February 01, 2010
When young whites embrace rap and hip-hop culture, is it an example of America moving toward being a colorblind society. Or is it just another case of cultural theft and
February 01, 2010
Each of the 100 BMOA pilot sites will distribute the American Heart Association’s Family Health History Tree posters to their youth mentees, who will then complete it with their families. The poster helps families get to the root of their health history by filling
February 01, 2010
In Sugar of the Crop, Butler details her unprecedented journey to reveal the hopes and dreams of the first generation of free African Americans
February 01, 2010
A new report being released today by the Service Employees International Union highlights the continued poverty wages of Hollywood's
February 01, 2010
Project MATE, INC understands that a majority of minority teens have not an inkling of what entrepreneurship is or the impact it has on the world. The reason for minority teens not knowing of this issue is not because it is something they do not care
February 01, 2010
Rev. David Beckmann, president, Bread for the World, today urged members of the National Latino Congreso to press their representatives in Congress to create more green jobs in order to reduce hunger and poverty among U.S. Latinos. "A recent poll by
February 01, 2010
After having the American Renaissance conference canceled at the Dulles Marriott and then again at the Washington Dulles Westin hotels, the Nazi "white nationalist" website Stormfront is reporting that American Renaissance leader Jared Taylor will reveal
February 01, 2010
The 2010 honorees included legendary songstress Whitney Houston (Entertainment), multi-faceted entertainer Queen Latifah (Media), respected business mogul Sean "Diddy"
February 02, 2010
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February 02, 2010
African-American men are at a higher risk for developing prostate cancer and more than twice as likely to die from the disease," said Mike Haynes, NFL
February 02, 2010
U.S. House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, along with a coalition of civil rights and Muslim activists, again is calling for a Justice Department investigation into last fall's shooting of a Detroit imam by FBI agents. The cleric's long-awaited autopsy report was
February 02, 2010
Each year, nearly 400,000 minority students enroll as freshmen in a four-year college, hoping to realize all of the opportunities that earning a bachelor’s degree affords. Many arrive on campus having overcome underfunded high schools, an intimidating college
February 02, 2010
Lee, who is responsible for "joints" like Get on the Bus, Do the Right Thing, and Bamboozled, told students that Latino and African-American students needed to "wake up" and break the stigma that getting an education often has in poor minority communities.
February 02, 2010
NHLI is the premier executive leadership organization preparing Latinas for positions of national and international influence, public policy impact and to contribute to the advancement of the Hispanic community. Its mission is to develop Hispanas as
February 02, 2010
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is introducing a new multimedia campaign entitled "The Line," connecting the past to the present this Black History Month. This unique campaign utilizes the distinctive "line" of red piping embroidered on the Marine Corps
February 02, 2010
In honor of Black History month, BlackTV247.com is proud to offer the first broadcast channel exclusively dedicated to celebrating the historic and contemporary accomplishments made by people of African descent the world over. The channels eclectic programs share
February 02, 2010
The documentary style web series explores the open dialogue between men that can only happen in one place: the barbershop. Featuring well-known actor Malik Yoba
February 03, 2010
According to the complaint, before showing the tester any homes, Foreman told the tester that he did not know where to take the tester
February 03, 2010
What makes the BHS so unique is that most of the exhibits have never been shown in any museums.
