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#OurMoments: Gabrielle Union On The Impact Of The Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act is a federal law that will provide investigation and prosecution of violent crimes against women, impose automatic and mandatory restitution…

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First Lady Michelle Obama And Big Bird Team Up

First Lady Michelle Obama and Sesame Street’s Big Bird teamed up to film two public service announcements encouraging kids to eat healthy and get active.…

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Muhammad Ali Wins 1st World Heavyweight Championship On This Day In 1964

Considered the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali (pictured left) possessed formidable ability coupled with a personality that gained him both fans and detractors.…

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Top Moments In Black History: Disney Introduces 1st African-American Princess

This Black History Month, NewsOne takes a look back at the top African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Some will make you happy while others…

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#OurMoments MC Lyte Redefines The Essence Of Women Through Hip-Hop

Hip Hop Sisters was created by legendary femcee, MC Lyte to redefine the essence of women through Hip-Hop, unity and empowerment. MC Lyte: “The single…

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TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY: First African-American Astronaut Takes Space Walk

I was just a teenager when Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. became the first African-American to walk in space. Selected by NASA in January 1990, Dr. Harris…

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TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY: Legendary Author Alex Haley Dies

What originally started out as just an interest in his own genealogy, became a publication from which millions of African-American suddenly called their own story. American…

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Congress Establishes First Fugitive Slave Act On This Date In 1793

America is replete with the racist and oppressive reminders of the institution of slavery. One such hallmark is that on this date in 1793, Congress…

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Top Moments In Black History: Oprah Winfrey Ends Talk Show, Launches OWN Network

Moment: Oprah Winfrey Ends Longtime Talk Show, Launches OWN Network From 1986 to 2011, television host and media mogul Oprah Winfrey ruled the airwaves with…

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#OurMoments: Condoleezza Rice Becomes First Black U.S. Secretary Of State

Condoleezza Rice, to date, is one of the most powerful and unique women in the history of United States politics. However, her many victories didn’t…

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#OurMoments: Wayne Brady On Breaking Black Boundaries On TV

Wayne Brady has leveraged his improvisational comedic stylings into a full career filled with amazing accolades to brag about. From being an Emmy Award-winning cast…

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#OurMoments Ruth Simmons Becomes The First African-American President Of An...

Ruth Simmons grew up the youngest of 12 children in East Texas, during a time in our country when blatant racism, particularly in the South…

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Top Black Business Leaders Of 1800s And 1900s Part II

Although African Americans endured abject racism and prejudice during the 18th and 19th centuries, many businesses sprang forth in spite of the barriers ahead of…

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Determined To Serve: Black Doctors In The Civil War

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War when the nation was divided over the issue of slavery. During that time, many…

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Top Moments In Black History: President Barack Obama Wins Re-Election

Moment: The Re-election Of President Barack Obama The re-election campaign of President Barack Obama was not an easy ride. With a seemingly passive message and…

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#OurMoments: Mikki Taylor On Black Women Entrepreneurs Changing The Face Of...

With inspirational women like Cathy Hughes, Oprah and Iman to look up to, Black women entrepreneurs don’t have the mental block of uncharted territory to…

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Jada Pinkett Smith: “These Are The Situations That Separate Women From Girls”

Jada Pinkett Smith, has some straight-shooting, life-fixing wisdom of her own. And she’s taken to Facebook to share it. A letter to a friend: Blended…

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El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) Assassinated On This Day 48 Years Ago

Muslim minister and human rights leader El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, widely known as Malcolm X, stands as one of the most-influential figures in Black History. Forty-eight…

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The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards: The Absolute Best (& Worst) Dressed

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards came and went but not without a fashion bang. Hollywood’s who’s who called on some of the greats in fashion for…

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Legends of Hip-Hop Tour

New Year Day, the Old School Festival made it the best way to come into 2017!

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