Source: Detroit Free Press
After a lifetime in traditional African-American churches, Robert Aaron Mitchell discovered the sights, smells, sounds and ancient traditions of the Orthodox church.
Source: Harvard University Gazette
In honor of the four black men of the class of 1952 - dubbed "the pioneers" - the Harvard Foundation and the Harvard Black Men's Forum held a tribute and reception earlier this spring. Walter C. Carrington '52, James M. Harkless '52, Herbert S. Hughes '52, and William M.
Source: MSNBC
A recent survey conducted by The Washington Post, the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard University indicates that Black men in America today are deeply divided over the way they see themselves and their country.
Source: allhiphop.com
Houston Williams reports: "The RZA has been contracted to score an animated martial arts series to be broadcast on Spike TV in the fall.
The acclaimed Wu Tang producer will craft the score of Afro Samurai, an animated series that stars actor Samuel L. Jackson.
Source: allhiphop.com
Mike Winslow reports: "Hip-Hop stars Ludacris and Kanye West were cleared of copyright infringement in a New York court yesterday (June 1), after being accused of stealing portions of Ludacris' 2003 hit single, "Stand Up."
Source: tasf.org
Nolan Strong writes: "Afeni Shakur, Judge Mablean Ephriam and The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation will award various men for their positive contributions to their communities on Friday June 16, at The First Annual Honoring Urban Fathers (H.U.F.) Awards.
Source: allhiphop.com
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, at its 19th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 26, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles
Source: allhiphop.com
Chris Richburg reports: "Sick Wid It Records rapper E-40 will be the newest addition to this year's And 1 Mix Tape tour."
Source: allhiphop.com
Nolan Strong reports "Rap duo Youngbloodz were arrested on Thursday (June 1) and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of firearms, after police found a half pound of marijuana hidden throughout their tour bus, as well as two guns."
Source: pbs.org
The Nebraska Legislature voted to divide Omaha's public schools into three racially identifiable districts, prompting the NAACP to file a lawsuit against the state arguing that the law "intentionally furthers racial segregation."
Source: rawstory.com
Congressman Brad Miller (D-NC) is facing one of the nastiest campaigns in the nation, as supporters of challenger Vernon Robinson race-bait in black neighborhoods and question the Representative's sexual orientation in radio ads set to mariachi music, according to the News & Obs …
Source: eurweb.com
DeBorah B. Pryor writes: "Now that she has shed more than a hundred pounds and is now married, the haters, (led by Rosie O’Donnell, who seems to think Jones Reynolds should be broadcasting a bit more of her personal business than she cares to), continue to make themselves known.
Source: eurweb.com
"What am I ranked?" Williams asked, fresh from beating Austria’s Sybille Bammer 6-4, 6-3 at Roland Garros. Told of her 13th ranking, she asked: "What am I seeded?" When someone replied 11th, she answered: "Oh, man. Exactly. ... Well, I'll work on that. It's bound to go up."
Source: biz.yahoo.com
Hot off the heels of wrapping her first national headlining tour, Keyshia Cole has signed on to be the face of the new Akademiks Ladies 2006 Fall/Holiday advertising campaign.
Source: top40-charts.com
Dr. Bobby Cartwright, Jr., CEO of United Television, LLC of Ohio, the production firm behind Gospel Superfest announced today (24 May 2006) that the production will head back to The Christian Cultural Center in New York City, this October for the third consecutive year.
Source: washingtonpost.com
"I am pressed so surely in my spirit to give you my testimony," said Knight, telling the crowd about her conversion from the Baptist Church to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1997. "They thought I was crazy. They thought that I had lost my mind.
Source: gospelcity.com
Centering its efforts on today’s youth while discussing the many pressing issues of today’s urban culture, the Urban Impact Summit is the premier event for the gospel music industry's who's who to network, share knowledge, and discover new talent! Last year, Foxwoods hosted …
Source: metromix.chicagotribune.com
Three-day festival features more than 40 performances from some of the top gospel acts in the world. With CeCe Winans, New Direction, Bishop Neal Roberson, VaShawn Mitchell and Friends, Joann Rosario, Dottie Peoples, Marvin Sapp and others.
Source: eurweb.com
The infamous "DC Sniper," John Allen Muhammad, was found guilty Tuesday of carrying out six sniper killings in Maryland in 2002.
Source: Electronic Urban Report
SHARPTON SHARPENS ATTACK ON N-WORD: Rev. offers to be an expert witness on the slur during hate crime trial in Queens.
Source: gothamist.com
The Gothamist reports: "A jury was selected for the trial of Nicholas Minucci, who was charged with a bias attack after beating a black man in Howard Beach last June.
Tonight, CNN did a call in for opinions on "Should the "N" word be abolished". For those that don't know, its the word that starts with "N" and sometimes ends in r but other times ends in a. The "a" is supposidly not offensive.
Source: alternet.org
Is racism slowly killing black Americans -- physically as well as systemically?
Hetep and Respect Good Spirits, this is my first article on Newsvine. My inspiration for this article is twofold, a survey I started at a Cultural Literacy 101 Club five years ago and today's Mexican Immigration Controversy raging in America.
Source: nj.com
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