February 03, 2010
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) will host its 20th Annual Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., from March 22 - 24, 2010. Still celebrating its 30th anniversary, the USHCC offers this unique three-day event, which will provide
February 03, 2010
Prominent scholars, activists, and attorneys will discuss the effects of current laws and social policies on LGBT communities of color at the annual symposium of the Rutgers Race and the Law Review, to be held from 5 – 9 pm on Thursday, February, 25
February 03, 2010
Melanoma is more than 10 times higher in whites compared to blacks, but over a five-year span, blacks have a 78 percent lower survival rate
February 03, 2010
Lee Daniels ("Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire") is only the second black filmmaker to be nominated for best director in the 81-year-history
February 03, 2010
The complaint states Christians now can become the target of federal investigations, grand juries and even charges for no more than opposing the activism of homosexuals who want not only public endorsement of their life choices, but to halt any criticism of those
February 03, 2010
"Philanthropy has been criticized for failing to offer sufficient support to African-American, Latino, Asian American and other organizations led by and serving people of color. The census offers a win-win opportunity for everyone." Kathleen Enright, executive
February 03, 2010
"It hurts me to use that term Blaxploitation, because it seems to overshadow all of the movies," said White. "The NAACP came up with that term only to identify poorly-done films that exploited the black dollars. But there were a lot of excellent movies that I consider
February 03, 2010
“Dental IQ is very low†in many of the patients who visit La Clinica de La Raza’s dental clinics, said Dr. Ariane Terlet, La
February 04, 2010
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During the debate, seven African-American congressmen offered personal accounts of the
February 04, 2010
You may have heard by now that CBS plans to air a 30-second ad by right-wing anti-abortion group Focus on the Family, starring football player Tim Tebow, during the Super Bowl. And it just got even worse
February 04, 2010
Emblematic of Sphinx's core purpose, the orchestra accompanying the finalists in both divisions will be made up entirely of black and Latino musicians, all professionals
February 04, 2010
The survey showed that Fenty's support has dived in the past two years, especially among African Americans, even though residents are mostly happy with city services and other results that his administration has delivered.
February 04, 2010
BET Networks analyzed data from more than 80,000 consumers to understand the values, interests and lifestyles of African Americans and the relationship their personal aspirations, family structures, media preferences and product consumption serve. The
February 04, 2010
According to a 2008 assessment by the Office of Institutional Research, there are 11,465 underrepresented students at Sac State. These include Latinos, African-Americans, American Indians and Asians. Statistics show that the graduation rates
February 04, 2010
Often forced to work 12-hour shifts, workers were at the factory 61 to 65 hours a week, including 12 to 15 hours of obligatory overtime, which was unpaid. The workers were paid a below-subsistence wage of just
February 04, 2010
In addition to women, African-Americans continue to experience the disproportionate burden of lung cancer incidence and mortality. Compared with other ethnic groups, African-Americans have the highest incidence of lung cancer, highest mortality rate, and lowest 5-
February 04, 2010
One of the 'Little Rock Nine' group of African-American students that desegregated Little Rock High School. Dr. Roberts will discuss his
February 05, 2010
The study followed 662 African-American students in urban schools, a group that, on average -- previous research shows -- become sexually active at a young
February 05, 2010
Leading economists and civil rights figures reacted to the Senate's latest proposal to create jobs in light of new unemployment numbers from the Department of Labor. The legislation, introduced by Senators Reid (D-NV), Durbin (D-IL), Dorgan (D-ND), Baucus (D-
February 05, 2010
The first black American hero of World War II, Miller (1919-1943) became an inspiration to generations of Americans for his actions at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
February 05, 2010
PBS describes it as "a powerful documentary television series that salutes our African-American service men and women and reveres their dedicated
February 05, 2010
Native American leaders in Montana are asking for an apology from Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele for his use of the phrase "honest Injun" during an interview on FOX News last month. Steele is set to be the keynote speaker for the Montana GOP's kickoff event in Great Falls on Feb. 13
