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Black leaders convene AIDS Mobilization Summit in response to new Washington D.C. HIV/AIDS data
May 01, 2009
(Washington D.C.) Leaders of traditional Black political, civil rights, social, and faith based organizations will come together with local AIDS and community based organizations on Monday, May 4, 2009 for a D.C. Black AIDS Leadership Mobilization Summit to respond to recent data released by the D.C. Department of Health. The meeting will take place 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Kaiser Family Foundation located at 1310 G. Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20005. National television commentator Jeff Johnson will moderate the event.
Plan 3000 Resistance and Social Change at the Heart of Racism
May 01, 2009
Within this contradictory scene unfolds one of the continent's primary conflicts: between a rich, racist, and exclusive elite and a multicultural society that is democratizing social and cultural relations while attempting to overcome economic inequality.
SBA Expands Eligibility for 7(a) Loans to Spur Recovery Opportunities for Small Businesses
May 01, 2009
New Exhibit Shows Racist Roots of Psychiatry
May 01, 2009
“Psychiatry: An Industry of Death,†a traveling exhibit showing the damaging effect of the institution on society, shows how psychiatry has provided justification for slavery, genocide, and other racist atrocities internationally.
Ebony Magazine Names Editorial Team Leaders
May 01, 2009
Veteran journalist Terry Glover has been appointed managing editor of the world’s No. 1 Black magazine. In her new role, she will be directly responsible for conceptualizing content with the editorial team as well as tracking the planning and execution of EBONY magazine.
Will Former NSA-Employee-Turned-Comedian Wanda Sykes Make Torture Jokes at WHCD on May 9?
May 01, 2009
Wanda Sykes, this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner after-dinner entertainer, used to work at America’s top intelligence agency, with access to some of the United States’ most dear secrets.
Grand jury votes to indict bakery leader in slaying of Oakland journalist
May 01, 2009
A grand jury on Wednesday indicted Yusuf Bey IV, the scion of the defunct Your Black Muslim Bakery, on three counts of murder for ordering the killings of journalist Chauncey Bailey and two other men in 2007, an Alameda County deputy district attorney announced
Beauty Queen Joins Ad Campaign Against Gay Marriage
May 01, 2009
Miss California is bringing her support for traditional marriage to Washington after sticking to her moral convictions at the Miss USA pageant -- which arguably cost her the title.
K-12 Leaders Provide Five Specific Recommendations to State and Local Decision-Makers For High-Leverage Investments of Federal
May 01, 2009
The Coalition for Student Achievement today released five specific recommendations for education leaders on how to best invest the federal stimulus dollars to leverage significant increases in student performance.
Korean Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty and Serve One Year in Prison for Participation in LCD Price-Fixing Conspiracy
May 04, 2009
BLACK COMIC BOOK CREATORS CONVERGE IN PHILADELPHIA TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH LITERACY
May 04, 2009
Comic book artist Eric Battle greets a young comic book fan (right). Annual Convention Celebrates the Black Experience in Comic Books and Promotes Youth Literacy with Workshops. Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) - Concerned by the decrease in literacy rates among urban youth around the country, the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention, Inc. (ECBACC, Inc.) dedicates its 8th annual comic book convention to increasing youth literacy and expression through writing and drawing comic books. ECBACC, Inc. welcomes back Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans screenwriter, actor and creator of the blockbuster movie series Underworld, Kevin Grevioux. This is Grevioux's second appearance at the Convention. Internationally-renowned illustrator (Green Lantern, Supergirl and Firestorm) Jamal Igle also returns as a special guest.
Specter Re-emphasizes Independence
May 04, 2009
Senator Arlen Specter (pic. right) said on Sunday that he would not simply rubber-stamp White House policies and would vote against his new party on “matters of conscienceâ€. Mr. Specter said he also offered the president his advice on who should replace Justice David H. Souter on the Supreme Court. “I’d like to see more diversity,†Mr. Specter said. “We need more people to express a woman’s point of view or a minority point of view.â€
African-American Database Gains National Attention
May 04, 2009
Genealogists, researchers and history buffs nationwide continue to benefit from a one-of-a kind database of African-American history found online at the University of Kentucky.
Consumer Alert: Dermatologists Warn Skin Cancer Is An Equal-Opportunity Health Threat
May 04, 2009
Dermatologists are reporting an increased incidence of skin cancer in younger women and people with skin of color among the 1 million cases of skin cancer which will be diagnosed this year.
Demos Celebration 2009: A Time for Hope & Action
May 04, 2009
On May 6, 2009, Demos will present “A Time for Hope & Action,†an event that recognizes our progress, our hope for the future, and our celebration of progressive values. Anthony Romero (pictured right) is the Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union. Romero, along with William H. Donaldson, and Randi Weingarten are to be honored for their outstanding work that represents Demos’ core values
A Latina Supreme Court Judge Could Soothe Hispanics
May 04, 2009
Naming a Hispanic would soothe frayed nerves among Latino leaders. A leading candidate is Sonia Sotomayor, 54, a Bronx native of Puerto Rican descent who has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit since 1998.
Swine Flu Update and guidance for parents
May 04, 2009
Mexico has reported 506 confirmed human cases of infection, including 19 deaths. The higher number of cases from Mexico in the past 48 hours reflects ongoing testing of previously collected specimens. The United States Government has reported 226 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death. The name Swine Flu (Novel A/H1N1) has been a controversial topic but it is important to know that the reason why it was called "Swine Flu" is because influenza viruses rarely jump from swine to humans with efficient transmission, the last time this happened was 1918. This strain has now demonstrated the capacity to be transmitted from Human to Swine.
