In celebration of Black History Month, the Bronx Music Heritage Center will present a trolley tour of music history in the South Bronx. Dr. Mark Naison, founder of the Bronx African American History Project at Fordham University, will lead tour of sites where African American music legends lived and performed. In celebration of Black History…
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2013 Smithsonian Online Education Conference Series Presents “Civil Rights—Historical Legacies and Today’s Achievements”
Conferences Will Highlight African American Civil Rights and Women of Achievement in the Early Republic The Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies is hosting “Civil Rights—Historical Legacies and Today’s Achievements,” two online education conferences for teachers and students Feb. 13 and March 13. Each session is presented by Smithsonian experts who will respond to…
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Stevie Wonder Scolds Lil Wayne For Offensive Lyrics About Emmett Till
Rapper Lil Wayne has recently came under fire for his recent lyrics in the remix of the song “Karate Chop”. Wayne likened the murder of Emmett Till to rough sexual acts. Airickca Gordon-Taylor, a member of the Till family recently responded to the lyrics by demanding an official apology. According to Billboard.com, Epic CEO LA…
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16th Annual 40 Under Forty Achievement Awards Call for Nominations
The Network Journal (TNJ), an award-winning business magazine offering vital trade and industry news for today’s African-American professionals, corporate executives and small-business owners, is currently seeking nominations for its 16th Annual 40 Under Forty Achievement Awards. The Network Journal (TNJ), an award-winning business magazine offering vital trade and industry news for today’s African-American professionals, corporate…
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The Book Look series Is Back For Season 2
The Book Look is an online series that features books relevant to the African American community. They are an excellent resource in the Black literary world. Check out The Book Look’s Season 2 debut.
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The Congressional Black Caucus Launches Virtual Black History Library
Avoice-African American Voices in Congress Virtual Online Library Offers Black History Lesson Units for Educators The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) invites educators to download free online lesson units highlighting African-American legislative contributions via its Avoice-African American Voices in Congress virtual online library. The lesson units available on the ‘For Educators’ section of the…
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Betty & Coretta Premiers February 2nd on Lifetime Network
Photo credits: Jan ThijsMyLifeTime.com The Lifetime Network is premiering its much awaited movie “Betty & Coretta” on February 2nd 2013 at 8pm EST. The movie highlights the lives of Dr. Betty Shabazz the wife of Malcolm X and Coretta Scott King, wife of Dr. Martin Luther King. Both women are civil rights activists. They have…
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Google Honors Jackie Robinson’s 94th Birthday
Jackie Robinson was born January 31st, 1919. His legacy as the first black major league baseball player during the modern era, has changed the course of American history. Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson went on to win a plethora of awards. His life and legacy played a important role in the struggle…
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CNN Removes Soledad O’Brien From Morning Show
–> News to Use: CNN changes morning lineup, sans Soledad O’Brien. According to The Daily Beast, Soledad O’Brien will no longer have a morning show on CNN. Jeff Zucker, the new president of CNN is making major changes including removing O’Brien from the morning spot due to low ratings. There is no word yet on…
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ANTHONY ANDERSON HOSTS UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS®
ANTHONY ANDERSON HOSTS UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS®PRESENTED BY TARGET Special Presentation by Multi-Grammy Award Winner Usher Performances by Yolanda Adams, Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Tyrese Gibson, Melanie Fiona, Eric Benet, and More Show Premieres January 26 and 27, 2013 Los Angeles, CA (January 22, 2013) – Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson, co-star of NBC’s…