August 03, 2009
*VIDEO*
MSNBC Series Installment
"We The People"
August 03, 2009
She was the first Vietnamese American woman to serve on the California bench, and will be the first Vietnamese American to serve as an Article III federal judge if confirmed by the Senate.
August 03, 2009
“On the issue of the Hispanic voter, we have to do a lot more,†McCain said in an interview on CNN’s State of the Union. “We Republicans have to recruit and
August 03, 2009
Cancer researcher Ivanesa Pardo says breast cancer develops and spreads differently in Latina women, who are 2.7 times more likely to have an advanced cancer than women of other races.
August 03, 2009
Wisconsin is the first Midwestern state to enact protections for same-sex couples through legislation. Gov. Jim Doyle proposed the plan, and the Democratic-controlled Legislature approved it in the
August 03, 2009
Disparities between African Americans and whites were small in regard
to overall use, but fewer African Americans have home
August 03, 2009
"MATCHMAKER is not merely a book," Mr. Jones emphatically insists. "It is an event." Even more importantly, he declares that MATCHMAKER is the one
August 03, 2009
My friend's dad was a pack rat who seemed to save everything, including copies of The Selma Times-Journal," Murphy said. "I couldn't believe what he had stashed away up
August 04, 2009
Slain civil rights workers found
August 4, 1964
August 04, 2009
In a recent weekly economic snapshot, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) shows that African Americans are the only group of workers who have seen their wages go down during the recession
August 04, 2009
There's no dispute over the gravity of the problem. According to the Office of Public Instruction, the 2008 graduation rate for American
August 04, 2009
Unaffiliated with USC, the goal of the Hanks-Miller Program is to develop the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry.
August 04, 2009
“At the Intersection†Continues Inclusion Initiative; Findings Show Opportunity to Strengthen Broad, Diverse Coalitions
August 04, 2009
Rabbis, activists, and community leaders from the DC area came together for a public candlelight vigil to stand in solidarity with the young victims and to pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured.
August 04, 2009
Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. plans to do a documentary from the points of view of the police and victims of racial profiling "so Americans can understand how you have two equally valid perspectives of the same event," he said yesterday at the Martha's Vineyard Book Festival.
August 04, 2009
Blood test requirements increase the number of out-of-wedlock, first-time mothers, especially among the young, African-Americans
August 04, 2009
The report, presented to an NTTA committee Monday morning, shows that in those five years 97 percent of all contracts awarded went to firms owned by white males. Those 22,347 contracts
August 05, 2009
Better Data Collection and Assessment of Consumer Information Efforts Could Help Protect Minority Children
August 05, 2009
The bill would create federal protections against workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
August 05, 2009
Garcia was the one that helped or allowed us to be able to serve on jury and also fought for desegregation of Mexican children and I think that’s very important for them to know why they’re
August 05, 2009
A signature business development program of the Texas Business Alliance, One Womanâ„¢ is designed to be a life-changing experience. It is a gathering of women from all walks of life, backgrounds
August 05, 2009
This year’s annual convention and career fair includes more than 50 workshops; an exhibit hall with journalism recruiters; and demonstrations and training sessions by top digital and multimedia journalism
August 05, 2009
Will lead nine-school consortium working to double minority students majoring in science, technology, engineering, math
August 05, 2009
a new Diversity Commission to provide practical resources and guidance that will help women lawyers, lawyers of color, disabled lawyers, lawyers of differing sexual preferences and young or old lawyers navigate
August 06, 2009
*VIDEO* The Student Project at the Convention
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August 06, 2009
Johnson signs Voting Rights Act
August 6, 1965
August 06, 2009
CHRONICLES THE UPS AND DOWNS OF THE CONTROVERSIAL WASHINGTON, D.C. POLITICIAN
WHEN THE DOCUMENTARY DEBUTS AUG. 10, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO
August 06, 2009
Revealing New Yorkers with Low Incomes Can and Will Save when Given the Right Banking Products
August 06, 2009
The good news for President Barack Obama is that American voters still see him as better able to handle the economy and health care than Republicans in Congress. The bad news is his margins are shrinking,â€
August 06, 2009
“It should be a clear signal that no public official – and certainly not a U.S. Congressman – can put their office up for sale and betray that
August 06, 2009
The museum provides a wealth of information about the early African-American community in Denver and the surroundings areas of Colorado
August 06, 2009
Unlike the traditional "rich whites vs. poor blacks" type, now there is the feud between black elites and common whites.
