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May 3, 2024
Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Grand Council announce funding to study implementation of Indigenous-led p
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Melmark's Dream Maker's Ball Raised $500,000 to Support Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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WWPR WELCOMES RETURNING MEMBERS TO 2024 - 2025 ADVISORY COUNCIL
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Lac Seul First Nation and Canada settle Flooding Claim
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CORRECTING and REPLACING Wheaties™ Pushes the Limits of Breakfast with New Wheaties Protein
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ZACAPA RUM AND RAUL LOPEZ OF LUAR UNVEIL A LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTION: AN ODE TO HERITAGE, COMMUNITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
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AHF Backs FTC Challenge to Big Pharma Junk Patents
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University of Phoenix College of Nursing Alumna and Faculty Publish Article on Lived Experiences of Intensive Care Unit Nursing
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i3 Verticals Announces Earnings Release and Conference Call Date for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2024
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The Iconic Caribbean Posh Weekend Returns To The USVI; Will Honor Dr. Yvette Noel-Schure
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REAL SALT LAKE AND ALSCO UNIFORMS EXTEND PARTNERSHIP TO INCLUDE UTAH ROYALS
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Tennant Company Announces Senior Leadership Updates to Direct ERP Transformation and Drive Product Innovation
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Innovative partnership to bring 100 units of social and affordable housing units for independent seniors to Terrebonne
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Triple-I Stresses Preparedness for ‘Very Active’ 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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Valley Children's Receives Historic $15 Million Gift to Create Advanced Cell Therapy Program for Pediatric Cancer
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Northern Trust Named Best Private Bank in U.S. for Digital Wealth Planning, Best Digital Innovator of the Year in U.S.
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Water Engineering Inc., a Portfolio Company of Nolan Capital, Announces the Acquisition of WET Solutions, Inc., a Leading Provid
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California Launches Youth-Focused Statewide Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Campaign
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Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba announce partnership to develop a Red Dress Alert together with Indigenous p
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High School Women Launch First of its Kind Energy Literacy Podcast
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Don't Let Any Nations Derail UN Racism Conference
April 17, 2009
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Subway, Bus and Commuter Rail Riders Send Invoices to New York State Legislative Leaders Asking to be Reimbursed for Fast-Approa
April 02, 2009
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Feds Announce Minority Enterprise Conference
August 29, 2011
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency today announced the opening of registration for the 2011 Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) Conference, which will be held Sept. 27-30 ...
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Girl Scouts Names 1st Hispanic Nat'l Leader
August 25, 2011
Anna Maria Chavez, a lawyer, has been named CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, making her the first Hispanic head of the organization. Chávez, who grew up in a small town in southern Arizona and rose to become deputy chief of staff to that state’s then-Gov. Janet Napolitano, is set to officially assume her new role at the Girl Scouts National Council Session/52nd Convention in November. ...
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CHEROKEES EXPEL SLAVE KIN
August 24, 2011
In a controversial decision, the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court has ruled to expel from membership thousands of descendants of black slaves who were brought to Oklahoma more than 170 years ago by Native American owners. The nation's second-largest Indian tribe voted after the Civil War to admit the slave descendants to the tribe. ...
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BLACK POLITICAL UNREST
August 18, 2011
Two Black members of Congress, one Democrat and the other Republican, are voicing concern today about circumstances facing the nation. Black California Congresswoman Maxine Waters has some advice for President Obama about blacks in America, "Pay more attention to us." Speaking at a job fair in Atlanta today, Waters said unhappiness is growing in the Black community with the nation’s first Black president. ...
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GA Redistricting May Limit Minority Voting Power
August 09, 2011
The passage of HB 87, state legislation clearly targeting immigrants, has given rise to an increasing awareness among Georgia’s ethnic minorities about what’s at stake for their political empowerment under the ongoing ...
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Black Radio Mogul Dies
August 05, 2011
Dorothy Brunson, the first black female radio station owner in America, died this past weekend after complications from ovarian cancer. She was 72. Brunson got her start in 1962 as the assistant controller of New York City's WWRL-AM (1600). She rose through the ranks to become GM, and later joined WLIB-AM. ...
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Reputed KKK Member Dies
August 03, 2011
James Ford Seale, a reputed former member of the Ku Klux Klan convicted in the 1964 abduction and killings of two black teenagers in Mississippi, has died in federal prison. He was 75. Seale died on Tuesday in the Federal Correctional ...
