NNPA NEWSWIRE — He revisited his famous 2004 “Pound Cake” speech and clarified that he probably should not have addressed that controversial dissertation to all African...
Living Jazz is an Oakland-based jazz music organization that has been committed to transforming lives through music since 1984. Through education and performance programs that focus...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Since their inception, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and Section 1981 of the Act have made it unlawful for any citizen to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — One relatively unsung product of Oakland’s liberal sway is the founder of the annual AfroComicCon, Michael James. Now in its third iteration, AfroComicCon...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Before a packed venue of over 2,000, from various African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Congo, Tanzania, Liberia, Kenya, Cameroon, Somalia, and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Section 1981 prohibits intentional race discrimination in contracting, and protects African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities from discrimination in the workplace...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Keyboardist, music director, and composer Michael Bearden, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Usher, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and others, said the Shadd piano...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now, as he awaits an appellate court's ruling that could grant him a new trial or freedom, Cosby's support base appears more significant...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By every definition, Lenora is a throwback. For “Relax,” she introduces an alter-ego, “Suga’ Love,” an afro-wearing “Foxy Brown” like character whose looks...
ROLLING OUT — The 40-year-old star suffered three fractures in his spine in the incident in Malibu, but he took to the stage at the Barker...
Oakland – AfroTech celebrated its fourth year and historic move to Oakland. The event has been previously held in San Francisco. This past weekend, 10,000 Black...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The launch of BNC will be a historic event, and our highly qualified journalists are chomping at the bit to be on-air now,”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This museum tells the story of not only the musical contributions of Black people in America, but also the personal stories behind those...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “These shows draw large audiences because some showcase professional Black women and the triumphs and struggles we all experience daily. They highlight the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In this article, we will talk about Zoe Kravitz's casting, times when racebent casting was awesome, times when racebent casting failed, why it...
ATLANTA VOICE — The 2019 – 2020 runDisney season is kicking off at Walt Disney World Resort with a series of four race weekends offering guests a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Noah Washington, Watchmen, the police must be authorized to use their weapons which are locked in their cop cars. Police have to wear...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “To be on a list with Richard Pryor is unfathomable, like nobody would actually feel worthy enough,” Chappelle reflected during an interview prior...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — West’s musical ministry or Sunday Service as he calls it, started off as a personal endeavor to heal himself while involving close friends...
LOS ANGLES SENTINEL — Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ryan Coogler welcomed many to a night of Black excellence as they discussed Coates’ debut novel, The Water Dancer....
ROLLINGOUT — Steve Harvey is the walking embodiment of the age-old axiom that “when one door closes, another one opens.” Now that Harvey has a few minutes...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A recent Daily Beast article written by Sil Lai Abrams is the latest example that in the age of social media, factchecking and...
CHICAGO CRUSADER — “The Barber of Seville” (Barber) is an opera that was composed in 1816 by Gioachino Rossini, but the storyline could just as well...
ROLLINGOUT — Superstar comedic actor Kevin Hart has finally broken his silence about the horrific car crash in suburban Los Angeles that nearly claimed his life....
NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY — The sounds of New Orleans jazz played as the smell of fried fish and chicken filled the air for locals...