March 01, 2011
Each year, teams of students at UNCF member historically black colleges and universities compete by raising funds to help UNCF, its students and member institutions.
March 01, 2011
The ACLU made the call after Georgia lawmakers including State Representative Matt Ramsey and State Senator Jack Murphy proposed Arizona-style legislation.
March 01, 2011
There is a rising belief that Mexico is becoming a new drug war-era Columbia, and that our federal government should deploy the military along our southern border.
March 01, 2011
Cummings has just launched a wide-ranging investigation into increasingly widespread allegations of foreclosure fraud and abuse.
March 01, 2011
“The case before the Supreme Court raises a critical question about whether employees will continue to have the ability to join together in court.
March 02, 2011
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March 02, 2011
This list recognizes women and men, both prominent and lesser known, who have committed themselves to improving the lives of girls and women around the world.
March 02, 2011
“We are recognizing the tremendous impact that just a small group of thirty-one women can have in their communities."
March 02, 2011
Ali was an immediate choice, not because he was a great boxer but because he burst on the public scene during the tumultuous 1960s.
March 03, 2011
Not all racial and ethnic groups have equal access to kidney transplantation.
March 03, 2011
In our meeting with President Felipe Calderon last year, his commitment to strengthening the relationship between Mexico and the United States was absolutely clear.
March 03, 2011
Blacks who face chronic exposure to racial discrimination may have an increased likelihood of suffering a race-based battle fatigue.
March 03, 2011
The youngest daughter of slain activist Malcolm X has been arraigned on charges of stealing tens of thousands of dollars.
March 03, 2011
Romeo's ultimate goal is to use it as a platform to bring awareness to the epidemic of our high school dropout rate in America.
March 04, 2011
Recent efforts by Governor Scott Walker...will have devastating consequences for racial minorities and civil rights progress.
March 04, 2011
She details her relationship with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and it suffices to say it was complicated.
March 04, 2011
“Spies, Traitors & Saboteurs is certain to thrill visitors with stories of intrigue and inspire them with our nation’s resilience."
March 04, 2011
It is in the nation's interest to prevent foreclosures. Everyone benefits when we can help families stay in their homes.
March 07, 2011
Close to Star's heart is the fact that cardiovascular disease claims the life of nearly 100,000 African-Americans annually.
March 07, 2011
Wilkerson will discuss her book, “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration.â€
March 07, 2011
The Ball, long known as Washington, D.C.’s largest one-night non-political black-tie gala, is expected to raise more than $3M.
March 07, 2011
Ciprian-Matthews is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has coordinated the efforts of overseas bureaus, correspondents and producers.
March 08, 2011
Cal State’s six year old Super Sunday initiative aims to demonstrate to young African Americans that a college degree is within their reach.
March 08, 2011
Unwavering leadership is an important quality of a hero in Indian Country; each of the awardees have proven their commitment.
March 08, 2011
“This crisis not only threatens our nation’s economic recovery, but it also drains state and local budgets that rely on property tax revenues."
March 08, 2011
If Florida rolls back its clemency rules, it will be one of only four states left in the country that deny the right to vote to everyone with a felony conviction for life.
March 08, 2011
In this case the primary constitutional challenge is to the personal responsibility provision, which requires individuals to obtain health insurance by 2014.
March 09, 2011
Many people believe that discrimination and fat are associated primarily because of discrimination against the overweight and obese.
March 09, 2011
Hudson has trained more than 20,000 students and is dedicated to the goal of reaching one million youngsters before he turns over the responsibility.
March 09, 2011
These women will be formally inducted on September 30th and October 1st, 2011 in Seneca Falls, the birthplace of the American Women's Rights Movement.
March 09, 2011
“The league continues to be the destination for the greatest women basketball players in the world."
March 10, 2011
Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS) is the grassroots mobilization of black women in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and was the first of its kind in the nation.
March 10, 2011
Justice Sotomayor, the Court's first Hispanic justice, will be presented with the Philadelphia Bar Association's Diversity Award.
March 10, 2011
African Americans now make up a bare majority in a city that only two decades was one of the blackest cities in the United States.
