#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…
View ArticleFirst 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.…
View ArticleMuhammad 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.…
View ArticleTop 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…
View Article#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…
View ArticleTODAY 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…
View ArticleTODAY 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…
View ArticleCongress 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…
View ArticleTop 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…
View Article#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…
View Article#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…
View Article#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…
View ArticleTop 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…
View ArticleDetermined 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…
View ArticleTop 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…
View Article#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…
View ArticleJada 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…
View ArticleEl-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…
View ArticleThe 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…
View ArticleLegends of Hip-Hop Tour
New Year Day, the Old School Festival made it the best way to come into 2017!
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