Anytime you preface a statement with “this isn’t racist, but…” chances are it’s just that. Sarah Palin (pictured), who at this point serves no other purpose…

Kerry Washington and Rev. Al Sharpton faced criticism in some corners for appearing on a “Saturday Night Live“ skit mocking the show’s lack of black women in…

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“I hope when you put this book down, you don’t see Al Sharpton differently, but you instead see yourself differently.” – Rev. Al Sharpton June…

There will always be questions surrounding the effectiveness of marches, peaceful demonstrations and commemorative gatherings in the name of social justice. Those who find the…

From the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial last Saturday, Rev. Al Sharpton‘s National Action Network “Realize The Dream” march aimed to channel the same energy of…

The tragic bombing in Boston on Monday has stirred the nation, prompting a mad dash to find the individuals who performed the cowardly act. However,…

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Don’t talk about it, be about it.  Someone said that to me once when I was just a little girl.  At first, I was annoyed,…

On Thursday, President Barack Obama met with African-American leaders across various organizations to discuss and address growing concerns regarding the economic crisis that continues to…

Radio One’s own Lonnie Hunter has been named as the featured musical guest for President Barack Obama’s Pre-Inauguration Praise Celebration held in Washington, D.C. later…

When he saw that George Zimmerman, the man charged with killing unarmed teen Trayvon Martin in Florida, wasn’t being arrested, the Rev. Al Sharpton got…

With the Election 2012 season in full swing, we’d like to take a look at one of our key events featuring some of the nation’s…

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The 43rd Annual African-American Day Parade was held this past Sunday in Harlem and I along with several of my well educated, culturally savvy African-American…