The South: Not all Bubbas and banjos
It’s been 40 years since “Deliverance” gave us lasting images of a backwards South, but the stereotypes didn’t start or end there. They predate the American Revolution and reared up …
Why HBO’s ‘Girls’ is appealing
Porochista Khakpour says that the TV series may seem insider, but its aesthetic realism provides an antidote to surreal reality shows.
Cory Booker Saves Neighbor From Burning House
NEWARK, N.J. — The mayor of New Jersey’s largest city says he’s a neighbor, not a superhero, a day after rescuing a woman from a burning house. Newark Mayor Cory …
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African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond
1st floor West, American Art Museum April 27, 2012 – September 3, 2012 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond presents …
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Langston Hughes African American Film Festival returns home
A preview of the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival, which returns to the newly remodeled Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center after two years of wandering. Highlights of 2012 include …
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Ubuntu
Jeffery Haymes – From Haymes Facebook Page An anthropologist proposed a game to African tribe kids. He put a basket full of fruit near a tree and told them …
Guinea-Bissau profile
Provides an overview as well as key facts, figures and dates for this west African country
Three must-read thrillers for spring
Bookshelves are bursting with a bevy of great new titles this spring but we wanted to highlight a trio of new thrillers that truly bring history to life.
Beverly Johnson Launches Beauty Line for Women of Color
A Letter From Beverly… Welcome to my maiden voyage into cyberspace, and launching pad for The Beverly Johnson Lifestyle Brand. “ALL THINGS BEVERLY” and “ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL” will be shared …
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CLAYTON SINGLETON FINE ART
Artist Statement My artwork reflects the inherent strength within us. I believe we are in continual transition whether physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally. We have physical vehicles housing and …
The George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art
The George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art is an institution that collects, interprets and preserves the visual aesthetic of people of African descent in North America and …
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Hoodies, Race & Education. Where do you stand?
As a part of the University’s 175 year anniversary celebration, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has partnered with the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation to host the HBCU …
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VIDEO: Africa Beats: Kidum
Why Burundian singer Kidum rejected career politics for music
Sisters’ Sanctuary – Lacey Clark
About Sisters’ Sanctuary™ Sisters’ Sanctuary is a movement that celebrates the mental, physical, and emotional well being of womanhood to reclaim ownership of their families and to take holistic responsibility …
Grand Opening Gala Set for April 12, 2012 Ribbon Cutting, Community Day, April, 9, 2012
The rebirth of The Howard Theatre is coming soon. Each day the team of construction workers led by Ellis Development Group pushes forward on the top-to-bottom, $29 million renovation of …