February 05, 2010
Program provides greater leadership opportunities for university students with strong interest in the U.S. Hispanic community. Building on its successful summer Congressional internship program, the CHLI Global Leaders Internship and Fellowship Program
February 05, 2010
The Institute and MJF will engage in mobilization efforts to ensure that the needs of Black Americans are addressed in the National AIDS
February 05, 2010
In tribute to Judith Jamison’s and Alvin Ailey’s artistry and contributions to American culture, The Smithsonian‘s National Museum of
February 05, 2010
Limited outreach to youth and to a large segment of Hispanics who are not parish affiliates in a formal way are also seen as areas of concern. “The NRHM assessment underscores what many Hispanic ministry leaders have been saying: the major challenge in
February 08, 2010
The journey continues 50 years later, as new economic discrimination segregates schoolchildren from activities their parents can’t afford, she said. And there’s discrimination when South Carolina employers can fire workers without a stated reason, Greenville
February 08, 2010
The Reverend will present, “With Justice for All: Human Rights and Civil Rights At Home and Abroad". Rev. Jackson has been called the "conscience of the nation" and
February 08, 2010
“Planned Parenthood’s response to the Tebow family’s Super Bowl ad continues their founder, eugenicist Margaret Sanger’s history of deception. They feature two African American athletes who are talking about ‘respecting’ women’s choices without ever mentioning, alveda king, alveda, c, king
February 08, 2010
The Oregon League of Minority Voters has not figured out details for the awards, to be issued this spring, said Promise King, executive director of the statewide nonprofit organization. But recipients must live in Oregon. And they can't be of Asian, African, Latino,
February 08, 2010
The 10-cent newspaper now found on yellowed, disintegrating paper tackled issues ranging from discrimination at fraternities and sororities to a near-riot at the Armory when police broke up a gathering of black teens. It also included a photo spread of fashion
February 08, 2010
Star of television, film and stage, Cicely Tyson is a trailblazer for her portrayal of strong positive roles for African-American actresses. As a successful model
February 08, 2010
An interactive portfolio about the civil-rights era, with contemporary portraits by Platon, historical photographs, interviews, and audio commentary by David Remnick, whose written introduction appears
February 08, 2010
The ABA is out with a new report that suggests the recession has negatively impacted diversity in the legal profession. The report also confirms reports
February 08, 2010
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center announced today that His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, will accept the International Freedom Conductor Award (IFCA). The Dalai Lama, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his unstinting
February 09, 2010
White graduates earned more credits than black and Hispanic students in the categories of “advanced mathematics†and “advanced science and engineering,†says the study by researchers at MPR Associates Inc., based in Berkeley, Calif. The
February 09, 2010
"BET Networks is honored to work with the First Lady and to be a part of the Let's Move campaign addressing the issue of childhood obesity across the nation," said Lee. "The mission of the Let's Move campaign fits squarely within our corporate
February 09, 2010
The houses of three Chicago African-American literary giants--author Richard Wright (left), poet Gwendolyn Brooks and playwright Lorraine Hansberry--took a significant step toward protected landmark status Monday after a City Council committee recommended
February 09, 2010
"Whether one agrees with Michael Steele or not, his chairmanship of the RNC is historic, and his voice is shaping the course of our nation in these challenging
February 09, 2010
It is a balancing act that has frustrated some black leaders and scholars, who are starting to challenge Mr. Obama’s language and policies. On Capitol Hill
February 09, 2010
"41st & Central: The Untold Story of the L.A. Black Panthers" As Centerpiece Presentation
February 09, 2010
Titled "A Personal Account of Cape Town in 1990," the exhibition features photographs and newspapers from
February 09, 2010
"That's where the power comes from," says the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who first met the singer in the 1960s. "When there is no gap between what you say and who you are, what you say and what you believe — when you can express that in song, it is all the more powerful."