Doubting Discrimination: The troubling case of conservative skepticism over voting rights violations
May 04, 2009
A COURAGEOUS VICTIM: Taking a Stand Against MS-13
May 04, 2009
After MS-13 gang members robbed a Houston beauty salon at gunpoint last January and sexually assaulted a salon employee (pictured right), one of the gang members went a step further: he took the owner’s picture so he knew exactly who she was. If she thought about going to the police, he said, she would be sorry. The owner was also told that from now on, she would be expected to pay $100 a week to the gang for “protection.†MS-13, whose formal name is Mara Salvatrucha, is one of the largest Hispanic street gangs in the United States. According to the 2009 National Gang Threat Assessment, there could be as many as 50,000 MS-13 members worldwide, with 10,000 members in the United States. The gang is known for its highly violent ways, and members are involved in all kinds of illegal activities, including drugs, robbery, extortion, weapons trafficking, and murder.
FEMA Temporary Housing Program Ending For Families Of Hurricanes Katrina And Rita
May 04, 2009
Since the temporary housing unit program was extended over two years ago, FEMA has been working with occupants to transition out of the program into more permanent homes. On May 1, FEMA will begin delivering Notices to Vacate to inform applicants that they must surrender the housing unit by May 30.
Africa Achievement Awards Honor Americans in CA
May 04, 2009
The only black woman to serve on the board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Hon. Anita L. DeFrantz will join a group of national and international dignitaries to be honored at the 17th Africa Achievement Awards organized by The African Times-USA news journal and supported by various African diplomatic missions in California.
Innocence Project to host Third-Annual "Celebration of Freedom and Justice" Benefit May 6
May 05, 2009
Catholic Charities USA Briefs Congress on "Our Nation’s Housing Crisis"
May 05, 2009
Catholic Charities USA released a new policy paper, The Home is the Foundation. This paper outlines new strategies, partnerships, and innovative thinking to help create safe and affordable housing for all.
State of the World's Mothers Report: U.S. Trails Many Developed Countries in Early Childhood Development
May 05, 2009
Actor and Save the Children Ambassador Jennifer Garner today launched a new Save the Children report revealing an urgent need for deeper investment in early childhood development that better prepares young children for success in school.
Durban conference attendees press demand for redress for horrors of the slave trade
May 05, 2009
Blacks in the Diaspora continued the mission initiated eight years ago at the World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa, to demand the United Nations declare the trans-Atlantic slave trade a crime against humanity
The Bail Out the People Movement: People's Economic Summit in New York City
May 05, 2009
On Sunday, May 31, the day before the UN meeting, the People's Economic Summit will take place directly across the street from the UN building, under tents in Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza. The theme of the Peoples Economic Summit is "A NEW WORLD IS URGENTLY NECESSARY–BUT WE MUST FIGHT FOR IT."
SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY LAUNCHES PROACTIVE SERVICE INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS TEEN PREGNANCY
May 05, 2009
Efforts of more than 500 chapters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., throughout the U.S. and beyond, are mobilized under the leadership of its 22nd international grand basileus to attack the root causes of teenage pregnancy through its Project Reassurance.
ALG Calls Upon Congressional Minority to Investigate ACORN on Heels of Nevada ACORN Charges
May 05, 2009
DC Council votes to recognize same-sex marriages from other states; Congress gets final say
May 05, 2009
After an emotional debate, the Washington, D.C., Council has given final approval to legislation that recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other states.
Suited For Change - Empowering Low-Income Women to Transition to Workforce
May 05, 2009
In 2009 Suited for Change helped over 1,300 low-income women take their first steps towards realizing the dream of meaningful employment and economic independence.
Remembering Jack Kemp; Legacy on Race
May 05, 2009
Kemp is best known for his advocacy of supply-side economics and the attendant focus on cutting taxes. But he also repeatedly urged his party to reach out to minorities
NATIONAL LATINO AND AFRICAN AMERICAN HIV/AIDS ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE CONGRESSWOMAN WATERS ROUTINE HIV SCREENING COVERAGE ACT
May 05, 2009
The bill would require health insurance plans to cover routine HIV tests under the same terms and conditions as other routine health screenings and would greatly expand communities of colors access to HIV testing.
Vaccination Coverage Improves Among Low-Income Children, But Disparities Persist
May 05, 2009
More children in low-income households are receiving childhood vaccinations on schedule
than in previous years, but disparities based on economic status remain, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, a theme issue on vaccines.
SNOWE, DURBIN AND LINCOLN INTRODUCE AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
May 06, 2009
Vaccine Records of Internationally Adopted Children May Not Reflect Protection Against Disease
May 06, 2009
Coalition holds rally to demand significant reforms to mayoral control of New York City schools
May 06, 2009
DEREK STRONG AND STRONG RACING TEAM UP WITH LOS ANGELES HOT SPOT, THE KRESS, FOR GALA EVENT
May 06, 2009
Attorney General Should Call for Investigation of Postville Following Supreme Court Identity Theft Decision
May 06, 2009
Program Reduces Hospital and Emergency Department Use Among Homeless Adults With Chronic Illnesses
May 06, 2009
"In The Silence Of The Heart" May 28-June 14
May 06, 2009
Joanna Chan's play "In The Silence Of The Heart,"is a new family drama set in the U.S., dealing with racial biases, the concept of family and the nature of forgiveness.
Asthma coaching can reduce hospitalizations in some children
May 06, 2009
Working with an asthma coach helps to significantly reduce hospitalizations of low-income, African-American children with asthma, results of a new, two-year study show.
HUD ALLOCATES $1 BILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING TO SUPPORT STATE AND LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
May 06, 2009
AVMA: Symposium calls for targeted efforts to increase diversity
May 06, 2009
Veterinary colleges and the veterinary profession cannot be successful in recruiting students from underrepresented ethnicities and races without measurable goals based on data as well as leadership support.
