Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Centennial Celebration Takes Over D.C.

By STACY A. ANDERSON 01/12/13 01:58 PM ET EST WASHINGTON — The nation’s capital is swarming with women wearing crimson and cream, as one of the country’s largest African-American sororities gathers to celebrate 100 years of sisterhood. More than 12,000 members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. are convening to mark the organization’s centennial this …

Lance Armstrong Apology, Limited Doping Confession Coming In Oprah Interview: REPORT

AP  |  By JIM VERTUNO AUSTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong will make a limited confession to doping during his televised interview with Oprah Winfrey next week, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Armstrong, who has long denied doping, will also offer an apology during the interview scheduled to be taped Monday at …

Destiny’s Child, ‘Nuclear’: Listen To The Trio’s Sleepy, Pharrell Williams-Produced Track

The Huffington Post  |  By Kia Makarechi Quite a bit of Destiny’s Child news this week. First Beyonce announced that trio had reunited for a new song and compilation album. Then we learned Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams would join Bey at the Super Bowl halftime show. And now, just in time for the weekend, …

Eugene Patterson Dead: Pulitzer Prize Winner Dies At 89

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Eugene Patterson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editor and columnist whose impassioned words helped draw national attention to the civil rights movement as it unfolded across the South, has died at 89. Patterson, who helped fellow whites to understand the problems of racial discrimination, died Saturday evening in Florida after complications from prostate …

Sofia Vergara Talks Golden Globes Wardrobe Malfunction Possibility

Leigh Weingus Leigh.Weingus@huffingtonpost.com Between her many nominations and choices of glamorous dresses, awards season is an exciting time time for “Modern Family” actress Sofia Vergara. But Vergara, who has now scored three Golden Globe and three Emmy nods for her portrayal of Colombian-born bombshell Gloria on “Modern Family,” doesn’t have the best track record when …

Quvenzhané Wallis & Oscars: 9-Year-Old Is Youngest Best Actress Nominee Ever

The Huffington Post  |  By Madeline Boardman Quvenzhané Wallis just made history. With the announcement of the nominees for the 85th annual Academy Awards this morning, the Louisiana-born Wallis, just 9 years old, is now the youngest ever nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Wallis, who was just 5 when she auditioned for …

Biden Says Obama Could Take Executive Action on Gun Control

In a strong signal that the Obama administration is serious about instituting new gun control measures, Vice President Joe Biden   said today that the president would be using executive action — in addition to pushing legislation in Congress —to make it harder for individuals to commit mass murders with firearms. Sitting beside Attorney General …

Jon Stewart Calls Out Gun Control Opponents: ‘It Is Absolutely The Time To Talk’ (VIDEO)

Jon Stewart devoted his entire show to the subject of gun control on Tuesday, including discussing the subject with retired General Stanley McChrystal. But it was his two-part opener that was less satire and more impassioned plea for reasonable discussion and ideas that cut right to the heart of the matter. In a particularly eye-opening …

Amy Winehouse Inquest Report: Second Coroner’s Review Confirms Singer Died Of Accidental Alcohol Poisoning

AP  |  Posted: 01/08/2013 4:55 am EST LONDON (AP) — A second coroner’s inquest confirmed Tuesday that Amy Winehouse died of accidental alcohol poisoning when she resumed drinking after a period of abstinence. Coroner Shirley Radcliffe ruled that the 27-year-old soul singer “died as a result of alcohol toxicity” and recorded a verdict of death …

New Series ‘Deception’ Addresses Sex, Privilege But Avoids Race

January 7, 2013 | Posted by ABS Staff “Deception,” a new drama premiering on NBC this week, introduces us to yet another wealthy family full of secrets. This time, the drama begins immediately with a murder. Troubled daughter Vivian Bowers is found dead, leading her former best friend and FBI detective Joanna Locastro (Meagan Good) …

А History оf African American Art

А History оf African American Art When people speak оf African American Art, nоrmаllу thеу аrе referring tо а racial phenomenon, wіth paintings, sculptures, graphic arts, аnd crafts аll rolled іntо оnе product. Тhе truth іs thаt јust аs thе Blues influenced аll American music, Art bу persons оf African descent hаs help tо shape …