February 09, 2010
"We are committed to supporting the Asian communities here in the West and across the country and are proud to join them as they
February 10, 2010
"Inside Buffalo," a new 60-minute documentary to be shown Saturday in Oakland, highlights the service by the 92nd Infantry Division, an all-African-American unit, nicknamed the "Buffalo Soldiers Division," that fought in Italy during World War II. The U.S. armed
February 10, 2010
"After the Obama Administration tried to put itself between me and my doctor with its health care plan,
February 10, 2010
In the first-ever analysis of the impacts of charter school attendance on educational attainment, educational researchers Kevin Booker and Brian Gill of Mathematica Policy Research, Tim R. Sass of Florida State University, and Ron Zimmer of Michigan
February 10, 2010
Early in the clip that was shown, the subject of NASCAR's past with minorities was discussed and how Wendell Scott remains the only African-American
February 10, 2010
McNeil was one of four college students who started a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter in Greensboro 50 years ago. The sit-in was a non-violent protest that helped set in motion the civil rights movement across the country. McNeil graduated from Williston High
February 10, 2010
Nearly one-half of Black and Latino youth combined in the United States fail to graduate from high school, researchers at Northeastern University have found, leading to poverty and unemployment and threatening the U.S. competitiveness in the global economy.
February 10, 2010
Featured are keynote addresses by four remarkable women: award-winning actress Angela Bassett, renowned editor and entrepreneur Tina Brown, humanitarian and actress Mia
February 10, 2010
At the same time, Asians were “over-represented†at county clinics, Fielding said, receiving 27.62% of the vaccinations, although they make up about 13% of the county population.
The figures surprised Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, who had complained in
February 10, 2010
Since opening, the Fort Wayne African/African- American Historical Museum (FWAAHM), 436 E. Douglas Ave., has continued to grow and has established itself as an important educational entity in Fort Wayne and the surrounding community. Museum
February 11, 2010
Everything he does away from the ice — at least in his home country — would seem to indicate this amazing speedskater, the first African-American to
February 11, 2010
Nationwide, only 25 percent of Hispanics ages 18 to 24 were in college in 2006. That compares with 32 percent of blacks, 44 percent of whites and 61 percent of Asian-Americans, according to a report by the American Council on Education. But the same report
February 11, 2010
Though communities of color represent nearly 60 percent of the population, the state of California’s leadership has not addressed this majority
February 11, 2010
Overall, the number of San Francisco African-American residents has dropped from a peak of about 120,000, or 13% of the total city population, in 1980 to about
February 11, 2010
Georgia Right to Life has sponsored the 65 billboards with the Atlanta-based Radiance Foundation, a group which encourages adoption. According to the New York
February 11, 2010
“Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are deeply invested in helping to pass meaningful comprehensive
February 11, 2010
Gossett says he decided to speak up about his diagnosis to increase awareness about the disease, particularly in the African- American community. With preventive examinations and early treatment, prostate cancer is one of the most treatable cancers. Prostate cancer is the single most diagnosed non-skin cancer among African Americans: 30,870 will be diagnosed this year alone.
February 11, 2010
Despite consensus in the medical community about steps physicians can take to address racial and ethnic
February 11, 2010
Expressing his personal support for a repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law -- support shared by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen -- Secretary Gates emphasized the need for a full review to ensure it's done right if it happens. This
February 12, 2010
Evidence-based smoking cessation treatments are addressed in another article in this special section
February 12, 2010
"The history of the case is rich. People know, `Those nine black boys raped those white women.' But people don't know about the case, what really happened," said Sheila Washington, a black woman who headed a push for the museum. Mayor Melvin Potter said some
February 12, 2010
"NASA was for diversity, for desegregation and for integration. They were equal opportunity employers," he said. Moss said this kind of open policy
February 12, 2010
Driven by its growing population and pervasive cultural attributes, the Hispanic community will continue to influence U.S. mainstream. Hispanic heritage is already extremely visible in business, political and social contexts. As Hispanic presence
February 12, 2010