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CA Kindergarten Law Creates Barriers For Ethnic Parents
August 01, 2011
Like thousands of other California parents, Khu Yang Lee is anticipating the day when her two children can start kindergarten. But, Lee, a member of the growing Hmong community in the state’s Central Valley, was surprised to learn that a new state law might place her children in different programs depending on when they were born. ...
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Postal Service Honors Black Publisher John H. Johnson
July 21, 2011
As part of its Black Heritage Stamp series, the United States Postal Service is honoring legendary black publisher John H. Johnson. “We are proud to immortalize John H. Johnson as our latest inductee in our Black Heritage stamp series,†said Stephen Kearney, manager, Stamp Services. “He was the trailblazing publisher of Ebony, Jet and other magazines as well as an entrepreneur. In 1982, he became the first black person to appear on Forbes magazine’s annual list of the 400 wealthiest people in America. His magazines portrayed black people positively at a time when such representation ...
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Hunger Stalks California's Rural Minority Areas
July 18, 2011
Across California and beyond, rural unemployment is higher and incomes lower, than in nearby urban areas. Imperial County's unemployment rate in March was 30 percent, probably the state's highest. The county's economy is almost entirely dependent on agriculture and farm labor. Orange Cove and San Joaquin ...
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Black Film Festival Starts Tuesday In Miami
July 05, 2011
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) comes back to Miami to celebrate the contributions that the African-American community has made to the film industry. This year the ABFF schedule includes four days of film screenings, cocktail receptions, workshops, and "master classes" taught by the likes of Robert Townsend and Spike Lee. ...
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Best Buy Accused Of Widespread Profiling
June 29, 2011
Best Buy Co., the nation's largest electronics retailer, faces new allegations of discrimination and retaliation barely one week after agreeing to settle ...
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Newly Elected Black Mayors Make Jobs A Priority
June 29, 2011
The recent elections of Alvin Brown as Jacksonville, Florida’s first African American mayor and Michael Hancock as Denver’s second Black mayor, provide much needed new hope and leadership in the war on unemployment. Both Brown and Hancock have strong Urban League roots and both have made job creation in their ...
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MLB Blasted As Anti-Latino
June 28, 2011
A Latino security professional claims he was turned into a chauffeur in a racially motivated "bait and switch" job offer from Major League Baseball. William Diaz claims pro baseball gave him a phony job title, which paid far less than he was ...
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FEDS EYE BLACK UNEMPLOYMENT
June 07, 2011
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NYC Comptroller To Address Caribbean Power Breakfast
June 03, 2011
He is hailed as a "trailblazer" and "pioneer," since he is the first Asian American elected in New York City - both to legislative office in 2001 and citywide office. ...
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'Achieving' Women Entrepreneurs Honored By 100 Black Men
June 02, 2011
In the United States, more and more women are taking the leap into entrepreneurship and learning the benefits of owning a business. ...
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TRANSPORTATION, WHAT'S THE DEAL?
June 01, 2011
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Black Film Festival To Honor Wayans
May 27, 2011
In recognition of his success in the film and television industry for nearly 25 years, Wayans will be honored with the Entertainment Icon Award. ...
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San Francisco To Host 100 Black Men Silver Anniversary
May 27, 2011
Since incorporating in 1986, The 100 has established itself as the nation's leading organization for pairing at-risk youth with African-American male mentors. ...
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Freedom Riders Return To Mississippi Capital
May 25, 2011
50 years to the day after the first wave of Freedom Riders arrived at the Jackson terminal — a celebration was held for them in Mississippi's capital. ...
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BLACK MOVIE MYTH
May 24, 2011
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Researcher: U.S. Will Become Hispanic Nation
May 19, 2011
One area of concern suggested by data analyses is that Hispanic education levels are not keeping up with growth increases. ...
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NEW CLARENCE THOMAS CONTROVERSY
May 18, 2011
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IMMIGRATION TOPIC ONE TODAY
May 10, 2011
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Poll: Women Bear Brunt Of Economic Crisis
May 06, 2011
Women are bearing the brunt of today’s economic crisis, says a major national poll, the complete findings of which were released by the Ms. Foundation for Women. ...
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Joint Center Honors John Lewis
May 05, 2011
Lewis was recognized for his more than 50 years as a trailblazing community and political organizer, civil rights leader. ...
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Spelman Honors Women War Vets
May 04, 2011
The awards celebrate the making significant contributions to shaping the destinies of past, current and future generations of leaders. ...
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Justice Department Moves Against Miss. School District In Desegregation Case
May 03, 2011
The DOJ says the federal court overseeing a desegregation case dating to the late '60s has not done the job of enforcing the district's compliance. Justice Dept. Issues Warning ...
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