July 01, 2009
"Young? So What!" is a well-written map offering directions of simple yet powerful messages that encourage people to seek success and not to stop until they find it.
July 01, 2009
There are a few prerequisites for anyone applying to be a Freemason: You must be a man, you can’t be a slave, you must have good character and you must have faith in a supreme being.
July 01, 2009
The NAACP commends the Supreme Court's decision to give further consideration on whether to grant cert in the case of Troy Davis
July 01, 2009
According to Stokes, a wreath-laying ceremony is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Medgar Evers
July 01, 2009
The complaints ranged from intimidation to racial profiling. But Columbus NAACP President Noel Williams told 10TV News her group is particularly concerned over officer...
July 01, 2009
The United States continues to punish minorities, especially African Americans, who are arrested at rates far higher than Caucasians who are arrested
July 01, 2009
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners seeks to "ensure that the ratings methodology used by the Portable People Meter ratings system designed to measure radio...
July 01, 2009
The festival also presents a full slate of speakers during three days of free empowerment seminars at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
July 01, 2009
The Day's Top Headlines on Supreme Court Justice Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
Stories Below
July 02, 2009
Does Race Play a Role in Coverage? Most reporters write with enthusiasm, in some cases even admiration, about the first lady as a long-awaited role model for black
July 02, 2009
The city rejected an offer to forego all monetary relief in exchange for the NYPD making changes to the search program.
July 02, 2009
Academy officials have expanded recruiting for future officers into places they have had trouble attracting students, such as urban areas with larger minority populations, with the goal of balancing the disparity.
July 02, 2009
Three nights of rioting left four people dead, 350 injured, and more than 800 arrested. But those disturbing July days also broke through the community's complacency
July 02, 2009
The 8th Annual African American Heritage Festival expands efforts to eradicate health disparities in underserved communities by providing attendees with resources and
July 02, 2009
The fifth annual listing of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity as featured in the July 2009 issue. The companies identified in this special report demonstrated strength and outperformed their peers in one or more of four key categories: board representation, employee base, senior management, and supplier diversity.
July 02, 2009
Vance Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Combat Violence Against Women;
Stresses Enforcement, Prevention, Education
July 03, 2009
His twitter account is astro_jose. He has already started tweeting in both languages while training on the ground.
July 03, 2009
Without a balanced budget, the state controller's office says the treasury does not have enough cash to meet all its financial obligations. So IOUs were scheduled to....
July 03, 2009
Approximately 40 immigrant artists (artists who were displaced from their homelands) will participate in 4 exhibits throughout the metropolitan New York area, the first
July 03, 2009
She served her first three sweaty summer months for the breach-of-peace arrest in the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, now infamous for the beatings and other abuse Freedom Riders endured there.
July 03, 2009
"First of all, we're dumbing down the Naval Academy. Second of all, we're dumbing down the officer corps."
July 03, 2009
In 1960, Travis was instrumental in organizing Martin Luther King, Junior's civil rights march in Chicago. As president and founder of the Travis Realty Company, Travis created one of the largest black-owned businesses in America. He also produced twenty best-selling books as an author and publisher.
July 03, 2009
In conjunction with the exhibition Reflections on the Electric Mirror: New Feminist Video, community organizations will screen their youth-produced films.
July 03, 2009
In this week's episode, Neal Schiff talks with Supervisory Special Agent Michelle Gruzs about the FBI's role in investigating various crimes in Indian communities around the United States
July 03, 2009
The Day's Top Headlines on Supreme Court Justice Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
Stories Below
July 06, 2009
The buying power of the Hispanic community is growing at a rate 50 percent faster than non-Hispanic, and Univision predicts it will hit $1 trillion by 2010
July 06, 2009
Among the highlights of the festival will be a FREE Concert, Saturday, July 18, noon to 8 p.m. at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing.
July 06, 2009
This year’s annual meeting includes unique perspectives from the presidents of Harvard University, Gettysburg College and University of Richmond; launching....
July 06, 2009
Written and performed by Nilaja Sun, this tour-de-force theatrical event received some of the most rhapsodic reviews when it received its world premiere at the Epic...
July 06, 2009
My own childhood story as a kid in a single family home where my mom could not afford new shoes for me and my siblings to go back to school left an undeniable impression upon me," states Rhodes. "
July 06, 2009
University of Missouri attempts to increase black enrollment. The black minority population on campus remains stubbornly below the percentage for the entire state...
July 06, 2009
Martin will host a new weekly public affairs series that will focus on issues critical to the African Americans community.