On Sunday the university will participate in the fifth annual Super Sunday, a program in which officials and educators visit area African-American churches to speak about the importance of a college education. Materials and information on what it takes to attend
February 12, 2010
More than a decade in the making, finally "it's here," said Ed Jackson Jr., the project's executive architect. The memorial, the first on the Mall honoring
February 12, 2010
In his third feature-length film, "The Black Rock," Epps explores Alcatraz Island's lesser-known African
February 12, 2010
The IHS received a significant funding boost -- $590 million -- in last year's stimulus package to support community-based health and public health projects
February 12, 2010
The event brought together numerous guest speakers to showcase readings and songs from the civil rights movement, including legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson, Bob
February 15, 2010
When President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) one year ago, the unemployment rate for Latinos was 9.9%; today it is nearly three points higher: 12.6%. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate has yet to reach the
February 15, 2010
From 2004 to 2008, the Congressional Black Caucus’s political and charitable wings took in at least $55 million in corporate and union contributions, according to an analysis by The New York Times, an impressive amount even by the standards of a Washington awash
February 15, 2010
American Indians, living throughout the U.S. in more than 500 tribes with unique customs, use traditional tobacco to welcome
February 15, 2010
The Savannah native survived "Bloody Sunday" to become the "mother of the Voting Rights Act." "We started the movement and I couldn't leave it," Robinson, 99, said
February 15, 2010
Pulley reported that "Johnson, 50, would fold the publisher into Magic Johnson Enterprises, said a person with knowledge of the discussions. The company he founded while a player with the Los Angeles Lakers has partnerships with Starbucks
February 15, 2010
With February being Black History Month, some people worry are children aren't being taught the right history lessons. They want to make it more contemporary by spending less time on Rosa Parks and Frederick Douglass and more time on Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama.
February 15, 2010
Imprisoned 27 years for standing up for what he believed, Nelson Mandela persevered and was miraculously able to galvanize the world around his
February 15, 2010
The conference will provide journalists the tools to effectively report on the impact of health, health policy and health care reform on communities of color. This annual conference has garnered the attention of headliners and newsmakers in the fight
February 16, 2010
Although black athletes were extremely rare in the former East Germany, Szolkowy told the New York Times before the Games that he never experienced racism or discomfort. Tall and lean, the dark-haired Szolkowy was raised by his mother and adapted
February 16, 2010
"One of the main ways that we track how society is doing in terms of race relations, in terms of eliminating discrimination, in terms of promoting diversity, is by looking at statistics," said Richard Ford, a Stanford University law professor who is an expert
February 16, 2010
White students' credit card debt increase 64 percent over that one year period, while Hispanic students' more than doubled and African-American students' more than tripled
February 16, 2010
For centuries, black folks in America have had to fight against stereotypical images of themselves. Many of those images imposed by others have been misleading, hurtful and degrading. Others— often imposed and adopted by black people themselves
February 16, 2010
The DiNapoli report illustrates a gender gap regarding unemployment during the study period of December 2007 through December 2009. The unemployment
February 16, 2010
• Sobriety checkpoints frequently screen traffic in or near Latino neighborhoods. In cities with majority Latino populations, police are seizing cars at three times the
February 16, 2010
"The View's" Sherri Shepherd and KJLH Radio's Adai Lamar will serve as event co-hosts. Health activist Dick Gregory will provide the keynote speech. Norm
February 16, 2010
The Housewives League -- a nonprofit sister group to the Booker T. Washington Businessmen's Association organized by her husband, the pastor of Bethel A.M.E. -- required members to support black businesses, buy black products and patronize black professionals, thus
February 17, 2010
The odds against dramas led by a minority actor historically have been long. None of the networks' attempts through the years had worked, including three shows with James Earl Jones, "Paris," "Gabriel's Fire" and "Under One Roof," and two each with Andre Braugher ("Gideon's Crossing" and "Thief") and Taye Diggs ("Kevin Hill" and "Day Break"). USA Network also tried unsuccessfully a new spin on "Kojak" with Ving Rhames as the lollipop-loving detective.
