 2 years ago, few would have thought the program would have gained [read more here]
History Making Audio Bible Participates in Gospel Programming History New York, NY – NAACP Image Award nominee Inspired by…The Bible Experience is not only the #1 selling audio Bible in history selling close to ¼ million copies in a [read more here]
Barack Obama Dead or Alive?- The Gantt Report By Lucius Gantt Illinois Senator Barack Obama has officially declared himself a candidate for President of the United States. I like Obama a hell of a lot more than any [read more here]
Black Woman’s Infidelity Awareness Quiz Does your lifestyle or your lack of awareness put you at risk for HIV/AIDS? Before you say “no,” take this Black Woman’s Infidelity Awareness quiz designed by infidelity expert Ruth [read more here]
Two Black Head Coaches - Commentary by Lucius Gantt The Gantt Report Back then they didn't want them. Now that two Black head coaches have led their National Football League teams to the Super Bowl, they're all over them [read more here]
2007 Urban Film Series Tour Schedule Kicks-Off Melvin Van Peebles, Yvette Freeman, Roy Ayers, Joseph Marcel, Etan Thomas, National Slam Poets, and Authors to Participate l Regal Cinemas, Arena Stage and Landmark Theatre Host l Spiritual Legacy [read more here]
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson to Keynote Dr. Carter G. Woodson Black History Month “Harlem Nights Returns” On February 10th, 2007, be prepared for Tampa Bay to sizzle with the Harlem Nights Returns rendition of the Annual Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lecture Series, featuring the celebrated and [read more here]
A Letter to MLK - By Lucius Gantt The Gantt Report As the world celebrates the birth date of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Junior and commemorates his accomplishments and achievements prior to his death in 1968 [read more here]
The Real Cost of Good Intentions Part 2 - Joseph C. Phillips In spite of political rhetoric to the contrary, it is an economic fact that the government can set the price of labor, but the government cannot determine the value of [read more here]
The Price of Good Intentions - Commentary by Joseph C. Phillips In her book Open Wide the Freedom Gates, Dorothy Height, one of the doyennes of the civil rights movements of the 50’s and 60’s, describes a meeting wherein women of [read more here]
Rosa Parks Leadership Academy, First Of Eighty-Five Independent Schools For Underserved Communities, Opens In Atlanta Atlanta, GA - In a day and age where statistics show that the local school systems are failing children, particularly African American children, a leader in the educational arena has [read more here]
Black Leaders....You're Fired! Commentary by by Min. Paul Scott Dear Black Leader, As the unofficial self- appointed representative of the people who you are supposed to work for, I have a bit of bad news effective MLK Day 2007....You're [read more here]
Am I bad? by Lucius Gantt Readers of The Gantt Report know I write a lot of columns about devils and beasts. I also sometimes write about the Angels of our community and our world. When [read more here]
Silent Race Wars: Ground Zero for Federal Abuse - Commentary by Cathy Harris By Syndicated Columnist Cathy Harris (www.cathyharrisspeaks.com) According to psychologists, federal managers and others abuse their employees for two reasons: 1) One is the normative sources, which comes from pressure by [read more here]
BReaKiNG iNTo HoLLyWooD, granted tax-exempt status Hollywood, California – Founded in May 2005, BReaKiNG iNTo HoLLyWooD (B.i.H.) is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles County that was recently granted federal 501(c)(3) tax-exemption status to formally [read more here]
Journalist Djehuti wa Kamau releases unbridled socio-political commentary, Warrior Song US-based cultural journalist Djehuti wa Kamau takes the music industry, the international Black community, and all other parties of interest to task in a blazing document of unbridled socio-political commentary [read more here]
Trenton, NJ'S Patriots' Week Features Trenton-native, Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins Week-Long Celebration in December Commemorates 230th Anniversary of the War for Independence and Features Trenton-native, Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins Trenton, NJ - It has been said that [read more here]
