Posts in category Black News

HALLE, Germany — Karamba Diaby makes his way through the historic heart of Halle with the speed of a seasoned politician: slowly. More than two …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday demanded an apology from longtime civil rights activist Jesse Jackson for comparing the state’s struggle …

MIAMI – Florida could be hit with a statewide tourism boycott if Gov. Rick Scott and the Legislature remain intransigent despite persistent calls for repeal …

LIMA, Peru – Elegant in tuxedos and white gloves, the six black pallbearers silently and gracefully remove the mahogany coffin bearing a Lima tire magnate …

LAGOS, Nigeria — A woman who could be considered Africa’s Oprah Winfrey is launching an entertainment network that will be beamed into nearly every country …

WASHINGTON — Take a glance at the anniversary calendar this year and it’s clear that, in America, racial progress comes in fits and starts. The …

WASHINGTON (AP) – Take a glance at the anniversary calendar this year and it’s clear that in America, racial progress comes in fits and starts. …

It’s almost a cliche. First, someone talking about blacks makes reference to fried chicken, watermelon, monkeys or dogs – or even uses the indefensible N-word. …

ATLANTA – When President Barack Obama addressed graduates at Morehouse College on Sunday, his visit put the spotlight on the broader community of historically black …

OAKLAND, Calif. — Hundreds gathered Friday to remember the grandson of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X as mourners said Malcolm Shabazz was well on …