February 17, 2010
Gillibrand introduced her National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS of 2009 in the Senate on Thursday. The bill has been referred to the Senate
February 17, 2010
“I expressed to [Holder] my extreme disappointment in the decision and our legal advisors saw the evidence and federal jurisdiction differently,†Sharpton said in a
February 17, 2010
The new study is the first to determine if, and how, the type of area an African-American woman lives in contributes to her chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Cozier and her colleagues found that the rate of new type 2 diabetes for women in
February 17, 2010
IT is quite surprising to note that some Jamaicans want to celebrate a Black History Month as done in the United States, or to participate in the recently created Kwanzaa winter observances that fall around Christmas. Some American importations such as Coca
February 17, 2010
There is a new legal challenge to Proposition 209, the initiative prohibiting the UC system from considering race, sex, or ethnicity in student admissions. On Tuesday, members of a group called "Equality by Any Means Necessary" filed a lawsuit against the initiative
February 17, 2010
Survey results demonstrate that persons in rural areas are less likely to use the Internet. For example, Blacks and Hispanics in rural areas exhibit a lesser propensity to use broadband than their counterparts in urban areas. A substantial difference in home
February 17, 2010
Nationally acclaimed radio personality Michael Baisden has created a campaign to encourage one million Americans to sign up as mentors for children in need through a
February 18, 2010
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was also the youngest person to be guilty of inciting racial hatred after setting up a website on which he showed a Ku Klux Klan lynching, when he was just 15. He was given a two-year conditional
February 18, 2010
The Tribune reports that Congressmen Bobby Rush, Jesse Jackson Jr., and Danny Davis have all signed the letter that asks for "uniform, comprehensive and transparent criteria" in the selection of the new Democratic nominee.
February 18, 2010
The history of racism in Oregon is evident in the legal system with examples such as “Lash Laws,†instituted
February 18, 2010
"The civil rights movement did not begin in the 1960s. These men fought for their rights to prove that they
February 18, 2010
"Since we began making music together as teenagers, we always looked to Billboard to stay educated about our business," explains Romeo. "As
February 18, 2010
The first African American to win an individual Winter Games event four years ago, Davis repeated last night, his blistering finishing sprint giving him a second straight
February 18, 2010
The case had racial overtones from the start. Riddle's lawyers filed a motion seeking a new trial before arguments began, claiming that not enough prospective jurors were black. His attorney John Minonk said only nine of 100 potential jurors were
February 18, 2010
But it wasn't. The words Mayberry saw on his Pizza Hut order ticket did not describe the pizza at all. He believes they described him.
February 18, 2010
The films receiving Jury Awards were selected from six categories: Best Feature Documentary, Best Documentary Short, Best Narrative Short, Best Feature Narrative, and First Time Narrative Feature Directing. All films in competition were also eligible for
February 19, 2010
In tackling the problem of childhood obesity, first lady Michelle Obama is doing something that her husband rarely does — talking about an issue bluntly in terms of race and helping urban America. She is, some say, filling a role that Barack Obama seems less inclined to
February 19, 2010
"If you have the beauty, talent and ambition to take over the fashion world, ESSENCE is asking you to show us that you are the new It Girl," says Essence.com Managing
February 19, 2010
The United Nations Security Council should make improving the quality and security of camps for displaced victims of Haiti’s devastating earthquake a top priority, Human Rights Watch said today in an open letter to the Council’s member states. The
February 19, 2010
Among students who aspired toward a STEM degree as entering freshmen, 33 percent of white students and 42 percent of Asian Americans completed a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline within five years of entering college, compared with 22 percent
February 19, 2010
The dialog will take place between the educators and officials representing some of the 15 schools with names like “Savages,†“Redskins,†“Indians,†or “Reds†instead of the 300-plus with names like “Panthers,†“Bears,†“Demons,†or “Pirates.â€
It will be educator-to-educator, said Prof. Donna Langston, president of the Colorado Indian Education Foundation, which has been charged with mediating the touchy high school mascot issue after a bill in the state legislature to address the issue was withdrawn amid cries of outrage at penalties proposed in a cash-short economy.