July 06, 2009
Only 2 percent of the nation's 4.8 million teachers are black men, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
July 06, 2009
—Noted leaders from ethnic minority communities joined more than 500 educators today for a spirited discussion on race, education and culture in America.
July 06, 2009
Hispanic parents did not value strenuous household chores for children of either sex. Families with more children valued chores more, and families with more education
July 07, 2009
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July 07, 2009
New York is the birthplace of the NAACP, and it is only fitting that this great city be the host of our 100th Anniversary Convention
July 07, 2009
First Female cadets enrolled at West Point
July 7, 1976
July 07, 2009
Elly Park exemplifies the spirit of the Dove brand by committing her time and skill as a filmmaker to explore the many social issues that impact women today,†...
July 07, 2009
Minority workers have been disproportionately affected by the recession, with unemployment topping nearly 15% for African Americans and nearly 13% for Latinos in recent months.
July 07, 2009
In a colorful marketing campaign, a new group of super characters is promoting awareness of Colorado laws protecting civil rights and equality.
July 07, 2009
This summer marks 76 years since the first Negro League East-West All-Star Game was played at Old Comiskey Park in Chicago
July 07, 2009
Prosecutors say there is no suggestion that U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., is connected to his wife’s bribery plea, but questions remain, analysts say.
July 07, 2009
He devoted his life to racial equality in Delaware. In addition to serving as president of the state chapter of the NAACP for more than 30 years, he was a key figure
July 07, 2009
This is the second year for Drury's Summer Scholars program for black teens. It was started by three professors -- Bruce Callen, Peter Meidlinger and Mark Wood....
July 07, 2009
"Lil Wayne is our brother who is a dynamic young man with a talent that is unquestionable. But as a husband and father of two girls, the message and explicit lyrics of this song are indeed questionable, and is deserving of our disapproval."
July 07, 2009
Hosted by the Partnership for Quality Care and Congressional Tri-Caucus, the one-woman show examines the causes and consequences of healthcare disparities from a uniquely first-person perspective.
July 07, 2009
When she was 12, Danelle Smith set a goal of becoming a lawyer. Nothing, she decided, would stand in her way.
July 08, 2009
The workshops are meant help the women become more actively involved in the systems that make decisions about their lives and communities, Knox said.
July 08, 2009
Black women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have a higher probability of dying from the disease than white women, regardless of their estrogen receptor status...
July 08, 2009
The foundation will host a pre-launch reception titled, “Cancers For A Cause,†at the W Atlanta Downtown on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
July 08, 2009
A new study of 401(k) plans has revealed that black and Hispanic workers save significantly less for retirement and tap into their accounts more frequently than white...
July 08, 2009
Gonzales will assist both Texas Tech University and Angelo State University with recruiting and retaining first generation and underrepresented students.
July 08, 2009
Los Angeles may be a bustling metropolis that covers more than 460 sprawling square miles, but payday lending largely gets confined to the city’s black and brown.....
July 08, 2009
The Court rejected a challenge by Arizona’s Superintendent and others seeking to diminish the State’s role in affording ELL students the opportunity to learn English
July 08, 2009
The company was selected by readers and website visitors who were asked to identify the corporations, government agencies and other organizations in the U.S. who employ
July 08, 2009
In communities across America, citizens, public officials and civic leaders fight against the criminal justice cycle. It's the maddening sequence in which people are
July 09, 2009
PRESIDENT OBAMA, SPEAKER PELOSI, MAYOR BLOOMBERG, RNC CHAIR MICHAEL STEELE, GOVERNOR PATERSON, ADDRESS BLACK AMERICA AT NAACP CONVENTION JULY 11-16
July 09, 2009
General Dwight D. Eisenhower appoints Florence Blanchfield to be a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army making her the first woman in U.S. history to hold permanent...
July 09, 2009
Lawsuit filed today to force state social service agencies and election officials
to comply with the National Voter Registration Act
July 09, 2009
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced today that DHS would rescind the Social Security Administration (SSA) "no match" rule. The rule would have unlawfully used the error-ridden SSA database for immigration enforcement by requiring employers to fire workers who are unable to resolve discrepancies in their Social Security records.
July 09, 2009
The Museum of African American History is dedicated to preserving, conserving and
accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in New England from the
colonial period through the 19th century
July 09, 2009
American Legacy, the magazine of African-American history and culture, will salute three extraordinary individuals at its Ninth Annual Multicultural Healthcare Awards...