Native American Tribes in Virginia and North Carolina Are Close to Achieving Federal Recognition
May 06, 2009
Another Cruel and Unusual Punishment for Teens
May 06, 2009
Human Rights Watch found that more than 2000 juvenile offenders are serving life without possibility of parole sentences. The U.S. locks up more juveniles for life without the possibility of parole than all nations combined.
The Justice First "Keep the Lights On" Campaign: Press Conference at Pepco Against Shutoffs May 7
May 06, 2009
The Justice First "Keep the Lights On" Campaign demands an immediate moratorium on any shutoffs of heat and electricity. We also demand a 50 percent rollback in heat and electrical rates.
Brooklyn Youth Thrive at the New York Chess and Game Shop
May 06, 2009
Children from diverse families respond favorably to their experience at the New York Chess & Game Shop in many ways; children's grades improve, their self control and maturity increase and their ability to concentrate for longer periods also improve significantly.
Independent Lens' CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America airing Tuesday, May 12â€
May 06, 2009
In CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America, filmmaker Stacy Peralta hits the streets of South Central Los Angeles to find out, and in so doing, speaks with former and current members of the Bloods and the Crips, two of the most notorious and violent street gangs in America.
UNDER THE INFLUENCE TRACES THE HIP-HOP GENERATION'S IMPACT ON BRANDS, SPORTS AND POP CULTURE
May 06, 2009
The cultural marketing book traces the transformation of the Hip-Hop music and culture into a lifestyle, attitude and distinct set of brand preferences emulated and adopted by the masses through the mediums of music, television and film.
NLIHC Applauds Passage of Crucial Renter Protection, Homeless Amendments in Senate Housing Bill
May 07, 2009
Effectiveness of Hypertension Treatment and Intervention at the Community-Level is Poorly-Controlled
May 07, 2009
National Minority Franchising Initiative Names FastSigns to Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics
May 07, 2009
Ethnic Media to Play Critical Role in 2010 Census
May 07, 2009
2010 Census: Whether you are a citizen, an immigrant, legal, illegal, homeless or an international student, if you are in the United States at that time, you will be counted.
Nursing Program Gives Immigrants Path Out of Poverty
May 07, 2009
Many American hospitals encourage patients to fill out a comment card about the service they received. Iryna Zhgya gets a lot of these comments. She keeps them in a binder at her home and enjoys looking through it, reminiscing
FEED THE CHILDREN CONTINUES 'AMERICANS FEEDING AMERICANS EMERGENCY CARAVAN’ IN CHICAGO
May 07, 2009
Homeless Soccer Team Roots for New Life
May 07, 2009
The idea behind homeless soccer is something like this: Take a group of poor people, disconnected from the regular rhythms of life, lacking both physical exercise and much to look forward to. Add soccer.
SECRETARIES CHU AND DONOVAN SIGN AGREEMENT TO HELP WORKING FAMILIES WEATHERIZE THEIR HOMES
May 07, 2009
These efforts will make it easier for low-income families to weatherize their homes, saving money for working families and creating tens of thousands of new green jobs.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Publishes Annual National Healthcare Disparities Report
May 07, 2009
Jacob Zuma Elected President of South Africa
May 07, 2009
Following the election, Mr. Zuma pledged to lead South Africa toward becoming a united, non-racial, non-sexist nation.
Author to Discuss Three Generations of Interracial Family as Documented in Book
May 07, 2009
W. Ralph Eubanks examines a little-known piece of this country’s past: interracial families that survived and prevailed despite Jim Crow laws, including those prohibiting mixed-race marriage.
DWYER CULTURAL CENTER HARLEM’S NEWEST CULTURAL DESTINATION OPENS JUNE 16 WITH WEEKLONG SERIES OF EVENTS
May 07, 2009
Teaching RACE and Unlearning Racism
May 07, 2009
The project, a public education program of the American Anthropological Association, consists of a traveling museum exhibit, an interactive website, and freely available educational materials.
Black Comic Book Creators Converge in Philadelphia to Encourage Youth Literacy
May 07, 2009
Concerned by the decrease in literacy rates among urban youth around the country, the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention, Inc. (ECBACC, Inc.) dedicates its 8th annual comic book convention to increasing youth literacy and expression through writing and drawing comic books.
NALC Food Drive
May 08, 2009
Every second Saturday in May letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America deliver much more than mail when they walk and drive along their postal routes.
INTERNATIONAL CULTURE OF ENTERPRISE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
May 08, 2009
With nearly $20,000 in prize money at stake, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI), a national educational organization is pleased to
announce the winners of its third annual INTERNATIONAL CULTURE OF
ENTERPRISE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST.
"FZZAAT"! Naval Academy graphic novel rolled out
May 08, 2009
Naval Academy novel released Thursday is an ambitious attempt by the school established in 1845 to attract minority students and other applicants it has struggled to woo in recent years.
NULYP's Sixth Annual Day of Service To Empower Youth With Financial Management Skills on May 8th
May 08, 2009
Michigan Blues' CEO Daniel J. Loepp Reinforces Company's Commitment to Minority Business Partners
May 08, 2009
Non-Profit & Laborers Union Partner with Maryland Legislators to Simulate Growth of Small Businesses
May 08, 2009
ACLU Urges Supreme Court To Hear Case Of 17 Uighurs Detained Indefinitely At Guantánamo
May 08, 2009
The American Civil Liberties Union urged the United States Supreme Court in a friend-of-the-court brief to hear the case of 17 Chinese ethnic Uighurs who have been detained without charge for over seven years at Guantánamo Bay and whose continued detention was found unlawful by a federal district court.
STATEMENT BY REVEREND AL SHARPTON ON HIS MEETING TODAY WITH PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN
May 08, 2009
Reverend Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network met with President Obama and meet on an issue of such great importance as the race and economic gap in public education.
