My Mommy’s War
Going back to her mother’s homeland sparked the conversation about family history that Karen Attiah had waited and hoped for. (Adriana Usero / The Washington Post)
Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant Announces Nationwide Registration for 23rd Annual Event
Los Angeles, CA – On Sunday, August 7, a very lucky group of young women will be inducted into a program that has become a national tradition for 23 years now. The date marks the return of the 23rd Annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant. Lisa Ruffin, actress, choreographer and creator of the pageant, […]
#BringBackOurGirls: Chibok Victim Found in Nigeria After 2 Years, Activist Says
By Alexander Smith, NBCNews.com – One of the schoolgirls whose abduction triggered the #BringBackOurGirls campaign has been located after more than two years in captivity, an activist and Nigeria’s military said Wednesday. There were conflicting accounts as to the girl’s name and the circumstances of how she apparently left the captivity of the militant group […]
Twitter, Inc. Appoints Debra L. Lee to the Board of Directors
San Francisco, CA – Twitter, Inc. announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed Debra L. Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET Networks, to serve as a Board member, effective immediately. Ms. Lee will also serve as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and, effective following Twitter’s 2016 Annual […]
Civil Rights Organization Files Federal Fair Housing Act Lawsuit Against Travelers Insurance Alleging Insurance Discrimination
Washington, DC – Today, the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) announced the filing of a federal lawsuit alleging race, sex, and source of income discrimination against Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers) for failing to provide habitational insurance to apartment owners who rent to tenants who participate in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. This lawsuit is […]
State of Black America 2016 – “Locked Out: Education, Jobs and Justice”
By Marc Morial, NUL (To Be Equal #17) – As we observe the 40th anniversary of the State of Black America® the similarities of the United States of 1976 and the United States of 2016 are profoundly striking. The nation was recovering from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. According to the report, […]
Allstate Gospel Superfest 2016
With Vivica A. Fox serving as host, the Allstate Gospel Superfest took place at Coppin State in Baltimore this past weekend. The grande extravaganza featured over 30 national acts including: Shirley Caesar, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Jonathan Butler, Deitrick Haddon, Casey J, Karen Clark Sheard, Lonnie Hunter, James Hall and more. Photos by Paulette Shipman-Singleton. The event […]
White House and Department Of Labor Announce $21 Million for Summer and Year-Round Jobs For Young Americans And Launch Of 16 Summer Impact
“Access to a job in the summer and beyond can make all the difference to a young person – especially those who don’t have access to many resources and opportunities.” – President Barack Obama A young person’s first job brings more than just a steady paycheck – the experience teaches young people life and work […]
Erica Campbell and Sheilah Belle “The Belle” Set to Take Over Mornings on Praise 104.7 FM
Reach Media/Radio One – Multi-award winning gospel artist and reality TV star Erica Campbell brings her voice, inspiration, charisma and style to a new morning drive radio show syndicated by Reach Media Inc. in collaboration with Radio One. The new 4 hour show, Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell sets a new bar for morning […]