June 01, 2009
100+ high school students and their allies will testify about a transformative model of college access that puts student voice and leadership into college access at four NYC high schools
June 01, 2009
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda should urgently indict senior officers of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) who are alleged to have committed war crimes in Rwanda in 1994, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the ICTR’s chief prosecutor released today.
June 01, 2009
The University of Massachusetts Boston today honored Edwin Moses with the degree of doctor of science, honoris causa at its 41st commencement ceremonies.
June 01, 2009
In the past two days, at least five human rights defenders from the alliance have been detained, harassed, and threatened because of their human rights activities
June 01, 2009
"It's like we have to choose between feeding them and educating them, but I can't with a good conscience let kids leave here hungry."
June 01, 2009
Gordon-Reed received the prize on May 28, the same day that she received her Pulitzer Prize in history for The Hemingses of Monticello
June 01, 2009
One Teen American Worker Dies from a Workplace Injury Every Ten Days; Advocacy Group Warns Parents and Teens to Protect Themselves from Workplace Hazards
June 01, 2009
This book is a reminder for all people: if you don’t fight for your civil liberties, the government will take them away from you. The real culprit throughout our racial history has been the government,” writes Napolitano.
June 01, 2009
Classist, Racist, Sexist Auto Insurance: An End is in Sight -- will review misinterpreted facts and circular reasoning behind stereotyping lower-status groups as "high risk" drivers.
June 02, 2009
The event will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2009 at Ganesha Park, Pomona, the home of the Juneteenth National Freedom Day Enshrinement and host of the historical celebration. Food, music, vendors and special activities will be open to the public with free admission from 10:00AM to 6:00PM.
June 02, 2009
ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ADC)—
ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST CELEBRATED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS—COMMEMORATES ITS 20th ANNIVERSARY WITH THEHARLEM RENAISSANCE BALL
June 02, 2009
A bipartisan group of 214 House lawmakers, just four lawmakers shy of a House majority, is now on record in opposition to a record label-led effort to begin charging local radio stations a new fee for music aired free to listeners
June 02, 2009
For 20 years, Milwaukee’s program has provided thousands of mostly minority students from low-income families with educational opportunity.
June 02, 2009
A new bill that has been introduced in the House of Representatives could bring billions of dollars in new federal contracts to New York State.
June 02, 2009
Congregation Beth Simchat Torah Releases “With All Your Heartâ€
Progressive Jewish congregation publishes groundbreaking new siddur for the LGBT community and its allies
June 02, 2009
At the exhibit, visitors learn that we are all from Africa, because scientists discovered long ago that the ancestors of every human being on earth can be traced back through mitochondrial DNA to a woman in east Africa.
June 02, 2009
OCA is proud to support a program that expands economic opportunity for APAs and helps them achieve their goals.
June 02, 2009
URGENT: ACT NOW TO SAVE ANGEL ISLAND IMMIGRATION STATION!
June 03, 2009
Blacks today seem to be blinded by the fact that every system of slavery and oppression has at its subject the denial of a people's humanity.
June 03, 2009
A Better Chance (a national nonprofit in NYC that changes the life trajectory for academically talented youth of color via access to rigorous and prestigious educational opportunities for students in grades 6-12
June 03, 2009
The NALEO Educational Fund urges the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to advance the nomination of Thomas E. Perez to the full Senate for a confirmation vote
June 03, 2009
Jackie Christie, NBA wife, and founder of "Colored Girl" movement, will be the guest host of the Black Women in Film Screening Program, part of the Hollywood Black Film Festival, at 5:30 PM on Saturday, June 6, 2009
June 03, 2009
Underrepresented minorities make up a very small proportion of high technology workforces, especially in senior level, according the results of a study released Monday
June 03, 2009
A national campaign to help President Obama make good on his promise to pass comprehensive immigration reform in 2009 was unveiled at a press conference in Washington today.
June 03, 2009
Founded in 1997, the ABFF was born out of the need to generate distribution opportunities for independent Black films and promote cultural diversity within the motion picture industry by strengthening the Black filmmaking community through resource sharing, education, artistic collaboration and career development.
June 03, 2009
Bishop John C. Wester, "...your decision to include in the bill the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), which would provide marriage-like immigration benefits to same sex relationships, makes it impossible for the bishops to support this year’s version of your bill.â€
June 03, 2009
African-Americans responding to an Internet plea for treasured family tea cake recipes induced the author to compile a masterpiece collection of more than 200 variations of a confection begun in 19th century England
June 03, 2009
The only museum of its kind in the country that is solely dedicated to preserving the rich legacy and historic history of the African American soldier throughout history
June 03, 2009
Professor John Baugh’s international research documents how someone speaks affects outcomes—from being declined housing, to not being promoted or gaining employment at all.