July 09, 2009
Brian McKnight is a man of remarkable talents who has the unique ability to reach millions of fans as both a musician and celebrated radio host," said NAB Executive Vice President of Radio John David
July 10, 2009
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July 10, 2009
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Monkey Trial begins
July 10,1925
July 10, 2009
U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, a Pennsylvania Democrat, issued a statement calling the allegations “extremely disturbing†and said he was looking into the matter
July 10, 2009
The Asian American Justice Center (AAJC) is deeply troubled by anti-immigrant amendments that the U.S. Senate passed this week to its Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations bill to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
July 10, 2009
AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. An innovative documentary series on contemporary life, art and pop culture in the African Diaspora,
July 13, 2009
Live Aid draws 1.5 billion viewers
July 13, 2009
When U.S. President Barack Obama took his wife, Michelle, to a Broadway play by African American playwright August Wilson about a black father’s search for freedom
July 13, 2009
"As long as we can work out safety issues, we'd like to have them back"
July 13, 2009
STEVIE WONDER, ALICIA KEYS, WILL.I.AM, T-PAIN JOIN STAR-STUDDED LINEUP.
July 13, 2009
In the book, Lee reveals hundreds of secrets and tips for authors, public speakers, bloggers, local businesses, national businesses, and more. He teaches them how to
July 14, 2009
July 14, 1798
Sedition Act becomes federal law
July 14, 2009
How Black and White Students in Public Schools Perform in Mathematics and Reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) provides detailed information on the size of the achievement gaps between Black and White students at both the national and state level and how those achievement gaps have changed over time.
July 14, 2009
The Report highlights the growth in fundraising, which surpassed $100 million in the 22-year history of the Fund. The strategic direction of the nonprofit organization
July 14, 2009
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien’s 4-hour Documentary on July 22 & 23, and a Special Co-Produced with ESSENCE
July 15, 2009
This report makes clear that schools matter and when schools serving children of color are primarily staffed by less experienced, less effective teachers, the effects are tragic. The children most in need of great teaching to accelerate their learning are not being served adequately and in many cases, they are being denied their civil right to an education that prepares them to graduate high school prepared for college and careers
July 15, 2009
More Than 4,000 People Converge in Chicago for Influential Thought Leaders, Experts, and Celebrities Expected to Attend Power-Packed Conference
July 15, 2009
In an effort to honor the slaves who helped build the United States Capitol, U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Queens/L.I.) introduced legislation today that would create
July 15, 2009
The new committee is the latest of at least three voluntary lawyer groups formed to better meet the needs of diverse lawyers.
July 16, 2009
CNN's Joe Johns reports on the roots of Michelle Obama ... a slave plantation in coastal South Carolina.
July 16, 2009
Jones, now 54, has become one of the most recognized leaders of the gay rights movement. He continues to advocate for HIV/AIDS education, treatment
July 16, 2009
We believe that diversity at the agency relates to the strength of our organization, and we encourage people who may not have thought of careers in aviation to apply,
July 16, 2009
The racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults are significant at both national and state level
July 16, 2009
Angelou is an internationally renowned poet, author, civil-rights activist and Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University.
July 17, 2009
In his rousing address, The President paid tribute to the civil rights pioneers who made his historic presidency possible
July 17, 2009
Confiscation Act approved
July 17, 1862
July 17, 2009
Through powerful combinations of contemporary forms and Native American iconography, the works in the exhibition demonstrate the artist’s fascination
July 17, 2009
The West Indian-American Day Carnival Associationkicks things off with steel-pan music, stilt walkers, carnival costumes, and more on the Museum's plaza from 3 to 7 p.m.
July 17, 2009
Join Negro League baseball players, authors, and fans for the best black baseball conference in America
July 17, 2009
30 minority student leaders from colleges and universities across the country have been selected to attend the USOC's Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere
July 17, 2009
We believe that diversity at the agency relates to the strength of our organization, and we encourage people who may not have thought of careers in aviation to apply,â€
July 20, 2009
Sitting Bull surrenders
July 20, 1881
July 20, 2009
Women are more likely to use health care services throughout their lives, but on average, are paid less than men
July 20, 2009
Rev. Jesse Jackson discusses the effect of the first African-American president and what has changed in the past 25 years.
July 20, 2009
World leaders including President Obama, who addressed the topic of economic stability during his recent trip to Ghana, continue to place a spotlight on the opportunities that exist in Africa and the continents importance on the world stage
July 20, 2009
Sykes succeeded in getting both the House and the Senate to pass the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act, which will fund investigations into unsolved murders
July 20, 2009
Serena MarÃa Auñón was selected last month, along with eight other astronauts, for the next several space missions of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
July 20, 2009
Filmmakers decide to giveaway FREE 86 minute documentary, to help young Black men, who according to statistics, 1 in 3 black male children born in the U.S.A. this decade will spend some time in prison.
