Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum Talks Racism and Society
Noah Berlatsky of The Atlantic is reporting that Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, the outgoing president of Spelman College, expressed in an interview that racism...
New Book Suggests Cuba-U.S. Relations Not as Frosty as Once Thought
Roger Hamilton-Martin of Caribbean 360 discusses the new book, "Back Channel to Cuba," which discusses the relationship between the United States and Cuba which...
KC Chiefs’ Muslim Player Punished for Prayer Following Touchdown
Katie McDonough of Salon.com is reporting that Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct on Monday night after he dropped to...
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Work to Become Hip-Hop Album
The Grio is reporting that excerpts from Maya Angelou's book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will be incorporated into a hip-hop album...
Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid: ASCAP Honors Visionary Leader
Veteran musician-turned-record label executive Antonio "L.A." Reid strives to bring out excellence in anything and everyone with whom he comes in contact. Since the...
Whoopi Goldberg on Life, Love and Offending Others
*Warning* - profanity is included in some quotes in this article.
Whoopi Goldberg keeps it real. The bold veteran of both stage and screen built...
Black Voter Turnout for Mid-Term Elections Not Guaranteed
NewsOne.com is reporting that expected black voter turnout for the mid-term elections has the Democratic party on edge.
A weak mid-term election turnout could lead to...
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to Resign
Juliet Eilperin of The Washington Post is reporting that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is resigning from his post. Eilperin reports:
“After serving for nearly...
ASPiRE Launches Partnership with White House Initiative on HBCUs
Cedric Thornton of Black Enterprise is reporting that ASPiRE TV has launched a partnership with the White House Initiative on HBCUs to increase awareness...
Lamar Hawkins III: Funeral Held for Bullied 14-Year-Old
WESH TV is reporting that hundreds gathered for the funeral of Lamar Hawkins III, a 14-year-old boy that committed suicide at Greenwood Lakes Middle...