June 03, 2009
The Committee of 100 is pleased to provide the China News Brief as a resource for persons interested in news about China and the U.S.-China relationship. This daily service is prepared by Bryan Cave LLP.
June 04, 2009
It is also an opportunity, says McGhee, to remind the public of the endless dreams, aspirations and potential in this world’s greatest resource: our children.
June 04, 2009
“I am truly honored to receive this award,†said Congresswoman Lee. “The NBLCA has been vocal in advocating for increased funding for HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care services for African Americans and all Americans affected by HIV/AIDS.
June 04, 2009
“The state data is clear. If you are a Black, Latino, Native American, or low-income student in this country, odds are you are not receiving high-quality learning opportunities.
June 04, 2009
What’s on Your Plate? documents the journey of Sadie Hope-Gund and Safiyah Riddle, two intelligent and inquisitive eleven-year-old girls from Lower Manhattan, as they explore their place in the food chain
June 04, 2009
New Hampshire’s Governor John Lynch today signed into law a freedom to marry bill approved by the Senate and House. The state now joinsMassachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, and Maine in ending the exclusion of gay couples from marriage.
June 04, 2009
The online study was conducted using 2200 women presidents, CEOs, chairwomen of the board and/or primary owners of for-profit organizations based in Florida.
June 04, 2009
Remembering the importance of black fathers is so important in our community, where black women are disproportionately single parents. According to census data, 45.4% of black homes are headed by a single female, compared to 13.7% for whites and 22.3% for Latinas
June 05, 2009
Saddle Up 4 Good (SU4G), an organization founded by urban cowboys, Dr. Ray Charles Lockamy and Mr. Morris, will host its first annual Saddle Up 4 Good "Spur Into Action" Inspirational Showdeo, June 18-21 at Gloucester Dream Park in South Logan Township, New Jersey.
June 05, 2009
Dr. Pamies, who joined UNMC in 2003, is nationally known for his significant work on the issue of health disparities
June 05, 2009
Brock has invited all of his NFL friends to join him for a weekend of fun and celebration, all proceeds benefit theBrock's Kids Foundation (501c3) and are tax deductible.
June 05, 2009
The Preserve and Benefit Historic Rondo Committee seeks to block the billion dollar project. See copy of complaint here.
June 05, 2009
"It is unfortunate that many North Carolina citizens do not receive basic dental care, which is so critical for overall good health," said Vandana Shah, HWTF executive director. "We hope that these grant funds will provide more North Carolina citizens with access to high quality, accessible oral health care."
June 05, 2009
A panel of experts, thought leaders, and policy makers will discuss the 2009 State of Black America report and the social, political, and economic realities in Black America.
June 05, 2009
African immigrants are a separate and unique group that is growing in number in the U.S. These consumers maintain connections to their friends and family in their native countries as well as maintain ties to native traditions, including food, music, and entertainment
June 05, 2009
Liberating, beautiful and life-affirming, The Other Side of Paradise is simply incredible."
—Russell Simmons, author of Do You!
June 05, 2009
Each year, the Board of Trustees gives the Library Champion Award to an
elected official who has demonstrated outstanding support of and
commitment to the Queens Library.
June 05, 2009
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June 05, 2009
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June 08, 2009
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June 08, 2009
The NAACP Annual Convention will unveil several sweeping new programs and an ambitious legislative agenda for the next year.
June 08, 2009
Homeless youth and young adults participating in Fresno County Economics Commission's (EOC) Youth Center for Cultural Arts and agency staff proudly present a special rendition
June 08, 2009
Universal Peace Federation recently announced that GSPM alumnus, Robert Mugisha, has been named as an Ambassador for Peace.
June 08, 2009
The child announced an ambition to be a teacher some day, which drew this response, Strickler says. “The 7-year-old said, ‘well black people can’t be teachers. You have to be white to be a teacher.â€
June 08, 2009
Domestic violence is a problem within every socio-economic group. But nowhere is the problem more acute, more lasting, and more devastating than among African American women.
June 08, 2009
A Republican activist who was one of the first African Americans to serve on the Republican National Committee, died Tuesday in San Francisco after suffering a stroke. He was 77.
June 08, 2009
Under a new plan, police would be required to collect traffic-stop data and submit it to the state’s Office of Justice Assistance. Supporters say the requirement would help determine how prevalent racial profiling, or police targeting of minorities for suspicion, is in Wisconsin
June 08, 2009
This show's footprints and journeys have included Mrs. Parks' own native hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, presented by the Rosa Parks Museum.
