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……and I’m not talking 40 acres and a mule! A recent study by the United Nations’ Working Group Of Experts on People of African Descent found the effects from slavery until 2016, are grounds for people of African descent to receive some type of repayment. Take a look. “In particular, the legacy of colonial history, […]
Lalah Hathaway, daughter of legendary singer Donny Hathaway, has been singing for years. Yet she has not received the credit that she deserves for the talent that she possesses.  Well this year that has changed as she won a Grammy Award this year for best R&B Performance.  Lalah had a knockout performance with the incredible band Snarky […]
Pearl Mae Bailey was an American singer and actress. She is probably most remembered for her role as matchmaker “Dolly Gallagher Levi” in David Merrick’s…
African American tech executive John Thompson has been appointed the new chairman of Microsoft Corporation, replacing chairman and co-founder Bill Gates. Thompson is the former…
Mass Mutual and NewsOne join together to present 28 dynamic people that make up the diverse tapestry of Black History. For the entire month of…
This Black History Month, we’d thought it would be great to highlight some young people who represent an impressive Black future. Sabrina and Landon Beevers attest that their daughter, Anala, learned the alphabet at only 4 months old, and it’s hard to doubt them because Anala has an IQ over 145. The New Orleans toddler […]
The Seattle Seahawks were not the only winners in Super Bowl  XLVIII! In a refreshing turn of events music won as well! Bruno mars along…
Queen Latifah does everything and she does it all well. The talk show host/actress/Covergirl model showed off her singing chops at tonight’s Super Bowl game.…
Have you ever wondered what classic Hollywood films like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, American Beauty and Chicago would look like with Black faces? If so, you…
At 89 years-old, Morrie Turner, who is the first nationally syndicated African American cartoonist in America, was still making cartoons for the children of Sacramento.…
The first African American Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm was honored with an official stamp as part of the USPS Black Heritage series. Ronald Stroman, Deputy Postmaster General…
What tone will President Barack Obama (pictured) set for his sixth year in office when he addresses a joint session of Congress Tuesday in his…