August 06, 2009
Fuelled by a fury about how many people die for no good reason, Clement worked tirelessly for quality healthcare for all, as founder and national
August 06, 2009
If your small business is stressed meeting expenses during these economic times, the U.S. Small Business Administration has a new loan program designed just for you
August 06, 2009
We have to change hearts and minds, not our sexual orientation, and we are hopeful that the position of the APA helps to heal those who have been
August 07, 2009
The expo is a two-day event intended to expand the Hispanic market frontier by showcasing and connecting Hispanic businesses to decision-makers in the public and private sectors.
August 07, 2009
Georgia institutes a State Board of Corrections
August 7, 1945
August 07, 2009
Their goal: to erase poverty worldwide – community by community
August 07, 2009
He joined eight other Republicans Thursday in voting to confirm Judge Sonia Sotomayor as the first Hispanic justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
August 07, 2009
Now, tribal governments must produce an identification card with a photograph and security measures that meet security standards similar to passports. A tribal member can enter and re-enter
August 07, 2009
From 1952 to 1955, he organized annual civil-rights rallies that sometimes attracted crowds of ten thousand, led a successful statewide boycott, and publicly faced down
August 07, 2009
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC), Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) and Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY) are urging the federal government to help minority-owned radio stations make it through the
August 10, 2009
43rd Precinct police AGAIN terrorize the family and neighbors of Bronx grandmother and activist awarded $10 million for the wrongful death of her son by NYPD and acquitted last year by a jury of bogus charges
August 10, 2009
Focused on financing, training and networking, the free resource provides information on such topics as small business loans and grants, business counseling, and marketing, as well as getting comprehensive
August 10, 2009
Missouri Admitted to Union as a Slave State
August 10, 1821
August 10, 2009
By Black Radio Network staff
August 10, 2009
The plaza of the NYS Office Building in Harlem was taken over by the
Children's Aid Society to raise awareness of urban issues.
Powerful black NYS Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell discussed the matter.
August 10, 2009
This unique hands-on event is designed to help better prepare small, minority, and disadvantaged businesses competitively participate in the government and commercial business industry
August 10, 2009
A new HBO documentary oversimplifies the many lives of Marion Barry
August 10, 2009
Thousands of Italian Americans returned to their roots over the weekend in NYC's Spanish Harlem as part of their annual reunuion where the largest population of Italian Americans once resided. Here are some of the sights and sounds of the Giglio festival...
August 10, 2009
*VIDEO*The 27th annual Dominican Day parade was held over the weekend along NYC's Avenue of the Americas. This is some of the sights and sounds...
August 10, 2009
"Uh-oh," our tour guide tells us, a group of 30 passengers. "We just crossed the railroad tracks, and you know what that means. It means you're on the black side of town."
August 10, 2009
The Sand Creek Massacre, as it became known, included the slaughter of more than 100 men,
August 10, 2009
Long considered the "Dean of the Civil Rights Movement," he has recently been named a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. That award will be presented to him by President Barack Obama
August 10, 2009
Senator Akaka, a veteran himself, has worked very hard on behalf of veterans through his service on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
August 10, 2009
The Project 21 black leadership network is condemning New York Times liberal columnist Paul Krugman for scurrilously pinning racist motives on critics of President Obama's health care proposals
August 11, 2009
Legal Services NYC today filed a lawsuit in State Supreme Court on behalf of low-income New Yorkers who have been denied access to vital benefits, such as Food Stamps and Medicaid, solely because they cannot communicate in English,
August 11, 2009
After getting beat by major studios, a Black Harlem ex-nun, affectionately known as Queen Mother, Dr. Delois Blakely, has taken matters into her
August 11, 2009
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Featured Panel Experts Discuss why now is the perfect time
August 11, 2009
Watts Riot begins
August 11, 1965
August 11, 2009
This diversified healthcare solutions company was one of just five service firms -- and the only medical staffing firm -- in the nation to be so honored.
