By William Jackson, M.Ed. “I leave you racial dignity. I want Negroes to maintain their human dignity at all costs.” Mary McLeod Bethune I recently drove my son to check off campus housing at his college and overheard a discussion between several young ladies. They were talking about another girl in a matter that they [...]
Let us tell you about a new website that could potentially be a game-changer for black children across the globe. NorthParan.com is adding a philanthropic touch to the business of selling black books. For every book purchased on the site, North Paran will donate a book to a child in need. The site’s slogan is [...]
Rangel wins against Powell in primary, despite 13 ethics charges against Rangel.
NBC News Reports: The diplomat, Ali Ahmad Asseri, the first secretary of the Saudi consulate in Los Angeles, has informed U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials that Saudi officials have refused to renew his diplomatic passport and effectively terminated his job after discovering he was gay and was close friends with a Jewish woman. Read [...]
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Regina King is highly upset after Black Actress, Alaina Reed-Amini of Sesame Street and 227, was not included in this year’s memoriam to honor actors and actresses that have died over the past year. She says that this is indicative of the racism that is very prevalent in Hollywood. King vented her frustrations in an [...]
Calculated Optimism: Africa’s Growing Young Population, Demographic Dividends, and the African Renaissance by Wilson Idahosa Aiwuyor (The African Assignment) Some analysts have expressed concern over Africa’s population trend, claiming that the continent is overpopulated. They are, understandably, concerned about the strains of Africa’s population on the environment and natural resources. They caution against the effects [...]
Thegrio.com recently published a great article about the emerging prowess of Black women in the world of blogging. The article focuses on the varying voices of Black women and their ability to change the hierarchy of the World Wide Web. The article also addresses some the issues that Black women may have when it comes [...]
Star’s Hopes to Lead Haiti Draw New Scrutiny, NYTimes
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