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TJMS Talks with Dr. Lonnie Bunch
While the building excitement for the 2015 opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) may seem a long ways…
Daily Archive: June 27, 2012
National News
Obama, Romney Go Tit-for-Tat on Who’s Out of Touch
WASHINGTON (AP) — If you haven't heard anyone label President Barack Obama or Republican rival Mitt Romney out of touch yet today, consider it a…
If You Missed It
Little Known Black History Fact: The Colored American Magazine
The Colored American Magazine was the first monthly publication targeting the African-American culture. Established in May 1900 by editor Pauline Hopkins, the Boston-born publication ran…
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TJMS Talks with Mike Phillips
Saxophonist Mike Philips keeps good company. He’s played the Super Bowl with Prince and Stevie Wonder, has played for Presidents Clinton and Mandela is now…
Michael Cottman
COMMENTARY: Black Writer Out for ‘White Folks’ Romney Comment
In the so-called post-racial America where President Barack Obama was elected to the White House, African-Americans – and black male journalists in particular – must…
National News
Obama to Make First Campaign Bus Trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is ramping up a fresh phase of his re-election bid with a bus tour next week, focusing more on…
Little Known Black History Fact: Colonel Stephen Blucke
Colonel Stephen Blucke of Barbados was a leader of the black regiment that fought for the Brits during the American Revolution. Colonel Tye had led…
Top News
Face of Hope: Gabrielle Moore
Gabrielle Moore was five years old when her father committed suicide. It seemed one moment he was there, bigger than life to a little girl,…
National News
Rangel’s Political Vigor Inspires All
Representative Charlie Rangel’s political journey and victory in Tuesday’s Democratic primary is inspiring citizens nationwide. Rangel won the five-way race for the new 13th Congressional…