July 20, 2009
Chanequa Campbell rose from Brooklyn's gritty Bed-Stuy neighborhood to the pinnacle of the ivy league. Then somebody died in her dorm
July 21, 2009
The 2009 initiative will focus on emerging leaders, innovative community programs and business ventures that are addressing the most persistent and pressing issues
July 21, 2009
The "Trial of the Century" draws national attention
July 21, 1925
July 21, 2009
Happily Ever After challenges negative stereotypes and promotes positive images surrounding marriage and parenting in the black community. While many media outlets
July 21, 2009
These stories of courage and commitment are among the many featured in Freedom’s Sisters; a collaboration between Ford Motor Company, the Cincinnati Museum Center
July 21, 2009
Don Pryor said on his show that the first mistake he made was using the term in the first place.
July 21, 2009
The growing rates of childhood obesity are leading to more serious problems, especially in minority children
July 21, 2009
Low breast cancer screening and survival rates for American Indian and Alaska native women have more to do with cultural beliefs than with barriers such as access
July 21, 2009
From The Rachel Maddox Show
Maddox clarifies the incorrect statements made by Pat Buchanan during a lively debate on her show
July 22, 2009
Lincoln tells his cabinet about Emancipation Proclamation
July 22, 1862
July 22, 2009
A remake of Ntozake Shange's choreo poem on the black woman's life
July 22, 2009
For the eighth year in a row, "Black Women on Wall Street" showcased inspirational profiles of successful women of color with the authenticity and high-energy that has marked the event since its inception
July 22, 2009
The national tour highlights the discriminatory law that hurts military readiness and national security while putting American soldiers fighting overseas at risk
July 22, 2009
Congress and President Obama may tackle the controversial issue of immigration reform as soon as the fall of 2009
July 22, 2009
Beats Out
The Source, Vibe and XXL
to Claim the #1 Spot!
July 22, 2009
Blackwell's appointment comes on the heels of her success overseeing some of The CW's highest-rated shows, including breakout hit drama 90210, One Tree Hill
July 23, 2009
Tomorrow’s Leaders will focus on solutions aimed at developing African-American leaders of tomorrow
July 23, 2009
Uniting Leadership, Policy, and Research to Serve Vulnerable Children and Familiesâ€
Friday 9-11AM ET
July 23, 2009
The 12th Street riot
July 23, 1967
July 23, 2009
According to Catalyst’s Women of Color in U.S. Law Firms, women of color face complex barriers compared to other groups that may significantly decrease job satisfaction and increase the intent to leave their current firm
July 23, 2009
The project, called "Building Collections, Building Services, and Building Sustainability III: A Sustainable Framework for the HBCU Library Alliance," will expand
July 23, 2009
Jim DeMint is to be commended for standing
against this arrogant and errant Ivy Tower elitist."
Bill Wilson, president ALG
July 23, 2009
The dream of homeownership resonates all over the world from the smallest villages to the largest cities. It is a dream that we seek
July 23, 2009
LIVE AUDIO WEBCAST FRIDAY 9-11AM ET
Uniting Leadership, Policy, and Research to Serve Vulnerable Children and Familiesâ€
July 24, 2009
The NCLR Annual Conference consists of four days of the most thorough and cutting-edge workshops addressing critical issues in the Hispanic community
July 24, 2009
A list of local and national organizations and programs designed to address many of the issues raised in "CNN Presents: Black in America 2" and "CNN & Essence: Reclaiming the Dream." Some of the people or guests featured in the programs are involved in some of these organizations.
July 24, 2009
The 500-member Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, the NAACP and the Florida Marlins will host a networking event for local black-owned businesses and contractors seeking work at Miami’s new $640 million baseball stadium
July 24, 2009
Dan Lothian reports on young African Americans who are power players in the Obama White House.
July 24, 2009
It's absolutely proven through studies that a black man and a white man going to the hospital with the same complaint will be
July 24, 2009
"I have nothing to apologize for," police Sgt. James Crowley said.
July 24, 2009
This year’s distinguished honorees include: Audra McDonald (Tony Award-Winner/Grammy Award-Winner) for Trailblazer Award, Tichina Arnold
July 24, 2009
Even though our kids represent the fastest-growing segment of public school students, communities of color are still frequently left out of the process of defining academic success in our country
July 27, 2009
a new report authored by New York University sociologist, Patrick Sharkey, that explores the degree to which neighborhood poverty rates explain the black-white downward
July 27, 2009
Author Nathan McCall has written three books on racial issues in America. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield talked to him.