United Voices for a Common Cause declares use of n-word a treasonable act Users of the n-word placed on the Benedict Arnold list Commentary by H. Lewis Smith No longer is it acceptable to trample upon the memories and honor of those who [read more here]
Wrestling With the Legacy of Brown - Joseph C. Phillips Commentary In the landmark decision Brown v. the Board of Education, a unanimous Supreme Court condemned segregation as evil. In his opinion of the court, Chief Justice Warren wrote that “separate [read more here]
November Jobless Rate for African Americans a Staggering 8.6 Percent Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Melvin L. Watt (D-NC), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), released the following statement on behalf of the CBC regarding the November unemployment figures [read more here]
African Americans Condemn Biased U.S. Justice System BlackPlanet.com National Survey Reports African Americans Hold Mixed Views on State of Race Relations 70% of Respondents Say Racial Profiling Is as Prevalent as 20 Years Ago 74% Have Been [read more here]
Artist Spotlight - Introducing Dubbs... “With witty punch lines like Kanye West, the realness of Tupac and the smooth edge of Bob Marley…Dubbs is sure to be a favorite in the game for years to [read more here]
The Gantt Report- Commentary by Lucius Gantt Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of the readers of The Gantt Report. Jesus Christ was born in a manger and he was crucified and died nailed to a [read more here]
Hip hop activists take a stand against police brutality Live from a hood near you: the 'organize da hood tour' just announced Los Angeles, California -- The 'Organize Da Hood Tour', featuring performances and lectures by a number of [read more here]
The Gantt Report-Back To The Present - Commentary by Lucius Gantt They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. If that is the case, you should like The Gantt Report even more! I was burnt out a little bit after the [read more here]
GRAFFITIPINK.com Proves “It’s What's Underneath That Counts” With Launch Of On-Line Lingerie Site Budding Entrepreneur, Jasmine Imani, Is Poised for Success with Launch of On-Line Store “It’s what underneath that counts,” exudes Jasmine Imani, the co-owner of GrafittiPink.com, the newest, hottest, one-stop special [read more here]
Soundtrack Album From Highly Anticipated DreamWorks/Paramount Film, "Dreamgirls," Released Today Soundtrack Features An Incredible Line-Up Including Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Anika Noni Rose And Newcomer Jennifer Hudson Houston, TX - Music World Entertainment announced today that Music World Music/Sony [read more here]
Angela Bassett And Courtney B. Vance Share A Real-Life Romance In Friends: A Love Story Compelling memoir offers love lessons for relationships…and life. NEW YORK, NY -KIMANI PRESS marks the New Year with the launch of their very first nonfiction romance Friends: A Love Story [read more here]
Playing to the Back of the House - Joseph C. Phillips Certainly it is a sign of the cynicism of our times that after a faux paux such as that committed by actor Michael Richards at the Laugh Factory a few [read more here]
While Black Leaders Focus On Richards’ Controversy, Najee Ali Aims To Bring Brutalized Black Journalists Ann Brown and Tonye Allen back home By DeBorah B. Pryor Who would have thought that a strange looking White Man spewing the “N” word would overshadow the immediacy of returning two Black journalists to safety. Go [read more here]
Angela Marie Hutchinson Completes a Year Tenure as President of the Scriptwriters Network Los Angeles, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2006) – Angela Marie Hutchinson celebrates the completion of her year tenure as president of the Los Angeles-based Scriptwriters Network (SWN), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization [read more here]
The Question of Education - Joseph C. Phillips The report card for our nation’s schools is in and it doesn’t look good. Half a dozen studies and reports have been released in the last month and all of [read more here]
The Question of Education - Joseph C. Phillips The report card for our nation’s schools is in and it doesn’t look good. Half a dozen studies and reports have been released in the last month and all of [read more here]
The Question of Education - Joseph C. Phillips The report card for our nation’s schools is in and it doesn’t look good. Half a dozen studies and reports have been released in the last month and all of [read more here]