Chali 2na Set To Join Rock The Bells!
May 08, 2009
Renaissance man Chali 2na is thrilled to announce that he’ll be joining this summer’s highly anticipated Rock The Bells
Stetson Law honors football legend Lee Roy Selmon
May 08, 2009
Stetson University College of Law honored football legend Lee Roy Selmon for his years of community service with its inaugural Tower Award during a scholarship gala on May 2.
The FDIC strongly supports the use of minority- and women-owned businesses in its own contracting efforts
May 08, 2009
HIV-Positive Women Will Follow Protocols to Make Breast Milk Safe
May 08, 2009
One of the most difficult dilemmas faced by women with HIV is the decision whether or not to breastfeed their babies. If they do the children can contract HIV, if they don't the children can die of malnutrition.
The World Premiere screening of From Our Point of View: Joining Hands to Save Our Community
May 08, 2009
Longtime community leader, who worked to help minority students achieve in school, died Saturday.
May 08, 2009
Insight Center’s Experts of Color Clearinghouse: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Initiative
May 11, 2009
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAMS
May 11, 2009
BLACKS ARE CREATING POWER BY USING TWITTER
May 11, 2009
Black people are creating power by using Twitter because more and more of them are understanding a concept that their White counterparts have understood for years
100 PARTIES FOR AIDS ORPHANS
May 11, 2009
From Montclair, New Jersey to Bellingham, Washington -- and from Bergen, Norway to Lilongwe, Malawi -- people are responding to the call for "100 Parties for the Orphans."
Velázquez Provides NYC Entrepreneurs with Expert Advice on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
May 11, 2009
Families research African-American Confederates
May 11, 2009
Many people find it hard to believe that any African American, slave or free, would have willingly served on the side of the Confederacy. But Ijames, who is black, says their reasons for fighting were as complex as those of other soldiers, some of whom had never owned slaves and never hoped to.
Naturalized citizens are poised to reshape California's political landscape
May 11, 2009
More than 1 million immigrants became U.S. citizens last year, the largest surge in history, hastening the ethnic transformation of California's political landscape with more Latinos and Asians now eligible to vote.
Is Race What Caused Gaston's Long Absense From The Game?
May 11, 2009
Gaston was the first African-American manager to capture baseball's crown in the early 90's, relieved from his position in 1997 and continues to interview for manager positions with the belief that race might have played a role in his prolonged absence from the game he loves.
Letters To The Sisterhood - One Writer's Hope To Instill Value Into The Hearts Of Broken Women
May 11, 2009
College football's top level has dearth of minority coaches
May 11, 2009
Minority football coaches are getting within reach of major-college head coaching jobs at an increasing rate, but their progress in making that final move isn't keeping pace, a USA TODAY study has found.
NBA Wife, Jackie Christie, Debuts "Colored Girl" Book, Clothing Line, and Song
May 11, 2009
Jackie Christie, multi-talented, fashion designer, author and model, is set to release her new clothing line, 'Colored Girl', on May 9, 2009, just before her third book debuts "Proud to Be a Colored Girl".
DWYER CULTURAL CENTER HARLEM’S NEWEST CULTURAL DESTINATION OPENS JUNE 16 WITH WEEKLONG SERIES OF EVENTS
May 12, 2009
Plastics Manufacturing Company, Pioneer Plastics, Inc. Named to 2008 Top 500 Minority Businesses List
May 12, 2009
Hearing - "The Role of Small Business Suppliers and Manufacturers in the Domestic Auto Industry"
May 12, 2009
Recorded Webcast with CDF President Marian Wright Edelman
May 12, 2009
CDF's goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive health coverage to everyone this year—especially children. Never has it been more important for CDF to have a strong presence on Capitol Hill and State Houses all across our country. We must ensure that health care reform is a top priority.
Claudia Thomas Keynote Speaker at Vassar College Baccalaureate Service
May 12, 2009
The first African-American female orthopaedic surgeon, Claudia Thomas, (Vassar class of 1971), will deliver the keynote address during the 19th annual Baccalaureate Service on Saturday, May 23. The service, sponsored by the Council of Black Seniors at Vassar College, will begin at 4pm, in the College Chapel and is free and open to the public.
Hartmarx Workers Vote to "Sit In" to Save Their Jobs
May 12, 2009
500 workers at the Chicago-based apparel firm Hart Schaffner & Marx held a rally and historic “sit in†vote to fight for their jobs as major lender and TARP fund recipient Wells Fargo & Co. pushes for a bankruptcy closure of the facility.
ERIC HOLDER AND OTHERS TO SPEAK AT COLUMBIA GRADUATION CEREMONIES
May 12, 2009
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (CC’73, Law’76) will join a broad array of distinguished figures scheduled to address this year’s graduates of Columbia University. These speeches will highlight individual class day ceremonies, held before and after the university’s main commencement on Wednesday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m.
New Report: Prison Nursery Programs a Growing Trend in Women’s Prisons; Many Mothers and Babies Could Also Succeed in Communit
May 12, 2009
As families across the U.S. celebrated Mother’s Day, the Women’s Prison Association (WPA) released the first-ever national report on prison nursery programs which allow incarcerated women to keep their newborns with them in prison for a finite period of time.
Urban Dig Targets Site of Madam CJ Walker Factory, Home
May 12, 2009
This summer Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis students will study the grounds of the Indianapolis home and factory of one of America’s earliest affluent female entrepreneurs.
The National Minority Business Council, Inc., Calls on Corporate America to Stand by Its Commitment to Diversity
May 12, 2009
National Geographic All Roads Film Project Forms Partnerships For American Indian Summer Institute
May 12, 2009
Diana Campoamor: Using Philanthropy as Catalyst for Social Change
May 12, 2009
Diana Campoamor's family came to the United States from Cuba in the late 1950s, fleeing the repression of the Batista dictatorship. She was 11 years old and recalls how delighted she was to see the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates on television and hear her classmates talk politics.