July 27, 2009
More and more whites — weary of a generation of minority racial preferences, fighting for scraps in a feeble economy, feeling the sting of skin color as a disadvantage — are joining minorities in crying foul
July 27, 2009
They may think the FBI operates in the real word like it does on TV in “CSI,†but they’ll find out it doesn’t quite work that way when they gather forensic
July 27, 2009
Attracting upwards of 150,000 people. The JAMS festival showcases the diverse cultural and ethnic talents, foods, arts & crafts of the Borough of Queens, promoting family and Youth centered activities, the work of Collaborative members,
July 27, 2009
“The disparate impact of the exam stems from the way it’s administered - it’s a written exam, and at the end of the day, you don’t have enough minority candidates to choose from.
July 27, 2009
Each episode chronicles the artists’ lives both at home and on the road with candid commentary capturing their passions, motivation and inspiration.
July 27, 2009
The Alphonse Fletcher, Sr. Fellowship was modeled on the
Guggenheim Fellowship and its purpose is to fund work on race relations or
African American culture.
July 28, 2009
Wednesday & Thursday's Schedule of Events
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July 28, 2009
14th Amendment adopted
July 28, 1868
July 28, 2009
The trial began testing a drug treatment for pulmonary hypertension in adults with sickle cell disease.
July 28, 2009
11 percent of African-American fifth-graders and their families have experienced homelessness at some point in their lives
July 28, 2009
In its annual "Top 100 Undergraduate Degree Producers" issue (June 2009), the magazine shows Xavier once again ranking first in the nation in the number of African
July 28, 2009
A federal judge has scheduled a trial on August 3 to consider a request for a preliminary injunction in the case of nine African American students who are suing the Lower Merion School District over a controversial
July 28, 2009
Health care and immigration experts across the country have closely watched the court case in the sleepy coastal town of Stuart
July 29, 2009
Chang-Rae Lee's birthday
July 29, 1965
July 29, 2009
This will not only be the pageant's "Sweet Sixteen" celebration, but the young participants now have very special real life role models to look up to with Sasha and Malia Obama in the White House!
July 29, 2009
“I realize that this issue is considered controversial. But, it shouldn’t be. The vast majority of Americans not only support the inclusion of gay service members in the military
July 29, 2009
Members of the Tucson-based Arizona Buffalo Soldiers Association, in full period dress, served as pallbearers. Later, they sang a rendition of the calvary song "Boots and Saddles," as about 100 people, including veterans and government officials, watched on
July 29, 2009
What’s also very important about this year’s Data Book is the specialized information based on race, ethnicity and geography
July 29, 2009
As the U.S. Justice Department's lead interlocutor with Arizona's tribal nations and a nationally recognized expert in Indian Country criminal justice issues
July 30, 2009
Chief Pocatello signs peace treaty
July 30, 1863
July 30, 2009
The bill will create a division within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene specifically to address the issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth in New York City.
July 30, 2009
...at one point, it was the heart of the sanitation strike that brought Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Memphis. Now, labeled an eyesore, the church sits boarded up
July 30, 2009
Additional Steps Should Be Taken to Address Reforms to the Disaster Loan Program and Improve the Application Process for Future Disasters
July 30, 2009
If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Four of the counts in the indictment also are
July 30, 2009
These additional indictments capture the enormity of the alleged shooter's attack on the Holocaust Museum and makes it unmistakably clear that this was a murder carried out in the commission of a hate crime
July 30, 2009
Institute at Pitt will tackle the topic and will create suggestions
to combat the problem in Pittsburgh
July 30, 2009
New Spanish-Language Consumer Guides Compare Treatments For Depression, Prostate Cancer and Other Conditions
July 31, 2009
CNN.com's Blogger Bunch looks at whether Americans can objectively talk about the issues of race.
July 31, 2009
"It's a great day, and I'm thankful," said Sharon Black-Malloy, a leader of the black officers who retired as a lieutenant on the force two years ago
July 31, 2009
The incidence of a rare and deadly tumor called primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is two times higher in black Americans, ages 20 to 49, than in white Americans, according to a Mayo Clinic
July 31, 2009
“I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of these young women. Their experiences in South Africa will enable
July 31, 2009
The grant will be used to continue its investigative reporting on the underlying causes for the high African-American maternal and infant mortality rates.
July 31, 2009
A study of Illinois traffic-stop data shows that police are more likely to ask to search cars driven by African-Americans—but whites are more likely to have contraband.