June 08, 2009
Alice Paul dedicated her life to the single cause of securing equal rights for all women.
June 09, 2009
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June 09, 2009
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June 09, 2009
When President Barack Obama said, "Dropping out of high school ... is not just quitting on yourself, it's quitting on your country," he was well aware of the nation's alarmingly high dropout rate.
June 09, 2009
Mandela Day is a call for people around the world to honour Nelson Mandela’s inspiration and values. The hope is that people will observe the day annually not as a holiday, but as a day to opt in and realise their potential to make a difference to the world.
June 09, 2009
Empowering our future
August 11, 2009
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
June 09, 2009
A new national report from Education Week and the Editorial Projects in Education (EPE) Research Center paints a cautiously optimistic picture of high school graduation trends, finding that the national graduation rate has improved over the past decade
June 09, 2009
Kline puts her creative spin on the story to include memorable characters such as P.T. Barnum, Mary Todd Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Horace Greeley and many others.
June 09, 2009
The report was prepared in accordance with ACLU policy. The report examines the nominee's record with regard to civil liberties, and the role of the courts in protecting civil liberties, including the
June 09, 2009
Flowers, 42, was Director of Communications at TSG and the longtime Executive Producer of The Tavis Smiley Show on public radio.
June 09, 2009
The academy has seen a big increase in the number of African-American students -- from about 6 percent in the Class of 2012 to about 10 percent for the incoming class. The number of Hispanic students is more than 14 percent in the Class of 2013, up from more than 10 percent the year before.
June 10, 2009
With this work, he opens doors to a different perspective concerning African American history and American political history.
June 10, 2009
You heard right! Omar sings what he calls "Blues and Rhythm" this invention is meant to differentiate his often-gritty lyrics from those of other R&B Singers.
June 10, 2009
Whether you talk to the owners of a Silicon Valley start-up, a mom-and-pop restaurant, or a hardware store on Main Street, entrepreneurs across our nation face a common challenge - they cannot find the capital necessary to sustain their businesses. For many firms, this can make the difference between staying open or going under.
June 10, 2009
Kahlo, born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was an internationally popular Mexican painter. She painted using vibrant colors in a style that was influenced by indigenous cultures of Mexico and European influences including Realism, Symbolism, and Surrealism.
June 10, 2009
The Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival is proud to announce the opening of the 4th installment of the Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. The opening night of the festival will take place on Thursday June 11th at 7:00pm at the Auburn Avenue Research Library for African American History.
June 10, 2009
*According to the Drug Policy Alliance (www.drugpolicy.org), African Americans constitute 13 percent of all users of illegal drugs but they make up 35 percent of those arrested for drug possession, 55 percent of those convicted, and a whopping 74 percent of those sent to prison.
June 10, 2009
The Hip-Hop Association and The Center for Multicultural Education and Programs at NYU Proudly Present an evening aknowledging the strength, beauty, leadership, and success of Women in Hip-Hop
June 10, 2009
The appointment of Barack Obama has created hope and newfound optimism within the African American community. However, the change in the highest office in The United States has yet to result in a transformation within African American communities.
June 10, 2009
Dennis, 42, a rap music recording artist, has been indicted on wire fraud charges stemming from his purported sales of Apple iPhones through a company known as Texas One Wireless.
June 10, 2009
The non-profit publication has issued a call to youth and children -- 10-17 years old -- for submissions of essays for possible publication in a new anthology, authored entirely by young people.
June 11, 2009
The problems Republicans had in drawing minority voters last year could resurface in Florida in 2010, voter registration trends touted last week by state Democrats showed.
June 11, 2009
African Americans in Washington, DC, are twice as optimistic as the general U.S. population that their financial situation will improve over the next year.
June 11, 2009
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is violating the state and federal constitutions with its new program that uses race- and sex-based quotas in awarding contracts on federally funded road and highway projects.
June 11, 2009
Hip-hop's first lady, Queen Latifah, is adding a touch of class to the post-festivities of the BET AWARDS '09 by hosting the My Black Is Beautiful Post Show at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, June 28 at 11:00 PM.
June 11, 2009
During a time when historically black colleges are feeling the economy’s strain, renowned poet Dr. Maya Angelou will help raise scholarship money for deserving students during the Seventh Annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon.