February 19, 2010
Participants must write a short essay or produce a three-minute video on the subject of Latin America's impact on U.S. culture and society. First- and second-place winners, who will receive Continental Airlines tickets, will be recognized in October at Adelante!'s
February 19, 2010
While the results are subject to many caveats, the study confirms that the Haitian earthquake is likely to be the most destructive natural disaster in modern times, when viewed in relation to the size of the Haiti’s population and its economy. Indeed, in this respect
February 19, 2010
One of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final campaigns was to support striking sanitation workers who wanted higher wages and union representation. Their
February 22, 2010
Brock, 44, became the youngest ever and fourth woman to serve as Chair of the NAACP’s Board of Directors. A highly qualified candidate, her NAACP resumé boasts more than 25 years of service to the NAACP in many capacities, including as a youth board
February 22, 2010
The former UN ambassador and mayor of Atlanta came to St. Augustine last week to speak to Flagler College about the city’s role in the civil rights struggles of the 1960s and to present his documentary, Crossing St. Augustine, to Flagler
February 22, 2010
Those who lived through drinking from separate water fountains, being attacked by police dogs and sitting in the back of city buses will tell you that the
February 22, 2010
The multicultural trade associations will discuss the impact of the housing crisis on minority homeowners, industry reforms and proposed policy changes at the forum entitled: The Color of the Housing Recovery: Creating a Sustainable Path to Minority
February 22, 2010
This incredibly disappointing display at the Civil Rights Museum is a reflection of how Malcolm’s legacy has been treated like the neglected step-child of the African
February 22, 2010
"The odds of a woman being evicted in black neighborhoods is twice that of men," Desmond says. "It's not like that in white neighborhoods. It's quite stunning." Timothy Smeeding, director of the Institute for Research on Poverty and professor in UW
February 22, 2010
He said he believes the plan that Czarnik and Republican state senate leaders are pushing does not take minority areas of the state into account. He said changing the wording of the Illinois Voting Rights Act to prevent lawmakers from drawing boundaries is not
February 22, 2010
The diversity project covers not only African-Americans but also women, Hispanics, Native Americans and Asians. It also looks at religious
February 22, 2010
The program's objective was to develop a national, replicable health education model to reduce diabetes and obesity in African-American men, as well as connect program participants with comprehensive primary healthcare providers. The six-week program
February 23, 2010
Last week, Arbitron secured a court order requiring the Spanish Broadcasting System to encode for PPM ratings as per the terms of
February 23, 2010
U.S. special operations servicemembers used their diverse backgrounds and skill sets to help a nongovernmental organization deliver and set up nearly 100 tents for Haitian earthquake victims living in a camp here. The distribution was a joint operation
February 23, 2010
"Urban Trust's primary mission is to provide consumers with cost efficient and easily understood financial products and services. We are committed to
February 23, 2010
The numbers illustrate the inequality among coaches at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level of college football – formerly known as Division I-A. Approximately 10 percent of the 120 FBS head coaches are black, compared with almost 30 percent
February 23, 2010
The 31st annual Minority Health Conference, titled "Building Community
in the Age of Information: Fighting Health Inequality in the Modern
World," will take place Friday (Feb. 26) at the University of North
February 23, 2010
At times, Shabalin led Domnina around by her ponytail. They mugged, stuck out their tongues and mimicked the hand over mouth gesture that was once associated
February 23, 2010
The conference services recipients of the Minority Teacher Education Scholarship (MTES) and minority community college students preparing to enter teacher education programs. The theme of this year’s conference is “Back to the Basics: Innovation
February 23, 2010
Some 44 percent cite affordability as a barrier to adoption and they are also more likely than average to say digital literacy are a barrier. This group is heavily Hispanic and has a high share of African-Americans.
February 24, 2010
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February 24, 2010
"He thought the border wall was a little ridiculous and didn't think it was going to help," said Van de Putte, Democrats' leader in the Senate and a co-chairwoman of the Democratic National Convention in Denver two years ago. "What he wanted to keep out were those
February 24, 2010
The protesters, who had been chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and other slogans throughout the meeting, broke into song, singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," also known as the Black national anthem, before walking out.