March 10, 2011
According to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Los Angeles, the number of Korean children in foster homes has risen steadily in recent years
March 10, 2011
"The fact that we're talking about people who wield real political power should scare everyone who cares about our constitutional ideals."
March 11, 2011
Cornell W. Jones has won the 7th Annual Mr. Historically Black College and University title marking consecutive years that WSSU contestants have won.
March 11, 2011
Federal Court Urged to Allow Post 9/11 Religious Profiling Suit to Proceed. CCR argued the suit meets the standards for holding federal officials accountable.
March 11, 2011
A recent Yale University study revealed higher rates of marijuana use among African American and Hispanic/Latino boys.
March 11, 2011
Hispanic population growth is exceeding the most recent Census estimates by four percent with nearly 39 million counted so far.
March 11, 2011
“These measures will enable Illinois to use the savings gained from ending the death penalty to provide a reparation award to children of murder victims."
March 11, 2011
The DOJ reports from the latest available data that from 1992 to 2001 American Indians experienced violent crimes at more than twice the national rate.
March 14, 2011
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March 14, 2011
New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave our photographer the thumbs-up sign as he lead a St. Patrick's Day parade
March 14, 2011
The return to segregated neighborhood schools...should be taken very by seriously by the black community.
March 14, 2011
The former First Lady marched up to President Kennedy and handed him a three-page list of women who were qualified for top posts in his administration.
March 14, 2011
Spanish language wall decorations were stripped off the walls and Spanish textbooks were stacked away.
March 15, 2011
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March 15, 2011
"All of us who cherish equality and equal opportunity have been energized by three strong voices of inclusion."
March 15, 2011
"We are fortunate to have Julian Bond as our conference keynote speaker, as his life is a testament to what is possible through hard work."
March 15, 2011
"Behave" follows the process of what happens to minors (under age 18) who have fallen into the hands of the Brazilian legal system.
March 15, 2011
The study revealed key grooming essentials for Latinos, they celebrate “vanidad” over “machismo and personal care rituals go beyond the basics.
March 16, 2011
If our nation ever is to approach that illusive goal of post-racial America, it must find a credible solution to the lingering disparities.
March 16, 2011
The Asian population in many Bay Area cities has more than doubled since 2000, from 15 to 36 percent in San Ramon and 10 to 27 percent in Dublin, for example.
March 16, 2011
"From this day forward, these colorful, vibrant images of our Latin music legends will travel on letters and packages to every single household in America."
March 16, 2011
DOMA did something never done before in U.S. history: it said the federal government will pretend that an entire class of legally married couples is not really married.
March 16, 2011
"Iyanla radically redefines what it means when ‘life falls apart,'" says Michael Bernard Beckwith, New York Times best-selling author of Spiritual Liberation."
March 16, 2011
Peck replied, "Looks like to me, if shooting these immigrating feral hogs works, maybe we have found a (solution) to our illegal immigration problem."
March 17, 2011
"It's intolerable that it the US would invoke and distort one of the darkest moments in American history to justify its failure."
March 17, 2011
The man behind these scams did most of the damage by purposely targeting mostly working-class, Spanish-speaking victims in Los Angeles.
March 17, 2011
Ten filmmakers from across the country were selected from a pool of more than 376 submissions to participate in TAA this year.
March 17, 2011
"A dual justice system that treats white girls differently from black girls is disproportionately impacting African American girls.â€
March 17, 2011
two University of California, Los Angeles professors are urging the administration to require diversity training for students.
March 18, 2011
Conference will examine the decades-old ramifications of President Nixon’s declaration of the “war on drugs†in urban communities like Newark.
March 18, 2011
“What are we teaching them [by removing the N-word]? This may be their first encounter with slavery.â€
March 18, 2011
“Clearly the original video posted by me was inappropriate,†she said in the statement. “I cannot explain what possessed me to approach the subject as I did."
March 18, 2011
The measure would allow undocumented immigrants who graduate from a California high school to qualify for college scholarships and financial aid.
March 21, 2011
“The government’s surveillance practices should not be immune from judicial review, and this decision ensures that they won’t be."
March 21, 2011
As the number of non-English speakers seeking healthcare in the United States continues to grow, so does the need for medical interpreters.
