villagechief, Author at Dogon Village

Black Colleges Play A Vital Role in President Obama’s Plan

July 10, 2011 villagechief 0

By Stan Washington – If the United States is going to regain its global leadership position in higher education, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will need to play a major role, says a White House official on education. Just how the nation’s predominately black institutions will participate in that objective was the main topic […]

Entertainment

Cutting Edge CE secures NATAS’s Chairman Darryl Cohen as Speaker for New Orleans music business conference

July 10, 2011 villagechief 0

New Orleans, LA – The Cutting Edge Music Business Conference has announced that it has secured NATAS’s Chairman Darryl B. Cohen as a speaker for one of its continuing legal education sessions during its annual music business conference. On May 26th of last year, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), which produces […]

Headlines

Video Trailer of TV Pilot Created by Asha May, Debbie Allen, Idris Elba and Lance Gross

July 8, 2011 villagechief 0

Asha May, together with her mentor Debbie Allen, Idris Elba and Lance Gross have created an excellent TV series Milk + Honey. Idris and the Brown Paper Dolls company (Chicagoans and Howard U, FAMU & Spelman, grads Dana Gills, Asha Kamali May, and Jeanette McDuffie) have been working on this seriesfor over 3 years. The […]

Headlines

Rev. Al Sharpton, Marc Lamont Hill and Cleo Manago to Contribute to Historic Discussion at Black Manhood & Sexual Diversity Forum in NYC

July 7, 2011 villagechief 0

New York, NY – From comedian Tracy Morgan’s controversial rant to CNN’s Don Lemon’s coming out’, to the historic legalization of same-sex marriage in New York last week – homosexuality is at the forefront of water cooler conversations these days. It is a particularly hot topic within the Black community, given the social, political and […]

Business News

Legendary Visual Artist Bernard Stanley Hoyes Opens Studio for Rummage Sale

July 7, 2011 villagechief 0

Los Angeles – L.A. culture icon, Bernard Stanley Hoyes is opening the doors of his private art studio and announcing an art rummage sale on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Considering the fact that Oprah Winfrey, Natalie Cole, Steve Harvey, Keenan Ivory Wayans and the National […]

Commentary

No Extortion for Debt Ceiling Vote

July 7, 2011 villagechief 0

By Marc H. Morial (To Be Equal #27) – “We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rarely have the divisions in American politics been more clear – or more onerous. In less than a month, on August 2nd, if […]

Commentary

Open Letter To Tom Joyner RE: Tavis Smiley and Cornell West

July 7, 2011 villagechief 0

By Raynard Jackson – I have known Tom Joyner (nationally syndicated radio host) for many years. We are not hanging out buddies, but we have always enjoyed talking and joking with each other. He is an “old school” soul who has done a lot of good in his life. But, in recent years, his very […]

Entertainment

Actor Dorien Wilson UnRings the Bell at 2011 National Black Theatre Festival

July 6, 2011 villagechief 0

Winston-Salem, NC – Celebrated actor Dorien Wilson has wowed television audiences for decades. His comedic performances in TV classics like “Dream On,” “Goode Behavior,” “Sister Sister,” and of course, “The Parkers” have garnered him a burgeoning fan base, awards and numerous accolades. However, when the thespian takes the take stage at this year’s 2011 National […]

Commentary

Work is a Necessity

July 6, 2011 villagechief 0

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux – I consider myself something of a wordsmith, so I am always amazed in the work of others, especially when they are government bureaucrats. The most recent unemployment figures, which show the unemployment rate rising, and the pace of job creation slowing, are interesting and incisive. The Employment Situation says that […]