Sharing Blessings During the Holiday Season - Joseph C. Phillips I love this time of year. Even in Los Angeles, there is a bit of chill in the air. The sun hangs low in the sky, leaves are changing and [read more here]
U.S. Representative G.K. Butterfield calls for an end to the practice of profiting on poverty WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) called for an end to the practice of profiting on poverty and discussed the need for enforcement against unscrupulous predatory lending practices [read more here]
Father Of Gerald Levert, Eddie Levert, Sr. And The O'Jays Release Statement On Son's Passing Eddie & son Gerald Levert Photo by: Priscilla Clarke Cleveland, OH -- R&B Superstar singer, writer, producer Gerald Levert departed this life at the age of 40 on Friday, November [read more here]
CBC Chair Watt Congratulates New Democratic Leadership Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Melvin L. Watt (D-N.C.), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), today congratulated the newly-elected Democratic leaders of the House. "The members of the Congressional [read more here]
Defining the Christian Right and Left - Joseph C. Phillips "We can no longer be misused by some in the Christian right that will not deal with the broader issue of injustice and fairness and inequity in our society." - [read more here]
The Biggest Mistakes Made By New Businesses by Syndicated Columnist Cathy Harris The biggest mistake made by people who think they are ready to go into business is they often leap into business ventures before they investigate the business. Then they eventually [read more here]
Newly Launched Musicworldringtones.Com Donates Portion of Sales to Charity Houston, TX (November 13, 2006) - Record labels Music World Music and Spirit Rising Music, run by music manager Mathew Knowles, have announced that a portion of the sales from [read more here]
African-American Photographer Becomes Latest Victim of Toronto Police Brutality TORONTO, CANADA…On October 16, 2006, at about approximately 1:40 pm after checking out of the Econolodge Hotel (335 Jarvis Street) in downtown Toronto, Tonye Allen and his fiancée, Ann Brown [read more here]
14th Annual African Diaspora Film Festival New York, NY – November 2006 - The annual feast of independent cinema celebrating the global Black experience - the African Diaspora Film Festival (ADFF) - will open this year [read more here]
Black Groups Respond to Need for New Black Leadership Cincinnati (emergingminds.org) -- The Open Letter to Black America has gained the attention and support of several groups and individuals across the country. The Letter contends that some prominent Black [read more here]
Trenton, NJ's Business District Selects New Leader for Economic Revitalization The Trenton Downtown Association (TDA) has appointed Taneshia Nash Laird, of Trenton, N.J., as its new executive director. Laird will direct the TDA and lead its efforts to revitalize Trenton’s [read more here]
New Novel Sheds Light on SNITCH Culture Author aims to pave the way for urban fiction that keeps it real, but keeps it righteous In the name of the “War on Drugs,” and most recently the “War [read more here]
Rejoice in the Lord with RJ Returns to Radio Starting Tuesday, October 3, 2006, Every Tuesday - “Rejoice in the Lord with RJ” Internet Radio Broadcast - RJ Jackson brings her love for Jesus Christ, and her professional and [read more here]
New Organization Takes On Black America Challenges SUCCINCTLY, IT IS GLOBAL BLACK FRATRICIDE, MORALLY, MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY H. Lewis Smith, trail blazer and front-runner is the acknowledged and distinguished author of (Bury That Sucka! A Scandalous Love [read more here]
U.S. Representative Albert Wynn recently discussed the upcoming November 7 elections and encourages all eligible voters to vote. U.S. Representative Albert Wynn Delivered the following weekly CBC "Message To America." The CBC "Message to America" is distributed nationwide to the American Urban Radio Network's (AURN) affiliate stations. "Hello [read more here]
Fighting For Our Children - Joseph C. Phillips The month of October saw a rash of school shootings in towns across the country. The most shocking of course was the massacre of five Amish girls in a Pennsylvania [read more here]