June 11, 2009
The workshops are open to immigrant women, age 18 and up, who are interested in learning to retell their personal stories through movement techniques developed by Nora Chipaumire
June 11, 2009
AAEW is a 3-day program with sessions designed to empower African-American and other minorities as they strive to become entrepreneurs, as well as assist current entrepreneurs to excel and build a lasting legacy.
June 11, 2009
Together, the Cure CVS: Unlock the Condoms Initiative is asking CVS to adopt a corporate policy to keep all condoms unlocked at all times.
June 12, 2009
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June 12, 2009
A group of accomplished women lawyers from a variety of cultural backgrounds and practice settings are reaching out to the next generation with roadmaps for success in the legal profession.
June 12, 2009
Fifth annual “We’re About Success!” program to help young African-American accountants advance in their careers and prepare to earn their CPA earlier in their career.
June 12, 2009
The Commission wants increase the involvement of African American and Hispanic/Latino communities in the climate change debate, and will discuss green jobs and green-related employment opportunities.
June 12, 2009
Addison Witt and SAG Conversations invites members and Network diversity heads to join in on a conversation called Beyond Diversity
June 12, 2009
About 5.1 percent of black homes are not prepared to make switch, while about 4.3 Hispanic homes are ill-prepared
June 12, 2009
They say there's stimulus money for minority contractors, but everybody is like three blind mice running around in the dark trying to find where all the stimulus money is."
June 12, 2009
Like a growing number of students of color, Rosas is the first person in his family to graduate from college, a feat he achieved based on sheer determination to better himself and the lives of those around him.
June 12, 2009
"Opportunities for All -Pathways Out of Poverty", the report includes the shared agenda of the CBC for the 111th Congress, 42 Bills to Watch,
June 12, 2009
Travel with a slave family as they seek freedom in Canada, and experience slavery in The Journey Begins. Geared toward school age children, these two historical plays in one book bring history to life
June 12, 2009
New research published in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals that in counties with the highest levels of segregation, an increase in the African-American or Hispanic population was associated with a decrease in the availability and use of surgical services and an increase in the number of emergency room visits
June 15, 2009
America's most glaring economic injustice is the racial wealth gap: families of color have only 15 cents of wealth to the white family's dollar. The racial wealth gap has been caused by government policies from the expropriation of Indian lands and slavery, to many aspects of the New Deal like the GI bill and Social Security, to current policies like the Home Mortgage Interest Deduction and unregulated housing and financial markets.
June 15, 2009
The International Black Women's Film Festival kicks off a weekend of film with the West Coast premiere of SAY MY NAME, a film about women combating negative imagery in hip-hop through their music and dance.
June 15, 2009
Higher concentrations of melanin -- the color pigment in skin and hair -- may be placing darker pigmented smokers at increased susceptibility to nicotine dependence and tobacco-related carcinogens than lighter skinned smokers, according to scientists.
June 15, 2009
Up the Pacific Coast from California to Washington, through the heartland in Texas and Illinois, and over to the Atlantic Seaboard in New Jersey and New York, local trade unions and mainly immigrant workers centres are experimenting with new modes of cooperation.
June 15, 2009
Today over 24 Million children wake up without their biological fathers in the home, and most of them will live out the rest of their lives spending very little time with them, or never knowing them at all.
June 15, 2009
Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi, the nation’s largest African-American Fraternities, have joined forces in an unprecedented union with Big Brothers Big Sisters to help black boys -- often referred to the organization by single mothers -- succeed.
June 15, 2009
From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Find local events at National wesite.
June 15, 2009
Delegates will be choosing between Latifa Lyles, a 33-year-old African-American who has been one of Gandy’s three vice presidents, and Terry O’Neill, 56, a white activist who taught law at Tulane University, who was NOW’s vice president for membership from 2001-05, and who most recently has been chief of staff for a county council member in Maryland’s Montgomery County.
June 15, 2009
Reducing the disproportionate number of minority youth who come into contact with the justice system is a core requirement of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 2002.
June 15, 2009
Craig Robertson, chairman of the University of North Alabama's Department of Sociology, agrees great strides have been made in racial harmony since the days of segregation. At the same time, we appear to bring on aspects of segregation ourselves.
June 15, 2009
Freedom’s Sisters Traveling Exhibition Honors 20 Extraordinary African American Women. The luncheon on Wednesday, June 17, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m
June 16, 2009
There are multiple factors for womenÂ’s greater economic vulnerability in retirement. Women earn lower wages than men, and spend more time out of the labor force for care-giving. These factors combine to produce lower lifetime earnings and thus lower retirement income from pensions, savings, and Social Security.
