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The nominees for the 27th Annual Stellar Awards were announced last night on GMC, and several familiar names made the cut. Take a look at all of the honorees in our comprehensive list below. Something To See In Tennessee The winners of the 2012 Stellars will be announced on January 14th, 2012 at the Grand […]
Boyz II Men is an R&B group that has remained secular in their 20-year career, but one member shows his spirituality by wearing the Star of David. Has Wanya Morris converted to Judaism? Find out why he wears this symbol and hear the group shout out the legendary Gospel group that inspired them in the […]
A new report from the U.S. Department of Education reveals that Black college students are less likely than their white counterparts to receive merit-based financial aid. According to the report, during the 2007-2008 school year only 11.4 percent of all Black student received merit-based financial aid. See also: College Financial Aid Letters Targeted By Officials UNCFs […]
CHICAGO — Filmmaker Mark Harris is on a mission to change his Chicago neighborhood, a rough stretch on the South Side that is one of…
We recently launched a series titled “Prisons and Projects” which takes a look at these two monoliths and the effects they’ve had on the African American community. The figures here highlight America’s unique approach to crime and punishment, where race, class,and corporate interests collide to make the world’s largest and most expensive prison systems in […]
Pastor Shirley Caesar was recognized with a living legend award this month at the “Black Girls Rock!” celebration. Other honorees include Angela Davis, Taraji P. Henson and Tatyana Ali. The Place Shirley Caesar Calls Home Tune in to BET on November 6th to see Pastor Caesar’s full performance and award acceptance. And find more details […]
James Fortune has been a recording artist for less than a decade, but he’s already released enough hits for a best of collection: The James Fortune & FIYA Story: Songs & Videos – Greatest Hits. The compilation will be available on November 21st, and includes “I Believe,” “I Trust You,” “The Blood,” “Encore,” “I Wouldn’t […]
Today, political assassinations are rare inside the U.S. During the civil rights movement, anybody who stood up for the rights of African Americans was a possible assassination target. RELATED: The Top 5 Unsolved Hip-Hop Murders Often times the assassinations were carried out by white supremacists, who were not convicted for their crimes due to racism […]
NFL star Brandon Marshall is known for being an elite wide receiver and his off the field troubles. But many didn’t expect him to do…
By Tanya Wilson One of my challenges with television has been finding something of value to watch during my down time. It’s really a matter of taste; for some there is a lot to watch, while others complain of having so many channels that have nothing to offer. Recently, I discovered a program that I […]
DETROIT — Brenda Scott Academy’s elementary school principal Ronnie Sim has started a “Gentleman’s Club” for boys to teach them not only the three Rs, respect, responsibility and reasoning, but manners as well. Sims’ after-school program meets three times a week and students are required to wear jackets and ties. Newark Rebuilds Its Struggling Schools […]
Over 300 college football and basketball players are now demanding that the NCAA come out and share a piece of their multi-billion dollar economic pie. Scores of athletes have signed a petition asking the NCAA to “realize its mission to educate and protect us with integrity.” Players from prominent athletic programs such as Kentucky and […]