Missing Black Girls and the Individuals and Organizations Trying to Help

An estimated 64,000 Black girls and women across the United States that have gone missing. Iniaya Wilson and Skylar Minnie are also among an unfortunately growing number…

Women’s History Month: Juanita Jackson Mitchell

It was fitting that she received recognition because [Juanita Jackson Mitchell] was always one of those unsung champions of the cause and one who needs to be celebrated during both Black History and Women’s History month…

Dream Crazier with Serena Williams — Tennis & Life Successes!

She’s an entrepreneur, wife, mother, and activist. Although so many aspects of her life are torn apart by critics, Williams continues to receive praise and respect…

Women’s Voices Reign Supreme on New Hip-Hop Podcast

It’s 2019 and hip-hop is still going strong. Women are making strides in society, culture and justice. As we celebrate Women’s History Month…

Legislation Introduced to Establish African Burial Ground Museum

The African Burial Ground is a cemetery in Manhattan that’s considered the oldest and largest known burial ground in North America for free and enslaved Africans.

Alfred Liggins is the Other Half of Urban One’s Success Story

Look, my mother has an amazing story from where she came, and she’s always been more of a forefront person. A lot of people tend to think this woman built this company…

With Confidence and ‘Courage,’ Tami Sawyer Declares Candidacy for Memphis Mayor

I am running now because when I see our city and I see our people and I look at the conversations that we are having at high levels of leadership…

Major Prostate Cancer Research Targeting African Americans

A national network of prostate cancer researchers and experts who have joined forces to study prostate cancer in African American men has received a $26 million

Miles College Basketball Team Makes History with Championship

As March Madness kicks into full gear, the Golden Bears have their sights set on a national championship – a feat that seemed laughable at this time last year.

Millennials Must Answer ‘How Will You Lead?’

Dr. Wes Bellamy, the Tennessee Regional Black Millennial Convention’s “Black Millennials Unbossed & Unapologetic Summit” keynote speaker, was thrust into the spotlight in 2017

TAKING NOTE! Elton Hymon: An Unsung Hero

On March 27, 1985, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that under the Fourth Amendment, when a law enforcement officer is pursuing a fleeing suspect, the officer may not use deadly…

UNCF Delivers First ‘State of HBCUs’ Address in Washington

During the event, UNCF president and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax outlined a comprehensive legislative agenda for Congressional members that he said should help level the playing field for the nation’s HBCUs.

CNN Ignores ‘Moral’ Issue in Refusing to Meet with NABJ

In a statement, the organization said it “shares the concern of the National Association of Black Journalists about the lack of black representation within the ranks of CNN’s executive news managers and direct reports…

Dr. Michael Lomax and the UNCF Continue to Champion HBCUs

UNCF awards more than $100 million in scholarships annually and administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship…

No Charges Filed Against Officers Who Killed Stephon Clark

At a press conference in downtown Sacramento, County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert said the officers were justified in unloading 20 shots at Clark…

NABJ’s Call for Diversity at CNN Grows

When there’s more of us in the room fighting for our stories to be told, and raising awareness about the issues impacting our communities, we have an even better chance of creating change…

America Benefits from an Imperfect Man in the Perfect Role

Cohen is not the only example of the media’s desperation to attack all things Trump. In the past few weeks, their bias has been on clear display. The press prematurely hyped an edited video of a Trump supporter.

Legendary Songstress Dionne Warwick Announces, “She’s Back,” First New Album in Five Years

In addition to ten tracks of new songs as well of remakes of pop/soul gems, “She’s Back” will be packaged with a bonus disc of Ms. Warwick’s 1998 album, “Dionne Sings Dionne,” which features her greatest hits

Meet the First Ever Black Woman Judge to Be Appointed in the State of Alaska

In 2010, Pamela Scott Washington made history as the first Black woman to be appointed as a judge in Alaska. Almost a decade since then, she still upholds the significance her position…

FILM REVIEW: Documentary “Black Mother” – Thoughtful Avant-Garde Film

Allah’s kaleidoscope of HD video, mini DV, 16mm, Hi8 Tape and Super 8 footage are glimpses of Jamaica that convey harsh realism, history, social dynamics, religion, African heritage…

DC Area Coalition to Host Youth Leadership Symposium

The DMV Youth Leadership Coalition has announced that registration is now open for its joint symposium event at the University of Maryland, College Park’s Adele H. Stamp Student Union.

3 Ways Activist Kids These Days Resemble Their Predecessors

Young activists recently paid Dianne Feinstein a visit at the senator’s San Francisco office, imploring her to support the Green New Deal framework…

Nearly Half of Americans Have Had a Family Member Jailed, Imprisoned

In a groundbreaking Cornell-led study illuminating the extensive scope of mass incarceration in the U.S., nearly 1 in 2 Americans have had a brother or sister, parent, spouse or child spend time in jail or prison – a far higher figure

Plans for Legacy of Blues Empress Bessie Smith Blossoming Exponentially

The profound and pioneering legacy of singer/songwriter/entertainer Bessie Smith, “The Empress,” is being gloriously prepped for a richly deserved and long overdue turn in the spotlight.

Silver Crown Beauty Pageant to Showcase the Talents and Beauty of Women Over the Age of 50

Hallie’s Comet Productions, LLC has announced that their signature event, the Silver Crown Beauty Pageant, will be leaping forward and upward in the Queen City of Charlotte, NC in 2019.

FILM REVIEW: Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral

Perry’s script relies on infidelity, rivalries, bawdy language, lust and the usual dollop of betrayal. In other circumstances, the turmoil would be funny and engaging. Not so much here…

‘Leaving Neverland’ is Michael Jackson’s Pandora’s Box

During the 1993 investigation into Michael’s alleged pedophilia, his sister Latoya created a firestorm by saying that she ‘would not be a silent collaborator in my brother’s crimes against little children.’

New Interactive Website Featuring Henry Louis Gates, Tracks Slave Voyages

The new slave voyages website counts as the product of three years of development by a multi-disciplinary team of historians, librarians, curriculum specialists…

Newsrooms Still Lack Women and Individuals of Color

The media is in a state of great disruption, but despite all of the change, one thing remains the same: the role of women is significantly smaller than that of men in every part of news…

Charles D. King Reminisces at Howard University’s Charter Day

Media mogul Charles D. King received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during this year’s Howard University Charter Day Convocation. King shared his journey from talent agency…

Heritage Tours Told to Vacate ‘Handy House’ After 24 Years

A letter from the Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) informed Turner that the operating services of Heritage Tours would not be part of the Handy home’s future.

A Black activist said he has taken the helm of what has been billed as one of the nation’s largest neo-Nazi groups to put it out of business. Corporate records show James Stern….