June 16, 2009
Salvador Perez was sentenced today to a term of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole by United States District Judge Dana M. Sabraw, announced United States Attorney Karen P. Hewitt. Perez was sentenced based upon his October 3, 2007, guilty plea to participating in a racketeering influenced corrupt organization (RICO) conspiracy involving the Mexican Mafia, aka “La Eme,†prison/street gang.
June 16, 2009
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is a powerful tool that its founder Lu Vason uses to educate people on the Black West experiences and of the cultural pride associated with all of the contributions made by African Americans.
June 16, 2009
A revolutionary new type of Gift Card that allows the US Hispanic Community to
instantly send their relatives back home what they need absolutely free,
announced that the RegaloCard service will be available to the public starting this
month.
June 16, 2009
Does the stress of living in a white-dominated society make African Americans get sick and die younger than their white counterparts? Apparently, yes. A multitude of figures illustrate the stark health differences between African Americans and whites. Black residents of high-poverty areas, for instance, are as likely to die by the age of 45 as American whites are to die by 65.
June 16, 2009
I’m not pleased at all with the diversity issue as it relates to talk shows,†CBC Chairwoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) said in an interview with The Hill.
June 16, 2009
Minorities, who are supposed to favor the defense because they distrust law enforcement, often side with prosecutors, while whites sometimes favor black defendants, even if it's just out of a fear they'll be labeled racist if they do otherwise.
June 16, 2009
Despite the law women and girls continue to be denied equal athletic opportunities. They are frequently shortchanged in resources, scholarship dollars, and opportunities to play.
June 17, 2009
Launched in 2005 to empower underserved youth with a sound financial foundation. WORLDOFMONEY.ORG has changed the way youth of color, ages 12-18, view, invest & spend money.
June 17, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan praised the mentoring and community outreach efforts of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. as an effective tool in building the quality of education in the country. "
June 17, 2009
Since 1990, through USAID, the United States has spent more than $6 billion on child survival programs in about 80 countries. Much of the progress is the result of the widespread adoption of basic health interventions, such as early and exclusive breast feeding, measles and other routine immunizations, polio eradication, Vitamin A supplementation, treatment of child illness, antenatal care, safe delivery, postpartum care, newborn care, and the use of insecticide-treated bed nets to prevent malaria
June 17, 2009
Alaska Federation of Natives, in partnership with the National Congress of American Indians, is launching a new national initiative in the tradition of its successful Alaska Marketplace competition.
June 17, 2009
March to highlight support in the Latino immigrant and African-American communities for issues such as same-sex marriage, anti-discrimination protections for transgender people, hate crime prevention, and immigration equality for LGBT people
June 17, 2009
The meeting with VW officials is “part of our scheduled meetings with all of the automakers†in the country about his hopes the plant will benefit the city’s minority community.
June 17, 2009
It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform American higher education, and has enormous implications for African American and minority students in the United States.
June 17, 2009
Both defendants admit that on May 26, 2008, Moss, poured a flammable liquid in the shape of a cross and the letters “KKK†on the front lawn of a residence leased by an African-American male
June 18, 2009
Drunk for 27 years is a true-story that depicts the heartache, pain, tragedy and trauma, Ms. Priscilla Murray-Gibson experienced through her alcohol addiction of 27 years.
June 18, 2009
Hip Hop music has the ability to give a voice to the disenfranchised in any country, and
as music with a message it is a form available to all societies worldwide.
June 18, 2009
"Donchak and Piekarsky were not brought to justice for brutally and fatally beating Luiz Ramirez," said Gladys Limon, MALDEF Staff Attorney.
June 18, 2009
Prison gangs running their criminal operations behind bars suffered a major setback Wednesday, with the announcement 26 people were charged in a 109 felony count indictment
June 18, 2009
The study showed that alcohol was linked to suicide across a variety of populations
including sex, age, and racial/ethnic groups
June 18, 2009
Immigrants helped build ships, levees, irrigation systems and the transcontinental railroad.
For their efforts, they were rewarded with special taxes, forced out of towns and denied the rights to own property, marry whites and attend public schools. They also were subjected to violence and intimidation and denied equal protection by the courts.
June 18, 2009
June 19th marks the day in 1865 when word reached blacks in Texas that slavery in the United States had been abolished. More than two years earlier, on January 1, 1863, Republican President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
June 18, 2009
CORE will demonstrate against the Duncan policies outside the Advance Illinois reception, which is honoring Arne Duncan this Friday.
June 18, 2009
Experts of color discussed how Native American, Black, and Latino communities have been affected by predatory lending and foreclosures, and urged journalists to investigate the racial angle of the economic crisis to raise awareness of the issues and encourage policy changes that will close the racial wealth gap.