Gospel Legend Shirley Caesar and R&B Hall of Fame O’Jays Help College Students Stay in School HBCU Educators Hall of Fame Established ORLANDO, FL - (October 27, 2006)- Legendary Gospel Singer Pastor Shirley Caesar Concert will be held at the Malone Memorial Church of God and [read more here]
The Football Bridge - by Joseph C. Phillips I love football. Football is one of God’s greatest creations, right up there with pepperoni pizza and my wife’s freckles. As a boy, I played football every waking moment. I [read more here]
17-Year-Old Wins Competition To Produce Black Youth Vote! Theme Song Encouraging Voter Participation Click here to hear "The Movement" by Alana Clark Hip-hop song available as a national public service announcement She is not old enough to vote in the November 7 Election [read more here]
A Good Sword is Hard to Find - Joseph C Phillips Fifth century Japanese warriors called it Hari Kari or Seppuku. When a samurai failed in his duty or disgraced himself or his benefactor, he was expected to atone for his [read more here]
Beyoncé Wins Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Priscilla Clarke ( pclarkepr AT aol.com) Houston, TX (October 2, 2006) – On September 21, 2006 a United States District Court in Houston dismissed a copyright infringement case brought against [read more here]
Sickle Cell Affects the Whole Family - Joseph C. Phillips Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder of the hemoglobin in red blood cells that causes the normally smooth, round cells to become hard and misshapen – sickle-shaped. The sickle [read more here]
The Professional Domino Association (Pda) Announces 2007 Pda Ranking Tourney In Conjunction With 2007 Multi-City Tour Makeda Smith (makeda AT jazzmynepr.com) Get Ready To Shake ‘Em ! Best in the World – Professional Domino Association (PDA) Tournament winner Jerome Wooten celebrates his $150,000 prize with PDA [read more here]
New School Activists Say they Want Less Talk and More Action From Elected Officials Click here for hi resolution photo Left to right: Rebecca Thompson, Jordan Thierry, Irene Schwoeffermann, BYV! Volunteer, Darwin Goodwin, Tinia McKoy. The game is on. The blame game, that is [read more here]
Radical Christianity - Joseph C. Phillips Last week on the daytime talk show “The View”, co-host Rosie O’Donnell pronounced, “radical Christianity is just as threatening as radical Islam..." The Christian right in America is seen as [read more here]
For those who knew him, songwriter / musician Oji Pierce was more than a chart-topping composer. Co-penning platinum-selling hits like “This Is How We Do It,” working with music’s greats [read more here]
Second Annual Bed-Stuy Alive! Celebration Brooklyn, NY -Taste- Bring your appetite and savor the cusine of the local eateries; Strut- visit the Bedford-Stuyvesant Artists Association in the studios and local shops; Tour- visit the magnificent [read more here]
Gospel Legend Pastor Shirley Caesar and R&B Legend O’Jays Headline National HBCU Scholarship Fund Benefit during the 27th Florida Classic Weekend in Orlando, Florida ORLANDO, FL - Legendary Gospel Singer Pastor Shirley Caesar Concert will be held at the Malone Memorial Church of God and Christ, 401 Ivey Lane, Orlando, FL on Friday, November [read more here]
Sinbad’s HBO Comedy Special “Afros And Bellbottoms” Coming to DVD Veteran comedian set to release the first of three classic stand-up comedy DVDs with label partner CodeBlack Entertainment. Los Angeles, CA (September 18, 2006) - Codeblack Entertainment is proud to [read more here]
Most mortgage lenders are are predatory lenders - Commentary by L. Gantt The Gantt Report-By Lucius Gantt How can an African-American seeking to purchase a home or refinance a mortgage tell when a mortgage lender is lying to them? Perhaps they are [read more here]
Education: It’s Not Rocket Science - Joseph C. Phillips The California state superintendent of public education recently released the latest results of the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR). STAR is composed of four tests designed to measure the [read more here]
Sharing the GOSPEL with the World through the Art of PR, Marketing and Branding New York - If it has ever been your desire to introduce and gain exposure for yourself, your product, your service or your project to a stable and thriving audience [read more here]
Couple Blends Jazz and Gospel Styles for a Divine Listening Experience New York – Music is a vital element to the Christian faith. King David, famous for his soul-stirring Psalms in the Bible, wrote of singing new songs to the Lord [read more here]
