Little Known Black History Facts
Little Known Black History Fact: U.S. Postal Stamp and Rosa Parks
Today is the birthday of the late civil rights activist Rosa Parks. To honor the woman that left a significant mark in the civil rights…
Daily Archive: February 3, 2013
News
Ali’s Daughter Shoots Down Rumor That He’s Dying
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Muhammad Ali’s daughter knocked down rumors of her father being near death Sunday, saying he was at home watching the Super…
On Screen
Racist or Funny? Volkswagen’s Super Bowl Commercial
When Volkswagen released their Super Bowl commercial on-line for an early preview they probably were not expecting the amount of backlash they have received for…
News
School Turnarounds Prompt Community Backlash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The federal government’s push for drastic reforms at chronically low achieving schools has led to takeovers by charter operators, overhauls of…
News
Obama: Safety a Concern For Young Football Players
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the threat of concussions for football players means that everything possible should be done to improve their safety…
Entertainment
Lil Wayne Has Yet to Watch Nicki Minaj on ‘Idol’
METARIE, La. (AP) — “American Idol” picked Nicki Minaj as a judge to draw in viewers, but she’s actually discouraged at least one person from…
Entertainment
Kerry Washington and More Take Home Image Awards
Below is a list of this year’s NAACP Image Award winners: FILM — Motion picture: “Red Tails.” — Actor in a motion picture: Denzel Washington,…
Entertainment
Maya Angelou Celebrates Black History With Oprah, Keys
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the midst of talking black history with Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys, Maya Angelou breaks out singing a hymn a cappella. The…
Entertainment
Frank Ocean Says ‘No Charges’ Against Chris Brown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Ocean says he won’t pursue criminal charges against Chris Brown, who is alleged to have punched Ocean in a recent…