August 11, 2009
What doesn’t usually come to mind is an apartment building. A city block. Or a school playground. Or, for that matter, an inner-city kid who has trouble breathing on hot days. Or a black busines owner
August 11, 2009
Burris was sworn into office as the only African-American in the 100-member Senate on Jan. 15, more than a week after members of the 111th Congress took the oath of office
August 11, 2009
Celebrity Judges Join Pageant Producer Lisa Ruffin. Every year is a special year for us, but there is something about your Sweet Sixteen which adds to the occasion
August 11, 2009
Violence between black and Latino inmates at the Chino prison near Los Angeles Saturday left almost 200 men injured
August 11, 2009
Experts say health disparities among ethnic groups are great, with one in three Hispanics and one in five African-Americans not having health insurance, compared with one in eight whites.
August 11, 2009
An increasing number of advertisers, especially consumer-product companies and financial-services firms, are reaching out to U.S. Hispanics and putting a larger share of their ad budgets into Spanish-language
August 12, 2009
from Karl Rove Confirm Right Wing Agenda Against Low-Income and Minority Voters
August 12, 2009
The director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, will travel next week to California where he will learn about the various Hispanic communities in those areas.
August 12, 2009
Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc., an Institute for Diversity in Health Management sponsor, is proud to announce that Kristian Henderson and Pernell Jones have been awarded the 2009 Leaders in Health Care
August 12, 2009
With thousands of LGBT people and allies coming to Washington to make a difference, it’s our mission to help them become the citizen lobbyists that they want and need to be,†said HRC President Joe Solmonese
August 12, 2009
View a state by state breakdown from Kaiser Family Foundation
August 12, 2009
New book is an examination of some of the most notorious cases of murder by police
August 12, 2009
2009 NAACP Theatre Awards Select Audra McDonald, Tichina Arnold, Ruben Hudson-Santiago and Sheldon Epps as Honorees
August 12, 2009
Greg Traylor was just 46 years old when he suffered a debilitating stroke. Today, he’s on a mission to raise stroke prevention awareness in the African-American community
August 12, 2009
The Kentucky Department of Public Health is joining the nationwide campaign to encourage more African-American and Hispanic Kentuckians to get tested for HIV.
August 12, 2009
Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (MMTC) is urging members to set the record straight and get the word out that “civil rights†will not be advanced by bankrupting Black and Spanish radio
August 13, 2009
Results of a national survey show that a majority of clergy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. 54 percent -- support ordination "with no special requirements" for people
who are gay or lesbian
August 13, 2009
The largest gathering of direct descendants of John Brown and his Raiders will be held on Friday, August 14 in Charles Town, West Virginia.
August 13, 2009
Join other entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders to work together for success and help to empower your business
August 13, 2009
An antigovernment militia movement is surging across the country, fueled by fears of a black man in the White House, the changing demographics of the country, and conspiracy theories increasingly spread
August 13, 2009
Marc Anthony will be honored not only for his landmark achievements as an entertainer, but most importantly for bringing Latin music and culture into the mainstream and
August 13, 2009
A tough ecomony means difficult times for historically black colleges
August 13, 2009
President Obama awarded 16 individuals the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The President delivered welcoming remarks and then presented the medals
August 13, 2009
Reveals African Americans In Philadelphia Are Twice As Optimistic About Their Financial Future But Most Don't Have A Game Plan
August 13, 2009
The 21st Annual Job fair is Sponsored by the Louisiana State Bar Association
August 14, 2009
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Eastern Missouri and the ACLU of Kansas and Western Missouri today filed a lawsuit challenging the latest attempt by a political operative to rewrite Missouri's
August 14, 2009
“For me, Harlem has always been an endlessly fascinating and unique place, and I’m proud to have my Foundation’s offices headquartered here,â€
August 14, 2009
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and civil rights leader Al Sharpton will join Education Secretary Arne Duncan on a tour
August 14, 2009
Powell overcame racial barriers to become the only African-American to design, build, own and operate a golf course while pioneering diversity in the game
August 14, 2009
The African Diaspora Marketplace provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs with great ideas and dedication to support economic development in Africa.