Internationally Renowned Interior Designer Courtney Sloane Featured On “Material World” "Material World” Aired In Over 48 Countries – Show Is An International Hit! Courtney Sloane, President and Founder of Courtney Sloane, Inc. and Alternative Design, Inc., has gained international attention [read more here]
Get the Free Down Low Dozen Tip Sheet Mentioned in Heart and Soul Magazine The August/September issue of Heart and Soul magazine ran an article about gay married men entitled Brokeback Marriages--The Down Low on Loving A Gay Man. The article incorrectly referred to [read more here]
Arrogance in Public Education - Joseph C. Phillips It had been the habit of our neighborhood elementary school to post the class rosters on the school’s front door the weekend prior to the first day of class. Two [read more here]
Tyler Perry to Host Film Life’s 2006 Black Movie Awards Tyler Perry – who has wowed audiences with such blockbuster movies as Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea’s Family Reunion, as well as the popular syndicated series Tyler [read more here]
Black Theatre Marketing & Publishing Firm Finds Niche Miami-Dade County (FL)-JEBA Media Group Inc. officially released the first edition of the Urban Theatre and Entertainment Group Sales Manual Inc., The Art of Developing Your Own Audience by Julia [read more here]
Fighting The Sickle Cell Anemia Stigma by J. R. Perry III Cure Every Cell –A Sickle Cell Support Group There’s quite a lot of stigma toward the whole subject of sickle cell anemia. People can feel guilty because they carry a [read more here]
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company Presents Homecoming Reunion Cincinnati Black Theatre Company Is Excited to Present The Homecoming Reunion Of The Greater Cincinnati African and African-American Drum & Dance Companies For the first time in over 20 years [read more here]
Old Fashioned Marriage Part 4 – Marriage as Duty - Joseph C. Phillips The mother of a good friend of mine used to preach that marriage was the best life. “With the right person,” she used to say, “There is no better life [read more here]
The Gantt Report - Laugh at the Losers Commentary by Lucius Gantt Whatever city you live in, in whatever state, a lot of African-Americans sought victory in the 2006 political primary elections. Without looking at the results, I [read more here]
Black Women Survivors Along Gulf Coast Speak Out On Hopes and Fears One Year After Katrina Disaster National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s Gulf South Tour Uncovers Unmet Needs of Black Women during “Hear Me Now!” Listening Sessions Baton Rouge – August 28, 2006 – Concluding their [read more here]
Safe and Secure - Joseph C. Phillips Wouldn't you know it? The second I passed through airport security, my lips got dry. I needed Carmex. Of course, following revelations that 20 Muslim men from Great Britain planned [read more here]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to Address Energy Crisis and Other Major Policy Concerns at 36th Annual Legislative Conference Washington, DC – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will present a national Town Hall Meeting on the state of the U.S. energy crisis at its 36th Annual Legislative Conference [read more here]
An African-American Supernatural/Horror Novelist Rises CHICAGO, IL.--HORROR/SUSPENSE AUTHOR, DEON C. SANDERS is proud to announce the E-book release of his second Horror/Suspense novel titled “I,AM”, taking a different direction from his first print horror/suspense novel [read more here]
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Remember Survivors of Hurricane Katrina One Year after the Storm CBC Again Calls on Bush Administration to Present a Plan to Restore Region and Make Survivors Whole Washington, D.C. - "Housing, health care and unemployment issues still plague residents of [read more here]
Gospel Legend Pastor Shirley Caesar and R&B Legend O’Jays Headline National HBCU Scholarship Fund Benefit ORLANDO, FL - Legendary Gospel Singer Pastor Shirley Caesar Concert will be held at the Malone Memorial Church of God and Christ, 401 Ivey Lane, Orlando, FL on Friday, November [read more here]
A Defeat in the War on Terror - Joseph C. Phillips There was a huge public outcry last December when it was revealed that President Bush had authorized the National Security Agency to intercept international communications of citizens with known connections [read more here]