February 24, 2010
There are more than 26 million unemployed Americans who cannot afford to be cut off from these vital lifelines. Minorities and older Americans are disproportionately affected as they are more likely to be unemployed longer.
February 24, 2010
A new analysis, “Hunger by the Numbers Among African Americans†shows that hunger and poverty rates are higher among African Americans
February 24, 2010
The search is on for African American entrepreneurs who are defying the downturn and building successful business to support their community. One example is ad agency veteran Troy Jones turned business owner. Jones and his wife, T. Lynn Jones launched a one stop
February 24, 2010
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February 24, 2010
They are more ethnically and racially diverse than older adults. They're less religious, less likely to have served in the military, and are on track to become the most
February 25, 2010
At the same time the study reveals that black adults have a higher rate of current illicit drug use than the national average (9.5 percent versus 7.9 percent). The difference in rates of current illicit drug use between black adults and the national average tends to be more pronounced among male adults aged 26 and older. For example, 14.7 percent of black adults aged 26 to 49 currently use illicit drugs as opposed to 11.2 percent of the general adult population in that age group
February 25, 2010
“Data that suggest that the chronically unemployed include African Americans and other communities of color with unemployment rates significantly higher than the national average; youth and adult workers in need of enhanced education and training; and those
February 25, 2010
“The Art of Gaman†is organized by San Francisco-based author and guest curator Delphine Hirasuna with the cooperation of the San Francisco chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League. It features more than 120 art objects, most of which are on loan
February 25, 2010
When the Barack Obama administration urged Congress to settle a protracted anti-discrimination lawsuit for 1.25 billion dollars on behalf of African American farmers
February 25, 2010
In terms of his own commitment to broadband, Locke announced during the tribal gathering that the Ute Indian Tribe Head Start Program in Fort Duchense, Utah will be part of a $13.4 million Recovery Act grant to the University of Utah to provide underserved
February 25, 2010
"This bill simply does not go far enough," Morial said. "It's a tiny step when what we need is a giant leap." Morial earlier this month met with President Barack Obama, asking for specific provisions to address job training, minority contractors, youth employment and
February 25, 2010
Some Caribbean-American leaders are urging their communities to write their nationalities on the line under "some other race" on the forms arriving in
February 25, 2010
In little more than a year, oil companies have put dozens of money-producing rigs on remote rolling prairie and
February 26, 2010
The SCLC is spearheading efforts to change that. Reverend Dwight Montgomery is the president of the the SCLC chapter in Memphis. "We feel there is a lot of self inflicted slavery when you talk about black on black crime, when you talk about young people
February 26, 2010
Last year marked a great investment in early childhood education programs, amounting to more than $4 billion in federal funding. If approved by Congress, the Early Learning Challenge Fund would provide another $8 billion throughout the next eight
February 26, 2010
What they all have in common is the hot spotlight on the famed Apollo Theater stage. Although many of the artists are gone, the Apollo moments
February 26, 2010
Internet policy questions may seem too removed from the daily lives of ordinary citizens; yet fierce battles over who controls the Internet are being waged around the country, the outcomes of which will affect our quality of living for decades to come. As the
February 26, 2010
The study found that 94 percent of African Americans and 98 percent of Hispanics who have college degrees are now online, and that college-educated
February 26, 2010
Some of the information and testimony from that trial was later used to convict him, when many witnesses
February 26, 2010
For cash-strapped families like his, all it takes is one hiccup—a jump in interest rates, an illness, the loss of a job, a pay cut—to find themselves staring down the barrel of financial ruin. These days, the contrast between struggling families on Main Street and
February 26, 2010
The Martin Luther King Jr. Award has been presented by the Consulate General of Israel in New York for the past 19 years to individuals and organizations promoting