There are many images of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. circulating through Google Images and other web-based photo galleries. But few are as distinct as that of Jason Patterson‘s “American Heritage V” portrait that is inspired by what he says is a 1955 photo of a then-26-year-old King. RELATED: King Leads Anti-Vietnam March How To […]
The MLK Day Brotherhood Awards are NewsOne’s annual celebration of five important Americans who are continuing the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. — especially in the realm of interpersonal, cross-racial, and cross-ethnic understanding. Our honorees are the bridge builders and the nation healers. CHECK FOR MORE HONOREES AS THEY ARE REVEALED BEFORE MLK DAY HERE. […]
The culprit who hung a black baby doll from a metal chain nose in a New York City Parks and Recreation facility last month has been caught, the Huffington Post reports. SEE ALSO: Latino Stereotypes On TV: When Will It Stop Man Dressed As Incredible Hawk Robs Bank Police arrested Fariz Ahmemulic and charged him […]
Bishop Eddie Long has returned to pulpit after taking time off to deal with personal issues, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Several young men accused the mega-church pastor of sexually molestation. He eventually settled those charges out of court. SEE ALSO: Who Will Romney Pick As VP? Oretha Winston of Elev8 also reports that Long had […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is arguably one of the most-studied public figures in world history. Very few facts about the former civil rights icon have gone unpublished. Still, here are some facts about Dr. King’s life you may not know. SEE ALSO: Who Will Romney Pick As VP? Why Newt Gingrich Is Staying In […]
The “Queen Of Soul” is healthy and in love, CNN reports. The music icon sat down with Soledad O’Brien recently to discuss her love life, health and “her man.” SEE ALSO: Will New Hampshire Have An Impact? Jay-Z, Beyonce’s Miscarriage Watch the video below to hear Aretha get personal. Watch The Video To Hear Aretha […]
Tavis Smiley was set to deliver the keynote address at an MLK luncheon hosted by the Peoria Civic Center next week in central Illinois until a group of Obama supporters demanded that he be replaced or face a boycott, Politico reports. SEE ALSO: School Used Slavery Theme For Math Lesson Has No Child Left Behind […]
Across the nation, Black men are killing each other at an alarming rates and the problem is only getting worse, Annette John-Hall of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. SEE ALSO: Terrence Howard’s Nasty Divorce Teen Beaten Unconscious Over Bus Seat While John-Hall reports that black males killing black males are a national issue, she uses her […]
Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi are forming an Obama Super PAC called “1911 United” in support of the 44th President’s 2012 re-election bid, TheRoot reports. SEE ALSO: Obama Refocuses Military Super PACs (Political Action Committee) are allowed to raise unlimited amounts money for any candidate they choose and can create attack or support […]
U.S. Representative John Conyers says Michigan’s possible state takeover of Detroit is racist and violates civil rights, The Washington Post reports. RELATED: Why Republicans Keep Talking About Race Did Romney Have 20 Incorrect Votes The congressman’s statement is the strongest denouncement of the possible takeover since the story made national news last year: “How come […]
The parents of Stacey Nicole English desperately need your help with locating their daughter, the Huffington Post reports. SEE ALSO: Obama To Slash Thousands Of Troops English, a native of Georgia, was last seen in her Buckhead neighborhood in Atlanta. She has been missing since December 27. The last person to see her alive, according […]
Melissa Harris-Perry, a longtime contributor to the network, was given her own weekend show on MSNBC starting in February, The Huffington Post reports. SEE ALSO: Crazy Celebrity Gifts The smoking hot Tulane University professor has commentated on everything from political scandals to American social issues. Harris-Perry announced the news of her new hosting role via […]