‘Nas: Time is Illmatic’ Documentary Explores Tragedy and Triumph
Nas: Time is Illmatic is a feature documentary that chronicles the preconditions and circumstances leading up to the making of the...
Former DC Mayor Marion Barry Dies
Mike DeBonis and Martin Weil of The Washington Post are reporting that former Washington, DC Mayor and current D.C. Council member...
Zambia: President Michael Sata Dies
The BBC is reporting that Zambian president Michael Sata has died, after receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. The author writes:
"President...
African American Families: Balancing Business and Family
On a summer evening, Karen Tappin pulls up to collect her 6-year old daughter from a full day of African, tap,...
Christiane Taubira: France’s Justice Minister Subjected to Racist Slurs
Writing for The Root, Breanna Edwards writes that France's Justice Minister Christiane Taubira has been subjected to a slew of racist...
Battle of the Billionaires: Suitors Emerge to Buy Embattled LA Clippers
The bidding war has begun. Apparently, Donald Sterling’s estranged wife has been quite busy. She allegedly met with billionaire Antony Ressler...
Ugochi Nwaogwugwu: 'Don't Mind Them'
To say that this has been a crazy week is pretty much an understatement. With the U.S. Supreme Court gutting section...
Kanye West and Common Join Urban League to Create 20,000 Youth Jobs
Writing for Colorlines.com, Jamilah King is reporting that iconic rappers Kanye West and Common are teaming up with the Chicago Urban...
Metalworkers Strike Ends in South Africa
BBC Africa is reporting that a four-week strike in South Africa has come to an end after the country's largest trade...
Why Are So Many Female Veterans Unemployed?
Kelly Wallace of CNN is reporting that the unemployment rate for female veterans who have been discharged since September 11, 2001,...