AUTHOR BRINGS DREAM TO LIFE WITH DEBUT RELEASE, BRONZEVILLE'S BOOTSTRAPS
May 12, 2009
This month, after years of research and writing, Wallace Hall celebrates the launch of his debut novel, Bronzeville's Bootstraps. A provocative, informative and entertaining read. Hall's new book reveals the untold story of African-American entrepreneurs in 20th century Chicago. Spanning two decades, the book thoughtfully depicts life as it was in one of our nation's most affluent African-American communities, illustrating how it reached that pinnacle, prior to, during, and following The Civil Rights Movement.
Report Shows Healthcare Industry Lags in Addressing Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Patients
May 12, 2009
Zakiya Hooker, Daughter of Blues Legend John Lee Hooker, Is "Keeping It Real" with New CD Release
May 12, 2009
When your daddy is blues icon, the late great, four-time Grammy winner, John Lee Hooker, what's a blues sangin' sista to do? When posed with that dilemma, Zakiya Hooker has only one answer, and that is, "to keep it real."
Children Exposed to Domestic Violence Have a Negative Effect on the Behavior, New Study Says
May 13, 2009
HARLEM DOWLING 7th ANNUAL FOSTER/ADOPTIVE PARENTS RECOGNITION BREAKFAST HONORS EVERYDAY HEREOS
May 13, 2009
EEOC Sues Wal-Mart for Harassment of Latinos at Fresno Sam's Club
May 13, 2009
Sam’s Club, the wholesale chain store owned and operated by Wal-Mart, violated federal law by compelling Latino employees to endure a hostile work environment based upon their Mexican national origin, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit
HUNDREDS OF NEW YORKERS PROTEST IMPENDING EXECUTION ON GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION FOR GEORGIA INMATE TROY DAVIS
May 13, 2009
Rep. John Lewis Witnesses Obama Sign Bill to Preserve Civil Rights History
May 13, 2009
On May 12th, President Obama signed into law a bill that would catalogue and preserve the stories and experiences of Americans who were involved with the Civil Rights Movement.
NCLR LAUNCHES NEW BILINGUAL WEB FEATURE TO KEEP LATINOS INFORMED ON LATEST H1N1 DEVELOPMENTS
May 13, 2009
RIT ANNOUNCES CAMP FOR MINORITY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH HEARING LOSS
May 13, 2009
African-American, Latino American and Native American students with hearing loss who are entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade are invited to Steps to Success, a career exploration mini-camp August 7 – 9 at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
eLearning Africa: 4th International Conference on ICT for Development Education and Training May 27-29
May 13, 2009
The conference aims at establishing and linking decision-makers from governments and administrations with universities, schools, governmental and private training providers, industry and important partners in development cooperation.
Misperceptions of Cost, Complexity of Aid System, Keep Low-Income Students Out of College
May 13, 2009
Report Shows Healthcare Industry Lags in Addressing Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Patients
May 13, 2009
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Honors Barbara Lee with Chairman’s Circle Award
May 13, 2009
2009 NATIONAL BLACK POWER CONFERENCE AGENDA RELEASED
May 13, 2009
For the first time in 35 years a National Black Power Conference in being held. Momentum is building rapidly as national lecturers, leaders, activists, organizations and Blacks from across the country descend on the luxurious Black-owned Crown Plaza hotel in Marietta, Georgia-just minutes from the Atlanta Airport and Downtown Atlanta
Congressman Keith Ellison Scores 100% Peace Record
May 13, 2009
Congressman Keith Ellison (D-Minneapolis) received a 100% voting record on peace and security issues according to Peace Action West, a grassroots organization that advocates ‘the best values of the American people.’
18-year-old from Uganda comes to UNC Hospitals for heart repair procedure
May 13, 2009
UNC Medical Center is bringing an 18-year-old young man from Uganda to North Carolina Children’s Hospital – with help from the Children’s Heart Project of Samaritan’s Purse and Rotary International’s Gift of Life program – for a catheter-based heart repair procedure on Monday (May 18) that the hospital in Uganda is not equipped to provide.
Sunny Sports China presentation at IU
May 13, 2009
Indiana University has been asked by the Chinese government to help it implement new national guidelines requiring the country's 1.6 million schools to provide students with daily physical activity.
Chicago Family's 'Buy Black' Experiment Becoming a Nationwide Movement
May 14, 2009
For The Empowerment Experiment (EE), the Anderson Family publicly commits to "Buy Black" for one year. The Black community shows the world the true value and strength of Black business, Black talent, and the Black consumer and investor dollar
One of America’s Most Renowned Intellectuals, Cornel West Addresses Spelman College Class of 2009
May 14, 2009
Education Reform Advocate Geoffrey Canada Commencement Speaker at NYU School of Medicine
May 14, 2009
Chicago Westside Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Highlights the Work of Past and Present Civil Rights Activists
May 14, 2009
Honor for Top Organizations at the Ninth Annual National Multicultural Business Conference
May 14, 2009
Companies formally honored at the conference were the winners of the Div50 and the Div500 listings, which honor, respectively, the Fortune 500 companies and government agencies most dedicated to supporting diversity and the nation's top diversity-owned businesses.
NEW AMERICA MEDIA RELEASES HISTORIC POLL DETAILING DEMOGRAPHICS, CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES OF WOMEN IMMIGRANTS TO THE US
May 14, 2009
Many woman immigrants—Latin Americans (79%), Vietnamese (73%), Korean (70%), and Chinese (63%)—acknowledge speaking little or no English, while confronting anti-immigrant discrimination, lack of healthcare and low-paying employment well below the status of the professional work most did in their home countries.