March 21, 2011
"Hunger doesn't end when the school bell rings and gap periods, like the summer months, often present nutritional challenges to children from low-income households."
March 21, 2011
The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), is outraged at the recent grand jury finding in Philadelphia.
March 21, 2011
“Tupac†chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip hop artist and actor.
March 22, 2011
Rev. Al Sharpton presented the Excellence in Media Award to Russell Simmons, who has repeatedly spoken out on issues of concern to the LGBT community.
March 22, 2011
As part of the National Urban League’s annual Legislative Policy Conference in Washington, DC, the League will convene a State of Black America town hall meeting.
March 22, 2011
When completed, the bronze statue will be the first in the nation to showcase a black military officer on a horse.
March 22, 2011
A coalition of labor, student and community organizations is panning a massive rally on March 24 at NY City Hall, culminating in a march to Wall Street.
March 22, 2011
We believe that this arrangement will help provide broadband access to those who have to this point gone without it.
March 23, 2011
“It has been hypothesized that menthol in cigarettes influences smoking behavior, perhaps increasing dependency."
March 23, 2011
“Clinicians may be under the false impression that women of color have lower rates of antenatal depression."
March 23, 2011
Congressman Lewis first came to national attention as one of the top figures in the civil rights movement.
March 23, 2011
Ms. Taylor was a true ally to the LGBT community. She was one of the first public voices to speak up about the AIDS crisis.
March 23, 2011
The commission also urged the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Navy to change recruitment standards to give more blacks and Hispanics a chance to qualify.
March 24, 2011
He predicted that in 30 years 80 percent of public school students will be Hispanic, black or from other minority groups.
March 24, 2011
“Race remains an ongoing academic issue because of the continued gap between graduation rates."
March 24, 2011
Shirley Chisholm holds the distinction of being the first female African-American Member of Congress and the first African-American to run for President.
March 24, 2011
The case has been pending for more than two years and a scheduled hearing in November was abruptly cancelled without explanation.
March 25, 2011
As school districts are forced to make deep budget cuts, the move to a longer kindergarten day for all children deserves a second look.
March 25, 2011
"The 2011 Native American $1 Coin celebrates the Wampanoag Treaty of 1621 that later led the English colonists and Massosoit and his men to join in a first harvest feast."
March 25, 2011
This is a sex-discrimination case brought by six California women on behalf of female employees at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores across the country.
March 25, 2011
The Wilmington Ten were a group of civil rights activists who spent nearly a decade in jail after being convicted of arson and conspiracy in 1971.
March 25, 2011
"As the most successful African American artist in country music, Charley Pride is indeed a country legend."
March 28, 2011
"I'm a fan of baseball, and I am honored to be a part of MLB's family and tradition of being a pioneering organization for civil rights and social justice and equity."
March 28, 2011
When it comes to orientation and gender identity, a protected classification for purposes of federal housing programs has no support in any Act of Congress.
March 28, 2011
"No objective person could confidently determine that Davis is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt from the evidence available now in his case."
March 28, 2011
Olmos, who in addition to being nominated for an Academy Award for “Stand and Deliver,†was most recently starred in the just concluded “Battlestar Galacticaâ€.
March 28, 2011
“I know I speak for my FS 10 colleagues when I say that we are very humbled to have received this award from the Black Press of America and NNPAF."
March 29, 2011
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March 29, 2011
As the primary purchaser in the family, today's mom seamlessly weaves mobile into her shopping experience by using tools to research, decide, and buy right in the store.
March 29, 2011
Pendergrass wrote the song expressly for inclusion in the biographical film of his life that he was helping to develop.
March 29, 2011
“Misplaced Priorities†tracks the steady shift of state funds away from education and toward the criminal justice system.
March 29, 2011
Rickard has led multifaceted campaigns to change our nation’s legal culture targeted at legislators, the courts, and the public.
March 29, 2011
Business is business and family is family. I love my daughter and am very proud of who she is and all that she has achieved. I look forward to her continued great success
March 30, 2011
Despite living through twenty presidencies, she’s still experiencing the residual effects of racial inequality that existed when she was born.