June 18, 2009
The funding supports the creation of a program that will provide youth with hands-on experience building affordable housing for local families. The Cypress Hills LDC is one of only 183 groups across the country to receive this valuable award.
June 19, 2009
After the largest growth in homeownership in history during the last 15 years, blacks and Latinos are now suffering their largest loss in wealth in modern history
June 19, 2009
After a double defeat at the voting booth and in court, gay advocates are reassessing their plans to push for legal same-sex marriage in the most populous U.S. state.
June 19, 2009
In New Orleans, NABA's professional and student members will put down their calculators and pick up a hammer, paint brush and power tools to help build a brand new home for a family left homeless after Hurricane Katrina.
June 19, 2009
Immigrant students and their supporters will gather in caps and gowns on Capitol Hill for a graduation ceremony and advocacy event on Tuesday, June 23 held by United We DREAM, an alliance of groups supporting legislation to remove barriers that prevent immigrant students from attending college.
June 19, 2009
Former president Bill Clinton, entertainer Bill Cosby, boxing greats Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, basketball legend Oscar Robertson, baseball's Hank Aaron and at least three other Hall of Famers are taking part.
June 19, 2009
Drowning fatalities for minority children between the ages of five and 14 are 3.2 percent higher than those of white children the same age.
June 19, 2009
The third annual celebration will return to the famous Mr. Chow restaurant in Beverly Hills, hosted by IGA executives Troy Marshall and Ron Fair. IGA artists participating in the 2009 BET Awards are scheduled to appear at this red carpet event.
June 19, 2009
When asked why volunteerism among Latinos seemed to lag behind, Hispanics said they simply hadn't been asked.
June 19, 2009
Republicans Want More Sotomayor Records
June 22, 2009
Walmart has announced the appointment of L. Mecole “Cole†Brown to Chief Diversity Officer. Brown will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of the diversity strategy for Walmart’s U.S. business.
June 22, 2009
This debate is worth listening to no matter where you live, as the issues certainly transcend Pennsylvania. Because this just may be one of the best marriage equality debates you'll ever listen to.
June 22, 2009
The report offers a critical analysis of one of the central components of the Bush Administration’s immigration strategy and provides a detailed account of how heavy handed enforcement tactics led to systemic abuse of workers’ rights and a willful disregard for the rule of law.
June 22, 2009
Each year, 65,000 immigrant students who graduate from U.S. high schools are barred from pursuing their dreams of higher education. Advocates will underscore the importance of advancing the “DREAM Act†and the “American Dream Act†to give these youth a chance to attend college and pursue their goals.
June 22, 2009
One of the most culturally contentious issues in the U.S. military — the 16-year-old law requiring gay and lesbian members of the armed services to keep their sexual preferences hidden — briefly seemed like it was back on the table last week.
June 22, 2009
This weekend members of the National Organization for Women (NOW) cast their votes for a new team of leaders to direct the largest grassroots feminist organization in the country over the next four years.
June 22, 2009
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy's record on diversity is a “painful sight†and the Coast Guard must take aggressive steps to ensure its leadership pipeline reflects the nation's diversity, U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings said Friday.
June 22, 2009
In a national online survey of African-American women conducted by the Illinois Bureau of Tourism (IBOT), more than three-quarters (77 percent) of the 5,403 respondents cited family bonding and leisure time as the primary motivator for travel.
June 22, 2009
On the heels of a 50-city global 50th Anniversary tour led by renowned Artistic Director Judith Jamison, the repertory will include a mix of beloved classics, contemporary favorites and innovative new works and mark the debuts of four new AAADT members.
June 23, 2009
The law was designed to be a strong and comprehensive measure that would combat all forms of sex discrimination in education. as been successful in opening the doors for women, but there are barriers that still remain.
June 23, 2009
PowerNetworking 2.0 will be unveiled during the opening plenary session, bringing an unprecedented amount of African Americans to twitter and popular applications in a single period of time.
June 23, 2009
E-Mackqulent Networks; a broadband media company that targets a growing market of current, future, and past African American college students. EMQ allows viewers to live and relive the everyday experiences of college life through reality, music, news, and sports programming.