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says he's open to a minority candidate for Supreme Court justice
May 14, 2009
Prince George's County First Lady, Leslie Johnson Kicks Off Annual Women's Business and Wellness Conference
May 14, 2009
No Clamor for High Court Appointee to Be Woman or Minority, Gallup Poll says
May 14, 2009
Despite the widely reported expectation that President Barack Obama will be looking for a qualified woman -- perhaps from a minority racial or ethnic group, 64% of Americans say it doesn't matter to them whether Obama appoints a woman, with slightly higher percentages saying the same about the appointment of a black or Hispanic.
2009 National AmeriCorps Week: Greening and Energy Conservation at Thomas Jefferson Park
May 14, 2009
Margaret Montoya, Legal Scholar and Haywood Burns Chair for Civil Rights, to Speak at CUNY School of Law Commencement
May 14, 2009
"Professor Montoya is a leader in the legal academy on issues of diversity and social justice. We are honored to have her at CUNY Law this semester," said Dean Michelle Anderson.
Justice Policy Institute: The Costs of Confinement: Why Good Juvenile Justice Policies Make Good Fiscal Sense
May 14, 2009
This policy brief details how states can see a net reduction in costs by moving
expenditures away from large, congruent care facilities for youth and investing in community-based alternatives. Such a resource realignment can reap better results for communities, taxpayers, and children.
Peabody award winner Dan Klores lobbies for HBCU players to enter Basketball Hall of Fame
May 14, 2009
Filmmaker Dan Klores to receive the prestigious Peabody Award for Black Magic, an ESPN documentary about HBCUs. In accepting the honor, Klores will take the opportunity to highlight this injustice and bring much needed attention to the cause of black players whose careers preceded NCAA integration.
Stanford Psychology Professor Claude M. Steele Appointed Columbia University’s Next Provost
May 14, 2009
A respected scholar and academic administrator, Steele has conducted a wide range of groundbreaking research in the field of social psychology, including such issues as self-identity, group stereotypes and addictive behaviors.
DR. BERTRAM MELBOURNE, HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR, PENS BIBLE STUDY BOOK FOR BUSY SCHEDULES
May 14, 2009
Safe Streets Task Force Initiative Gains Momentum: Twelve Gang Members and Associates Arrested
May 15, 2009
Advocates Gathering to Fight For Equality in U.S. Health Care System, Film Screening
May 15, 2009
On May 19th, 2009 policymakers, social justice, health care advocacy, and consumer groups will gather at the United States Capitol Visitor Center as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of health care disparities.
Cosby tells group to reach out to struggling kids
May 15, 2009
Actor and comedian Bill Cosby told staffers from Boys & Girls Clubs of America gathered for a conference in Atlanta on Thursday that it's everyone's responsibility to reach out to struggling kids. Cosby, himself a high school dropout, attributed his rise above his inner-city Philadelphia roots—and his return to school to get his GED and, eventually, his doctorate in education—to adults in his life pushing him to do better.
Community Groups Address Economic Crisis and Stage Summit to Influence Immigration Reform Debate
May 15, 2009
What the President's budget means for children and families
May 15, 2009
Not withstanding the nation's financial difficulties, last week President Obama released his detailed request for the 2010 federal budget. The President's proposals, if adopted by Congress, generally provide real progress in children's policy, especially when combined with the significant funding for children in the economic recovery bill.
Stetson Law awards first Public Service Scholarship
May 15, 2009
Rickisha Hightower-Singletary has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship for her final year of law school and plans to work in the greater Tampa Bay area as a civil rights advocate for low-income and homeless families.
DePaul Convenes Summit Of Top Corporate Execs And Academics To Discuss Multicultural Marketing Strategy June 25-26
May 15, 2009
CLOSE THE GAP: EDUCATION EQUALITY DAY MAY 16 at the WHITE HOUSE ELLIPSE
May 15, 2009
On Saturday, May 16th at 10 a.m. in our nation’s capital, the Education Equality Project will gather thousands of supporters together to demand real equality in public education now.
ARE THEY NEGROES OR HEBREWS, BESTSELLING DVD SETTLES QUESTION
May 15, 2009
Hebrew or the So-Called Negro is a must-see for anyone interested in exploring the scriptures from a different point of view. Bandele dares anyone to view this DVD and still feel the same way about Christianity.
Census Bureau Releases State and County Data Depicting Nation’s Population Ahead of 2010 Census
May 15, 2009
BLACK RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST, DR. AARON TURPEAU, HAS LAUNCHED A NEW WEBSITE DEVOTED TO BLACK RELATIONSHIPS
May 15, 2009
Describing his calling Dr. Turpeau says, "I recognize that my calling is to help Black individuals and couples in crisis. People who want internal and external harmony in their lives.
SECRETARY DONOVAN ANNOUNCES APPROXIMATELY $250 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
May 15, 2009
National Urban League Conference To Offer Tools To Survive & Thrive In Tough Economy
May 21, 2009
The National Urban League is gearing up to host over 10,000 participants at its annual conference from July 29 - August 1 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois.
USACC AFRICA OBAMA TRIP
May 21, 2009
African Chamber of Commerce Congratulates President Obama to his Visit to Africa.
CHC, CAPAC and Progressive Caucus Discuss Immigration Reform with Community Leaders
May 21, 2009
Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) in conjunction with the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and the Progressive Caucus met with a diverse coalition of organizations invested in the debate on Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
Gates Foundation Funds New Community College Initiative
May 21, 2009
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today more than $1.3 million in grants to help colleges in New York City and Washington State to develop innovative programs that will help low-income adults earn degrees or technical certificates with immediate value in the marketplace.
HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN STATEMENT ON THE HELPING FAMILIES SAVE THEIR HOMES ACT OF 2009
May 21, 2009
Today, President Obama signed into law the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. The law expands the reach of the Administration's Making Home Affordable Programs, improves the Federal Housing Administration's Hope for Homeowners program and streamlines how HUD supports thousands of homeless support programs across America.
Accused East Africa Embassy Bomber Held at Guantanamo Bay to Be Prosecuted in U.S. Federal Court
May 21, 2009
GOP Proposal for Health Care Reform: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
May 21, 2009
Republican law makers released today their health care reform proposal, called the Patients' Choice Act of 2009.
HUD MAKES $117 MILLION AVAILABLE TO CLEAN UP DANGEROUS LEAD IN HOUSING
May 21, 2009
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced that more than $117 million is available to eliminate dangerous lead-based paint hazards from lower income homes and protect young children from lead poisoning.
Mayo Clinic Researchers Examine the Psychological Impact of Child Abuse
May 21, 2009
According to a new Mayo Clinic study, a history of child abuse significantly impacts the wide range of challenges facing depressed inpatients.
1 OUT OF 4 INCARCERATED LATINO YOUTH IS HELD IN ADULT FACILITIES, FINDS NEW REPORT
May 21, 2009
Latino youth are treated more harshly by the justice system than white youth, for similar offenses, at all stages in the justice system, according to a new report released today by The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the Campaign for Youth Justice (CFYJ).
THE RLJ COMPANIES RANK HIGH ON BLACK ENTERPRISE'S 'B.E. 100'S LIST' IN AUTOMOTIVE, BANKING, AND INDUSTRIAL/SERVICES
May 21, 2009
The RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson, owner of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), is pleased to announce top ranking of several of its portfolio companies in the "2009 B.E. 100s List," published annually by Black Enterprise magazine.
House Considers Bills To Equalize Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing
May 21, 2009
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing today on eliminating the unjust and discriminatory 100-to-1 disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentences under federal law.
Congress Told of Exploitation, Trafficking of Impoverished Haitian Children
May 21, 2009
Hundreds of thousands of Haitian children are the victims of exploitation and trafficking and it is within Congress' reach to change their lives, the Pan American Development Foundation's (PADF) Goodwill Ambassador for Haiti's Children told members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
OCA Supports the Reuniting Families Act
May 21, 2009
OCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs), supports Senators Robert Menendez (NJ), Ted Kennedy (MA), Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), and Charles Schumer (NY) as they introduce the Reuniting Families Act today in the Senate.
Justice Department Resolves Lawsuit Alleging Disability-Based Housing Discrimination at Four Multifamily Housing Complexes in Sp
May 21, 2009
The Department announced today a settlement of a lawsuit alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the design and construction of four multifamily housing complexes in the Spokane, Wash., area in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act.
New "Wage And Hour Watch" Program To Target Roosevelt Avenue In Queens
May 21, 2009
Latino community members trained as "Wage and Hour Watchers" by the New York State Department of Labor will hit the streets this Saturday to let employers know "We Are Watching You!"
CPSC Announces New Report on Child Drownings and Near-drownings in Pools and Spas
May 21, 2009
Federal Pool and Spa Safety Act Aims to Make Pools and Spas Safer
Wal-Mart Minority Student Success Institutions Announced
May 21, 2009
The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and the Wal-Mart Foundation announced today the first cohort of Wal-Mart Minority Student Success institutions.
Local Pastors Launch Nationwide Health Care Reform Campaign
May 21, 2009
As Congress takes up health care reform, local faith leaders from across the country today launched a media and grassroots campaign to encourage Members of Congress to move reform forward and make quality health care truly affordable for every American family.
NAACP, Homestead in dispute over Confederate flag
May 21, 2009
Black leaders are mobilizing to pressure Homestead leaders to stop the Confederate flag from flying at parades and city-sponsored events.
Hip Hop takes over Capitol Hill
May 21, 2009
Monday morning Politico featured a cover story about the Hip Hop Caucus’s growing presence on Capitol Hill, and how the Caucus has turned the “wave of support for Obama among young voters†into a permanent political force.
Barbara Lee Supports State Department Authorization
May 21, 2009
Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released this statement following the House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing on the authorization appropriations for the Department of State and the Peace Corps for fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410).
RACHEL NOERDLINGER APPOINTED TO THE DIVERSITY ADVISORY BOARD AT OGILVY & MATHER, ONE OF THE LARGEST MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS NET
May 21, 2009
Public relations expert Rachel Noerdlinger, President of Noerdlinger Media, and Executive Vice President of Communications for Reverend Al Sharpton and National Action Network, has been appointed to the Diversity Advisory Board for Ogilvy & Mather, one of the largest communications networks in the world.
Senator Kevin Parker and Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie Join Legislative Colleagues to Introduce "Better Schools Act"
May 21, 2009
Senator Kevin Parker (D-Brooklyn) and Assemblyman Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) announced the introduction of legislation in both houses of the legislature to make significant improvements to school governance in New York City.
NATALIE COLE UNDERWENT KIDNEY TRANSPLANT SURGERY
May 21, 2009
Natalie Cole underwent kidney transplant surgery yesterday at Cedars- Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
Stars line up for "Power of a Dream Gala" for at-risk youth
May 21, 2009
Lou Gossett, Jr., Taraji Henson, Chris Tucker, and BeBe Winans to bring star power to “Power of a Dream Gala†to benefit U.S. Dream Academy’s after-school programs for children of incarcerated parents.
WALTHAM FOREST: Council praised for high earning minority staff
May 21, 2009
WALTHAM Forest is second in a league table for the proportion of highest paid council officers who come from ethnic minorities.