August 14, 2009
African Americans Are Less Likely to Receive Preventive Health Services
August 14, 2009
Stevie Wonder, Lalah Hathaway, Frankie Beverly and Maze to appear
August 14, 2009
The proportion of low income workers who were uninsured increased from 26 percent in 1996 to 34.5 percent by 2006, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research
August 17, 2009
This year, 20,000 Native American students in need will have National Relief Charities in their corner
August 17, 2009
B. Lee Green, Ph.D., Vice President of Moffitt Diversity and Member, Health Outcomes and Behavior, has been selected to serve as a
August 17, 2009
August 21-23, and 28-30
Presented in collaboration with the Riverside Theater opens a cycle of thought provoking films curated by the African Diaspora Film Festival team.
August 17, 2009
Proposals to Help Schools, Agencies and Community Organizations Identify and Respond to Bias Crimes
August 17, 2009
Dakota (Sioux) uprising begins
August 17, 1862
August 17, 2009
Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker received the award for his pioneering achievements as a public servant and an elected official
August 17, 2009
MoMA showcases one contemporary Asian film per month with a weeklong engagement, allowing audiences the rare chance to enjoy films not in wide distribution and to experience the diversity
August 17, 2009
Hundreds of immigrant families confront “health illiteracy†on a daily basis. A new project at Rutgers–Camden seeks to educate immigrant families and health-care providers alike to help children get the
August 17, 2009
The Iowa Civil Rights Commission is currently working to determine the key barriers or impediments to fair housing in Iowa and the most effective ways of addressing these challenges
August 17, 2009
In the spirit of finding solutions to rebuild Florida'seconomic future, the Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition (FMCRC) launches partnership that creates Florida's first statewide
August 18, 2009
Detainee Medical And Mental Health Care Will Improve As A Result Of Agreement To Settle Longstanding Lawsuit
August 18, 2009
Events Highlight the Urgent Need for Moving Forward On Immigration Reform
August 18, 2009
Acknowledged as perhaps the best player on a team featuring four eventual NFL All-Pro selections and three who would later be enshrined in Canton, Toler suffered a career
August 18, 2009
The organization's goal is to distribute 5,000 pairs of shoes to families and individuals prior to the Thanksgiving holiday season.
August 18, 2009
The assembly faces a controversial discussion on a social statement
on sexuality and ministry policies that could lead to policy changes
allowing gay
August 18, 2009
A dramatic and heart-wrenching art exhibit that for the past two years
has drawn attention to the plight of incarcerated mothers
August 18, 2009
Striking a unique balance between historical reality and cultural integrity, Cherokee Nation set out to create a cultural tourism program with authentic perspective and experiences
August 18, 2009
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago announced today it has received a generous grant from the Charter One Foundation to support the Y's Community Schools
August 18, 2009
As the owner of a 300-acre poultry farm in Virginia, Dr. Boyd nearly lost both his home and livelihood due to discriminatory practices
August 19, 2009
This data shows clearly, across party lines, how effective President Obama has been in building trust with Latino voters by addressing the real issues their families face every day
August 19, 2009
Research indicates that the social stigma that surrounds lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender teens leads to a variety of health risks such as substance use, risky sexual behaviors, eating
August 19, 2009
Additional health services will be provided including free lead poisoning testing, sign-ups for WIC's feeding program, and enrollment for a wide variety of youth mentoring programs, including the Girl Scouts
August 19, 2009
Cortez has spent nearly 20 years working on some of our community's toughest issues including gang prevention, HIV/AIDS and at-risk youth
August 19, 2009
We welcome the recommendations issued by Governor Paterson’s Hate Crime Task Force as an important step forward in the effort to counter baseless hatred and those that would seek to act out
August 19, 2009
This year’s Minnesota grant recipients serve children from a spectrum of racial, ethnic, geographic and economic backgrounds
August 19, 2009
Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) Gears Up for 7th Biennial U.S. - Africa Business Summit; Secretary of State Clinton Lauds CCA During Africa Trip
August 20, 2009
“The Department of Civil Rights is very alarmed by the two recent
alleged bias incidents on opposite sides of Michigan. While media
coverage indicates that law enforcement in both areas has been
responsive
August 20, 2009
In Today’s White House Meeting with Sec. Napolitano, Unified Labor and Diverse Group of Advocates Align on Need for Comprehensive
August 20, 2009
The West Indian American Day Carnival Association will host a reception at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park’s Outdoor Warehouse on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
August 20, 2009
This year's funding benefited organizations that provide assistance to women of color business owners.
