By Shelia M. Poole, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Bishop Eddie Long, in his first public statement since he was sued by three men who alleged he coerced them into having sexual relationships, said he has been “through storms and my faith has always sustained me.” ” I am anxious to respond directly to these false […]
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CBC Foundation to Honor Alice Walker and Robert Townsend
The Celebration of Leadership in Fine Arts Hosted by Sheryl Lee Ralph Also Honors Student Scholarship Winners WASHINGTON – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses will recognize the contributions of two outstanding individuals in the visual and performing arts, as well as students pursuing careers and opportunities in those […]
Statement Regarding New York Post article about National Action Network’s Finances
The NY Post’s article this morning is a totally bogus report of NAN’s finances and we suspect a response to our standing up to News Corp’s partner Glenn Beck and his distortion of Dr. King’s dream. Firstly, the article is based on a 2008 audit where it was widely covered that National Action Network had […]
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UNCF Walk Aims to Raise $200,000 to Send Kids to College
New Orleans, LA – The New Orleans office of UNCF-the United Negro College Fund-the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, announced that it is hosting its 23rd Annual Walk for Education on Saturday, October 2, 2010 in New Orleans at the Audubon Zoo Riverview. Members of the community and friends of UNCF are […]
Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management Scholarship $2,000 for STEM-related degree in the Carolinas
College Park, MD – BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) and the Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management (CESM) are proud to announce the first annual CESM Scholarship for BDPA Students. One rising high school senior will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to pursue a college degree focused on information technology. The CESM Scholar will be […]
Locked Out, Locked Up: Black Men in America lecture
Professor Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr. will moderate Locked Up, Locked Out: Black Men in America, an annual lecture series presented by the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research. The event will be held at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown this evening, beginning at 5 pm. Locked Out, Locked Up: […]
CNN Commemorates the Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with Special Programming
This month marks five years since Hurricane Katrina roared ashore in Louisiana and Mississippi, killing over 1,800 people and displacing many more. Just as residents were rebuilding their cities and towns after the storm, the Gulf oil disaster has crippled the region’s fishing and tourism industries. CNN programming throughout dayside and into primetime will commemorate […]
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Steps Up Scrutiny Of Possibly-Discriminatory Hiring Practices
WASHINGTON — Companies using criminal records or bad credit reports to screen out job applicants might run afoul of anti-discrimination laws as the government steps up scrutiny of hiring policies that can hurt blacks and Hispanics. A blanket refusal to hire workers based on criminal records or credit problems can be illegal if it has […]