June 23, 2009
Ward, who immigrated to New York City in the 1990s, worked full time as he attended community college, undergraduate school, graduate school, and law school. As assistant vice president for student affairs at The New School in New York City for seven years, Ward became familiar with the challenges of an urban campus with different schools and a diverse population. In his new position, he oversees a variety of offices and services including the registrar, student services, wellness services
June 23, 2009
July 4th Celebrations Loom while American Dream Slips Farther from Reach. Roughly 72% of Americans believe that the poor can become rich, and this belief has long been tied to common definitions of the American dream.1 But the reality is that – far from living rags-to-riches fairytales – poor and low-income families are often unable to afford even basic necessities no matter how hard they work.
June 23, 2009
Released June 19th, the 2007 Census of Agriculture shows that U.S. farmers and ranchers
are becoming more diverse and that the number of American Indian or
Alaska Native farm operators continues to rise.
June 23, 2009
Your chances of getting infected with HIV may largely depend on where in America you live, a new report finds. The HIV/AIDS Atlas found that 80 percent of U.S. cases are clustered in 20 percent of counties -- typically comprised heavily of gay, black, Latino and other minority populations.
June 23, 2009
This prestigious award is intended to foster research and professional growth and lead to new funding opportunities during the early stages of the recipients' careers. The ORAU's award consists of unrestricted funds for research and is matched by the awardee's home institution.
June 23, 2009
According to statistics compiled by the FBI, reported hate crime incidents in the U.S. have risen by more than 50 percent since 2000. Among other factors, this trend has been attributed to the economic downturn and backlash against nonwhite immigration and, most recently, the election of President Barack Obama.
June 23, 2009
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June 24, 2009
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June 24, 2009
"Let's put an end to the foul prejudice fanned by our enemies ... When you find anyone -- yourself included -- thinking, speaking, acting with racial or religious prejudice -- STOP IT! If Smith, Kelly, Cohen or Svoboda is good enough to die for us, he's good enough to live with us ... as an equal. Be American!"
June 24, 2009
City Council Member Dickens says, “All Black and Latino New Yorkers must learn their status to defeat this epidemic.â€
June 24, 2009
On the heels of President Obama’s new Summer of Service Initiative -- United We Serve – which calls on all Americans to make community service part of their daily lives, The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership (JTHG) is unveiling the pilot initiative for Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student – a groundbreaking service-learning program, where students create mini-movies offering their interpretation of history within their own back yards to help students from around the globe connect to that history.
June 24, 2009
Habitat for Humanity - New York City transforms lives and our city by building quality homes for families in need and by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of affordable housing. With the help of thousands of volunteers every year, Habitat-NYC has built more than 180 affordable homes in the five boroughs of New York City. Learn more atwww.habitatnyc.org.
June 24, 2009
Word of the settlement came Monday, as police announced that they had dismissed internal charges against about 40 officers accused of wrongdoing as a result of an unrelated audit.
June 24, 2009
The "affirmative-action bake sale," at which the Bucknell University Conservatives Club charged different prices depending on a customer's race, was shut down by the administration in April. But it didn't end there.
June 24, 2009
College graduation rates will decline precipitously nationally in the coming years if nothing is done to improve the postsecondary completion rates of Black and Hispanic students
June 24, 2009
Young is past president of the American Public Health Association and is a master in
the American College of Physicians. A longtime friend of Barack Obama,
he was the Rev. Martin Luther King's doctor when King was organizing in
Chicago.
June 24, 2009
The Congresswoman was joined by many of the students who actively participate in Girls Club programs that foster entrepreneurial development, community engagement and school achievement.
June 24, 2009
The National Women's Law Center's video series, What's at Stake, offers insights into many of the issues facing women and families today.
June 24, 2009
The Day's Top Headlines on Supreme Court Justice Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
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June 25, 2009
Following the Stonewall Uprising on June 27, 1969, a group of activists formed the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) to rally and protest against the social degradation of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Forty years later, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) reunites members of the GLF on Thursday, June 25 at the New York City LGBT Community Center, (208 W. 13th St.) by hosting a group discussion of the political movement that took shape in the shadow of the Stonewall Riots.
June 25, 2009
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January 2008, The Associated Press published an article about the civil rights leader becoming "frozen in a moment in time that ignores the full complexity of the man and his message."
June 25, 2009
The prevalence of hate crimes in the United States remains high, with attacks on Hispanics and those perceived to be immigrants rising sharply in recent years, says a civil rights organization in a new report that highlights key recommendations for combating hate violence.
June 25, 2009
Talking White is not a memoir, the preface to Friley's book -- My Life as an Oreo -- provides readers with a glimpse into a traumatic event that is the source of Friley's pain and the reason for the creation of the OneBrownGirl.com® brand as well as the book
June 25, 2009
Participants will include: Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark; a representative of Miquel Descoto, President of the U.N. General Assembly; Representatives of community and labor organizations, international alliances, civil society groups, and activists.