March 30, 2011
The recent report that America’s most segregated cities are just as -- if not more -- segregated than they were a couple of decades ago is hardly a revelation.
March 30, 2011
Female TSOs are being forced from their baggage screening position to the checkpoints because of the male to female ratio needed for passenger screening.
March 30, 2011
We feel that this rule is too broad; rather than protect students, it's going to take valuable and essential programs away from students who depend on them.
March 30, 2011
"With ENDA now re-introduced, it is time for Congress to make good on its promise to focus on the top priority of all Americans - good jobs and economic security."
March 30, 2011
“Police like to use marijuana as a pretext to crack down on more serious crime, but there’s little evidence to suggest this is an effective strategy."
March 30, 2011
“Our highest priority must be to use limited taxpayer dollars to support programs that will truly meet all of our children’s educational needs."
March 30, 2011
For the second year, the County Health Rankings confirm the critical role that factors such as education, jobs, income, and environment play.
March 30, 2011
"We wanted to take an in-depth look at the Congressional Black Caucus, at their rise within Congress to become a powerful, geographically diverse group of Members.
March 30, 2011
Officials at a Michigan high school say they've increased security after a list targeting black students was found written on a bathroom wall.
March 30, 2011
The grants support cultural preservation, economic development, job creation and environmental preservation for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
March 30, 2011
“The love for justice that is in us is not only the best part of our being, but it is also the most true to our nature,†Cesar Chavez famously stated."
March 30, 2011
The mission of the Zone is use to use a comprehensive green strategy with intense resident engagement to more rapidly push community change and create jobs.
March 30, 2011
"The stress of this wrongful conviction has dismantled my family, disgraced my ministry, demolished my reputation, credibility and business relationships."
March 30, 2011
“We are approaching a new high point in the prevalence of U.S. residents who were born outside the country."
March 31, 2011
"We need to acknowledge that, in America, health is a true civil right. It is essential that we enlist leaders from every corner of society to fight."
March 31, 2011
From May until December of 1961, more than 400 Americans risked their lives -- many enduring savage beatings and imprisonment.
March 31, 2011
"The National Women's Conference is a special time to highlight the accomplishments of Latinas who are excelling in their careers'"
March 31, 2011
"Healthy tribal communities are vital to healthy tribal economies, and health care reform advances our efforts in that area."
March 31, 2011
As the author of the landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994, then-Senator Biden exposed high rates of domestic violence.
March 31, 2011
Cesar Chavez saw the need for change and made a courageous choice to work to improve the lives of his fellow farm workers.
March 31, 2011
The number of Hispanics counted in the 2010 Census was nearly 1 million more than expected, based on the most recent Census Bureau population estimates.
March 31, 2011
"We call on the US Senate -- and in particular, Senate Democrats -- to stand with low-income children, to rebuff the heavy lobbying of anti-school choice special interests
March 31, 2011
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced the launch of “Operation Desert Sky,†an airborne version of his controversial crime sweeps.
March 31, 2011
The 10-year population count may have missed as many as 300,000 residents of the Lone Star state.
March 31, 2011
Thousands will travel to Washington to send a message to Congress that the proposals undermining women’s health.
March 31, 2011
“Adequate research and data is critical to fully understanding and addressing the unique health needs of the LGBT community."
March 31, 2011
We are fortunate to have Julian Bond as our conference keynote speaker, as his life is a testament to what is possible through hard work.
March 31, 2011
“We’re going to have to come to grips with the fact that these programs cannot exist if we want America to be what we want it to be.â€
March 31, 2011
"Hastings has been an important voice for enhancing animal protection in federal law. We’re grateful to him for taking the lead and drawing attention to these vital concerns."
March 31, 2011
American voters support 67 – 29 percent allowing women “to serve in ground units that engage in close combat."
March 31, 2011
This year attendees will become a part of Atlanta history as 100 Black Men of Atlanta reaches its 25 year milestone.
March 31, 2011
Crime in the complex was so severe Cabrini-Green made national news and became branded as the worst housing project in the country.
March 31, 2011
"In some ways this suggests that sexual harassment is such a widespread problem that women have figured out ways to deal with it."