Radio One's 25th Anniversary Star-Studded Celebration Celebrities from the Worlds of Entertainment, Corporate, Politics and Community Leaders Turn Out to Honor 25-Year Journey of Radio Broadcasting Giant Radio One, Inc., the seventh largest radio broadcasting company [read more here]
Unheard Voices Of Black Women Survivors Focus Of Gulf South Listening Tour Nationally-syndicated radio personality, Ms. Dupree, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation CEO, Melanie L. Campbell, and Black women of Gulf South to participate in New Orleans press conference launching 7-city [read more here]
The Price Of Peace In The Middle East - Joseph C. Phillips The purveyors of death and destruction are very often quite honest about their intentions. Hutu extremists talked of a final solution for their Tutsi brethren for years before the slaughter [read more here]
BMW Takes Urban Entertainment to the Next Level The 2006 BMW Pop-Jazz Live Tour will get off to a rousing start with a special debut show in the birthplace of jazz at the historic jazz venue Tipitina’s French [read more here]
Calling Contestants for the Mr. Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant Nashville, TN-July 27, 2006-Diavontti Productions is presenting the 1st annual Mr. Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant 2007. The pageant will be held June 2, 2007 at 6 pm in Nashville, TN [read more here]
Members of the CBC Attend White House Signing Ceremony of the Voting Rights Act Washington, D.C. - Today, members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) attended the White House signing ceremony of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) where President George Bush signed the bill [read more here]
Black Women's Health and Healing Conference and Festival 2006 Oakland, Ca September 29 – October 1, 2006 What does the high incidence of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease in the Black community have to do with who [read more here]
Racial Convolutions - Joseph C. Phillips Don’t let Amy’s blond hair, blue eyes and fair complexion fool you. She grew up on the ethnic streets of Chicago’s south side, is fluent in Spanish and as it [read more here]
Exchange Traded Fund Basics - by Patrick A. Lyons In my previous newsletters I have talked about exchange-traded funds to consider adding to your portfolio, but I decided to take a step back and explain what they are and [read more here]
U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) speaks on the need for a New Direction for America "Hello, I'm Congresswoman Gwen Moore and I represent Wisconsin's Fourth Congressional District. I serve on the House Financial Services Committee and Small Business Committee, and I am so pleased to [read more here]
Voting Rights Amendment - Melanie L. Campbell Washington, DC – July 20, 2006 – Today marks one of the most important milestones in the history of our nation. The bipartisan passage of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa [read more here]
Old Fashioned Marriage Part 3: A Community Project - Joseph C. Phillips In the midst of writing about the need to re-establish traditional marriage as an American institution, I received a frantic phone call from one of my wife’s girlfriends. She knew [read more here]
Ausar Auset Society - Kamit Fest 2006 Brooklyn, NY – The Ausar Auset Society invites you to Kamit Fest 2006. The annual celebration of African culture will take place on Saturday July 29th and Sunday July 30th [read more here]
Souls Are Sacrificed – Not Saved When Pastors Lead Double Lives In “The Church House” by Makasha Dorsey only God knows what will happen when the secrets of prominent pastors, famous athletes, and new converts are revealed. Atlanta, Georgia - The [read more here]
The Writing Tutor Announces Open Registration for the First eCourse in its Back to Basics Series Good writing skills are required of anyone who wishes to communicate effectively in an academic or business setting. Despite the importance of good writing skills, many American schools teach little [read more here]
Old Fashioned Marriage Part 2. The New Counter Culture - Joseph C. Phillips One of the drawbacks of discussing old fashioned marriage – the notion that marriage is an ennobling institution and the best environment in which to raise children– is the discussion [read more here]
