U.S.: Oldest Black-Owned Bookstore Closes Its Doors
The Root is reporting that Marcus Books, the nation's oldest black-owned bookstores, is closing after 44 years of operating. Lynette Holloway of The Root...
Nigerian Expats Talk School Girl Abductions, Boko Haram and What’s Next
Nearly four weeks into the kidnappings of 276 girls in Borno State, Nigeria, feelings of frustration with Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan's lack of action,...
Jet Magazine Goes Digital-Only
Patrice Peck of BET.com is reporting that print publication Jet will exit the print business and go digital-only after 63 years in existence. She...
Nigeria: First Lady Orders Arrest of ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ Protest Leader
Al Jazeera is reporting that First Lady Patience Jonathan has accused 'Bring Back Our Girls' protest leaders of fabricating some of the abductions of the...
Nigeria: President Calls for International Help in Finding Missing School Girls
Al Jazeera is reporting that Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is reaching out to the international community to help find the missing school girls, allegedly...
‘A Fragile Trust’: Documentary on Rise and Fall of Jayson Blair Airs Tonight
A Fragile Trust: Plagiarism, Power and Jayson Blair at the New York Times is the 75-minute feature documentary directed by Samantha Grant that recounts...
Bahamas: Prime Minister Wants More Research and Policy at UWI
Caribbean 360 is reporting Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie has called on the University of the West Indies (UWI) to be more engaged in...
Maurice Hines: Tap Dance Legend Talks Manzari Bros. & ‘Tappin’ Thru Life’
After more than 60 years in show business, Maurice Hines sets the standard for performers that are as equally passionate about family as they...
Don Sterling’s Gone. Now What?
Rookie NBA commissioner Adam Silver has officially spoken. Sterling is out but many continue to wonder what this means going forward and if Sterling...
Don Sterling: Economic Response by Fans Needed to Combat Racism
The racist, reprehensible statements allegedly made by LA Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, are sparking outrage across America. The players wore generic red shirts with...
