villagechief, Author at Dogon Village

Commentary

DuBois and Trotter: My Civil Rights Heroes

February 28, 2015 villagechief 0

By George E. Curry, NNPA – In the interest of full disclosure, I have been a W.E.B. DuBois fanatic since my teenage years in Tuscaloosa, Ala. I have a healthy collection of books by and about DuBois, including David Levering Lewis’ two-volume biography of DuBois (W.E.B. Du Bois: The Fight for Equality and the American […]

Business News

Urban K- 6 Teachers Needed to Become Change Agents – Deadline Looming

February 28, 2015 villagechief 0

Washington, DC – The Delta Research and Educational Foundation, in collaboration with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is looking for certified professionals currently teaching students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through 6th grade in urban school districts to become educational change agents. The nationwide search is a key component of the Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign (DTEC), a […]

Commentary

Giuliani’s Words Do More than Hurt – They Divide

February 25, 2015 villagechief 0

To Be Equal #8 By Marc H. Morial – After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, I brought a delegation of mayors to meet with the city’s then-mayor, Rudolph Giuliani. The delegation’s goal was to help restore confidence in the still-traumatized city and help rebuild what had been so inhumanly destroyed. […]

Headlines

NABJ Mourns the Loss of Diversity Champion Dori J. Maynard

February 25, 2015 villagechief 0

Washington, DC –The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of Dori J. Maynard, President, The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. Earlier in her career Ms. Maynard was a reporter at the The Bakersfield Californian, The Patriot Ledger, and the Detroit Free Press. She had led the institute since 2001. The […]

News

Civil Rights Leader Barbara Arnwine Launches Talk Radio Program Focused on Activism as a Catalyst for Achieving Racial Justice and Equality

February 24, 2015 villagechief 0

Washington, D.C. – Barbara R. Arnwine, Esq., noted civil rights leader, will launch a weekly news talk radio program on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM, beginning March 3, 2015. “Igniting Change with Barbara Arnwine” will provide provocative and empowering information and discussion designed to ignite change and inspire action in achieving racial justice, social justice […]

Books

Bowie’s Piano Man: The Life of Mike Garson

February 17, 2015 villagechief 0

Mike Garson is most notably known for playing with music icon, David Bowie, from 1972 through 2004. A classically trained pianist, Garson has also toured with such legendary groups and artists as, Nine Inch Nails, Billy Corgan, Free Flight, The Smashing Pumpkins, Stan Getz, and Freddie Hubbard. Still highly regarded in the music industry as […]

Entertainment

Next Generation Talent Agents Tay Smith and Christopher Young Celebrate Black History Month at J Pervis Talent Agency as the South’s Rising African American TV and Film Agents

February 13, 2015 villagechief 0

Atlanta – With its fiery hip hop music scene, Tyler Perry’s production studio and its preponderance of reality shows, Atlanta has been heralded as the new Black Hollywood. Cradled within this number two market for film production are two gentlemen working diligently behind the scenes, quietly positioning themselves as the market’s newcomers for representing talent. […]

Entertainment

Atlanta Oscar Party Saturday Feb. 21, 2015

February 12, 2015 villagechief 0

Click here to purchase tickets online (Get e-ticket via email/text). Net proceeds to The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Business News

Powerful Book on Mentoring by Barbara A. Perkins Features Amazing Real-Life Short Stories From 47 Contributors

February 9, 2015 villagechief 0

Los Angeles, CA — In recognition of Black History Month, Barbara A. Perkins, releases The Magic of Mentoring: Pearls of Wisdom, a collection of short stories written by 47 Pearls (contributors) who believe as she that mentoring is the key to success for young people today. Perkins comments, “Every child deserves to be mentored. Every […]