Diabetes is a major killer of blacks. Many Africans Americans including Halle Berry, former Miss America and “Desperate Housewives” star Vanessa Williams, Damon Dash and
It is undoubtly reasonable to suggest that the Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. The
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – The housing crisis hurt low-income communities and minorities more severely than other groups, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday. “Lower-income
The future has one constant idea — that all humans must address change. The season of humanity is brought up against the reality that change
Paula Patton and Adepero Oduye grace the 2012 Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue, so we guess that black is back in fashion — well at least this
When it comes to facing and fighting life-threatening health issues, black men and women are often at the top of the hit list for America’s
During the holidays, many of us have some time to rest and relax with family. Another favorite pastime during the holidays is to curl up
The present economic environment has been extremely hard for African Americans. With unemployment at its highest rate in decades, there are some job opportunities but
Of all the musical instruments in jazz music it’s fair to say the violin has gone the short end of the bow. Samuel “Savoir-faire” Williams
During the month of October, it is easy to tell what is on the minds of most Americans health wise with the inordinate amount of
It is ironic, that after the execution of Troy Davis in Georgia on Sept. 21, the United States Supreme Court returns to the bench to
“Why don’t you play in the sky?”
Over the past decade, the economic condition of many minorities across the nation, in particular African Americans has worsened. According to a new report by
African Americans have traditionally valued and reinforced the importance of education, but recent generations serve to show the opposite. Not to abrogate personal responsibility for
Many places across the country just celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. In the South, the Confederacy is constantly honored and venerated. In
In the U.S., it is estimated that 40 percent of edible food is thrown away by households and retailers annually and that food waste equals
For many African Americans, urban life and living in a city is commonplace. We are well aware of the risks related to safety but, now,
This week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported some interesting findings in its 2010: American Time Use Survey (ATUS). The survey data include the
The book promised to the world by former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin concerning his memories and thoughts about Hurricane Katrina is expected to be
“Summer time, summer time” Jazzy Jeff said, Summer time, summer time blinded with red Summer time, summer time. Somewhere brothers and sisters are lying dead.
