Although there are several tales of slaves revolting against their masters in the annals of history, the overthrow of The Creole by captives heading from…
Millions will gather in Washington today to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. As this happens I am both honored to be…
Yesterday a request spread through social media like wildfire – blackout your profile pictures on each of your social media sites until a verdict is…
In Detroit, this very day marks the beginning of a violent, race-fueled riot that lasted for days and left dozens dead and countless others injured.…
Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers (pictured) was a trailblazer for racial equality in the South — all while displaying a tireless dedication to self-improvement, education,…
For many African Americans ozone and air pollution aren’t on our radar – but it should be. Why? Because it has serious health impacts for…
Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace (pictured) was gunned down on March 9, 1997, just two months shy of his 25th birthday. With fame and all the…
On some positions cowardice asks the question is it expedient? And then expedience comes along and asks the question is it politic? Vanity asks the questions, is it popular? Conscience asks the question is it right? There comes a time when one must take the position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but […]
Oprah Winfrey chose President Obama being elected to office as the biggest moment in black history of the last 10 years. There’s nothing more profound,…
This Black History Month, NewsOne takes a look back at the top African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Some will make you happy while others…
