Census unlocks family mysteries
Finding a long-lost uncle’s name on a census form or discovering that Grandpa identified himself as a mural painter: It’s the stuff genealogists and history hunters live for — now …
Malene Barnett, Principal, Malene b Carpets
Black Designers Still Fight For A Seat At The Table–Are They Finding Success? Malene b is a Brooklyn-based carpet designer with a multi-disciplinary background in textile arts, painting and illustration …
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Lenny Kravitz Adds Furniture Designer To His Creative Credentials
By COLLEEN BARRY 04/18/12 03:43 PM ET MILAN — Lenny Kravitz has taken a childhood compunction to decorate his bedroom and turned it into another creative endeavor. To rocker, …
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Promises of Freedom: Selections from the Arthur Primas Collection
April 19 – September 2, 2012 The California African American Museum This exhibition showcases 73 of the 600 works of art covering 150 years in the personal collection of Arthur …
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Judge In Trayvon Martin Case Recuses Herself Due To Conflict Of Interest
The judge who was set to preside over the trial of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin has stepped aside. Jessica Reckseidler’s recusal from the trial comes after …
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NBAF Announces Dr. Michael Simanga to Lead Organization as New Executive Director
Posted by tracy on Sunday, January 1, 2012 NBAF (National Black Arts Festival), a non-profit organization dedicated to the celebration of the arts and culture of African Americans and the African …
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Diddy Tops 2012 Forbes List of Hip Hop’s Wealthiest
*Forbes has just released its short list of hip hop’s wealthiest moguls, and Sean “Diddy” Combs tops the list with a net worth of $550 million. Jay-Z and Dr. Dre …
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Maxwell Set To Perform Discography During Forthcoming Tour
This week Grammy Award-winning singer Maxwell announced his upcoming summer mini-tour which will feature the chart topping superstar performing his four Platinum-certified albums. The three city trek, which kicks …
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An open letter to Rihanna: PLEASE stop posting semi-naked photos of yourself
Remember when celebrities tried to keep their private lives, well, private? We’re glad those days are long gone; otherwise we’d never get to see these intimate photos from the …
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Black church solidarity
Written by Anthony Bradley December 1, 2010, 11:45 AM Just before Thanksgiving, the leadership of the nine largest historically black denominations announced the launch of The Conference of National Black …
Dick Clark Dies: TV Legend Dead At 82
Dick Clark is dead after suffering a heart attack, according to TMZ. ABC confirmed the report. The 82-year-old longtime TV producer and host had been at St. John’s Hospital in …
‘Only in America’: 6 year old handcuffed
‘Only in America’: 6 year old handcuffed Piers Morgan|Added on April 17, 2012 In this edition of “Only in America,” Piers Morgan examines the police of Milledgeville, GA who handcuffed …
Tavis Smiley and Cornel West talk about Ted Nugents recent comments on Barack Obama.
Smiley & West on political money Piers Morgan|Added on April 17, 2012 Tavis Smiley and Cornel West talk about Ted Nugents recent comments on Barack Obama.
Trayvon Martin case ‘peak of an iceberg’ Cornel West & Tavis Smiley
Trayvon Martin case ‘peak of an iceberg’ Piers Morgan|Added on April 17, 2012 Tavis Smiley and Cornel West weigh in on gun control and race in the Trayvon Martin shooting.
Terry McMillan: On The Anguilla Literary Festival & Oprah’s Possible Role In ‘Waiting To Exhale’ Sequel
As previously reported, next month Terry McMillian is scheduled to participate in the upcoming Anguilla Literary Festival. In addition to celebrating various authors, the event also aims to influence aspiring …