“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson went from beloved southern reality TV star to one of the most controversial bigots and homophobes in entertainment in the
Henry Louis Gates Jr. hopes that his latest PBS documentary,” The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross,“ will not only educate the public but also lead to
The annual Phoenix Awards dinner is the signature event of the four-day Congressional Black Caucus conference focusing on public policy impacting black communities in America and
Despite his work in finding justice for the family of Trayvon Martin, Rev. Al Sharpton’s biggest media moment in recent times happened because of the
NYC has over 425,000 residents living in NYCHA developments. Several hundred thousand do not live in NYCHA developments but receive a housing subsidy from NYCHA.
Trayvon Martin‘s father, Tracy Martin, joined the National Action Network’s southeast regional chairman and Florida chapter at the Miami “100-city Justice for Trayvon” vigil. Martin
NEW ORLEANS — Fans and celebrities captures stunning, and sometimes spectacular, images of Beyonce and gang of other celebrities who shut down final day of
On the 4th of July, fireworks will start the day and celebrities will speak of Independence and what it means to be sure. The African
The controversy surrounding Paula Deen’s use of the N-word has polarized fans across the nation as some are happy about the cooking star’s sinking career,
The National Rifle Association used a zombie that resembles President Obama as a shooting target during their annual convention in Houston. The zombie has blood
Rev. Al Sharpton, president of National Action Network and MSNBC host offers his perspective on NBA center Jason Collins coming out as gay. Read what
WVON turning 50 is a historical event that brought prominent figures from all over the country to partake in the celebration. The stage was set
The 17th annual Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference is the largest international gospel event held during Black History Month. This year the event will
The 19th annual Essence Music Festival, the largest African American-based music event in the world that attracts more than a half-million people into the Crescent
Sean Combs is associated with a number of names, some signaling accomplishments and others describing roles. Puff Daddy, P Diddy, Bad Boy CEO, Ciroc spokesperson,
Music impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs, Coca-Cola Company SVP Ingrid Saunders Jones and Star Wars mastermind George Lucas will headline the honorees at the National Action Network’s
The ESSENCE Music Festival is the nation’s largest African American live musical and cultural experience attracting over 400,000 people from around the world. This four-day
Several civil rights leaders released an open letter to President Obama, lauding him for his public stance on same-sex marriages. Obama proclaimed support for same-sex marriages in
Barack Obama made history on Wednesday, May 9, when he became the first U.S. pesident to publicly support same-sex marriages. “I have to tell you
There will be a parade of stars at several college graduation commencement ceremonies this season. Take a look. Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, will
