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Uncelebrated Black Heroes - Primus King (7242 hits)
Primus King launched a successful legal challenge to Black voter disenfranchisement in Georgia in 1944, 20 years prior to the Civil Rights Act. From New Georgia Encyclopedia: http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2921 On th ...
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Enter the New Negro: A Spiritual Coming of Age (12143 hits)
This is one of my favorite essays from the Harlem Renaissance era, written by legendary Black intellect Alain Locke. It is stunning to see so many similarities between the African American experience today, and the African American experience nearly ...
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Following in Their Footsteps: African Americans in the Advertising Industry (5769 hits)
Despite a history of discrimination and marginalization, the African-American consumer base has always been a lucrative and influential market highly desired by leading companies. Today, Black households command $656B in earned income, and African-A ...
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100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. to host 6th Annual College Scholarship Fair (9324 hits)
The 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc., will host its 6th Annual College Scholarship Fair on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at The Forum, the newly opened event venue at the University of Illinois Chicago, at Roosevelt and Halsted ...
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Marriage & the Black Community (4410 hits)
I recently read an article in Black College Wire where a Howard student talked about unprotected sex being the new symbol of commitment in a relationship. I'm not necessarily glad to see that trend, but I can't argue that it's not real. That bring ...
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Christian Hip-Hop (1775 hits)
Anyone out there into Christian hip hop? Yes, I've heard some really wack artists in this genre, but some hot talent as well... Check out Cross Movement... Street Pastor - local artist out here in OH ...
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Area ‘Wire’ actor eyes a rap career (3242 hits)
Andy Vineburg Bucks County Courier-Times Brandon Young's face will be familiar to a lot more TV viewers starting today. But it's his voice that he hopes will ultimately earn him mass recognition. Young, a 1999 Neshaminy High School graduate ...
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Kamau Austin: African-American Women Business Owners Seek Financing (2880 hits)
by Kamau Austin www.einfonews.com The number of African American women business owners with bank credit of $100,000 or more doubled between 1998 and 2002 according to Wells Fargo's latest research collaboration with Center for Women's Business R ...
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Dante Lee: How African-American Entrepreneurs Can Beat the Recession (2201 hits)
by Dante Lee www.blackbusinesscoach.com President Bush calls it an economic "slowdown", but those affected call it a full-blown recession - and rightfully so. Major airlines have folded, hundreds of thousands have lost their jobs, gas prices are ...
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Michael Sheffield: Is Network Marketing a Scam? (1851 hits)
Michael Sheffield, Entrepreneur.com Q: Some friends continue to try to recruit me into network marketing deals that seem like some type of money game or pyramid. Other friends tell me they're illegal and I'll get into trouble. How do I know what's ...
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Black College Sports: 2008 Angel City Classic (Prairie View A&M vs. Morehouse College) (9664 hits)
Flanked by notable business, community and political leaders, Black Educational Events CEO John T. Fleming officially announced today at the famed Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum that the Farmers Insurance Group Angel City Classic will be held Saturd ...
Posted Monday, August 11th 2008 at 9:26AM
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Sifford works on passing the torch (2960 hits)
Vartan Kupelian and Mike O'Hara The Detroit News Charlie Sifford made a good life in golf, and a lasting imprint on it. He was the first African-American to play on the PGA Tour, and the first inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Siffor ...
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Know your History! (1508 hits)
Why do I hear so many people quote W.E.B. DuBois, Booker T. Washington, Stokeley Carmichael, Che Guevara, etc. that have never read any of those leaders' works? In the same way that a news broadcast can twist the words of Obama or McCain, revision ...
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Are "Black" themed sites like Black in America discriminatory? (1390 hits)
One question that I occasionally hear from Whites is that while Blacks and other minority groups are able to create organizations and communities centered around race, why is it considered racist for Whites to do the same? I do have to admit that ...
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Ebony & Ivory... Do Interracial Relationships weaken our race? (1344 hits)
Before I comment on this subject, I'd like to hear what BlackinAmerica has to say about this... fire away... ...
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Blacks and Police (1147 hits)
Whenever African Americans have encounters with law enforcement, it tends to be a very touchy subject. Do you feel like there is a general distrust of law enforcement in our communities? If so, is it warranted? Is the prevalence of crime in our ...
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Flashback (1759 hits)
My mother came across a few family heirlooms and discovered these pictures of the family from the 40's and 50's... I hope I have some nice photos that last for my future children / grandchildren / great grandchildren to appreciate. My grandparents ...
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Why we Travel (1102 hits)
If you want a surprisingly accurate predictor of success, don't look at a child's SAT scores... look at how often they traveled during their childhood. When we expose young people to new experiences, new cultures, and changes in environment, we a ...
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Corruption in the Church (1385 hits)
Is it just me, or does there seem to be a huge proportion of Blacks that have very little confidence in our religious leaders and institutions? The church has always been an influential part of our community. Recently, the emergence of the tele-ev ...
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Mental Jujitsu for the Black Youth #2: Loyalty (1001 hits)
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What is "Giving Back"? (1116 hits)
We often talk about the need for "giving back" or supporting our community, but what does giving back really mean? Usually, the thought of mentoring, community service, or some other outward gesture of hard work or generosity comes to mind. But I ...
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