Stanley Kubrick Art of the Americas Building, Level 2 November 1, 2012–June 30, 2013

Stanley Kubrick was known for exerting complete artistic control over his projects; in doing so, he reconceived the genres in which he worked. The exhibition covers the breadth of Kubrick’s …

“WAR/PHOTOGRAPHY: Images of Armed Conflict and Its Aftermath” opens in Houston

HOUSTON, TX.- On November 11, 2012, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, debuts an unprecedented exhibition exploring the experience of war through the eyes of photographers. WAR/PHOTOGRAPHY: Images of Armed …

Coolest commutes on two wheels

Over the last 5 years, commuting by bike has risen 25%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Dozens of companies have sprung up to fill the demand. Oakland-California based Xtraclycle …

Word, Shout, Song: Lorenzo Dow Turner

Exhibit Details Opening Date: June 15, 2012 Closing Date: December 31, 2012 DuSable Museum Museum Hours Tuesday—Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday, Noon–5:00 p.m. (Closed Mondays) Closed Thanksgiving Admission Information Museum …

Cory Booker: Hurricane Sandy Delayed My Decision On Running For Governor Of New Jersey

Newark Mayor Cory Booker said Hurricane Sandy pushed back his decision on whether to run for governor of New Jersey in 2013.https://octobergallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CORY-BOOKER-HURRICANE-SANDY-large570.jpg “The reality is Sandy has pushed my timeline …

What in the Weekend with Nikki Woods

Tonya Pendleton, BlackAmericaWeb.com, and Nikki Woods, The Tom Joyner Morning Show Thursday, November 8, 2012 Baby, it’s cold outside, if you live in the parts of the country where winter …

Obama Tears Up While Addressing Campaign Staff (Video)

Before heading back to the White House on Wednesday, President Obama made a stop at campaign headquarters in Chicago to address his campaign staff after Tuesday night’s big victory. The …

This is Our Moment – Again

Tom Joyner The Fly Jock This is our moment, not  just because we won, but the way we won. There’s a lesson in last night’s victory for all of us. …

Dusable Museum Mission

Mission Statement To collect, preserve and display artifacts and objects that promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans through exhibits, programs, and activities …

Dusable Museum Founders Day 2012!

Together let’s celebrate the birthday and legacy of Dr. Margaret Burroughs, internationally acclaimed artist, educator, writer, and renowned founder of the DuSable Museum of African American History! This day-long celebration …

Gather at the Table :: The Healing Journey of a Daughter of Slavery and a Son of The Slave Trade

Gather at the Table The Healing Journey of a Daughter of Slavery and a Son of the Slave Trade By Thomas Norman DeWolf and Sharon Leslie Morgan Foreword by Joy …

Oprah’s Favorite Recipes (Yep, She Really Cooks!)

The sun streams in through Oprah’s kitchen windows; birds chirp in the garden. Outside, a spring mix of flowers. Inside, Oprah is making lunch for her longtime beau, Stedman Graham, …

News Inside The News

Thursday, November 1, 2012 – 10:15pm Black America Web News Inside The News takes a look at the first Obama Romney debate and answers the question; What could president Obama …

ANALYSIS: Obama Could Lose Without Black, Latino, Youth Vote

Michael Cottman Senior Writer, Blackamericaweb.com Six days before Election Day, with President Barack Obama returning to the campaign trail after taking a break to oversee relief efforts from Hurricane Sandy, …

Hurricane Sandy 2012: As New York’s Art World Reels From Damage, MoMA Lends A Hand (VIDEO)

In the wake of New York City’s most devastating natural disaster to date, many of the city’s landmark institutions are stepping up to provide relief for members of their communities. …