When “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Benzino was shot during his mother’s funeral processional by his nephew—how’s that for family dysfunction?— fans of the show were convinced that would be the most controversial story arc of the upcoming season. They were wrong. RELATED: UPDATED: ‘L&HH ATL’ Star Benzino Interviewed After Being Shot At Mother’s Funeral [VIDEO] Mimi […]
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced an agreement with the city of Dubuque, Iowa (pictured), that effectively settles allegations that the city discriminated against African Americans applying for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Last year, reports emerged from the city that officials admitted to barring Blacks from the program […]
How many of the parents out there could have called this one? According to a new report, data shows that students of color are more likely to have less experienced and less effective teachers. Colorlines reports: The Center for American Progress issued a report on Friday that confirms that low-income students of color not only have less […]
Tuesday, April 15th 7:00-9:00pm  WHO:             Alvin Ailey’s Revelations: A Fresh Look at a Classic  WHAT:           More than just a popular dance work, Revelations has become a cultural treasure, beloved by generations of fans. Moderated by: Theara Ward, Teaching Artist with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater educational programs, with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company members Hope […]
After getting into a heated debate Monday over the President, race and what Obama should do for his black constituents, the “NewsOne Now” panel was ready to finish the conversation Tuesday. Panelists Joia Jefferson Nuri and Armstrong Williams have some ideas for how President Obama can account for blacks in his legislative agenda and they shared them with […]
April 16, 1862 marked the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. Over 3,000 enslaved persons were freed eight months before the Emancipation Proclamation liberated slaves in the South. The District also has the distinction of being the only part of the United States to have compensated slave owners for freeing enslaved persons they […]
A transgender student at George Fox University, in Newburg, Ore., is requesting permission from the institution to move into the male dormitories after completing his sexual transition to become a man. Take our poll at the bottom of the story! “I have the right, as any other male, to live on campus with males,”Jayce M […]
California was more than just a destination for grizzled mine workers looking to capitalize on the Gold Rush of the 1800s. It was also a destination for former slaves to begin new lives and earn economic freedom. However, under pressure from pro-slavery advocates from the South, a fugitive law was passed on this day in […]
Harvard University Accepts A Record Number Of Black Students Amid recent encouraging reports of African-American students getting accepted to most or all of the Ivy League schools, comes new data suggesting that Harvard University may be leading the way on diversity. According to Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, the highly ranked institution’s class […]
Janese Carthon Case Type: Endangered Date of Birth: January 1, 2000 Missing Date: April 12, 2014 Age Now: 14 Missing City: Atlanta Missing State: Georgia Gender: Female Race: Black Complexion: Medium Height: 4-11 Weight: 127 Hair Color: Black Hair Length: Medium Eye Color: Brown Wear Glasses or Contacts: No Location Last Seen: Around 8 a.m. […]
A Florida teacher was fired last week after being accused of ordering an attack on a student who reportedly threatened her, WPTV-TV 5 reports. A school board in St. Lucie County officially let Dru Dehart (pictured left) go during a meeting Thursday evening. The accusation stems from an incident in March of 2013 when 7th […]
First the bad news: The percentage of Americans with diabetes has doubled since 1988, with nearly one in 10 adults now diagnosed with the blood-sugar disease, according to a new study. “Diabetes has increased dramatically. The rates have almost doubled since the late ’80s and early ’90s,” said Elizabeth Selvin, the study’s lead author and […]