From Gangsta Rapper To Gospel Music Messenger, Samantha Coleman To Release Debut Gospel/Rap CD “For Such A Time As This” Former gangsta rapper Samantha Coleman is excited about her forthcoming gospel/rap CD, For Such A Time As This, set for release on September 12 via the music label, Glory With [read more here]
Congress Passes Voting Rights Act by Vote of 390 to 33 Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Melvin L. Watt (D-N.C.), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), issued the following statement about passage of the Voting Rights Act today on [read more here]
Urban Cartoonist Uses Satire to Highlight Society's Excesses The success of Aaron McGruder's "The Boondocks" has shown that there is a growing market for comic strips from the African American point of view. Manny Otiko, creator of the [read more here]
Proud Poppa Publication Launched to Elevate Black Fathers 300 Black men and supporters will gather to celebrate the launch of the publication at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13th at Dunlevy Milbank Center in Harlem Harlem, NY [read more here]
Mali, West Africa Adventure Tour Includes Nights in Dogon Country MALI, WEST AFRICA ADVENTURE TOUR June 10, 2006, Boston based Spector Travel's 10 day adventure tour to Mali departs November 23, 2006. The tour includes three nights in Dogon Country [read more here]
What's Up With Voting Rights Reauthorization? cCongressman Mel Watt Chair, Congressional Black Caucus On May 2, 2006 a broad array of members and all the leaders of the House and Senate, Republicans and Democrats alike, gathered [read more here]
An Old Fashioned Picture of Marriage Part One I have a rather iconic picture of the American family ideal. Some might even call it old fashioned. It is a picture of a man standing on the porch of [read more here]
Revisiting Hope - Joseph C. Phillips In the four years I have been writing this column, I have been taken to the woodshed on more than one occasion. I suppose I’ve grown used to it. Honestly [read more here]
O'Jays Announce Second Annual O'Jays Celebration Weekend Samuel Jackson, Steve Harvey, Gerald Levert, Omarosa and Charles Oakley among Stars Scheduled for O'Jays Weekend Celebration for Ohio Community Canton, OH —The dream began in Canton, OH and now [read more here]
Free ebook of poetry addressing problems in the African American Community George Cook the owner of the African American web site Let's Talk Honestly and the host of the weekly online talk show LTH WEEKLY recently released his second ebook of [read more here]
Members of the CBC Meet With United Nations Officials to Discuss Peacekeeping Efforts in Sudan and the UN Budget Crisis Washington, D.C. - Peacekeeping efforts in Sudan and the United Nations (UN) budget crisis were the focus of discussion this morning at meetings with members of the Congressional Black Caucus [read more here]
Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Local Clergy Lead Protest Against British Petroleum Los Angeles, CA— Picketing at an ARCO/BP station in Los Angeles, the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson and Rainbow PUSH Coalition turned up the heat on British Petroleum (BP). Cars, trucks [read more here]
Cosmic Justice in Durham - Joseph C. Phillips Kim Roberts, the stripper who accompanied the alleged victim in the Duke Rape case, initially described the accuser’s story as “a Crock!” For what it’s worth, as more information from [read more here]
Original Comedy King, Dolemite, Hospitalized Los Angeles - Rudy Ray Moore, aka Dolemite, aka Petey Wheatstraw, the Devil's Son-in-Law, has been hospitalized in Inglewood, CA. Suffering from a serious undisclosed illness, the 80-year old original [read more here]
Grass-Cutting Days - by Patrick A. Lyons This is a special edition to pay tribute to my father, Charlie James Lyons, Sr. whom passed away January 8, 2006. The pastor called me to come forward. I walked [read more here]
Blacks Support Congress Bill for Fairness in Television Opportunities WASHINGTON, DC – The United States House of Representatives voted to pass the Communications Opportunity Promotion and Enhancement ACT of 2006, also known as the Barton-Rush Bill. Julia Johnson, a [read more here]
Celebrating Soul - Joseph C. Phillips June is National Soul Food Month and I am throwing a party. I am not sure who decides these things, but as an amateur chef and lover of food- my [read more here]
New Orleans' Hal Clark's new book Chummy's Spirit now available Book Description - Chummy’s Spirit tells the inspirational story of Cordelia “Chummy” Johnson, who learns that the remains of her son, James, have been found in Vietnam 32 years after [read more here]