August 20, 2009
Free updated immunization toolkits available today to raise awareness of the importance of timely childhood vaccination and increase vaccine compliance rates
August 20, 2009
Hospitals that treat more black cancer patients have worse survival rates on average for patients with breast and colon cancer, regardless of
August 20, 2009
According to Forbes, today’s women in power are rising to leadership positions in business, government and philanthropy by making daring and unconventional moves. Gone are the days of women
August 20, 2009
After over 20 yrs of barring people living with HIV from traveling or immigrating to the United States... strongly urges the CDC to move swiftly to finalize and implement the proposed regulations’
August 21, 2009
The owner of a South Carolina bar said no racism was intended by an anti-gang sign reading "Please notice, no colors allowed
August 21, 2009
Survey on AT&T (Florida) on Community Issues
August 21, 2009
A new U.S. study has found that doctors, like the majority of people who responded, prefer whites to blacks subconsciously, which potentially can affect their
August 21, 2009
Fatal occupational injuries involving Hispanic or Latino workers in 2008 were 17 percent lower than in 2007. Fatalities among non-Hispanic Black or African American
August 21, 2009
Mother of NBA great Michael Jordan helps launch PTA’s new Urban Family Engagement Initiative
August 21, 2009
Support the National Asian American Week of Action through one easy step:
Text "AAPI" to 69866
August 21, 2009
"MSNBC's cropping of a video to hide the race of a man
so they could lie about it has to be the most despicable
piece of political propaganda ever seen on America's
airwaves."—ALG President Bill Wilson.
August 24, 2009
Latinas comprise more than 80 percent of UnitedHealthcare’s Hispanic employees and more than 6 percent of UnitedHealthcare’s total work force.
August 24, 2009
Passionate about food and entertaining, Ingrid keeps her dishes simple yet bold by incorporating a Latin twist
August 24, 2009
The University is ranking in a tie for 38th in both ethnic diversity and for the largest population of International students
August 24, 2009
"I believe that, ultimately, we cannot get smart on crime in isolation. A rational, data-driven, evidence-based, smart approach to crime - the kind of approach that this Administration is dedicated to
August 24, 2009
Grammy(R)-Nominated R&B Sensation Angie Stone Teams up With the American Diabetes Association to Encourage African-Americans to be Victorious in the Face of Diabetes
August 24, 2009
Underground Railroad project premiers at the University at Buffalo Art Gallery
August 24, 2009
A NY NEIGHBORHOOD CELEBRATION SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, FROM 11AM – 7PM
August 24, 2009
As diabetes ambassador with Bayer Diabetes Care, the 16-year-old singer/songwriter has launched a national campaign to provide young people and their families with motivation and support to simplify life with diabetes. In June, he testified before Congress to call for support of diabetes research funding
August 25, 2009
Gloria Montaño Greene to become Director of Washington, DC office; Jose Cruz to
join as Senior Director of Civic Engagement
August 25, 2009
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, which operated the program for more than 15 years, received notification from the state Office of AIDS that all funding for it had been eliminated.
August 25, 2009
41st Annual PDK Poll Reveals Strong Public Support for National Tests, Charter Schools, Teacher Performance Pay, Early Childhood Education, and PresidentÂ’s Stimulus Package
August 25, 2009
The two-year expense-paid program equips underrepresented junior faculty with the knowledge to develop independent research
August 25, 2009
FY2008 Contracting Misses Goal for Contracting with Women-Owned Small Businesses by Over Twelve Billion Dollars
August 25, 2009
New America Alliance and The Executive Leadership Council Organize National Movement to Transform K-12 Education
August 25, 2009
The current economic crisis has many dimensions (social and political). Obviously the immediate impact of rising costs and shrinking budgets have changed the landscape
August 25, 2009
Produced by Carlos Sandoval and Peter Miller, ‘A CLASS APART’ takes home
the Best Documentary/Television Award
August 25, 2009
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, MBDA National Director David Hinson and
Earvin “Magic†Johnson to discuss minority entrepreneurship and creating viable business growth
August 25, 2009
On Thursday, from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Home Girl, CEO will host a Networking Soiree designed
August 26, 2009
The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans was created by Executive Order on September 24, 1990 to improve Federal efforts to promote quality education for Hispanic Americans
August 26, 2009
“Beyoncé is multi-platinum artist and a multi-talented woman who clearly embodies the qualities of excellence and achievement that the Billboard Woman Of The Year Award was created to honor,†said Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director. “She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style, business savvy and dedication to charitable causes.â€
August 26, 2009
“We must never forget the progress that Dr. King inspired in civil rights and social justice, and we must recognize how much work is still ahead of us,†said Duncan.
