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Rev. Joseph E. Lowery Takes Readers Down Freedom Road in New Book “Singing the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land”

At age 89, Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery has written his first book, telling a story that no one else has – telling it like it is. In Singing the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land (Abingdon Press, February 2011), Dr. Lowery celebrates many milestones of civil rights movement, in which he played a significant […]

Letter to Dr. King

Raynard Jackson – You didn’t know me when you were here, But through your words I feel you are near. I was too young for the demonstration, But I learned about you in my education. You said we all were created equal, But maybe now we need a new sequel. Because I don’t know what […]

President Obama Gives Moving Speech Memorializing Victims of Arizona Shooting (video)

The President speaks at a memorial event for the victims of the tragic shooting in Arizona, “Together We Thrive: Tucson and America.”

42nd NAACP Image Awards Nominees Announced

The 42ND NAACP IMAGE AWARDS nominees were announced today during a live press conference from the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA. Actresses Kimberly Elise and Sanaa Lathan, actor/rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson, actor Columbus Short and Actor/Comedian Affion Crockett joined NAACP IMAGE AWARDS chairman Clayola Brown and 42ND NAACP […]

A Tragedy and My Apology

By Julianne Malveaux – My cellphone pinged on Saturday to say I had a message. I was in the middle of lunch and chose to ignore it. When I picked it up a couple of hours later, I felt the same sickness that millions did, learning that Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford was shot in an […]

Six Year Old Entertainment Reporter Harmony Bailey has Interviewed Hollywood’s Brightest Stars including Nick Cannon, Magic Johnson and Laila Ali

Hollywood, CA – While most six year olds are busy watching their favorite entertainers on television, there is a delightful little angel who is having the time of her life actually interviewing them – in Hollywood, on the red carpet no less! Harmony Bailey, daughter of famed celebrity photographer Hiltron Bailey, is lighting up Hollywood […]