June 25, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. "When it comes to the public plan, know that the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific Caucus and the Congressional Progressive Caucus speak with one voice."
June 25, 2009
Perez Hilton's acknowledgement that words can hurt is an important step in the right direction, and while his change of tone is welcome, he still seems to be justifying the use of the slurs," said Robinson.
June 25, 2009
Supreme Court reporter Robert Barnes explains the importance of the high court's decision relating to the Voting Rights Act. Barnes also discusses other race related cases coming before the court.
June 25, 2009
The Day's Top Headlines on Supreme Court Justice Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
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June 26, 2009
Little Michael had come upon this particular movie only 18 years after the collapse of legal segregation in the United States.
June 26, 2009
Tune in to BET on Sunday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.* for the BET AWARD '09, hosted by triple-threat Jamie Foxx and featuring phenomenal performances by
June 26, 2009
Requester now claims 'secret gay organization' harassing him
June 26, 2009
For the fourth time, Black Enterprise magazine has named Verizon to the publication's list of 40 Best Companies for Diversity.
June 26, 2009
Co-authors work to encourage women of color, and in assisting women in reaching their full potential particularly women who are victims of domestic violence and women....
June 26, 2009
The radio broadcast profiles ordinary families who have struggled and maintained properties through difficult economic times and examines the deep impact of the home......
June 26, 2009
Teens at a school in Harlem, New York, give back to their peers in Congo
VIDEO
June 26, 2009
With more than 39% of all African American children severely overweight or obese, this is arguably the worse crisis to affect African Americans since slavery.
June 26, 2009
Wade will focus on how ethnic newspapers and the media can help ensure minorities are accurately counted in the 2010 Census, as well as the role newspapers play in
June 26, 2009
African American participants in the Civil War, particularly “black†commissioned officers, are certainly revered as the early pioneers of the “civil rights...
June 26, 2009
The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act which was passed in the U.S. House by a vote of 249-175 in April, would provide local police and sheriff’s departments....
June 26, 2009
The Day's Top Headlines on Supreme Court Justice Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
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June 29, 2009
A recently released survey of domestic violence shelters across the U.S. confirms that a considerable increase in domestic violence is due to the downturn in the economy
June 29, 2009
Patrons allege being brutalized by police during an inspection at a gay bar in Ft. Worth.
*VIDEO*
June 29, 2009
The Mandela Day concert celebration on July 18th, Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday. The concert originally announced for Madison Square Garden will now be held at..
June 29, 2009
Cultural differences, language barriers and a lack of education can hinder minority groups' awareness about health issues. access to resources and,...ability to find a
June 29, 2009
Arizonans will decide next year if they want to outlaw affirmative action programs and any special programs or preferences for women and minorities.
June 29, 2009
A new national movement seeks to inspire hope and promote the possibility of change in the AIDS epidemic facing Black America through the united actions of individuals,
June 29, 2009
"Changing the Face of Business One Woman at a Time" is meant to highlight the power in a united women's network and shared determination to succeed in business.
June 29, 2009
Five black youths accused of beating a white high school student in Jena, La., amid racial tension sparked by nooses hung on the high school campus, have pleaded
June 29, 2009
The plea concludes any investigation of corruption by Council members in connection with the case and confirmed that no other Council members
June 29, 2009
The Day's Top Headlines on Supreme Court Justice Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
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June 30, 2009
For the past nine years, the six-week festival has been shown at several venues in Newark and Trenton with the support of Bank of America.
June 30, 2009
A panel of five Spanish-speaking Moffitt and community physicians will present on health topics, followed by an opportunity for audience members to ask questions.
June 30, 2009
McKinney is an outspoken advocate for human rights and social justice issues, as well as a=2 0former U.S. congressperson and presidential candidate.
June 30, 2009
The award is given to the man who best exemplifies the principles and practices of the founding father of Black America
June 30, 2009
Photographer Sheila Pree Bright talks about her project "Young Americans," a series of young people posed with the flag.
*VIDEO*
June 30, 2009
With tees carrying clever, universal messages like “Smart is the New Gangsta,” dN|Be Apparel is winning over those concerned with the deterioration of social values in their community.
June 30, 2009
This summer students from 10 cities throughout the United States are invited to have a life-changing and meaningful experience at AileyCamp.
June 30, 2009
It's what we have come to expect from the conservative majority on the Roberts Court. Had retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor still been on the court, instead of her...
June 30, 2009
The Day's Top Headlines on Supreme Court Justice Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
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