New book by East African sisters, Christine K. St. Vil and Julian B. Kiganda, is unique and practical guide to self...
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Coming on the heels of Lupita Nyong'o's rise to fame, 'Whose Shoes Are You Wearing? 12 Steps to Uncovering the Woman You Really Want To Be' (ISBN: 9780996097802; Kkula Media; Paperback; May 13, 2014) written by East African sisters, Christine K. St. Vil and Julian B. Kiganda, pulls no punches, offering readers a unique and practical guide to self discovery and authentic living.
In Washington D.C., the Black Men's Xchange Celebrates 25th Year with New State-of-the-Art Community Space
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Black Men's Xchange, the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to the empowerment of diverse Black males, recently celebrated its 25th year anniversary with a festive gathering at their new, state-of-the-art community space in Northeast D.C.
New book 'Fire On The Bayou' is a stunning memoir detailing hate and violence in the Deep South
TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Acclaimed author Howard Feinstein, along with his publisher Foxhead Books, announce the author's emotionally charged memoir entitled: 'Fire on the Bayou: True Tales from the Civil Rights Battlefront' (ISBN: 9781940876009). The new book details Mr. Feinstein's civil rights work prosecuting Ku Klux Klan cases and other prosecutions involving racially-motivated violence.
U.S. Department of State Announces Second International Sports Exchange with the Democratic Republic of the Congo
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today the second international sports exchange with the Democratic Republic of the Congo that includes 20 boys and girls basketball players and coaches.
U.S. Department of State Honors Consolata Ndayishimye of Burundi as State Alumni Member of the Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State selected Consolata Ndayishimye, an alumna of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' (ECA) International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), as State Alumni Member of the Month.
African Women's Entrepreneurship Program Brings Women to Washington, D.C. and Kansas City, Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. /eNewsChannels/ -- The African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is taking place in Washington, D.C., July 26 - August 3, and Kansas...
Copenhagen: Environmental Justice Advocates Appeal to World Leaders to Honor Commitment to Communities Most Impacted by Climate Change
COPENHAGEN, and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Temperatures are rising at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen as negotiators scuffle to reach a consensus...
Controversial new book exonerates Thomas Jefferson of having sexual relations with Sally Hemings
TAMPA, Fla. -- "In Defense Of Thomas Jefferson" (ISBN: 978-0-312-56100-0), has just been published by St. Martins Press and concerns the major historical controversy...
Controversial Documentary about NFL Player Injuries Comes to Theatres and Blu-ray
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Three-time Super Bowl Champion Roman Phifer's controversial film about NFL Player Injuries to hit theaters November 20th, 2009. Beverly Hills...
Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program in Los Angeles to Help Raise Awareness with Health Screening
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Some 100 barbershops throughout Los Angeles and the Inland Empire will be bustling with extra activity this Saturday, November 7,...
Pitch Control TV is honoring H-Town's Fallen HipHop Soldiers in Vol. 3 of its Mixtape DVD Series
HOUSTON, Texas -- DJ Screw, HAWK, Big Moe, and Pimp C's influence on the sound and culture of Houston, TX is immeasurable. Aside from...
Pitch Control TV Mixtape DVD series traveled to the East Coast to be recognized as a part of Country Rap Tunes
HOUSTON, Texas -- From the 3rd Coast to the East Coast and now nestled back home in the South, Pitch Control TV Mixtape DVD...
Houston Hip-Hop in Focus with Pitch Control Mixtape Volume 3
HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston has always been a hotbed of left-field musical talent, says Pitch Control TV (www.pitchcontroltv.com). They have always done things their...
African American Entertainment Companies in Historic Merger
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Central South Distribution, Inc., which has been the number one independent faith based record distributor in the world for the...
NAACP Centennial Author Pavilion Themed 100 Years 100 Authors in New York City July 13-15
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The NAACP Centennial Author Pavilion welcomes national bestselling authors, Diahann Carroll, Hill Harper, Chris Gardner, Tiki Barber, Terry McMillan, Carl Weber,...
Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to be Featured Guest on the In the Cafe with Mocha TV Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Oracle Group announces that, on April 17th, 2009, President Johnson Sirleaf will discuss her upcoming release titled: "This Child Will...
Jazz Singer Pyeng Threadgill to Perform at Blue Note Jazz Club Concerts
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Critically acclaimed as one of the most inventive and visionary new voices in the progressive scene of jazz, Pyeng Threadgill...
African Americans and Web 2.0: The MyBlack Urban Vertical
AUSTIN, Texas -- My Black Networks, LLC announced this past week a new portal site -- The MyBlack(TM) Urban Vertical -- with a core...
Barack Obama Inspires Jewelry Line from Sculptor Jonas Perkins
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas -- African American artist Jonas Perkins commemorates historic election with original jewelry line. Perkins, a sculptor from Fredericksburg, Texas, announced today that...
Black Community Leaders Assemble for Intensive Training on Voter Protection
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Anticipating the largest voter turnout in history - and ensuing problems at the polls - the National Coalition on Black Civic...
Black Unity Family Commemorates King Assassination
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The Black Unity Family, a diverse, nonpartisan coalition of groups and individuals co-convened by Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner and Melanie L. Campbell, released the following "Letter to Fellow Americans."
Black Youth Vote! National Civic Education Training Tour
DES MOINES, Iowa -- As part of ongoing efforts to motivate young people to engage in the political process, the League of Young Voters Education Fund (LYVEF) recently teamed up with the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's (NCBCP) Black Youth Vote! (BYV!) for an innovative civic participation training at North High School in Des Moines, IA.
Call to Action for Megan Williams: National March Against Hate Crimes and Racism
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- March Purpose: To bring national and statewide support to Charleston resident Megan Williams, the Williams Family, and victims of other hate crimes nationwide. Black Lawyers For Justice, the Williams Family and organizers are demanding that Federal Hate Crimes charges as well as State hate crime charges be brought in the Williams' case.
Megan Williams Kidnapping, Rape and Torture Case: Advocates and Family Call for Federal Hate Crime Charges
LOGAN, W.Va. -- Black Lawyers For Justice President, Malik Shabazz, Esq., today announced they will organize and advocate for Federal Hate Crime Charges to be brought against the 6 Defendants in the Megan Williams Kidnap and Torture Case, on behalf of the family. On September 12, 2007 six white residents of Logan County were arrested and charged.
New Black Panther Party for Self Defense to Organize Coalition to Secure and Protect Jena 6 Families and the Streets of...
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Malik Shabazz, Esq., Attorney and leader of the New Black Panther Party for Self Defense, announced today that members of the New Black Panther Party will begin patrolling the streets of Jena, Louisiana this week to protect the Jena 6 families and Black Jena residents against open and imminent alleged threats from Ku Klux Klan and other White supremacist advocating violence.