August 26, 2009
Immigrant Advocates and Religious Leaders Launch a Campaign to Get New York City Out of the Deportation Business and to End Federal Immigration Agents' Immoral Enforcement
August 26, 2009
ADL's annual Summer Associate Research Program partners with private law firms to provide their summer associates with the opportunity to conduct research on key civil rights issues
August 26, 2009
This year’s revamped 2009 ALMA Awards® will showcase more Latino talent in more arenas than ever before
August 27, 2009
The event will offer valuable and timely financial information from financial experts, celebrities and community leaders.
August 27, 2009
...Murroni also allegedly offered to waive the application fee or other costs for white applicants, and told white testers that a selling point of College Square Apartments was the absence of black tenants
August 27, 2009
The three-day summit is expected to attract more than 2,000 leaders from the private and public sectors in the U.S. and Africa. Participants will have the opportunity to network with key African and U.S.
August 27, 2009
For the second consecutive year, Aetna and the Aetna Foundation are granting $50,000 in support of the “105 Voices of History†choir
August 27, 2009
"...we have recently initiated discussions with our bank group about potential debt structure options, including a range of refinancing and recapitalization alternatives"
August 27, 2009
‘EAT SO THEY CAN’
17â€18 OCTOBER
August 27, 2009
The state of Wisconsin has laws requiring a certain amount of education for all kindergarten through 12th-grade students regarding American Indian nations. To more effectively meet those laws’ requirements
August 27, 2009
New book that examines five African American film icons: Dorothy Dandridge, Pam Grier, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Halle Berry.
August 27, 2009
Literacy organization multiplies its impact by leveraging technology and social networks
August 28, 2009
Sen Alexander and Sec. Duncan Will Participate in Discussions on STEM Education, Charter Schools in Tennessee
August 28, 2009
The award-winning engineering and construction firm is owned and operated by registered professional engineers, and reports revenues totaling more than $19.5 million
August 28, 2009
This innovative research project will solidify the effects that policy and environmental changes have on the overall health behaviors of children and community residents within the Marvin Gaye Park area.
August 28, 2009
Over the years, Ted Kennedy has supported legislation that promotes equal rights and has fought closed-minded and discriminatory measures
August 28, 2009
For three decades, this organization has shaped the work of governments at all levels and all across the nation
August 28, 2009
The guide, HBCU Today, is a 300-page resource book that offers feature articles on the history and future of HBCUs, black college culture and campus life, and top academic programs
August 31, 2009
Larry Frankel was clearly one of the most effective advocates for civil liberties and justice in Pennsylvania. Larry understood that in the fight to preserve and expand our civil liberties, being civil was as important as being right.
August 31, 2009
The epilogue focuses on the long-term effects of the murder of Matthew Shepard on the town of Laramie. It explores how the town has changed and how the murder continues to reverberate in the community. The play also includes new interviews with Matthew’s mother Judy Shepard and Mathew’s murderer Aaron McKinney, who’s serving two consecutive life sentences.
August 31, 2009
The National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has recently received contracting data from the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning federally funded highway projects. Nationally, Black contractors
August 31, 2009
The Roy Wilkins Award, the highest recognition bestowed by the
NAACP, was given to Northrop Grumman's Navigation Systems Division in
recognition of its outstanding diversity program, employment
August 31, 2009
A personal finance blog serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, has resume writing and job interviewing tips to help you rise above the competition and land that job.
August 31, 2009
UM history professor Charles Eagles provides an unprecedented look at the circumstances and events leading up to that fateful day in October 1962, when Meredith became the university's first black student.