TMCF Announces Open Call for Minority Designers
May 21, 2009
THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND SEARCHING FOR EMERGING MINORITY DESIGNERS FOR 4th ANNUAL FRONT ROW FASHION SHOW OCTOBER 24
Justice Department Sues Garner, North Carolina, for Disability Discrimination
May 21, 2009
The Department has filed suit against the town of Garner, N.C., and the town’s board of adjustment alleging that they violated the Fair Housing Act when they refused to allow up to eight men recovering from drug and alcohol addictions to live together as a reasonable accommodation for their disabilities.
Drugmakers Non-Committal on Swine Flu Vaccine Doses for Developing Nations
May 21, 2009
The World Health Organization has asked drug companies for swine flu vaccines for the world's poor, but few manufacturers have given the WHO any such commitment.
Minority senators no-show at Villar ethics probe
May 21, 2009
As expected, minority senators were a no-show at the Senate committee of the whole's investigation into an ethics complaint against Senator Manuel Villar Jr. Thursday.
Student and mother will challenge billionaire Bloomberg for mayor
May 21, 2009
Frances Villar, a 26-year-old mother of two and City University of New York student, will challenge New York City’s richest man in the 2009 New York City mayoral race. Villar will run on the Socialism and Liberation ticket.
Latest Inside the FBI podcast talks about phone threats to Chinese-Americans
May 22, 2009
Our latest Inside the FBI podcast talks about phone threats to Chinese-Americans.
Cbcf Releases Guide To Highlight Arra Help For African Americans
May 22, 2009
Economic Stimulus Offers Critical Aid to African-American Community
Tuskegee University President to Deliver Principal Address at Rededication of The Lincoln Memorial
May 22, 2009
Tuskegee University President, Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, will deliver the principal address from the steps of The Lincoln Memorial to rededicate it in honor of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.
LGBT Organizations Warn that Lawsuits Could Set Back Progress on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
May 22, 2009
Hispanic Children: The Rise of the Second Generation
May 22, 2009
Hispanics now make up more than one-in-five of all children in the United States and as their numbers have grown, their demographic profile has changed.
HEART OF STONE by New Jersey native Beth Toni Kruvant
May 22, 2009
an inspirational documentary film by independent film producer and director Beth Toni Kruvant documents the challenges of an inner city high school.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Stands By Speaker Pelosi
May 22, 2009
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following joint statement in support of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
During the Week of Mothers Day 2009, Online Organization Increases Membership Fivefold
May 22, 2009
In just ten days, MomsRising.org, an online and on-the-ground organization for moms and everyone who has a mom saw its membership grow from just over 160,000 to 1,179,154 thanks to a customizable Mothers Day video
Probation Challenge 30th Anniversary Celebration
May 22, 2009
The Rev. Harold E. Bailey, founder and president of the Probation Challenge organization, has for over 30 years served at the helm of constructively changing the lives
Black Astronaut Poised to Lead NASA
May 22, 2009
President Barack Obama planned to meet Tuesday with a candidate for the post of NASA administrator.
Lutherans help rebuild homes in New Orleans' Little Woods neighborhood
May 22, 2009
Soon after an earthquake struck the Sichuan province in southwestern China one year ago,
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) developed a $1.6 million plan to help reconstruct areas.
TREASURY AND HUD ANNOUNCE $419 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDS TO CREATE JOBS, PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
May 22, 2009
Governor Bill Richardson Pledges $2 million to Restore Cash Payments for Struggling New Mexicans
May 22, 2009
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against the City of Marion, Arkansas, Alleging Race Discrimination
May 22, 2009
News Pitch: Mass Incarceration of African Americans as a Civil Rights Issue
May 22, 2009
Professor Kennedy Recognizes Sentencing Laws As a Civil Rights Issue
Appeals court sides with Redskins on trademark
May 22, 2009
The Washington Redskins won another legal victory May 15 in a 17-year fight with a group of American Indians who contend the football team’s trademark is racially offensive.
Historic Supreme Court Nomination - Obama Picks Federal Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Historic Supreme Court Nomination - Obama Picks Federal Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor
May 22, 2009
Human Rights Campaign Praises President Obama’s Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court
May 25, 2009
THE CONDITION OF EDUCATION
May 29, 2009
These findings clearly show the need for us to make college available to all young people and adults and the bottom line benefits of a higher education.
JACL MOURNS PASSING OF NISEI PIONEERS
May 29, 2009
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) mourns the passing of Nisei pioneers who have given much to the Japanese American community and the JACL
HealthCorps Highway to Health Festival 2009 with Dr. Oz, Health Expert of "The Oprah Winfrey Show"
May 29, 2009
Highway to Health Fairs will offer free health screenings, healthy food booths, fitness workouts, cooking demonstrations, sports contests, games, prizes and giveaways.
Famed Director Spike Lee Goes One-on-One with Award-Winning Journalist Ed Gordon
May 29, 2009
Spike Lee sits down for an interview with host Ed Gordon for a no holds barred interview rife with the artist’s trademark frankness
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center CEO Donald Murphy Honored by UC San Diego
May 29, 2009
Reaching the summit of Mt. Whitney may seem insurmountable for most. But then again, most people aren’t like Donald Murphy
Crack, Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Undermines Criminal Justice System
May 29, 2009
Caroline Fredrickson, Director of the ACLU Washington Legislative Office, testified today before the U.S. Sentencing Commission about the need for action
New ECLAC Report Shows Foreign Direct Investment to Drop Sharply in 2009, After Record High Levels in 2008
May 29, 2009
IRS Offers Tax Credit Guidance to Businesses Hiring Unemployed Veterans and Certain Youth
May 29, 2009
Clinton Global Initiative University Announces Winners of the 2009 Outstanding Commitment Awards
May 29, 2009
Former Housing Authority Director Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Hud Program Theft Schemes
May 29, 2009
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