Although the presidential fight between Barack Obama and his opponent Mitt Romney has been almost universally focused on jobs and the economy, education is another campaign talking point that voters are paying close attention to as November approaches. On Thursday (August 23), a nationwide conference call was held by the Obama campaign to shift the […]
The mutiny of African-American soldiers in the Third Battalion of the all-Black 24th United States Infantry (pictured), also known as the Houston Race Riot of 1917, would result in the death of four soldiers, four policemen, and 12 civilians on this day 95 years ago. SEE ALSO: Artist Creates Powerful Exhibit From Freedom Riders’ Mugshots, […]
Already having his name added to the annals of history as the sixth African-American four-star general of the U.S. Army, Gen. Dennis Via (pictured) has achieved another milestone by becoming the highest ranking officer within the renowned Signal Corps. SEE ALSO: Paul Ryan’s Black College Girlfriend Want to Keep Up With NewsOne.com? LIKE Us On […]
The arrival of the “20 and odd” African captives aboard a Dutch “man of war” ship on this day (August 20) in the year 1619 historically marks the early planting of the seeds of the American slave trade. Although American slavery was not a known institution at the time, this group of Africans was the […]
Harvard history professor and political pundit Niall Ferguson has once again found himself in the middle of controversy with fellow academics and the media criticizing his incorrect, ham-handed Newsweek attack article on President Barack Obama’s time in office. A former adviser to 2008 presidential hopeful John McCain, Ferguson has been critical of Obama in times […]
If you’ve been anywhere near a TV or the Internet in the last few days, you have no doubt heard that Touré Neblett, co-host of MSNBC program “The Cycle,” fired off a shot at presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, essentially accusing him of using racially-charged language to attack President Barack Obama‘s campaign efforts. After viewing a clip of […]
One of the more hotly contested items during the election cycle is the impending end of the infamous “Bush Tax Cuts.” It is a tax code that is the centerpiece of a longstanding Republican-Democrat debate – and the issue threatens to shift the tides of the Presidential race in favor of the candidate who can […]
The Miss Black America Pageant (MBA) has been showcasing the dynamic beauty of African-American women for 44 years, which was began as a natural counter protest to the predominately white Miss America contest. SEE ALSO: Terry Crews Speaks About ‘Expendables 2’ Initially starting as a local Philadelphia-area contest, the event has since expanded to a […]
Former Rep. Artur Davis (pictured), a longtime Democratic congressman from Alabama who switched to the Republican Party this year, was a supporter of President Barack Obama’s ascent to the White House in 2008. Having switched parties, Davis has now become one of presidential hopeful Mitt Romney’s more visible surrogates and a GOP media darling. Davis […]
Bubbly teenage sensation Gabby Douglas has been a main attraction after winning two Gold medals at the London Olympic Games two weeks ago. SEE ALSO: N.Y.C. Black, Latino Students Disproportionately Arrested Her newfound fame is welcoming big money endorsements opportunities at a rapid rate. But, according to a family insider, Gabby’s money is going to […]
Veteran heavy metal band Megadeth found themselves in hot water after lead singer Dave Mustaine (pictured) boldly declared onstage that President Barack Obama staged the tragic Aurora “Dark Knight Rises Again” shooting massacre in order to promote a federal gun ban. SEE ALSO: Alabama Congressman: Joe Biden Comments ‘Insulting’ To Blacks According to a report […]
In key swing states, just ahead of the November showdown between President Barack Obama and Republican hopeful Mitt Romney, voter ID laws and election rules are being challenged as the presidential race heats up. Despite protests by groups, such as the NAACP, a judge in Pennsylvania has upheld a strict voter ID requirement that Democrats […]