Nothing to Crow About Part 2 - Joseph C. Phillips There is little debate that our current immigration policy is in need of reform. There is even relative agreement that such reform should be comprehensive or cover all of the [read more here]
Uncut Mike Epps’ HBO Comedy Special "Inappropriate Behavior" DVD Urban Works Entertainment Releases Full Length, Uncut Mike Epps’ HBO Comedy Special "Inappropriate Behavior" DVD On June 6, 2006 As Part Of The Platinum Comedy Series, Deluxe Edition Los Angeles [read more here]
Nothing to Crow About - Joseph C. Phillips Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) hailed the immigration reform bill recently passed by the United States Senate as "the most far-reaching immigration reform in our history." Whether it is good public [read more here]
CBC Members Arrested During Protest at Sudanese Embassy Say Its Time to Raise the Ante on Sudan Washington, D.C. - "It's time for the members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the world community to raise the ante on Sudan," U.S. Representative Melvin L. Watt (D-NC) [read more here]
Mac and cheese: Just the Beginning - Joseph C. Phillips My wife has corrupted our children! She took our boys to a local fried chicken restaurant where they were served a gooey, processed version of macaroni and cheese. They loved [read more here]
The Immigrant Zone - Joseph C. Phillips Commentary Two weeks ago, I found myself in Orange County staring into the window of a Cingular phone store. Something seemed a bit off. It took me a moment before I [read more here]
Publicist Makeda Smith and Director Foster Corder Sue Dog Whisperer for $5 Million Publicist Makeda Smith and Director Foster Corder exclaim,“Our Case “Makes You Wanna Holla !” Los Angeles, CA - World renowned Mexican dog psychologist, Cesar Millan, may utilize “whispering” as a [read more here]
The Artistry of Stephen A. Webber U*Space Gallery continues its 2006 season with what promises to be one of Atlanta’s most spiritually moving art exhibits. Atlanta painter, Stephen A. Webber continues his extraordinary documentation of African [read more here]
Earth Wind & Fire - Maranatha 26th Anniversary Los Angeles - "From 8-Tracks To iPods", Earth Wind & Fire (EWF) has done it all; last Saturday, they did it all again...at Maranatha Community Church's 26th Anniversary Celebration. The [read more here]
CBC's Watt, Conyers, Lewis and Obama Join Bipartisan, Bicameral Group to Announce the Introduction of Legislation to Extend the Voting Rights Act Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Melvin L. Watt (D-NC), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), today joined U.S. Representatives John Lewis (D-GA), John Conyers (D-MI), Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) [read more here]
Upcoming Internet Christian Radio Network Aims to Inspire the African American Community Atlanta, GA. - WorldDynamicRadio.com is an upcoming radio station that will broadcast religious and political issues, The Carla P. Jewel Hour, gospel music, easy listening and jazz, world news updates [read more here]
A Place Called Home - Joseph C. Phillips It was midnight and I was looking at a two-hour drive. The theatre where I was working had given me keys to a condominium so I wouldn’t have to make [read more here]
Thoughts at Large: The Gantt Report By Lucius Gantt Florida State Senators and Representatives have agreed to boot out Florida’s "Boot Camps". The legislators have voted on legislation to make juvenile justice programs ‘"softer and gentler [read more here]
Guest Workers? Or Guests That Don’t Go Home? Joseph C Phillips Commentary In 1952, the United States passed the immigration and nationality act. The act created various categories for non-immigrants entry into the country. One of these was the H-2 program for [read more here]
Immigration Debate Parte Dos - Joseph C. Phillips Commentary Speaking before a throng of illegal immigration supporters, Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) proclaimed that the current immigration debate “goes to the heart of who we are as Americans.” His words [read more here]
African American Woman Writes of Her Homless Experience He Gave Me Shelter is an inspirational and poignant story of a young woman whose dreams were derailed when circumstances forced her into a homeless shelter. Faced with the challenges [ |
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