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The date when Crispus Attucks became the first American to die in the American Revolution, is observed in California schools as Black American Day. At least, it's supposed to be. The problem is, no

The period following the Civil War was a progressive era for American democracy in the South as many states began reforms like compulsory public education. But that history was obscured by the imag

Thursday, Oct. 16 is the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, an event which although unsuccessful initially, succeeded in its goal of igniting the conflict that brought an end to

Foreclosures threaten historic black communities SAN FRANCISCO – An architect and housing expert said more than 90 percent of sub-prime loans are refinancings, contrary to commonly held statements

Queen Calafia: Ruler of California will star the phenomenal singer/songwriter/actress Ajuana Black on Sept. 30, Oct. 1, Oct. 2 in the Buriel Clay Theatre in the African-American Art and Culture Comple

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain likes to talk about being the son and grandson of Navy admirals, but his background goes back even further into Mississippi history. His great-gre

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that unemployment grew three times faster among African-Americans in August than white Americans. The black unemployment rate rose .9 percent to 10.6 percent w

Only 8 Percent of Katrina Federal Contracts Go to Small Disadvantaged Businesses SAN FRANCISCO -- blackmoney.com and blackbusinessmonth.com report that 8.3 percent of federal contracts dedicated

When the NFL season starts, you can't jump out on the field and play for your favorite team. But between now and November, every American citizen has the opportunity to be part of the political seaso

Looking for a way to invoke the messages of the March on Washington this month? Take a leaf from the history of the Montgomery bus boycott. The news that Walmart has told its supervisors and employee

Bill Moyer's Journal had a great feature Friday based on a Business Week report about the Business of Poverty, the array of check cashers, rent-to-own, pay day lenders, predatory lenders, user car dea