In today’s fast-paced, web-based world, it’s very easy for the less popular or “current” areas of Black arts and culture to fall by the wayside.
HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects Black people around the world, with Black women in particular becoming infected at an alarmingly increasing rate. For our community to withstand this epidemic, it’s absolutely crucial that we all know the risks and take all necessary precautions to avoid infection. See below for more information from the Centers for Disease Control. […]
In this clip from the NewsOne/DV Republic-sponsored debate about the film “Precious,” NYU film professor Sheril Antonio explains her reservations about the effect the movie has on the image of the Black family, in particular Black women and mothers.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday renewed America’s commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of earthquake-devastated Haiti, telling visiting President Rene Preval he knows the crisis has not passed.
From Press TV: The United States is involved in preparatory military operations in Somali for a ‘major’ offensive against Somali fighters, report says.
From HuffingtonPost.com: Rush Limbaugh hurled a racist comment towards embattled New York Governor David Paterson on his radio show Tuesday.
Millions of Americans have lost jobs and businesses during the worst recession in recent history. This crisis has affected Black Americans disproportionately as many of them live in cities directly hit by crises such as the auto industry bust and discriminatory lending. Have you been affected by the recession? Tell us your story. -NewsOne Staff […]
