Meet the Sheltons: Couple Helped to Desegregate Atlanta's Restaurants
In 1963, America’s Deep South was a hotbed for hopelessness as a result of racial tension.
In Birmingham, AL, blacks striving for equality resulted in...
Omar Sykes: Memorial Held for Slain Howard University Student
A memorial service was held in the memory of Howard University student Omar Sykes, who was shot and killed during a robbery while walking...
Donyale Luna: The First Black Supermodel
Writing for New York Magazine, Keli Goff examines the history of black supermodels in the wake of the recent groundbreaking strides made by black...
Akosua Report: Louis Jordan
“...Rock and Roll music was simply rhythm and blues music played by white performers." Louis Jordan
Born on July 8, 1908 in Brinkley, Arkansas, Louis...
Chicago Muslims Delay Ramadan One Day
Manya Brachear Pashman of The Chicago Tribune is reporting that most of the Chicago area's 400,000 Muslims will begin their sacred fast Wednesday instead...
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Continues Centennial Celebration
The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will be hosting their 51st national convention in Washington, DC this weekend as part of a year-long...
California Female Inmates Illegally Sterilized
Numerous media outlets in the United States are reporting that 150 California female inmates were sterilized illegally between 2006 and 2010 without state approval....
Lauryn Hill Begins Prison Sentence
USA Today is reporting that Grammy award-winning singer Lauryn Hill began serving a three-month prison sentence on Monday for failing to pay about $1...
Tropical Storm Chantal ‘Strengthening’; Nears Barbados
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Tropical Storm Chantal is continuing to move Westward.
The author writes:
"Tropical Storm Chantal is located near 10.1N 48.5W or 550...
Tropical Storm Chantal 'Strengthening'; Nears Barbados
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Tropical Storm Chantal is continuing to move Westward.
The author writes:
"Tropical Storm Chantal is located near 10.1N 48.5W or 550...
